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Council Attends Final Committee of the Whole For 2019 Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger

Martensville City Council attended their final Committee of the Whole meeting of the year on Tuesday, December 10th. The meeting began with a presentation from the RCMP where they compared statistics for Martensville from 2018 to this year. In total, there have been less calls for service this year with a total of 1957 reported calls last year compared to 1795 in 2019. City Manager, Scott Blevins, then spoke to Council regarding a Development Incentive Program Policy. The City of Martensville received a request to implement a program where they would have an inventory of serviced lots available for sale upon a change in the economy. “This is a partnership initiative to make sure we have inventory on the market and assist developers with an abatement,” Blevins said in his report to Council. A draft copy was attached, which mirrored what Warman currently has in place. “As time goes on, we may be presented with options to amend or develop our own options to create more partnerships with developers.” Leah Bloomquist, Director of Corporate Services, provided information regarding the Federal Gas Tax Program. Each year, municipalities are provided with funding through this program; however, a requirement of the funding is that all project applications must be approved prior to spending the funds received. City of Martensville administration has identified roadways as a priority for the Gas Tax Funding, and has prepared four separate project applications for 2020. Funding remaining, which has not been allocated to the end of this year, sits at $900,000, along with $300,000 contributed by the City of Martensville from under-budget projects for a total of $1.2 million of investment into roadway infrastructure for 2020. The projects will include micro-surfacing roadway preservation in sections of 3rd St North, 8th Ave North and 5th St South; repaving sections of Centennial Dr. South, 3rd St. North and 8th Ave North; repaving of Centennial Dr. North between 9th St North to 115m North; and roadway reconstruction on 3rd Ave South and MacCormack Road. An amendment to the current Recreation Program Refund Policy was also discussed, as there is currently no policy in place regarding weather-related cancellations or refunds for classes cancelled due to weather. The new policy will provide clear guidelines on refunds as they pertain to swim lessons and for weather-related swim class cancellations. The final Council meeting for 2019 will take place on December 17th at 5pm in Council Chambers. The public is invited to all meetings. Visit martensville.ca to view the most current agenda.

High Attendance For Annual City Event Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger

The City of Martensville hosted the annual ‘Play & Skate With Santa’ event on Sunday, December 8th from 1pm-3pm at the Martensville Sports Centre. This family friendly event included a chance to take a lap around the ice with Santa, sleigh rides, treat bags, hot chocolate and music. Approximately 220 people attended and a total of $750 was raised for KidSport. “Thank you to everyone that came out to take part in an afternoon full of fun activities. We always look forward to this event as it is a great way to spend the day leading up to Christmas holidays,” Angie Reddekopp, City of Martensville Program Coordinator stated.

FUN & GAMES CLUES ACROSS 1. Comic Carvey 5. Peke’s double speak? 11. Jamaican music that gave rise to reggae 14. Regrets 15. Lodge builder 16. Plague or curse 17. “Yes!” 19. Strings of islands? 20. Small, globular, and glistening 21. Faux follower 22. “My Wicked, Wicked Ways” author Flynn 24. “Yes!” 27. “Ignorance ___ excuse” 28. Sham locks 29. Sci-fi sighting 31. “Yes!” 38. Whoville creator 41. Teamwork deterrent 42. 1961 Charlton Heston role 43. “Yes!” 46. Cost-of-living stat 47. Broken-down horse 48. Soy-based Japanese soup 51. “Yes!” 57. Reserved or preserved 59. Mr. Nahasapeemapetilon of “The Simpsons” 60. Dissuade 61. Private bed? 62. “Yes!” 65. Extremely popular 66. Media ___ (press conferences, e.g.) 67. Roger of “Robin Hood: Men in Tights” 68. Heavens 69. “___ Thou Now O Soul” (Whitman poem) 70. Once-grounded fliers CLUES DOWN 1. Olive ___ (Army uniforms) 2. Pot-___ (French dish of boiled meat and vegetables) 3. Extremely wicked 4. Back-of-the-hand remarks 5. Gulf War Patriot, for short 6. Cuts the crop 7. Al ___ (PLO faction) 8. Dispatch boat 9. Prepare to drag 10. Leisure hours 11. Rudely reject 12. “Shimmy, Shimmy, ___-Bop” (1960 Little Anthony and the Imperials hit) 13. Eddie in “Beverly Hills Cop” 18. Tom Clancy’s Jack

ABOVE: Posing with Santa (Cadderly Kingsbury/MM) Santa spent time visiting with not only the kids, but the adults that attended as well. (Cadderly Kingsbury/MM)

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December- January Council Meeting Dates Regular Council - December 17th Committee of the Whole - January 14th Regular Council - January 21st The Regular Council Meetings are located at Martensville City Hall Council Chambers. Martensville City Hall at 37 Centennial Dr. South All Regular Council Meetings and Committee of the Whole Meetings are open to the public. All meetings commence at 5PM. Those wishing to address or do a presentation to Council must be placed on the agenda. To be placed on the agenda please contact the City Clerk’s office at City Hall or visit the website for details. The full Council and Committee of the Whole Schedule can be obtained at martensville.ca

Parks and Facilities Satisfaction Survey

We all value our parks and facilities and to help us optimize these community assets, we are currently issuing out a satisfaction survey to the Community. We are looking for feedback and opinions on each park and facility that you and your family use through the course of the year. The survey can be accessed online on the City of Martensville news section of the website or through a direct link to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ParksMville The survey will be open for several weeks and we thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. Any questions regarding the survey can be directed to: Ted Schaeffer- Director of Recreation and Community Services recdirector@martensville.ca OR Dillon Shewchuk- Community Economic Development Manager economicdevelopment@martensville.ca

Take Part in Martensville’s Future Be Part of the Official Community Plan Update The City of Martensville is reviewing and updating our Official Community Plan, and we need your help. Official Community Plans are important. They guide growth, development and change for at least the next 10 years… and Martensville is going to grow! There is still opportunity to participate in this process. The questionnaire is available and open right now on the homepage at Martensville.ca Provide your ideas and views on topics such as: -A Place to Call Home – Residential Policies -A Thriving Economy/Martensville Works - Commercial and Industrial Policies -Adding Choices to Get Around – Transportation -Quality, Efficient Community Services -Managing Your Taxes – Financial Policies -An Environment for Future Generations – Environmental Policies The questionnaire will be open until December 10th. For further information, please contact: Bonnie Gorelitza, Planning Manager at 306683-5564, or planningmanager@martensville.ca

SNOW AND ICE CONTROL PROGRAM – What You Need to Know

The program aims to facilitate the handling of emergencies by Police, Fire, and Ambulance services during the winter months, reduce the hazards of icy conditions to motorists and pedestrians, and minimize the economic losses to the community and industry resulting from unsatisfactory winter driving conditions. Information on general program procedures and the City’s Priority Map is available online at Martensville.ca, but here are a few ways you can help our crews keep our streets as clear and safe as possible: - Do not shovel, blow, or push snow from private property onto the street – this causes snow ridges on your driveway when our plow cleans your street. - Do not plow or pile snow on streets – this can block access to manholes and water valves and be a safety hazard. - Clear your driveways in advance of the city’s snow clearing operations - this helps our operators clear your street more efficiently. - Do not park your vehicle in an area where it could obstruct snow removal procedures this hinders our operations and could result in a snow ridge blocking your vehicle in place. - Do not leave large piles of snow at the corners of driveways – this snow can be caught by a raised snow-gate blade and topple over into your driveway or the street. -Prevent snow from piling up on the front of your driveway by moving it near your tree/ lawn areas behind your walkway. -Watch for posted areas for Snow Removal- In case of snow and snow removal, crews need to have roads cleared of all vehicles on posted streets. If you are going out of the City over the holidays, please have your vehicles off City streets. Vehicles left on the street per the traffic bylaw are ticketed and towed (to a non-posted area). -Stay Clear of Sanding Trucks- Crews apply a mixture of salt and sand on our streets and intersections to ensure safer driving conditions. If you are near or behind the sanding truck you are reminded to stay back 15m to allow the truck to disperse materials and to prevent materials from potentially hitting your vehicle. Our crews strive to delivery excellent services, however sometimes weather can be unpredictable, and snow and ice control activities may vary. Every reasonable effort will be made to remove snow and ice and create safe driving and walking conditions in a timely manner.

Information on Coyotes Around Urban Areas

Coyotes have been spotted in areas around Martensville. There are several things you can do if you have an encounter with a coyote and discourage them from coming near more populated areas. • Do not approach, allow coyote to escape by identifying and maintaining escape routes • Never feed the animals • Do not turn your back or run • Act assertive, yell and wave your arms (act big, bad and loud) • Keep pets away to avoid creating additional stress for the animal • Ensure household garbage is securely stored in garbage bins, store bird seed, compost and pet food so it cannot be accessed. • Clean up fallen fruit • Pick up dog feces and be aware that dog urine may also attract coyotes • Do not allow your pets to roam freely, and keep dogs on leash If the coyote is acting unusual (approaching people, limping, staggering or acting confused) do not approach, contact City Hall, or the regional Conservation Office or the RCMP outside regular business hours. Please Watch for Signage around our Parks and pathways. We will continue to monitor activity going forward.

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Grade 8 students at VMS took some time this week to read with their kindergarten care partners taking opportunity to share their skills and build valuable relationships along the way.

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Students in Grades 5 to 8 at Venture Heights Elementary School have been working hard preparing for the musical adaptation of ‘Madagascar’. The storyline is based around four main characters; a giraffe, a hippopotamus, a lion and a zebra. The zebra decides that he wants to pursue a life outside of the New York Central Park Zoo and based on the result of his actions, the foursome ends up going on a crazy adventure which leads them to Madagascar. “Basically, it is about wanting more in life and pursing the idea that the grass is always greener on the other side,” Grade 2 teacher and Director Craig Chase, explained. A total of 57 students are involved in the production of the musical, and Chase is looking forward to another successful year. “I believe this is our 7th musical, and it has been just amazing working with the kids. We have a number of students that have been doing these performances since Grade 5 and are now in Grade 8 preparing to move on to high school. To see them grow and develop, not only as a performer, but as an individual as well has been incredible,” Chase said. For some students, this is their first opportunity to take part in performing and many decide to continue to pursue their love of theatre upon reaching high school. “They really make some great connections with people that they might not have otherwise connected with and to experience something like this. It can help them learn so many lessons to take with them.” VHS will have performances available to the public on Wednesday, December 11th and Thursday, December 12th. Doors open at 6:30pm, with the show beginning at 7pm and lasting approximately one hour. Admission for the musical is $5 for adults and $2 for students. “The kids have done a really great job and I think it is more than just an elementary school musical. They are so talented and capable and dedicated and we can’t wait to show the public!” For a list of the cast please see martensvillemessenger.ca.

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(Submitted) The Martensville Maven Marlies Female Novice C team has been making an impact in female hockey within Martensville since the 2017/18 season. This year’s team consists of 12 players between the ages of 7-8 (born 2011 and 2012), along with four affiliated players from the Girls Novice D team that play when regular members are unable to. In 2017, Martensville Minor Hockey established a female only initiation team – the Martensville Marauder Mavens. The following year, it expanded into two years consisting of an Initiation Division team and a Novice team. This season, female hockey in Martensville has once again grown and now consists of three ABOVE: The Martensville Maven Marlies played a home game on Monday, December 9. teams – one Initiation team and two Braden Ottenbreit/MM Novice teams; one in the C division (Marlies) and one in the D division (Monarchs). “I always joke that these girls are the senior statesmen for female hockey in Martensville. Most of the girls on our team were part of the first female hockey team in the community,” Team Manager Jody Coller stated. Coached by Joel Wagner, the Marlies play in the Saskatoon Minor Hockey Novice C Division, therefore league games played are against other female and mixed Novice C teams from Saskatoon, Warman and Martensville. “The girls have been having a great season so far and our league game record is 3 wins and 1 loss. We also make an effort to travel to play exhibition games against other female teams in the province,” Coller explained. Tournaments played in the 2019/20 season will be female only, which Coller stated, “gives the girls the opportunity to play against other female teams and growing support for female hockey in the province.” Dr. Brian Meyer Dr. dacre hamilton A home tournament will be held from January 3 to 5 at the Dalmeny arena where eight female teams from across the province will compete.

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Martensville Lions Club Hosts Annual Turkey Bingo Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger

The Martensville & District Lions Club held their annual Turkey Bingo on Sunday, December 8th at the Heritage Centre. The event was well attended, with those lucky enough to have the chance to shout ‘BINGO’ were awarded with a turkey prize. Members of the Lions Club also had raffle tickets available for sale with proceeds going towards the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guide program. Tickets are $2 each, with the grand prize consisting of a weekend for two in Toronto, worth approximately $2000, which includes; return airfare for two, two nights’ accommodation, two tickets to a Toronto Blue Jays game at Rogers Centre, $100 dining gift card and a tour of Lions Foundation of Canada (or $1500 cash). The early bird prize, which will be drawn on February 14, 2020 is four tickets to a Saskatchewan Roughriders game. For more information about our local Lions Club, contact Geoff Passy at (306) 371-0807, or gmpassy@gmail.com.

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Provincial Politics with

Murray Mandryk

Small Nuclear May Address Electrical Needs

Maybe it is time to go nuclear … or at least, go a little nuclear. It wouldn’t be an easy decision for anyone. Any foray into nuclear development will likely come at the expense of good coal-generated jobs in rural Saskatchewan’s southeast. Moreover, it wasn’t so long ago that we’ve been down this road. That said, the government isn’t looking at those massive nuclear power plants that better serve gigantic world cities in heavily populated countries. The memorandum of understanding that Premier Scott Moe signed with Ontario Premier Doug Ford and New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs is for technical examination on the viability of small modular reactors (SMR) that would be a far better fit for this province. The problem, however, is the technology for a functional, operating SMR is a decade away, perhaps even much longer. And there are those who make a pretty good argument that they will never work, but if we are serious about the need to get out of the business of burning coal to generate electricity, it is only reasonable that all options be put on the table and the options of SMRs should at least be part of that conversation. Maybe it’s not even the best option. Maybe the smartest thing SaskPower could do is buy 1,000 megawatts of power from Manitoba Hydro, an option that the Crown electrical utility is currently exploring, according to a report between the two provinces that’s gotten little attention, but we should have the discussion without the usual philosophical blinders or political considerations that prohibit meaningful explorations. It can be argued that we didn’t really have that meaningful discussion on nuclear energy the last time we discussed nuclear options 10 years ago. It was 2009 and the then-young Brad Wall-led Saskatchewan Party administration commissioned former deputy minister Dan Perrins to oversee the Uranium Development Partnership (UDP) public consultations on the potential of nuclear power. His work immediately ran into massive opposition, with some 86 per cent of all submissions opposing nuclear power compared with only 14 per cent supporting it. In actual fact, an April 2009 survey revealed 47.8 per cent of Saskatchewan people favouring nuclear power plant compared with 33.5 per cent opposed. That said, it wasn’t just the environmental left that seemed to have problems with large-scale reactors … and their massive costs. The last one built in this country three decades ago cost $14 billion. Even smaller 1,000 megawatt reactors were priced at between $8- to $10 billion at the time and then there is the added problem of finding a suitable location. Many were not keen on seeing a big nuclear reactor - regardless of how many jobs it created - built in their backyards. The benefit of SMR, as outlined by Environment Minister Dustin Duncan last week, is that they are smaller, cheaper, mobile and less intrusive. In fact, they could be so beneficial they could end Saskatchewan’s burning of coal to generate electricity by 2050, Duncan said. That would far exceed SaskPower’s current goal of reducing GHGs by 40 per cent of 2005 levels by 2030. Of course, that all depends on whether this industry gets off the ground. According to a 2014 report by Nuclear Energy Insider, interviews with more than 50 leading specialists and decision makers were expressing “pessimism" that SMR programs were already being abandoned and scaled-back. Report author Kerr Jefferies, said it’s “missing the point” to base the future of SMRs on startup difficulties. “We believe a more accurate picture is that 2014 has been a teething year, and that the SMR story hasn't even really begun,” Jefferies said. That underscores it’s not an option yet, but let’s at least keep an open mind. We need to explore all the options.

MLA Report With Nancy Heppner Summary of Fall Legislative Session

Our government’s plan for a strong and growing province highlighted the fall session of the Saskatchewan Legislature. Our plan for the next decade of growth will serve as our roadmap to growing a strong economy, strong communities and strong families. Saskatchewan’s Growth Plan includes 20 actions for the 2020s and 30 goals for 2030, which include a population of 1.4 million people, 100,000 new jobs, increasing our exports by 50 per cent and increasing agriculture value-added revenue to $10 billion. During the fall session, our government also outlined steps we are taking to advance our economic future, and to assert provincial autonomy over our own affairs. This includes an announcement that we will be aggressively advancing our own trade interests by establishing trade offices in Japan, India and Singapore. We will continue to look for ways to assert more autonomy over Saskatchewan’s interests, including examining increased autonomy over areas like taxation, immigration, trade and climate change policy. The government’s legislative agenda in the fall session included a number of measures that will strengthen Saskatchewan: • Bill 182 - The Tobacco Control Amendment Act, 2019, which brings vaping products in line with existing tobacco legislation. • Bill 199 - The Opioid Damages and Health Care Costs Recovery Act, giving Saskatchewan the ability to have direct action against opioid manufacturers and distributors. • Bill 203 - The Financial Planners and Financial Advisors Act, regulating who can use the titles of “financial planner” and “financial advisor.” • Bill 174 - The Enforcement of Maintenance Orders Amendment Act, 2019, clarifying that the Maintenance Enforcement Office can collect financial information, including banking information. • Bill 183 - The Fisheries (Saskatchewan) Act, 2019, improving the province’s ability to respond to threats posed by prohibited and aquatic invasive species and providing additional protection for aquatic species at risk. • Bill 200 - The Saskatchewan Employment Amendment Act, 2019, increasing parental leave by eight weeks to ensure that employees who are entitled to the new shared parental Employment Insurance benefit have job protection while accessing benefits, and expanding candidate-public office leave to include employees who are running for election to a Band Council. • Bill 175 - The Marriage Amendment Act, 2019, allowing for an interested person, such as a family member, to ask the court to have a marriage nullified in situations where the person getting married did not have the capacity to consent to the marriage. • Bill 195 - The Lobbyists Amendment Act, 2019, promoting transparency and enhancing accountability among provincially-elected officials. Our government took action during the fall legislative sitting to deliver on key commitments including the opening of the Regina Bypass, a project that is enhancing safety on our roads, while enhancing the flow of goods in and out of our capital city. The mid-year financial report, released prior to the conclusion of the fall legislative session, shows that Saskatchewan remains on track with a balanced budget. The 2019-20 provincial budget continues to be the right balance for Saskatchewan. There are no new taxes or tax increases and we continue to invest in important social programs, while continuing to keep the budget balanced. Meanwhile, the NDP continues to demonstrate weak leadership with no commitment to balance the budget. In fact, their Finance critic recently admitted that the NDP would run deficit budgets if they were in government. As we look toward the next year and the next decade, our government will continue working to strengthen our economy, communities and families. This starts with balanced budgets and lower taxes to ensure Saskatchewan remains strong for many years to come.

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Record Number of Local Youth Helped Through KidSport Program Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger

ABOVE: From L to R - Terry Norman, Krista McCann, Catherine Schraeder, Brennen Mills and Bruce Chupa of Saskatchewan Pond - Honorable Order of the Blue Goose International Saskatoon Chapter presents a cheque for $4500 to Angie Reddekopp.

On Wednesday, December 4th, the Martensville KidSport chapter was presented with a generous donation from Saskatchewan Pond – The Honorable Order of the Blue Goose International Saskatoon Chapter. A cheque totaling $4500 was presented to Angie Reddekopp, City of Martensville Program Coordinator by Catherine Schraeder, Bruce Chupa, Krista McCann, Terry Norman and Brennen Mills. KidSport is a non-profit organization that helps to fund the opportunity for youth to participate in sports when they would otherwise not have the funds to join. In 2019, a total of 46 local youth and $19,162 was provided. “The extra money from this donation made a huge difference for many Martensville youth. This year, we had the largest number of kids applying to the program and without this donation, they wouldn’t have had the opportunity to play,” Reddekopp said. Blue Goose is a volunteer based organization that is made possible through countless hours of volunteer time put in from people that work within the insurance industry. According to Brennen Mills, there are 3-4 thousand members across North America. “The idea behind the organization is charity, fellowship, volunteer, education and things like that. There is a lot of work that goes into raising money to help fund things like KidSport and it is so nice for all of us to be able to give back. It really is a platform for those that want to put in time or money towards a good cause,” Mills said. Having been around for over 50 years in Saskatoon and the surrounding region, Blue Goose holds numerous events throughout the year to help raise money to donate to local charities. This year, the organization raised over $40,000. “We try to keep the money to Saskatoon and local based charities and look for groups that don’t get the funding from the larger corporate sponsors and where the money will make a large impact,” added Mills. To help contribute to our local KidSport chapter this season, you can contact the Martensville Athletic Pavilion regarding the Gift of Sport. Donations can be dropped off at the MAP and all money raised will stay within the community.

By Tyler Janzen

THIS WEEK IN SPORTS

A lot can change in a week when it comes to the NHL! The Edmonton Oilers are still at the top of the Canadian teams in the NHL but they haven’t been great recently as they have only won two of their last six games heading into Tuesday night’s game against Carolina. Edmonton is tied for top spot in the Pacific Division with the Arizona Coyotes and currently 6th overall in the NHL with a 18-10-4 record (40 points). Next up are the Winnipeg Jets who have stayed consistent with a 7-2-1 record in their last ten games before they played Detroit on Tuesday. The Jets are 9th in the League at 18-10-2 (38 points), and has them at 3rd in the Central Division and trying to keep pace with the Colorado Avalanche who just had a six-game winning streak snapped on Monday in Calgary. The Flames are 3rd among Canadian teams and since the resignation of Bill Peters the team has been on a tear, winning five in a row. The win streak pushed Calgary into 13th in the League with a 16-12-4 record (36 points) and also into 3rd place in the Pacific Division. Vancouver has been keeping steady with a 5-4-1 record in their last ten games and now find themselves 16th in the league and one point out of a playoff spot behind the Vegas Golden Knights. The Canucks have a record of 15-11-4 which is good for 34 points. The Montreal Canadians and Toronto Maple Leafs are tied at 32 points with Montreal playing one less game so the Canadians sit 20th in the league while Toronto is 21st. Both teams are on the outside of the playoff picture right now and are five points back of the Carolina Hurricanes for the final Wild Card spot in the East. The Ottawa Senators are a little further back of the playoffs as they need 10 points to catch the Canes. Ottawa is just 4-6 in their last ten games but they did manage to beat the second place Bruins 5-2 on Monday so maybe things are about to turn around! The Sens are 28th in the league right now and 7th in the Atlantic division with a record of 13-17-1 (27 points).

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