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Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger Members of the Martensville Fire Department are already hard at work planning the Saskatchewan Regional Firefi t Championships that will be held in Martensville during Buster Days weekend June 2nd and 3rd. This will be the fi rst time the event has been held in Saskatchewan in a number of years, so the MFD members are feeling quite honored to have this opportunity. This event, which showcases fi refi ghter’s skills and fi tness levels, is often referred to as the toughest two minutes of any sport. Beginning in 1994 in Vancouver, the event has grown each year and sees active, medically cleared structured fi refi ghters that are 19 and up from Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, England and the Middle East. The Championship Finals show is now aired on TSN, OLD & RDS. There will be 13 locations across the country hosting a competition throughout April up until the Firefi t Nationals & World Championships, which will be held in Spruce Meadows, AB in September 2018. The intense competition can be done as an individual or as a team and consists of a stair climb with a ﬂ ashlight and four foot bundle of hose weighing 42 pounds to the sixth ﬂ oor. From there, participants are required to hoist a 42 pound roll of hose; then descend the tower using proper technique. The next challenge is forcible entry, where fi refi ghters use a nine pound shot mallet to hammer a beam, followed by a 140-foot sprint and a hose advance where they are required to drag a fully charged hoseline 75 feet. The fi nal challenge is victim rescue where they drag a 165 pound mannequin backwards for a distance of 100 feet. “It is defi nitely something to see. Everyone is competing in their full gear, including our self-contained breathing apparatus. To see how fast some of these members can move is incredible,” MFD Deputy Fire Chief Dean Brooman said. Currently, the members of the MFD are approaching businesses in Martensville, Saskatoon and surrounding areas seeking sponsorship for the event. “This is a really unique opportunity for some of these businesses because it is not your typical event, so it is a great way to get their names out there and to be recognized in a little bit of a different way,” Brooman stated. There are several sponsorship options available ranging from $5,000 to $500. Businesses sponsoring the event will have the chance to display their logo during the event, as well as numerous other promotional opportunities. Brooman, who participated in Firefi t early into his fi refi ghting career said, “It was the most brutal physical thing that I have ever done in my life. Way back when I did it, the respected time was under three minutes and now those times are ancient. Some of these members participating, their times are under two minutes and even close to the one minute mark. It is absolutely unbelievable.” Brooman described the feeling of completing the competition was like nothing he had ever felt before and that the personal Photo credit: Firefi t Championships Facebook Page challenge was extremely rewarding. Numerous other members of the MFD were interested in this opportunity, with many having competed in Firefi t at some point throughout their career. “This is something that is recognized throughout North America, if not the world and we knew how great of an opportunity this would be for Martensville to host something like this. It is a perfect tie-in with Buster Days and it will be a huge draw for Martensville and give us a lot of recognition out there,” Brooman added. There will be several Tuesday, January 9 members of the MFD participating in the competition this June, so get Dalmeny from 6:00—8:00 p.m. Seniors Supper at the Dalmeny Heritage Ctr (230 Ross Ave) prepared to cheer on your hometown members. As things progress towards the event, the MFD will be seeking Monday, January 15 volunteers to help throughout the two day event. “We hope that the spinDinsmore from 8:30—9:30 a.m. at the Old Pool Room (on Main Street) off economically will be huge for the city. We are really happy that we can Wiseton from 9:45—10:30 a.m. at Lions Den in the Wiseton Hall (Railway Ave) deliver this to the City of Martensville and give an opportunity to the people Conquest from 11:30 a.m.—1:00 p.m. at the Community Centre (old school) of Martensville and surrounding areas to come out and see a really unique Tuesday, January 16 event that you don’t see all the time.” Vonda from 8:00—9:00 a.m. at Vonda Hotel (401 Buffer Ave) For more information about Firefi t and what it entails, visit www. Cudworth from 9:30—10:30 a.m. at Apple Wood Restaurant (119 Main Street) fi refi t.com. For updates from the MFD, you can follow them on Facebook Wakaw from 11:00 a.m.—noon at Crossroads Restaurant (at Hwy 2 and 41) under ‘Martensville Fire Department’.

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What’s Happening This Week? January 11 Gentle Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga (Civic Centre) and Zumba (MAP) begins January 12 Couples Social Dance Begins 7pm Venture Heights School January 13 Fencing Begins 1:30 - 2:30 & 2:30 - 3:30 MAP January 15 Equipment Orientation MAP - 6:30 Lego Club - Library 4-5pm Pilates - 6:30-7:30 Civic Centre January 16 AquaFit - Canalta 9:30-10:30am Wiggles & Giggles - Library 10:15 am Council Meeting - 5pm Canalta First Buster Days Meeting - MAP January 17 Line Dancing - 10-11:30am MAP Library Storytime Begins - 10:15am Wood Carving - 7:30-9:30 pm North Ridge Centre Equipment Orientation - 3-3:45 pm MAP South Side Waste Collection January 18 Beginner Guitar - 5:30 & 6:45 - Heritage Centre Youth Yoga - 6-7pm MAP North Side Waste Collection

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Cannabis To Be Sold by Private Retailers, Regulated by SLGA The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) will issue approximately 60 cannabis retail permits to private operators in as many as 40 Saskatchewan municipalities and First Nation communities. “The federal government has established very aggressive timelines for the legalization of cannabis,” Minister Responsible for SLGA Gene Makowsky said. “Our government is being diligent to ensure the sale and regulation of cannabis in Saskatchewan strikes a balance between public safety and access for consumers. It’s also important to our government that the 40 municipalities and First Nations selected for retail locations have the opportunity to decide whether they want cannabis retail stores in their community.” The initial allocation of retail store permits will be in municipalities and First Nations with populations of at least 2,500, with larger communities being allocated additional permits. Eligible First Nations and municipalities will have the option to opt out of having a retail cannabis store in their community if they choose. The fi nal number of retail permits will depend on the number of community leaders that decide to opt out. Both wholesaling and retailing of cannabis will be conducted by the private sector and regulated by SLGA. Cannabis retailers will be required to establish a standalone storefront operation, with the option to also operate an online store. Stores will be limited to selling cannabis, cannabis accessories and ancillary items. Stores must also have the ability to track and report cannabis inventory to help ensure consumers only have access to safe, legal product from regulated wholesalers. An independent third party will be engaged to assist SLGA with selecting retail operators using a twophase process. The fi rst phase will be initial screening for fi nancial capacity and the ability for proponents to track and report inventory. Phase two will be a random selection (lottery) of the qualifi ed applicants. Successful proponents will be required to meet ‘good character’ criteria as part of the permitting process. Specifi c details regarding application criteria, permit licensing fees, application timelines and other associated details will be fi nalized over the coming weeks. A decision on the minimum age for cannabis consumption will be made later this spring. BaCKgrOUnDer: Wholesaling and retailing of cannabis will be regulated by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) and distributed through private retail outlets. SLGA will initially issue approximately 60 cannabis retail permits in up to 40 eligible municipalities and First Nation communities (the initial allocation of retail store permits will be in municipalities and First Nations with populations of at least 2,500. Larger communities will be allocated additional permits).

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Eligible First Nations and municipalities will have the option to opt out of having a retail cannabis store in their community if they choose. SLGA will begin contacting these First Nations/municipalities this week. Government will assess the effectiveness of the initial allocation and may allocate additional opportunities approximately 12-18 months after legalization. Communities eligible for cannabis retail sales: Assiniboia, Battleford, Biggar, Canora, Esterhazy, Estevan (2), Fort Qu’Appelle, Humboldt, Kindersley, La Loche, La Ronge, Lac La Ronge First Nation, Lloydminster (2), Maple Creek, Martensville, Meadow Lake, Melfort, Melville, Moose Jaw (2), Moosomin, Nipawin, North Battleford (2), Onion Lake First Nation, Outlook, Peter Ballantyne First Nation, Pilot Butte, Prince Albert (2), Regina (6), RM of Corman Park, RM of Edenwold, Rosetown, Saskatoon (7), Shellbrook, Swift Current (2), Tisdale, Unity, Warman (2), Weyburn (2), White City and Yorkton (2). Cannabis retailers must operate a storefront and may also sell product online. Cannabis retail stores must be standalone, selling only cannabis, cannabis accessories and ancillary items. Standalone is defi ned as an enclosed business with a separate entrance with separate tills for cannabis sales (if located adjacent to another business). A two-phase selection process will be used to determine the retail operators in each community. The process will involve screening for demonstrated fi nancial capacity and the ability to track and report inventory movement through the supply chain. Phase two will be a random selection (lottery) of qualifi ed applicants for each opportunity. Proponents cannot be selected for more than one retail permit in each community. An independent third party will be engaged to provide oversight to this process. Government continues to work on other details regarding the impending legalization of cannabis. The retail selection process for cannabis retail permits is expected to be announced in the coming weeks, with the application process beginning later this spring.

The Public Health Agency of Canada has been working with provincial public health partners, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency as well as Health Canada as they investigate an outbreak of E. coli in romaine lettuce. Although the outbreak is known to be within romaine lettuce, there is still no known cause as to where the contamination originated. So far, approximately 40 people have become ill from E. coli throughout the Canadian Eastern provinces, with romaine lettuce as the believed cause. There has been one death. These individuals range in age from 3 to 85 and 73% of reported cases were among females. Currently, there is no evidence that provinces in Western Canada will be affected by this outbreak. The outbreak has been linked to fi ve Eastern Canadian provinces thus far; Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Although no offi cial recall has been issued, it has been recommended that consumers avoid eating romaine lettuce until the cause of the contamination is discovered. Most of the individuals that became sick reported eating romaine lettuce before their illnesses occurred, whether at home or in a restaurant. A common source of E. coli illness is raw fruits and vegetables that have come in contact with feces from an infected animal. These items can become contaminated in the fi eld by soil, contaminated water, animals or improperly composted manure. Produce can also be contaminated during and after harvest from handling, storing and transportation. Most strains of E. coli are harmless to humans; however, some varieties can cause illness and can sometimes cause death, although this is rare. The majority of people affected by E. coli will become ill for a few days, and then recover fully. This particular strain is more likely to cause severe illness, especially amongst pregnant women, those with weakened immune systems, young children and older adults. Symptoms associated with E. coli illness can include; diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramping, pain or tenderness and nausea and vomiting in some people. Although it is impossible to know if items have been contaminated by E. coli, some steps can be taken to help avoid the risk: • Wash hands thoroughly with warm water and soap for approximately 20 seconds, before and after handling produce. • Unwashed produce, including those sold in sealed bags should be handled and washed thoroughly. • Avoid cross contamination when preparing foods.

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January 2018 Council meeting Dates

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

indoor Water Conservation tips • When you want a drink, don’t let the water run until it is cold. Instead, refrigerate a jug of tap water and save 7-12 litres of water per minute. • Don’t let the tap run when rinsing dishes or washing fruit and vegetables and save 7-12 litres of water per minute. • Don’t pre-rinse dishes before putting them in the dishwasher. Instead, scrape off food fi rst using a spatula. Soak very dirty pans and dishes before washing. • Run the dishwasher only when it’s fully loaded and save 70-190 litres of water with each load you eliminate. • Repair any leaks. Turn faucets off fi rmly. Check and replace any worn out fi xtures, washers, O-rings and hose connections. • Avoid using garbage disposals. Disposals require lots of water to operate properly. Instead, start a compost pile. • Save as much as 10 litres of water per minute with a low-ﬂ ow showerhead. • Don’t overfi ll and fi ll less than a full bath. Better yet, you’ll save water by taking a short shower instead. • Replace an old toilet with a water-effi cient model and save as much as 14 litres of water per ﬂ ush and 70 litres per person, per day. • Check for leaks in your toilet by adding a few drops of food coloring to the tank. Coloring will appear in the toilet bowl if it’s leaking.

Keeping our Pets safe During extreme Cold If your pet spends time outdoors during cold winter days, consider these guidelines and several signs to watch for to ensure your pet is comfortable and safe. temperature guidelines - Certain breeds of ‘sled dogs’ can remain outside for hours, not all dogs fare as well in cold and snow - Cold temperatures should not become a problem for most dogs until it falls below -7°C at which point cold adverse dogs might begin to be uncomfortable - If you have a small breed dog, dogs with thin coats, or very young, old or sick dogs, special attention should be provided if the temperature is below 0°C. - The dangerous weather threshold for outdoor play is -10°C to -15°C no matter the type of breed of dog you have - Once temperatures get below -6°C, health problems like hypothermia and frostbite are possible - Cats should not be left outside tips for a safe and Comfortable Winter - Provide a shelter for your dog if it is outdoors for part of the day for any reason. Ensure the shelter is dry, draft free, and large enough for them to move comfortably but small enough to hold in body heat. Have the ﬂ oor elevated and covered with cedar shavings or straw. The doorway should be covered with waterproof burlap or heavy plastic. - Ensure your dog has access to unfrozen water and fresh food. - Be with your pet outdoors and watch for signs if your animal is getting uncomfortable. Observe if your dog is shivering, acting anxious, whining, slowing down, searching out warm locations, or holding up one or more paws. At this point, it is time to head indoors. - Extreme signs of discomfort and coldness include frostbite on the tips of the ears or discolored paws. - Consider protecting your pet against the cold temperature by bundling them up in dog jackets or booties. - Do not leave a pet in a cold vehicle

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.

regarding her behavior. There were no charges or injuries. Police received 146 calls for service from January 1, 2018 to January 8, 2018.

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January 4, 2017 at 12:30 a.m. Police received a complaint of an erratic driver on Central Street in Warman. The caller reported that the car was travelling at a high rate of speed. Police made patrols of the area, but did not locate any vehicles matching the description provided.

Police respond to report of impaired Driver

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Highway 16 near Saskatoon. The caller reported that the vehicle was swerving from ditch to ditch. Police attended the location and spoke with the 31 year old male from Regina who was driving the vehicle. He was arrested and taken back to the Detachment to provide a breath sample. He was released on documents for an upcoming court date on impaired driving charges. There were no injuires.

January 6, 2018 at 2:45 p.m. Police received a complaint of a disturbance at a residence at the 700 block of Reimer Road in Martensville. Police attended and found that an incident on the highway carried over to the residence. Investigation into this matter and possible charges are pending.

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January 6, 2018 at 11:45 p.m. Police received a complaint of a break and enter to a business south of Martensville. The caller reported that someone entered a locked compound and stole a trailer of items from the compound. Investigation into this matter is ongoing.

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January 7, 2018 at 11:25 a.m. Police received a complaint of a disturbance at a church in Osler. The caller reported that a female was causing problems at the church. She left the church before police arrived. The 34 year old female from Osler was located a short time later and spoken to

January 7, 2018 at 4:25 p.m. Police received a request to do a welfare check on a person residing in Martensville. The caller requested that members attended a residence and check on the 57 year old female resident. The caller felt the resident may have had health issues. Police checked the residence and spoke with the female who was safe and sound. There were no charges.

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If you have information regarding these or any other crimes, please contact Warman/ Martensville RCMP at 306-975-1670/306975-1610 or if you have information and you wish to remain anonymous in your reporting, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a tip via their website: http:// saskcrimestoppers.com/ or text in a tip: TIP206 + your tip to CRIMES (274637).

COFFEE WITH A COP

Warman RCMP are advising residents of Warman and Martensville that “Coffee with a Cop” will be starting up at McDonald’s the last Tuesday of each month. Beginning in Martensville January 30th, 2018 @ 10am RCMP members will be at Martensville McDonalds Restaurant for a chance to ask questions and to get to know the police offi cers in your city. Everyone is invited to attend. RCMP members will be at the Warman McDonald’s Wednesday, January 31st at 10am.

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Kinsmen Club Serving Our Community's Greatest Needs Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger The Martensville & District Kinsmen Club are a well-known part of the community, taking part in many of the local events, donating to numerous organizations and always willing to step up and help those in need. Originally founded in 1920, Kin Canada Clubs have become an integral part of communities across the country. Kin Canada is an all-Canadian service organization that consists of men and women volunteers aged 19 and up. The motto of Kin Canada is “Serving the Community’s Greatest Needs”, which they do through hosting and sponsoring events and community service projects. In 2017, the Martensville & District Kinsmen donated an incredible $45,000. Donations were made to various organizations and clubs such as; The Children’s Wish Foundation, Dalmeny Fire and Rescue for the purchase of a new fi retruck, the Martensville Free Pantry, Prairie Women on Snowmobiles, the annual Kinsmen High School bursary, the Kyle Syrenne Skatepark, Buster Days, Telemiracle and the 574 “Dakota” Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron, and more. Money that gets donated is raised through the countless hours of volunteer time put in by each of the members each year. “All of our members tally our monthly community hours that we work for the Kinsmen and it works out to be approximately 1200 hours annually,” James Dietrich of the Martensville & District Kinsmen Club stated. Some examples of how the Kinsmen raise money or contribute to their communities is by working numerous pancake breakfasts each year, blood donor clinics, contributing their time to various events within the communities where help is required and much more. The Kinsmen Club have often been contacted to help run drink services, work door prize tables, rafﬂ e tables, etc. at local events in exchange for a donation. “People often look at hiring companies or individuals to come work their events, but we are another option for them. With us, the money that is donated to us will go straight back into the community,” explained Dietrich.

ABOVE: The Prairie Sky Chamber of Commerce presented a cheque for $1500 to the Martensville & District Kinsmen Club for their contributions to the annual Small Business Christmas Party. Members of the Kinsmen Club donated their time to work the rafﬂe table and tend the bar throughout the evening. From L to R: Aaron Dash (Kinsmen), James Dietrich (Kinsmen), Tracey Fesiuk (Prairie Sky Chamber of Commerce Vice-Chair), Tracy Cocks (Prairie Sky Chamber of Commerce Treasurer) and Arnie Deschner (Kinsmen).

One of the newest and most popular events the Kinsmen do is the annual ‘Chicken and Chuckles’ night, which will be held Saturday, February 17th at the North Ridge Community Centre in Martensville. “This year marks our third year doing this and we have three amazing Saskatchewan comedians coming this year that are defi nitely going to make us laugh,” Dietrich said. Last year, a total of 240 people came out to the annual event, and this year, the Kinsmen are hoping to increase that number to 300. Tickets to the event are $25, which includes one basket of wings and entertainment. Proceeds from the event will go towards TeleMiracle 42, which is one of the main events for the Club. Each year, the Martensville & District Kinsmen Club contributes to TeleMiracle by offering their services for all of the transportation required for everyone involved in the huge Saskatchewan event, whether it is in Regina or Saskatoon. The local Kinsmen Club, which currently consists of 16 members, has been in existence for the past 25 years and throughout this time, they have been a huge contributing factor to Martensville and the surrounding communities that they serve, raising and donating a whopping total of $875,000 over the years. Dietrich, who joined the Kinsmen approximately four years ago, fi rst became interested in joining as his children were growing older and didn’t require as much time. “I needed to do something and I always thought it was something that I would be interested in. I went to my fi rst meeting and I recognized

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MFD Respond to Minor Mishap

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Early Start From Stop Sign Leads to Martensville Accident 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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gord Wyant: new energy. new ideas. The Cities of Martensville and Warman are proof positive of the tremendous growth that has occurred across Saskatchewan over the past decade. But that growth has also come with real challenges for your provincial government. That’s why I am seeking to become Saskatchewan’s next premier. I will continue to champion Saskatchewan’s diverse and growing economy and fi ght for our provincial interests on issues like the carbon tax. But, unlike other candidates, I have also laid out some new ideas in areas like education, mental health services and transportation. I invite you to look at my complete platform at www.gordwyant.ca. I want to lead a provincial government with new energy and new ideas – an inclusive government that is rooted in the guiding principles of the Saskatchewan Party; principles that speak to a smaller, more effi cient and compassionate government. People in Martensville and Warman, like those across the province, expect a provincial government that not only leads in results, but also leads in the way it governs – with openness, transparency and by genuinely listening. Those are areas where I think we can – and must - do better. For those Saskatchewan Party members eligible to vote on January 27th, I ask for your support. And for everyone else, I look forward to earning your trust and confi dence as Saskatchewan’s new premier prior to the next provincial election in 2020. Gord Wyant, MLA Saskatoon Northwest

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Prairie Sky Chamber of Commerce Hosts Future Premier’s Luncheon

Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger On Wednesday, January 17th, room just a little better, both the candidates the Prairie Sky Chamber of Commerce and other attendees,” Prairie Sky Chamber will be hosting a luncheon that provides of Commerce Chair, Elise Hildebrandt, those attending with the opportunity to said. meet the next Premier of Saskatchewan, Questions can be submitted by with candidates Tina Beaudry-Mellor, Ken Chamber of Commerce Members to the Cheveldayoff, Alanna Koch, Scott Moe event and attendees will be invited to and Gord Wyant. The event is open to both submit questions upon arrival. To ensure Chamber members and Non-members and a broad range of topics are covered, all will be held at Warman Legends Centre in questions will be reviewed by Chamber Multipurpose Room #1. staff before determining which questions The announcement of this event will be utilized during the forum. comes just months after the amalgamation The luncheon will run from of the Martensville and Warman Chambers 11:30am to 1:30pm and will be catered of Commerce. According to Chamber by The Wagon Wheel Restaurant. Cost to of Commerce Executive Director Jaimie attend is $30 for Chamber Members and Malmgren, “This goes to show that as a $37 for Non-Members. The deadline to Chamber representing a broader region, we register is January 15th and seating is very are able to attract higher profi le speakers. limited, so don’t delay. “In addition to One of the top objectives as a Chamber convening with the SaskParty candidates, representing a larger region is to provide it is an excellent opportunity for Chamber opportunities for members to engage members and local business and community with elected offi cials from all levels of leaders to have our voices heard and ask government. With this in mind, we reached candidates questions on issues that matter out to the candidates and they were quick to most to our area,” Malmgren explained. For more information or to accept our invitation.” This luncheon will offer a chance register, contact www.prairieskychamber. to submit questions to the candidates, as ca. “One of these people will be representing well as with an opportunity to converse with our province, so this person will impact candidates throughout the event. “We felt it each and every one of us so come and was important to look into this event as our take advantage of this opportunity. It isn’t Chamber now represents 21,000 people in something we have had the chance to total, which is a fair chunk of Saskatchewan. offer before, so we are extremely excited Our hope is that this luncheon will be an to provide this for our community’s,” overall ability to get to know everyone in the Hildebrandt stated.

scott moe: stand With scott Scott Moe is running to be the next leader of the Saskatchewan Party — and he’s counting on your support. Learn more about his plan to stand with Saskatchewan by visiting http://www.standwithscott.ca/.

tina Beaudry-mellor: it’s time Chevy for leader: experience, values, vision, leadership Ken Cheveldayoff believes that Leadership starts with Listening. During this leadership campaign, Ken has visited with grassroots members in over 100 communities. After hearing their goals and dreams for Saskatchewan, as well as their concerns and challenges, Ken has created a platform that will lead to prosperity and promise for all of Saskatchewan. Ken’s primary focus is to balance the budget, and create a fair tax system to attract investment and ensure economic growth and renewal for the next 10 years. In turn, this vibrant economy will support the much-needed services that are important to Saskatchewan citizens. Ken is strongly committed to supporting and developing our education, healthcare, and social services. He is researching Best Practices from around the globe, and here at home, to bring creative solutions to local challenges. In addition, he has targeted initiatives to deal with crime, addictions, and drugs. Ken is uniquely qualifi ed to lead our Province. He has strong rural roots coupled with urban service as an elected MLA. He has been winning elections with increasing margins since 2003, and has a plan to win in 2020. His wide-ranging Ministerial experience in 5 signifi cant Cabinet portfolios has prepared him for another decade of growth, renewal and service.

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Meet Our Next Premier of Saskatchewan January 17, 2018 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM CST Warman Legends Centre • Multipurpose Room #1 This event, hosted by the Prairie Sky Chamber of Commerce is open to everyone to attend. To register, visit www.prairieskychamber.ca. Prices are $30 for Chamber Members and $37 for Non-Members.

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THAN Cities Stabilize Provincial Jobs

The age-old Saskatchewan problem of not having a major urban presence hit home quickly in 2018. It’s an all-toofamiliar story. Sure, Regina and Saskatoon have become two of Canada’s fastest growing cities in the past decade, becoming bigger, more diverse and more cosmopolitan. But as late starters to last century’s urban boom, our cities lag behind most other urban centres. Many would argue Saskatchewan does just fi ne as a rural, agriculturally-based province whose economy is underpinned by natural resources. However, what now separates Saskatchewan from Manitoba and even Alberta may very well be the presence of those provinces’ larger Prairie cities like Winnipeg, Calgary and Edmonton. For example, the recent economic downturn across the prairies saw all three provinces shed jobs. But by having larger urban centres with less people directly susceptible to the whims of agriculture and the oilpatch, other Prairie provinces have been able to more quickly stabilize economic job losses. And it may be starting to show. Again, Saskatchewan is facing its age-old dilemma of more people moving out than moving in. (The reason Saskatchewan population grew to 1,168,000 according to the latest Statistics Canada fi gures based on Oct. 1 numbers, was largely because of births exceeding deaths.) Why people move from smaller communities to larger ones is no secret to those who have lived in rural Saskatchewan. Larger urban centres provide amenities that offer more jobs. And the larger a community becomes, the more amenities it is likely to have. For example, one of the big problems Premier Brad Wall and his predecessors have had in either luring or attracting head offi ce jobs to Saskatchewan is the lack of a truly international airport with direct ﬂ ights to other countries and even other cities in Canada. Such problems become a double-edged sword when it comes to attracting offi ce jobs. The less head offi ce jobs you have, the less need for major legal or accounting fi rms to serve them. Why the best and brightest from this province have wound up in Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto or Vancouver has every reason to aforementioned opportunities larger cities provide. Moreover, larger cities also afford those working for big companies with a lifestyle that smaller cities and towns can’t provide. Even businesses directly linked to agriculture or Saskatchewan’s resource-based economy have a strong preference to be located in bigger urban centres. And sometimes no amount of government incentives for locating head offi ce jobs in Saskatchewan work all that well. The following is worthy of consideration in light of the New Year’s news that Nutrien Ltd. - the company that’s emerged from last year’s merger of Agrium Inc. and Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. - has started trading on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges. It was big new business news, as new Nutrien shareholders got .4 shares in the new company for each common share of PotashCorp they owned and 2.23 shares for each Agrium share. But the even bigger news in the coming year may be whether our 30-year-old legislation - the one enacted when old Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Crown corporation was privatized - holds up wake of this merger. That legislation required PCS head offi ce jobs remain in Saskatchewan. It worked, but never quite as well as government suggested. The privatized PCS found ways to dance around that law, maintaining what amounted to a head offi ce in Chicago where Bill Doyle and other PCS offi cials were located. And now with the Calgary-based Agrium big presence in this merger, whether Saskatoon will really be Nutrien’s new headquarters is a legitimate question. It may be farmers and rural people who buy Nutrien’s products. But when it comes to jobs, it may also be the same old story for a rural-based province like Saskatchewan.

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mla report From nancy Heppner saskatchewan’s Plan for growth A decade of growth has strengthened our province and allowed our government to make important investments in health, education, infrastructure and quality of life for all Saskatchewan people. ABOVE: MLA Nancy Hepner For the past 10 years, our government has been focused on a vision for a strong and diverse Saskatchewan economy that can be a national leader. Our growth plan includes competitive taxes and regulations, innovation, infrastructure and engagement with markets around the world. Saskatchewan people have built a resilient economy, and RBC is now predicting that our province will lead Canada in economic growth over the next two years. Recovering energy, potash, ag investment and key contracts in China and India are among the reasons for this growth. Through trade missions and engagement, we’ll continue working to open up markets for Saskatchewan products to help build on a strong, diversifi ed and growing economy. I’m encouraged by new statistics that show Saskatchewan exporters are leading the nation. Our wholesale trade grew 21% last year, the best in Canada. And thanks to our outstanding entrepreneurs, our wholesale trade is up more than 75% over the past 10 years. The new year brings new incentive for small businesses to hire more workers and invest new capital here in Saskatchewan. Effective January 1, the amount of income up to which small businesses pay tax at the much lower two per cent small business tax rate moved from $500,000 to $600,000. 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 Income Tax rates, which dropped half a percentage point effective July 1, 2017. Saskatchewan Personal Income Tax rates will drop by another half point on July 1, 2019. Provincial Park reservation Dates announced A bitterly cold holiday season had many of us looking forward to warmer days. Here in Saskatchewan, many of those days are spent visiting our Provincial Parks. Seasonal camping – which is offered at a discount from the regular nightly camping – provides an opportunity to secure a campsite from mid-May to the end of August, and even into September at some locations. Due to its popularity, sites are allocated via a lottery system. You can visit www.saskparks.net to apply for a seasonal site by Thursday, February 1, 2018. The draw to award campsites taking place on Monday, February 5, 2018. Those who are interested in making nightly reservations can do so starting Monday, April 9. As has been the process for several years now, nightly campsite reservations will be staggered with a registration launch taking place over 12 days. During a decade of growth, the Government of Saskatchewan invested more than $100 million in upgrades and improvements to provincial park infrastructure. Projects undertaken include the development of two new campgrounds, upgrading or replacement of service centres, extensive campsite electrical expansion and upgrading, water and wastewater system upgrades, new and enhanced boat launches and new campsite furnishings.

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Canada Revenue Agency Announces New Tax Filing Option

On Monday, January 8, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announced that they would be taking steps to make it easier for Canadians to file their income tax and benefit returns, no matter the method they choose. This new program will allow the approximately 1 million eligible Canadians to file their taxes by phone this year. The new automated system, “File My Return”, will benefit Canadians with low or fixed income that is unchanged year-to-year. With this system, they will be able to call in and answer a series of questions and provide some personal information. They will not be required to any paperwork or calculations and will still have access to the deductions, benefits and credits that they are entitled to. Those eligible will receive personalized invitation letters starting mid-February. The purpose of this system is to make the system easier and encourage people to file. The File My Return service will be available 21 hours a day, from 6am to 3am EST, 7 days a week, throughout the tax-filing season. Additionally, CRA announced that those that filed taxes via paper tax forms in previous years will receive a tax package by mail. Canadians who use paper guides and forms will not be required to pick up a tax package at Canada Post, Service Canada or Caisse populaire Desjardins outlet. “Improving service to Canadians is my top priority. We know that Canadians lead busy lives and doing taxes can sometimes be a challenge. This is especially the case for people with reduced mobility, people who live far from service locations and people without Internet access. The CRA is working to make it easier and simpler to find, complete and file a return. The new services we are now providing are more user-friendly and convenient, especially for Canadians with low or fixed income,” The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue said. This will help all those who file using paper forms. However, to ease the transition to this service, limited quantities of guides and forms will still be available in these locations starting February 26, 2018. Once quantities are no longer available at these locations, individuals can order them by phone or online. Beginning in 2019, documents will only be available from CRA. Documents are also available to be downloaded and printed online at www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/formspublications/tax-packages-years/general-income-tax-benefit-package.html. By making filing returns easier and simpler, these services will help millions of Canadians do their taxes.

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