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ABOVE: Owner/Operator of Alpyne Apparel Cole Flath (LEFT) and his cousin Dallas Androsoff (RIGHT), who handles all of the design work for the company.

Dallas, who was fi rst approached by Flath in 2015 with the idea for Alpyne Apparel, wanted to see what he could come up with for the line. Initially, design was done on the fi rst two products, which were a hat and t-shirt. “I told him that I’m not bad with graphic design, so let me come up with a few ideas with the theme and see what happens. I came up with seven more pieces and now three years later, we have over forty products, each created from scratch,” Androsoff said. The designs that Androsoff creates come from base ideas, which he then creates numerous variations of. According to the designer, this method can lead to other ideas or future releases but can also make it diffi cult to make a fi nal decision. In the end, throughout the various designs used for apparel, web ads, magazine ads, etc. each is unique and much time and care is put into each design. “We didn’t think we would be where we are with it and it has been a lot of hard work and dedication being only two of us, but the fi nished product always makes it worth it,” added Androsoff. Attending numerous tradeshows throughout Canada and the USA, making connections and providing customers with a chance to see and feel the product in person has proven to be one of the most successful marketing tools. “A t-shirt is a t-shirt online, but at these shows, people can actually see that it is good stuff. It is not just 100% cotton with a logo slapped on the front. There is a lot of work that goes into the fabric,” explained Flath. The company offers a wide variety of clothing options, providing something for everyone, growing from offering fi ve products in 2015 to a whopping 70 products by the end of 2017. Whether you are planning a trip to the mountains, want to add some new options to the wardrobe or are looking to provide some corporate clothing options to your company, there is bound to be something for you. When asked about advice for other young business owners, Flath replied, “Slow down and calculate things before jumping into it and surround yourself with people that know what they are doing. There is no shame in asking for help,” said Flath. For more information on Alpyne Apparel, or to place an order, visit www.alpyneapparel.ca.

What’s Happening This Week? January 5 • P90X Begins January 7 • Martensville Curling Club Junior Program Begins January 8 • Karate Resumes • Lacrosse Begins January 9 • Committee of the Whole Meeting 5pm at Canalta Hotel • Kids in the Kitchen Resumes • Parent & Tot Skating Resumes • Pickleball Resumes • Gentle Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Zumba and Zumba Step Begin • Hula Hooping Begins • Sport Ball Begins January 10 • South Side Recycling Collection • Floor Hockey Resumes • Insanity Begins • Gentle Yoga Begins January 11 • North Side Recycling Collection • Learn to Skate Begins

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Dramatic Increase in STARS Lottery Scams

Over the holiday season, the RCMP have noted a signifi cant increase in the number of lottery scams reported to police. Most notably were calls from Scammers claiming to represent STARS Air Ambulance and telling people that they have won new vehicles, as well as cash prizes ranging from $30,000.00 to $175,000.00. Everyone dreams of winning a big lottery prize. Unfortunately Scammers are known to take advantage of this and will attempt to manipulate people by falsely claiming they have won an extravagant prize and asking them to send payment in order to claim their prize. To protect yourself, always keep these points in mind: • You will never be asked to send money to claim any lottery prize. If you are being asked to send a cheque, money order, or payment of any kind to claim your lottery prize, it is a scam. Hang up the phone or delete the email. • You can check with STARS directly to verify if you are a winner. You are able to check the offi cial lottery winners list on their website or contact them to confi rm if you have won a prize. Always use the offi cial number and website, and not the ones a Scammer may provide. In Saskatchewan you can call 1-855-449-2444, or email info@stars.ca to see if you have actually won a prize. You can also visit http://starslotterysaskatchewan.ca/ to check the list of offi cial prize winners. • If you receive a scam lottery call, do not under any circumstances provide personal details, or send any money. Please hang up, record the number calling, then advise your local police department or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501, or visit their website at http://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/. Anyone with information about this can call their local RCMP detatchment or if you prefer to remain anonymous please call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers with your information at 1-800-222-8477, or *8477 on the SaskTel Mobility Network. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2000.00 for information which leads to the arrest of person(s) responsible for any serious crime. Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe to call display, nor are your calls traced or recorded. You can also submit a tip online at www. saskcrimestoppers.com.

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January 2018 Council meeting Dates Committee of the Whole January 9th, 2018 Regular Council Meeting January 16th 2018 Meetings will take place at the Canalta Hotel Conference Room, 611 Centennial Dr S. and 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 offi ce at City Hall or visit the website for details. The full Council and Committee of the Whole Schedule can be obtained at martensville.ca

Parking the Wrong WayTrafﬁc Bylaw

The Bylaw Department regulates and enforces the City’s Traffi c Bylaw. Vehicles parking on the wrong side of the road is a violation that has been occurring on a more frequent basis. The Martensville Traffi c Bylaw 17-2015 states: 3e(vii) No person shall park a vehicle on any street to the left of centre (wrong way). Enforcement of this bylaw will be increased in response to resident complaints. The penalty for parking the wrong way is $120. Please be a responsible and safe driver. Parking on the wrong side of the road is an unsafe practice. It is also against the law.

Returning your Waste and Recycle Bins to your Property-Waste Bylaw Residents are reminded to return waste and recycle bins to their properties and off the street after bins have been picked up. Bins should be placed in front of the premises by 7AM of the morning of collection day. Bins left on the street are potentially subject to damage caused by wind or traffi c.

Bins left on the street also interfere with local traffi c, street parking as well as street sweeping or utility maintenance. Per the local bylaw, any person failing to adhere to the bylaw may be subject to fi nes. To see the Waste Bylaw visit Martensville.ca or contact City Hall.

Community Consultation - martensville speedway and saskatoon Kart Racers lease extension

The Saskatoon Kart Racers lease and operate a track (Martensville Speedway) in the north east part of Martensville near the industrial area (just off 9th Street North).

The Racers currently have a lease with the City which is set to expire in 2022 however they have requested a 5 year extension until 2027. The application for the extension is requested to complete a major capital improvement (new asphalt and curbing). The Racers would like to get a minimum of 10 years usage from the improvements. Council is requesting comments from the community (pros and/or cons) of the Saskatoon Kart Racers operations, activities at the Martensville Speedway and the club’s extension request. Comments can be submitted to City Hall, and should include your full name and address. Personal information will only be used to verify accuracy and will remain confi dential. Comments can be submitted by : • Email - provide your name, address and comments to economicdevelopment@martensville.ca • Written correspondence - Can be dropped off or mailed to City Hall • Website - Use our ‘Report an Issue’ feature and provide your feedback Deadline to submit your comments is January 10th, 2018. We thank the community in advance for their ideas and feedback on this subject.

snow Clearing- Pathways and Cul de sacs

During this winter season, the City of Martensville asks citizens to refrain from attempting to clear pathways and cul de sacs. There are associated risk of damage to trees and grass adjacent to the pathways as well as potential hazards such as rocks or benches. City Crews will clear cul de sacs in accordance with snow removal procedures. Removing your own snow from the cul de sac can potentially obstruct right of ways, signage, access to valves and utilities, and garbage pick-up. Please Contact City Hall with any issues in respect to pathways or cul de sacs.

Saskatchewan Provincial Parks Announce Dates for 2018 Nightly Campsite Reservation Launch The Government of Saskatchewan is encouraging campers to start planning for the 2018 camping season. On Monday, April 9, campers will be able to begin booking sites in their favourite provincial parks. “Saskatchewan’s provincial parks offer outdoor fun and relaxation,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Gene Makowsky said. “These provincial treasures contribute to the enviable quality of life we enjoy, while preserving that same gift for future generations.” SaskParks has been testing and fi ne-tuning the online Saskatchewan provincial park registration system, getting it ready for the rush of 2018 bookings. As has been the process for several years now, campsite reservations will be staggered. Starting Monday, April 9, registration launch will take place over 12 days. Go to www.saskparks.com to familiarize yourself with the process in advance of these dates. Campers interested in a seasonal site are reminded that starting January 3, they can apply for seasonal summer campsites for the 2018 season. Seasonal campsites are in high demand and are allocated via a lottery system. The deadline to submit completed applications is Thursday, February 1, and the draw to award campsites will take place on Monday, February 5. Successful applicants will be contacted by phone or email. Park program planning is well underway in preparation for the 2018 camping season. Follow SaskParks on Facebook to stay up to date with events and to learn more about winter and summer activities available in parks throughout the province.

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Well over the holidays the sporting world in Canada is overcome with World Junior fever, starting on Boxing Day. Team Canada opened the tournament strong with a 4-2 win over the Fins on December 26th followed by a 6-0 blowout win against Slovakia. The true test of team Canada comes every year when they take on the neighbors from the south. This time the North American battle wasn’t on New Year’s Eve but instead played outdoors in front of over 44,000 fans. Teams battled snowy conditions in the fi rst outdoor game in World Junior history but in true Canada vs USA fashion, the game was spectacular. Canada jumped out to a 2-0 lead and then a 3-1 lead heading into the third period. Penalty trouble for the Canadians let the Americans tie the game and force overtime. The extra frame solved nothing and the game went in to a shootout where Canada has struggled over the years. Once again they failed to score as team USA went on to take the win. The loss didn’t seem to shake the Canadian spirit as they went on to hammer Denmark 8-0 and clinch fi rst place in Group “A” after the States suffered an upset loss at the hands of Slovakia. Canada now moves on to the Medal Round where they ews at your will take on Switzerland in the quarter fi nals. In Group “B” Sweden has gone fingertips undefeated in the preliminary round yet again and will play Slovakia in the quarter fi nals. The rest of the medal round has the USA playing Russia, and the Czech’s face Finland. It’s Wild Card weekend in MFD Respond to Minor Mishap the NFL as the regular season is over and playoffs are all set. Two games are set for Saturday as the Tennessee Titans head to Kansas City to take on the Chiefs and the LA Rams host the Atlanta Falcons. On Sunday Buffalo plays Jacksonville and the New Orleans Saints battle the Carolina Panthers.

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At approximately 6:50 p.m. on Saturday, March 4th RCMP were called to a two-vehicle collision located at the intersection of Main Street and 10th Avenue where members of Martensville’s Fire Department (MFD) were also on scene. Thankfully, no injuries occurred as a result of the accident. A 36 year-old Martensville woman who was headed north on 10th Avenue was charged under the Trafﬁc Safety Act for Proceeding from Stop Sign Before Safe to do so.

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Kody Gutek, a student at MHS, was recently selected to represent Team Canada U16 for football in the International Bowl in Arlington, Texas on January 11-18. He was one of 40 athletes chosen across Canada. Two defensive Team Sask coaches, Brian Giebert and Brent Keeler were instrumental in selecting Gutek to represent Canada. Gutek started his football career with the Maddogs and played with the MHS Royals high school team as a fi rst year. Gutek saw lots of fi eld time as a rookie starter. “I’m excited for him”, commented Coach Evanisky. “It’s a great opportunity and an honour to represent Canada”. Last spring, Gutek joined the SMF Spring Academy where he had the opportunity to try out for Team Sask. From there the top athletes were chosen to compete at an international level. He was initially chosen as running back but his position is still uncertain. Kody is excited to pursue this level of football. “It’s a really exciting time in my football career”, commented Gutek. The family is asking that any businesses who are wanting to provide fi nancial support to Kody are welcome to call Tasha at 306-260-5337.

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Martensville Curling Club Kicks off Junior Program The Martensville Curling Club will be kicking off their Junior Program on Saturday, January 7th. This ten week program will run from 7pm to 8:30pm, with the fi nal class taking place March 18. For those interested in taking part in this opportunity, there will be registration forms available for parents to fi ll out on January 7th. Payment of $50 is required and can be accepted via cash or cheque made payable to Martensville Curling Club. The initial two weeks of the program will consist of skill development, and from there the juniors will be put onto teams and will play four end games. The fi nal week will consist of a skills competition with prizes awarded. For more information contact Dave Zukewich, the Martensville Curling Club Junior Coordinator at cdl.z@hotmail.com or by text at 306-229-3342.

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On Safari in Africa Submitted by Dean Johnston

“What is that smell?” you ask, wrinkling your nose up in disgust. “Ah, the sweet smell of buffalo blood. It means we’re getting close”, replied our guide rather ominously. Close, indeed. As our iconic Toyota Land Cruiser trundled around a bend in the rough savannah track we spotted movement in a clearing off to the side, a number of vague shapes blending smoothly into their grassy surroundings. Three lions two females and one large male - up to their ears in the mutilated carcass of a freshlydowned Cape buffalo. After spending a suitable amount of time watching those animals devour another animal from the presumably safe confines of our jeep, quietly awed by such pure evidence of nature’s food chain, the huge male finally decided he’d had enough. Rising and licking the blood from his face, he strutted directly toward us, looking both bored and cocky at the same time, and completely unconcerned with our presence. As I watched him saunter by I finally understood the origins of the term “King of the Jungle”. Well, sort of. I am still a little confused by the fact the nearest jungle was actually a week’s drive away. Majestic, all the same. The wild game safari is without a doubt one of the world’s most memorable adventures. The opportunity to get up close and personal with a wide variety of the planet’s most intriguing animals in their natural habitat is something that every intrepid traveller should experience at some point in their life. Even if you have seen your fair share of unique African fauna in zoos, or on television, or in extravagant and morally debatable Las Vegas shows, none of that compares with visiting them in their own surroundings. And lions are only the tip of the iceberg. At the very least, most people aspire to spot the original “Big Five”, a list compiled by European hunters in the early days of

colonization which includes lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards and buffalo. But that is just a start. There are also the massive, swarming hordes of wildebeest, zebras, hartebeest and a dozen different variations of gazelle, plus the more solitary cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, ostriches, and the wonderfully easy-to-spotfrom-any-distance giraffes. Rivers and lakes offer glimpses of hippos, crocodiles and hundreds of species of birds. Delve into the mountains to see gorillas and chimpanzees. Different areas have varying concentrations of these animals, so it is important to decide what your focus will be early in the planning process. Although there are many different wildlife safaris around the world, Africa is considered to be the ultimate safari destination. There is also a wide variety of unique types of safari, all providing very diverse experiences. By far the most common is the so-called jeep safari, during which you spend much of the day bouncing around in the back of a standard Land Cruiser, built perfectly for the terrain and featuring a pop-top to allow for better glimpses of the wildlife. However, taking advantage of some of the less common forms of safari can also provide exceptionally memorable interactions. Sunset walks, canoe trips, hot-air balloons and viewing blinds all offer something a little different than the usual Land Cruiser tour, in both experience and price. Personally, I found half-drunkenly gazing from the deck of our hotel at sunset to be especially rewarding. While almost every country in Africa offers fascinating wildlife watching, Tanzania leads the pack in this regard. It features two of the world’s most famous parks - the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater - plus the lesser known, but impressively elephant-filled, Tarangire.

ABOVE: Tarangire National Park And amateur archaeologists will surely enjoy Oldupai Gorge, the site of a critical discovery featuring human remains ranging from 1.7 to 3.5 million years old. Which really provided some perspective regarding Laynni’s black toenail that she claimed “has been that way forever”. Five Things 1. I have never particularly enjoyed watching a cat finish off a can of tuna, yet I was inexplicably thrilled to watch a leopard gnawing on the remains of a dead gazelle. 2. Baby elephants are very similar to mature adult elephants, only smaller. 3. Few things are more majestic than a male lion standing proudly over his latest kill. Many things, however, are more majestic than a Cape buffalo wallowing in the mud. 4. Apparently, monkeys like ham sandwiches every bit as much as we do. 5. Hippos are considered both the most dangerous animal on safari and most likely to look hilarious in a bikini. Dean Johnston is the author of three travel books, including the recently published Roam: The 9 Greatest Trips on Earth. He is currently at Lago de Atitlán in Guatemala suffering depression regarding the current state of Arsenal Football Club. Read about all his travels at routinelynomadic.com.

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Vonda from 8:00—9:00 a.m. at Vonda Hotel (401 Buffer Ave) Cudworth from 9:30—10:30 a.m. at Apple Wood Restaurant (119 Main Street) Wakaw from 11:00 a.m.—noon at Crossroads Restaurant (at Hwy 2 and 41) Rosthern from 1:30—2:30 p.m. at Kings Chicken & Pizza (1018 6th Street)

Wednesday, January 17 Langham from 9:00—10:00 a.m. at The Old Railway Station-Museum(302 3rd Ave) Radisson from 10:30—11:30 a.m. at the Red Bull (on Hwy 16)

Thursday, January 18 Bruno from 9:00—9:30 a.m. at the Bruno Café (513 Main Street) Muenster from 10:15—11:30 a.m. at the Seniors Centre (on Main Street) Englefeld from 1:00—2:00 p.m. at Twisted Tails Bar & Grill (155 1st Avenue East) Lake Lenore from 3:00—4:00 p.m. at the Lake Lenore Hotel (107 Main Street)

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Blaine Lake from 8:00—8:45 a.m. at Ron’s Café (117 Main Street) Hafford from 9:00—9:45 a.m. at A&M Bistro (217 Railway Avenue West) Leask from 10:30—11:30 a.m. at Leask Cafeteria (10 Main Street)

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2018 Will be a Big Year for Sask Politics The easiest prediction in 2018 is that it will be a pivotal year in Saskatchewan politics. There is simply no choice in the matter. It begins this month with replacing one of the most iconic politicians in provincial history. There is much to be said about Premier Brad Wall - especially in his later years. His loyalty to political allies like former economy minister Bill Boyd will be long criticized. Wall has never been particularly great at looking objectively at those with whom he was politically close. Certainly, the aftermath of the Global Transportation Hub and costs of the Regina bypass will be tarnishing footnotes to his political career. His abilities as a fi nancial administrator who allowed too many defi cit budgets and allowed the annual defi cits to get too high will be forever questioned. The legacy of record public debt already has many accusing him of being a premier with more luck than skills, but a lot of that is coming from those who somehow view economic upswings (of which Wall enjoyed for most of tenure) as just luck while economic downturns are somewhat exclusively bad government management. While it is absolutely true that Brad Wall had nothing to do with the price of oil and potash (and likely should have put aside some of that money), it is surely true that he sold the country on the notion that Saskatchewan had changed. For however brieﬂ y, Saskatchewan under Wall become the place to be rather than the place to be from. And whether it was by happenstance or not, one need not look any further than the dramatic rise in Saskatchewan’s population now closing in on 1.2 million to see this reality. His charisma that translated into record popularity and record political wins for the Sask. Party will not be easily replaced. This takes us back to how politics in this province may very well pivot in 2018. It isn’t just simply a matter of whoever replaces Brad Wall - a formidable challenge in itself. Certainly, contenders like Alanna Koch, Gord Wyant and Ken Cheveldayoff bring other and arguably better assets to the table. In the case of all three, it would be far more experience in government at senior levels than Wall certainly had when he arrived. Yet the challenge for all three - along with Tina Beaudry-Mellor and Scott Moe - will be providing the same unity-aspiring leadership we saw from Wall. After the current Sask. Party leader took over from Elwin Hermanson in 2004, Wall was actually able to broaden the base he inherited from the rural-based former Reform Party MP. Wall steered the party clear of social conservative issues and reached deep into Saskatchewan’s city suburbs for those huge victories in 2011 and 2016. If there is one legitimate criticism of Wall - especially, in the past couple years - it is that he somehow allowed that broad base of Sask. Party to retract. Bet with the pre-Christmas announcement of 27,125 Sask. Party eligible to vote on Jan. 27, with its 2018 leadership contest and expected easy byelection wins in Kindersley, Melfort and Swift Current, the Sask. Party will have momentum on its side. But with larger defi cit budgets culminating in tax hikes and service cuts in the 2017-18 fi nancial plan, big wins in safe rural seats mean less. The NDP has also started to show in 2017 that it was recovering in the cities. However, somehow, either Trent Wotherspoon or Ryan Meili must move this party back towards the centre. It will not be an easy task for either with both of them being seen as products of urban Saskatchewan and with Meili considerably further left. In that sense, 2018 will be an equally pivotal year for the NDP as it must begin to show signs it is also capable of governing for an entire province. It all makes for a big year in Saskatchewan politics in 2018.

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Local Newspapers Beneﬁt Community

Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger The start of a new year often leads to a time of reﬂ ection. Both Jocelyn and I have taken time to think about this past year of owning the Martensville Messenger and although 2017 had its ups and downs, all in all, there were more positives than negatives. Being the owners of the local community newspaper has provided us with so many amazing opportunities that we otherwise wouldn’t encounter. The people that we get to meet, the articles that we get to write, events we have the pleasure of attending and best of all, we get to be an integral part of the community. Both of us are proud to call Martensville our home and because of this, we think providing the local residents with information about OUR community, is the best way to spend our days. We are so incredibly thankful for the support that we receive from residents, business owners, and the City of Martensville and we are looking forward to 2018 and what opportunities we will experience this year. That being said, having a free community newspaper comes at a cost. In order to provide our local residents with information about our city, schools, sports teams, local organizations, and more, we rely on advertising to cover the cost that comes with this. Without advertising, we would be unable to continue covering what is happening right in our own community and that is something that we want to continue doing for a very long time. Of course there are other newspapers out there that you can fi nd information about “local” events taking place in communities miles away, but our focus is on Martensville and that is something that we think is extremely important. The year 2017 saw numerous newspapers across the country forced to close their doors due to the rising costs and stress of the current economy. This is something that we want to prevent, as we see the importance of having a community newspaper. During research this past year, we discovered that there have been numerous studies done that show how benefi cial a community newspaper can be. Municipalities that were without a local newspaper showed a far lower number of volunteers at local events, as well as less attendance from the community at local events. Now, whether it is directly connected or not, these surveys also showed a higher criminal rate in communities without a local newspaper. Now we aren’t thinking that we can help to prevent crime by distributing a newspaper; however, if we can provide information to our readers that can help to keep them aware and safe, then we are okay with that. In an age where digital convenience seems to be the popular option, we are adapting ourselves to be more modernized by working on our digital platform. This is an integral part of providing current information about what is taking place within the community. We plan to continue to work and improve upon our methods of ensuring that you are receiving up to date, local news coverage. Recently, we did a Readership Survey to better understand what our readers want to see in their local community newspaper. Through this, we have plans to adapt our current set up to better serve the people of Martensville and provide them with the things that they want to see in their local community newspaper. Don’t worry, we hear you Martensville, we will bring back the Suduko puzzle permanently, we promise! Now that we have completed our fi rst issue of 2018, we want to once again thank Martensville for the support and hope that you all know just how grateful we are to be a part of this amazing community!

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 ssealey@martensvillemessenger.ca or jottenbreit@ martensvillemessenger.ca or drop by the Martensville Messenger ofﬁce at Bay #4 - 301 Centennial Drive North.

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Martensville Messenger Readership Survey the martensville messenger is looking for your feedback. With our motto – Your City – Your Newspaper, we want to ensure that we are providing our community with everything that they want to see in a local newspaper. Please take a moment to ﬁll out the survey below and either drop it off at Bay 4, 301 Centennial Drive North, mail it to Box 333, martensville, sK, S0K 2T0, or visit www.martensvillemessenger.ca to ﬁll out the survey online. We appreciate your comments. thank You! 1. What is Your gender? O Male 2. What is Your Age? O 13 to 21 O 55 to 64

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3. Did you read last week’s issue of the martensville messenger? O Yes via home delivery O Yes via digital issue O Yes via social media O No 4. How many people in your home read the martensville messenger O1 O2 O3 O More than 4 O We don’t read the Martensville Messenger 5. How often do you view the martensville messenger’s Digital issue? O Every Issue O Occasionally O Never 6. Where do you typically ﬁnd your local news? O The Martensville Messenger O Other Newspaper O City of Martensville O Community Social Media Pages 7. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: the martensville messenger is my best overall source of local news and information? O Very Disagreeable O Disagreeable O Somewhat Disagreeable O Somewhat Agreeable O Agreeable O Very Agreeable 8. How important are these aspects of the martensville messenger to you, with 1 being non-important and 4 being very important?

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12. Have you viewed the NeW martensville messenger website at www. martensvillemessenger.ca? O Yes O No 13. If you answered YES above, do you ﬁnd the new website an ideal source for current, up-to-date local information? O Yes O No 14. How often do you take note of advertisements in the martensville messenger? O Always O Often O Sometimes O Never 15. if home delivery were to cease, would you take advantage of the Digital issue and local pick-up points for a paper version of the martensville messenger? O Yes, digital issue O Yes, pick up at local businesses O No, I don’t read the paper O No, because that is not as convenient as home delivery 16. What best describes your home delivery service of the martensville messenger? O On time each week O Hit and miss O I never receive the Martensville Messenger O Wasn’t receiving the paper, but called in and now delivery has improved

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MARTENSVILLE

Babies of 2017

On February 15, 2018, The Martensville Messenger will feature babies born in 2017. Make sure you’re one of the proud parents or family members that has your newest arrival posted in colour in the paper! Fill in the information form at the bottom of this page and submit it to us by 2:00 pm. Feb. 8, 2018 with your favourite high-resolution photo of Baby. Show Martensville how cute he or she is! Cost: $26.25 (INCLUDES GST) (Visa, Mastercard, Cash, Cheque, E-transfer) Dropp off to: Bay #4, 301 Centennial Drive North Email: advertising@martensvillemessenger.ca & call 306-668-1093 for conﬁrm receipt. YOUR NAME: ADDRESS: pHONE: RELATIONSHIP TO CHILD: BABY’S FULL NAME: DATE OF bIRTH: pARENTS:

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Small Business Threshold Higher, Personal Taxes Lower in 2018

Saskatchewan’s small business owners can look forward to the new year knowing they will have the highest income threshold in Canada. Individual Saskatchewan taxpayers will benefi t from a full year of the lower Personal Income Tax rates introduced last July, for a savings of more than $120 million in 2018. The provincial small business income threshold— the amount of income up to which small businesses pay tax at the much lower two per-cent small business tax rate— goes up from $500,000 to $600,000 effective January 1. “A higher income threshold provides small businesses with an incentive to hire more workers and invest new capital right here in Saskatchewan, supporting our government’s growth agenda,” Finance Minister Donna Harpauer said. “Meanwhile, Saskatchewan’s 12 per cent corporate income tax rate continues to be competitive and among the lowest in the country, further enhancing our province’s signifi cant advantages when attracting new investment and jobs.” Also in 2018, Saskatchewan residents will benefi t for an entire calendar year from lower provincial Personal

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Income Tax Program Available in Martensville

Income Tax rates, which dropped half a percentage point effective July 1, 2017. “Lower personal taxes help to create jobs and attract people to our province by improving Saskatchewan’s tax competitiveness,” Harpauer said. Saskatchewan Personal Income Tax rates will drop by another half point on July 1, 2019. These rate reductions will save a single Saskatchewan taxpayer, with no dependents and an annual income of $50,000, about $77 per year in each of 2018, 2019 and 2020. As a result of these tax reductions, individual’s 2020 Saskatchewan Personal Income Tax will be $308 lower than his or her 2016 Saskatchewan Personal Income Tax. Similarly, a married couple with two children and an annual family income of $100,000, will save about $117 per year in each of 2018, 2019 and 2020. This family’s 2020 Saskatchewan Personal Income Tax will be $468 lower than their 2016 Saskatchewan Personal Income Tax as a result of these tax reductions.

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Need a hand to prepare your tax return? The Martensville Information & Visitor Centre is planning to run our second season of the Free Community Volunteer Income Tax Program. Volunteers can assist you to prepare your income tax. Please contact us to fi nd out more information at 306-242-0362 or email us at martensvilleinfo@sasktel.net

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