Upcoming Council and Committee of the Whole Meeting Dates
City of Martensville Council Meetings and Committee of the Whole Meetings are open to the public and we invite you to attend in person or virtually to see what is happening in our community.
September 2 – Regular Council Meeting
September 9 – Committee of the Whole Meeting
September 16 – Regular Council Meeting
Location: Martensville City Hall Council Chambers, 37 Centennial Drive
Time: All meetings begin at 5 pm
If you’d like to speak or present at a meeting, make sure you’re on the agenda by contacting the City Clerk’s office. If you’d prefer to join from the comfort of your home, contact the City Clerk or check the online agenda at martensville.ca for the meeting link.
Regular Council Meeting Recap – August 19
Presentations
BDO Canada LLP - Presented the 2024 Audited Financial Statements
Motions
Tax Abatement - City Council approved a tax abatement
2024 Public Accounts - City Council approved the 2024 Public Accounts
Financial Reserve Policy #111/21 - City Council approved the proposed amendments
2024 Audited Financial Statements - City Council approved the 2024 Draft Audited Financial Statements
Martensville Accessibility Advisory Committee - City Council approved the proposed Terms of Reference
Bylaws
Bylaw 10-2025 - Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Care Homes - Council gave 2nd and 3rd readings and adopted the bylaw
Bylaw 12-2025 - Official Community Plan Amendment - Trilogy Ranch - Council gave 1st reading of the bylaw.
Bylaw 14-2025 - Rental and Admission Rates - Council gave all three readings and adopted the bylaw
Bylaw 15-2025 - Economic Tax Incentive - Council gave all three readings and adopted the bylaw
Reports from Administration
Quarter 2 Budget Variance Report was provided to City Council
Reports were provided by Recreation and Community Services, Infrastructure, Planning, and Economic Development
City Facilities Closed – Monday. September 1st
Please be advised that City Facilities will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labour Day.
Regular hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable long weekend!
Spray Park Closing for the Season
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School Zone Speed Limits – Back in Effect for September
- Starting September 1st, school zone speed limits are back in effect until the end of June.
- Please follow posted signage of max 30 kph zones, enforced Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.
- Drive smart and drive safe – Be mindful of traffic increases and watch for children crossing streets, especially near crosswalks and intersections.
Back Lane and General Cleanup Program –Starting in September
The City of Martensville’s Fall Lane and General Cleanup program is back this September, giving residents the opportunity to dispose of items that are not accepted during regular garbage pick-ups. Our Public Works department, in collaboration with the Urban Camp, will collect eligible items on specific dates, which are listed below. This program helps reduce the amount of trash and debris left in back lanes, at the City Yard Waste Depot, and in business/contractor dumpsters.
Residents are responsible for ensuring their waste meets the criteria for collection. Any items not collected or not accepted under the guidelines must be properly disposed of through approved means to avoid penalties under the Waste Bylaw. Please note: This program is designed for residential yard cleanup waste only and is not intended for commercial or industrial waste.
2025 Collection Schedule
• Residents that live North of Main Street will have their items picked up the week of September 8th - 12th. All items will need to be out by September 8th - 8:00 AM.
• Residents that live South of Main Street will have their items pick up the week of September 15th - 19th. All items will need to be out by September 15th - 8:00 AM.
Please note that the City will be making one pass only. When can I place items out for collection? All residents with back lanes shall not place any items out in the lane until one week prior to pick-up each year. All residents without back lanes shall not place any items curbside until one day before pickup. Please ensure that the items placed in the lanes and curbside are not restrictive to traffic, and that lanes and curbs do not contain any items that you do not want removed. The City will not be responsible for anything left in the back lanes by residents. Please kindly keep the lane bordering your property maintained to ensure a safe and quick collection.
For a full list of accepted items and additional information on this program, please visit: Martensville.ca > Waste & Recycling.
Fall Monster Garage Sale – September 19 and 20
For $5, register your house with the City of Martensville and have your address distributed on Flyers throughout the City! Registrations can be done at City Hall, at the MAP, online at Martensville.ca, or by calling 306-683-5576.
Start and end times will vary per house. Thank you to our Community Champions North Prairie Developments and CANWEST for their continued support!
Culture Days 2025: Filipino Festival –September 21 | 8:00am – 8:00pm
- The first-ever Filipino Multi-Cultural Music, Food, and Dance Festival will be held at the Heritage Centre on September 21!
- This event will feature live music, cultural dance performances, and delicious food from a variety of vendors.
The Filipino Bayanihan is a group of locals who wanted to bring their culture to Martensville to celebrate through music, food, and dance. They have hosted a festival in Saskatoon, but this is the first one in Martensville.
The City of Martensville is committed to bringing people from all backgrounds together by celebrating multiculturalism and being one community.
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Grand Opening of Martensville Co-op Liquor Store on Wednesday
Martensville residents are invited to celebrate the grand opening of the brand-new Coop Liquor Store on Wednesday, August 27, from 4:00pm to 7pm at 120 Centennial Drive North.
The celebration will include a community BBQ in support of the Martensville Food Pantry from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, and free cookies and liquor samples from brands such as 9 Mile, Black Fox, Black Fly, and The Beverage Collective, while supplies last. There will be an official ribboncutting ceremony taking place at 4:30pm.
The event will also include prize draws, with giveaways ranging from tasting event tickets and coolers to a new grill. In addition, the first 100 customers who make a purchase will receive a free Co-op shot glass as a keepsake.
The Co-op team says they are excited to showcase their wide selection of wine, spirits, and beer, and to share the knowledge and service their staff bring to the community.
Cadets Host Open House
Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger
The 574 “Dakota” Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron, which serves Martensville, Warman and the surrounding areas, offers youth aged 12 to 18 a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills, engage in community service, and explore aviation, all at no cost.
Cadets meet every Thursday evening from September through June at the North Ridge Community Centre in Martensville. Their training includes a blend of classroom instruction and practical activities, covering topics such as aviation, survival skills, drill, and leadership. The program emphasizes community involvement, with cadets participating in events like the Buster Days Parade and volunteering for local initiatives.
An Open House will be held on Thursday, September 4th from 7:00pm-8:30pm at the North Ridge Community Centre to provide the community with an opportunity to see what the cadet program has to offer.
This event provides an excellent opportunity to learn more about the Air Cadet program, meet the instructors and current cadets, and discover how to get involved. Whether you're interested in aviation, leadership opportunities, air rifle shooting, gliding, survival skills, community service, looking to meet new friends, and so much more, the 574 “Dakota” Squadron offers a supportive environment to grow and thrive.
For more information, visit www.574dakota.ca, or email 574rcacs@gmail.com.
I&P Home Baked Goodness Announces Grand Opening
Friday, August 29
Jocelyn Ottenbreit, Martensville Messenger
Martensville has a new bakery in town, and it has been well received by local residents. Irene and Ben Manley, who own the successful business in Hague, decided to open a second location this summer in Martensville.
Irene explained, “This business began 14 years ago with my mother, and I have been involved since I was 15. I learned the craft from her, starting my baking career at IGA after completing grade eight. I dedicated myself to baking from an early age.”
Irene and her mom launched their first bakery in Hague just two weeks after welcoming Irene and Ben’s first child. Eventually, her Mom moved to the warehouse to make sure quality never changed.
When asked about the decision to expand to Martensville, Irene shared, “Martensville has always held a special place for me. Years ago, I considered purchasing Theodore’s Bakery but decided against it due to equipment concerns. The community offers a small-town atmosphere and remarkable loyalty, making this move a natural choice.”
Differentiating itself from other local establishments, I&P specializes in homestyle bakery crusts reminiscent of traditional recipes, such as using leftover bun dough for pizza, a method Irene is committed to upholding.
Products are made by hand from scratch every morning by a dedicated team of three bakers, supported by family members working in their warehouse. With 19 staff members, the Manley’s emphasize their business is truly family-owned and operated.
Popular items include pizza, cinnamon buns, butter tarts, and doughnuts. The expanded Martensville space allows for the addition of donuts to the menu, fulfilling a longstanding ambition for Irene, who has spent years refining the recipe.
Irene maintains a consistent pricing policy, stating, “We call it integrity pricing, which we have honored throughout our 14 years. It is important to me that children can afford a doughnut when they visit.”
The bakery also offers a ‘Grab and Go’ service, ensuring efficient customer experiences with ready-to-go options.
“Our goal is to provide customers with fresh, high-quality products quickly, even during short lunch breaks. We’re just so excited to be able to spread the Goodness!” Irene added.
Unsold products at day's end are donated to the Friendship Inn, with additional donations to the Martensville Food Pantry every Thursday when the freezer is cleared.
Make sure to check out the grand opening which will take place on Friday at 701 Centennial Drive North, Unit 3, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., with specials, and a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11:30am. Cool FM will be live on location from 11-3. See you there! GRAND OPENING FRIDAY, AUGUST 29th
Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger
ABOVE: Irene Manley, co-owner of I&P Home Baked Goodness (Jocelyn Ottenbreit/MM)
SPORTS Saskatchewan Shines at Summer Games
Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger
Team Saskatchewan concluded the 2025 Canada Summer Games with an impressive haul of 48 medals, finishing sixth overall in the medal standings. The province’s athletes claimed 13 gold, 14 silver, and 21 bronze medals, along with 19 fourth-place finishes.
After earning four medals in the first week of competition, Saskatchewan’s athletes dominated in the second week, which took place from August 18-24, adding 44 more medals, including 12 golds.
Gold medal performances in athletics came from Tayen Werner (women’s 400-m), Olamide Olaloku (triple jump), Shelaine Pritchard (heptathlon), Meagan Summers (wrestling), and the women’s 4×400-m relay team. On the men’s side, Bradyn Giraudier (Special Olympics 200-m), Jonathan Podbielski (5,000-m), and Leo Zheng (Para swimming) secured top podium finishes.
Silver medals were claimed by athletes including Nathan Pinno, David Lipton, Isa Koop, Morgan Vaughan, Hailee Woodhouse, Hannah Gates, Joely Friesen and Sienna Kuchuran, Shelaine Pritchard, Tyler Langford, Brooklyn Dieter, and the 4×100-m relay team.
Bronze medalists included Baer Robertson, Logan Kok, Tarasoff, Williams Ogunnubi, Carter Tuplin, Happy Oluwasikun, Ethan Hunter, Grace Igbiki, Michael Hussey, Jacob Kozak, Othniel Kabongo, Chase Mitchell Riley, Liz Chapman, Stacy Dustyhorn, as well as Saskatchewan’s men’s baseball, women’s volleyball, women’s beach volleyball, and men’s 4×100-m relay teams.
Martensville had a number of athletes competing for Team Saskatchewan, including Logan Schmidt – Men’s Athletics (High Jump), Andie Marshall – Women’s Baseball, Joshua Gutek – Men’s Baseball, Jakob Jungwirth – Men’s Baseball, Emma Frisky – Women’s Softball, Nicole Godbout – Women’s Swimming (200m & 400m Freestyle, 100m & 200m Backstroke), Scott Heinbigner – Men’s Swimming and Landon Moss – Men’s Wrestling (Team & Individual up to 85kg).
Josh Gutek, who played outfield with the bronze medal winning men’s baseball team felt honoured to be representing not only Saskatchewan, but Martensville as well. "The Canada Summer Games were truly an unbelievable experience. We were seen as the underdogs all tournament and we proved we can compete. I’m super proud of how my teammates and I played, and I’m excited to bring the bronze medal back home,” Gutek stated.
Team Saskatchewan included 377 athletes, 85 coaches, and 26 mission staff from 92 communities, competing in nearly 240 events across 19 disciplines over the 16day Games. The performance marks a strong improvement from the 2022 Games, where the province finished eighth with 32 medals.
ABOVE: Martensville resident Josh Gutek was honoured to represent his province and community on the bronze medal winning men’s baseball team at the 2025 Canada Summer Games. (Submitted)
Martensville Lions Club Hosts Meet & Greet and Welcomes New Members
Jocelyn Ottenbreit, Martensville Messenger
The Martensville and District Lions Club welcomed community members to a Meet & Greet on Saturday, August 23, at Lions Park on 6th Avenue South. With clear skies and warm weather, the event kicked off at 5 p.m. and brought local residents together for food, conversation, and a closer look at what it means to be a Lion.
The Lions Club is actively seeking new members, emphasizing that fresh perspectives help bring new service ideas and projects to life. “We believe that new members bring fresh ideas for service projects and activities, which in turn help make our district and community an even better place to live,” the club noted.
Guests enjoyed a meal and refreshments, while current Lions shared insights about their mission and projects. Although attendance was smaller than anticipated, the club was thrilled to sign up three new members during the evening. “Everyone who came had a wonderful time,” said longtime member Maria Fowler, who has been part of the Lions for 35 years.
Lions Clubs International, founded in 1917, is the world’s largest service club organization with more than 1.4 million members in nearly 50,000 clubs across over 200 countries. Guided by the motto “We Serve,” Lions work locally and globally to address humanitarian needs, focusing on vision, hunger, the environment, diabetes, and childhood cancer. Through community-based projects and international initiatives, Lions are dedicated to improving lives, fostering peace, and supporting those in need wherever they are found.
Locally, the Lions Club participates in a wide range of initiatives including supporting the Martensville Food Pantry, the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides, hosting numerous raffles, helping support the Lions Wilderness Camp, and so
much more. Additionally, the local Lions Club played an integral role in creating the Lions Mobility Park, which opened in August of 2023. This park was designed with inclusivity in mind, and features wheelchair-friendly swings, interactive games, and 3D sculptures, while its eco-friendly surface is made from recycled shoes and tires, providing a safe, durable, and sustainable play space for children of all abilities.
The Martensville Lions Club currently has approximately 18 members. While membership numbers have fluctuated over the years, one thing remains constant: the Lions’ dedication to making Martensville a better place to live. Through community projects, charitable initiatives, and hands-on support, the club continues to foster a spirit of service, friendship, and civic pride in the community.
The Martensville and District Lions Club is encouraging new members to join and help shape future service projects. Those interested can contact Maria Fowler at 306-290-6766 for more information.
Martensville Council Meeting Highlights: Care Homes, Tax Abatement, and Development Plans
Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger
The August 19 Martensville City Council meeting opened with a public hearing on a proposed zoning amendment to Bylaw 10, focused on care homes. After months of discussion and revisions, council is set to consider changes that formally define Custodial Care Facilities and create two classifications for care homes: Type 1 (up to five residents) and Type 2 (between five and 15 residents). Council also reviewed a tax abatement request from a rural property annexed into city limits in 2018. The proposed abatement, $670 annually for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 tax years, reflects garbage and recycling levies charged to city residents but not accessed by the property.
The city’s 2024 Audited Financial Statements, prepared by BDO Canada, were also presented. The audit confirmed that as of December 31, 2024, Martensville’s consolidated financial position met Canadian public sector accounting standards.
Development was also on the agenda, as North Prairie Developments and Canwest Commercial and Land Corporation introduced their Trilogy Ranch Development for first reading. The next step will see the project move to stakeholder consultations, the finalization of a memorandum of understanding (MOU), and subsequent public hearings.
The meeting concluded with council’s review of a proposed bylaw establishing the 2025 Rental and Admission Rates Schedule for city-run facilities. The new rates will take effect on September 1, 2026.
The next Martensville City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 2, at 5 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. More details are available at Martensville.ca.
ABOVE: The Martensville Lions Club is an amazing organization that consists of a dedicated group of dedicated volunteers that help make Martensville a better place to live through a variety of initiatives. (Photo from the opening of the upgraded Lions Park in 2023)
New Training for Pharmacists to Safely Substitute Medications
The Government of Saskatchewan is expanding the ability of pharmacists to offer more care to patients with new training that will allow them to substitute medications under specific conditions.
With this new training, pharmacists will be able to prescribe alternative medications under conditions approved by the Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals (SCPP) such as during a supply disruption or shortage of a prescribed drug. For example, if a patient's prescription heartburn medication is unavailable, a pharmacist would be able to substitute it with a different appropriate prescription heartburn medication.
"Pharmacists are trusted, highly skilled health professionals, who, in many communities, are the primary access point for health-care services," Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill said. "Giving pharmacists the ability to prescribe alternative medications means Saskatchewan patients can benefit from more timely and accessible health care."
Pharmacists will be required to take training and meet competency requirements as established by the Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals and follow mandatory guidelines.
"Therapeutic substitution under Advanced Prescribing A enables pharmacists to respond more effectively to medication availability and patient needs," SCPP President Scott Livingstone said. "By supporting access to equivalent therapies when a prescribed product is unavailable, this change helps minimize treatment delays and disruptions in care."
Pharmacists will have the ability to prescribe an alternative drug under other circumstances, including when a drug is officially withdrawn from the market; the patient's safety is at risk and the prescriber cannot be reached in a reasonable timeframe; or the patient is unable to take the initial drug and would benefit from a different drug with an alternative dosage or way of administering it, such as by mouth instead of by injection.
"We want to thank the Government of Saskatchewan for their ongoing commitment to enhancing health services including those in rural and small-town Saskatchewan, and for their leadership in health care," Pharmacy Association of Saskatchewan CEO Michael Fougere said. "Pharmacists are the health system's medication experts. By expanding pharmacists' scope and enabling them to replace a patient's prescribed medication, the government is increasing health system capacity for Saskatchewan residents."
To date, nine other provinces and territories have implemented similar policies concerning therapeutic substitution.
The scope expansion is guided by the Government of Saskatchewan's Health Human Resources Action Plan to recruit, train, incentivize and retain more health care workers in Saskatchewan.
Saskatchewan pharmacists were first granted the authority to prescribe for four minor ailments in 2012. Since then, the list has grown to more than 30 conditions. The full list of conditions is available at the Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals website.
There are almost 1,300 practising community pharmacists in more than 430 licensed community pharmacies in Saskatchewan.
Saskatchewan Sees Boost in Wholesale Trade
Province's Month-Over-Month Growth Ranks Second Among the Provinces
Statistics Canada recently released figures showing the province's wholesale trade jumped 5.1 per cent in June 2025 compared to May 2025 (excluding petroleum, petroleum products and other hydrocarbons and excluding Oilseed and grain). This ranks Saskatchewan second among the provinces in month-over-month growth.
"Thanks to this growth in wholesale trade, Saskatchewan people, communities, and companies across our province are reaping the rewards," Trade and Export Development Minister Warren Kaeding said. "When businesses do well, it creates more jobs, more investment and increased capacity across our key sectors. With this, comes a higher quality of life, making Saskatchewan the best place to live, work and raise a family."
Wholesale trade is a measure of the value of goods purchased in large quantities with the intention of being sold to resellers, but not to final consumers.
Statistics Canada's latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) numbers indicate that Saskatchewan's real GDP at basic prices reached an all-time high of $80.5 billion in 2024, increasing by $2.6 billion, or 3.4 per cent. This places Saskatchewan second in the nation for real GDP growth and above the national average of 1.6 per cent.
Private capital investment in Saskatchewan increased last year by 17.3 per cent to $14.7 billion, ranking first among provinces. Private capital investment is projected to reach $16.2 billion in 2025, an increase of 10.1 per cent over 2024. This is the second highest anticipated percentage increase among the provinces.
Last year, the Government of Saskatchewan unveiled its new Securing the Next Decade of Growth - Saskatchewan's Investment Attraction Strategy. This strategy, combined with Saskatchewan's trade and investment website, InvestSK.ca, contains helpful information for investors and outlines why Saskatchewan is the best place to do business in Canada.
For more information, visit: InvestSK.ca.
Letter to the Editor
The Martensville Messenger welcomes letters to the editor for publication. Letters must be signed and a phone number and/or email address included so the writer’s identity can be verified. ALL letters are the opinion of the writer and NOT the Martensville Messenger. We reserve the right to edit letters for length, clarity or compliance with the current standards of public taste. Submit your letter to news@martensvillemessenger.ca or mail to Box 333 - Martensville, SK S0K 2T0.
Saskatoon Police Investigate Bear Spray Incidents
Police are investigating following several bear spray incidents. At around 7:30 p.m. on August 20, 2025, police were called to a business in the 3100 block of Preston Avenue South for a report of an injured person. Upon arrival, officers located a security guard suffering from the effects of bear spray. The suspect had fled in an unknown direction prior to police arrival.
At around 8:30 p.m. on August 20, 2025, police were called to a business in the 1700 block of Preston Avenue North for a report of a robbery in progress. Upon arrival, officers learned that two women were attempting to leave with merchandise that they had not paid for; when confronted by security guards, the women discharged bear spray and fled the area. Police are continuing to investigate.
Shortly after 9:00 p.m. on August 20, 2025, police were called to an address on Maxwell Crescent for a report of a weapon. Upon arrival, officers found a man suffering from the effects of bear spray. It was learned that he was approached by a group of youth and bear sprayed; the suspects then fled.
At around 5:00 a.m. on August 21, 2025, police were called to the 200 block of Langevin Crescent for a report of an injured person. Upon arrival, officers located a man suffering from the effects of bear spray. The suspect fled prior to police arrival and a description was not available.
Shortly after 6:30 a.m. on August 21, 2025, police were called to a business in the 800 block of 22nd Street West for a report of an injured person. Upon arrival, officers located a man suffering from the effects of bear spray. The suspect had fled prior to police arrival; however, police are continuing to investigate.
Arrests Made Following Laser Strike at Saskatoon Police Air Support Unit
Two people have been arrested following an incident that targeted the Air Support Unit (ASU). At around 12:30 a.m. on August 21, 2025, members of Patrol were alerted by the ASU that they had been struck by a green light laser while airborne. Following a second laser strike, members of the ASU determined the laser to be coming from a balcony in the 500 block of Eastlake Avenue. Upon arrival of ground units to the area, two suspects were located and arrested. A green light laser was later located inside an apartment unit.
A laser strike on an aircraft is extremely dangerous; it illuminates the plane’s interior and can cause temporary vision loss for the pilot(s) and crew that could result in loss of control of the aircraft.
The two males, age 36 and 16, have now been charged with assaulting a police officer (x2) and mischief causing danger to life. The 36-year-old was also found to be breaching court-ordered conditions.
Crime Stoppers Seeking Tips After Martensville Grocery Theft
On July 12, 2025, three women entered the Co-Op Grocery store in Martensville and left with approximately $700 worth of merchandise without paying.
RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online at www.p3tips.com/206.
Callers may remain anonymous.
POLICE BEAT Saskatchewan RCMP Seizes Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Martensville
On August 7, 2025, Saskatchewan RCMP officers with the Prince Albert Crime Reduction Team (CRT) located two individuals in a parked vehicle in a parking lot of Martensville, SK as part of a drug trafficking investigation, where potential illicit drugs were destined for the Spiritwood area.
Officers arrested an adult female and adult male. While searching the vehicle, officers located and seized approximately 891 grams of cocaine, 629 grams of methamphetamine, 55 grams of crack cocaine, $7,990 in cash, a conducted energy weapon, an expandable baton, and other evidence of drug trafficking.
As a result of investigation, 45-year-old Arlene Sakebow of Saskatoon and 55-year-old Leon Clay of Pelican Lake First Nation are each charged with:
- one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
- one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
- one count of possession of weapon for dangerous purpose, Section 88(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, possession of the proceeds of crime over $5,000, Section 354(1)(a), Criminal Code; and
- one count possession of a prohibited weapon when knowing possession unauthorized, Section 92(2), Criminal Code.
Arlene Sakebow and Leon Clay made their first appearance in Saskatoon Provincial Court on August 11, 2025 (Information #90500231).
