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Civic Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic - What You Should Know!

City Hall is Open, however with some guidelines currently in place. Continue to utilize online and contactless options when possible. Please do not visit City Hall if you are feeling unwell, experiencing flu-like symptoms or have been in contact with someone who is presumptive or tested positive for COVID-19. Residents and Customers are encouraged to carry out transactions electronically such as online banking, preauthorized payments or TIPPS. Cheques may also be dropped off in the drop slot at City Hall. The City had implemented a number of measures to assist property owners and businesses during the pandemic, including extending the Property Tax deadline from July 31st to October 30th. Property Taxes are now due with interest charges on overdue accounts now accruing. Stay Informed! - The City of Martensville has created a dedicated webpage to provide information, updates, and additional resources around the COVID-19 pandemic. This page is accessible through the homepage at Martensville.ca. Please continue to follow us, media sources and information from the Province of Saskatchewan for the most current information around updates or new measures for the prevention of the spread of COVID-19 Use of Masks are Mandatory in Saskatchewan - Residents are required to wear nonmedical masks in indoor public spaces to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. This is a Public Health Order and is subject to enforcement and fines. Health officials strongly recommend wearing a non-medical mask anywhere outside the home. Current Status of Public Facilities as of January 14th, 2021 Martensville Athletic Pavilion - Drop in and Pick-up programs are cancelled in accordance to changes in the Saskatchewan Re-Open Plan North Ridge Centre - Provincial gathering guidelines Heritage Centre - Provincial gathering guidelines Sports Centre - Open Wheatland Regional Library (located in the Civic Centre) - Open City Staff are available to work with the public via phone or email. Questions or inquiries can be directed to City Hall via phone (306-931-2166) or inquiry@martensville.ca during this time.

If you have an interruption of water service to your home, you may have a waterline freeze up. If you experience a waterline freeze‐up, or any other interruption in service, please call (306) 931‐2166 to report your issue. If this happens outside of regular business hours, please follow the prompts to be transferred to the emergency after‐hours contact. Thank you for your co‐operation!

Snow Removal – Safety Reminders

The Snow removal program aims to reduce hazards in the community, ensure roadways for emergency vehicles, and provide access for to goods and services in the community. -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 and Snow Removal Equipment- Sanding and Snow Removal Equipment make frequent stops or may change direction at any time. If you are near or behind the sanding truck or snow removal equipment you are reminded to stay back 15m to ensure heavy machinery can safely operate and sanders can spread materials in intersections without risk to your vehicle. -Snow Dump Area is Restricted- The snow dump area located along 10th Avenue S, is a restricted area for city crews and contractors to dump and pile snow. This is not a recreational area and we ask that the public remain out of these areas due to potential hazards. Information on general program procedures and the City’s Priority Map is available online at Martensville.ca

After Hour Water and Sewer Emergencies - should still be directed through the Emergency line at City Hall, (306) 931-2166, ext.1. Protective Services - There are no changes in duty or status to Protective Services such as the RCMP, Martensville Fire Department, and Ambulance Service.

City of Martensville Notice Public Notice Bylaw #2-2021 Bylaw #2-2021

Water and Sewer - These services remain unimpacted and unchanged, including water quality testing. Meter reading will continue to take place under the Read/Estimate schedule; however, Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Martensville, pursuant Public given that the Council of the City of Martensville, pursuant to Section 207 o staff will not be doing reads of meters located inside of homes or occupied buildings. In these notice istohereby Section 207 of the Planning and Development Act, 2007, intends to consider cases, estimates will be taken or reads can be provided into City Hall. In respect to water and Planning and Development Act,Zoning 2007, intends to consider a bylaw amend Zoning Bylaw No. 1-201 a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 1-2015, by zoningtothe proposed parcels sewer emergencies, city staff may not be able to enter resident homes at this time and zoning private the proposed parcels as shown on the hatched section of the map shown below from Future U as shown on the hatched section of the map shown below from Future Urban contractors should be considered.

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Water Meter Read/Estimate Schedule - The Water Meter Read/Estimate schedule is in place continues to be extended into foreseeable future. Visit Martensville.ca, ‘Reading Your Water Meter’ for schedule information or watch Facebook for reminders about submitting your reading. Utility Accounts - Water service will not be discontinued due to non-payment or overdue account status.

Garbage and Recycling - Services remain in place and on schedule with no anticipated service delays at this time. Organics collection has now closed for the season and will recommence in May 2021. Road Maintenance - will continue as required and is not expected to change at this time. Playgrounds, Parks and Sports Fields - Playgrounds are currently open. Sports Fields have reopened but users should continue to follow activity guidelines as may be provided under the Provincial Re-Open plan. Trails and passive park spaces remain open for use, but we continue to urge residents to incorporate safe practices.

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City of Martensville Looks to Have Pumptrack Construction Completed by Summer Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger

The City of Martensville is quickly moving plans along for the new addition of a pump track, which will be located east of the Kyle Syrenne Skatepark, within the community this year. For those that are not familiar with what a pump track is – you are not alone. As Martensville’s Director of Recreation & Community Services stated, “pump tracks are a relatively new ABOVE: Once complete, users will be able to utilize bikes, phenomenon.” boards, scooters, blades and more on the pumptrack. The City of Martensville (Velosolutions) will be working with Progressive Bike Ramps, Canadian Ramp Company, and Velosolutions on this project. According to Velosolutions, who will be doing the conceptual design – a pumptrack is a course containing hills and berms that are ridden by “pumping” with your arms and legs to propel yourself forward rather than pedaling or pushing. They also note that a typical pumptrack is made of dirt which requires a lot of maintenance and grooming year-round, but the asphalt pumptrack allows for not only good riding conditions rain or shine, but good for all wheels as well. Once completed the pumptrack will be open to those utilizing bikes, scooters, boards, blades and basically anything else along these lines that has wheels.

ABOVE: An example of a completed pumptrack from Velosolutions. (Submitted)

Initially, the plan was to construct the pumptrack south of the skatepark; however, after careful consideration, the City decided to move their plan to the east in order to create a larger scale pumptrack with more options. This location will allow for integrated connections between the skatepark and pumptrack as well. On February 4th, the public will be invited to attend a virtual meeting where Velosolutions will present a potential pump track for the community. “Anyone interested will have access to the meeting where Velosolutions will explain what a pumptrack is, what it can be used for and get information out regarding the design process,” Schaeffer explained. Following this meeting, a website will go live which will allow people to input their thoughts about what they would like to see included within the pumptrack, such as ramps, corners, etc. “By doing this, it provides users with an opportunity to basically design their own pumptrack. It is all submitted online and then based on that input, a design will be made based on what people want to see on it. It is being built for the community, so we want to know what they want,” Schaeffer said. The website will be active from February 4-18, allowing a two-week period where people can give their input. After that, a design will be compiled and presented to the public for feedback. Once approved, the City will move forward tendering for construction. “We are doing it now because we would like to have the final design in early March, so it can be tendered out and have construction begin in the spring. The hope is with spring construction, we will have it ready for community use for the summer.” Watch for more information about this project and how to access the February meeting on the City of Martensville social media accounts.

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A Guide to Post Secondary Education MHC adds Agroecology to program mix Written by the Medicine Hat College

An exciting new program has been added to Medicine Hat College’s academic offering, giving students interested in sustainable agriculture an opportunity to become a registered technologist in Agrology (RTAg), while staying close to home in the southern Prairies. The two year Agroecology Technician diploma program provides students with the competencies required for producing food, forage, fiber, and fuel using sustainable methods, as well as a range of knowledge in the three E’s: environment, economics, and energy using systems theory. Learners will engage in experiential learning opportunities to gain real-world experience in designing, monitoring and assessing sustainable agroecological systems, meeting the knowledge, technical skills, and performance competencies required for certification with the Alberta Institute of Agrologists. “Medicine Hat College is excited to bring this opportunity to learners in southern Alberta and Saskatchewan as the program is well-aligned and serves the needs of our region and communities in terms of offering new streams of employment and alternative ways of doing agriculture,” explains the program’s coordinator, Brent Smith. This program uniquely teaches a systemsthinking approach to sustainable agriculture and will equip learners with the knowledge and skills required for protecting and conserving natural ecosystems, as well as maximizing production systems that mimic natural systems such as perennial crops, diversity, rotations, limited/no till grazing, and many more. “Agriculture is one of southern Alberta’s leading industries, and there is always going to be resources and demand for agriculture because everyone needs to eat,” adds Smith. “This program leverages an important part of our region’s economic sector and prepares students to find meaningful, long-term employment and a future income stream that’s not going to be subject to market forces.” Employment opportunities that stem from the completion of the Agroecology Technician diploma include agricultural research technician, urban agriculture designer or landscaper, range management consultant or professional, and an environmental consultant. Graduates will also be equipped with the entrepreneurial knowledge needed to start a business in sustainable agriculture or greenhouse horticulture, or support the takeover of a family agriculture business as a crop or livestock producer. “An exciting aspect to this program is the innovative and creative opportunities in diversifying current practices and products that will emerge. Students will taught about free food production design systems, low input parks and community spaces, and droughtproofing and water harvesting that all have a profoundly positive impact on the future of our communities and our environment. “Additionally, there are all kinds of agricultural products that our region is well-suited to produce that we are currently not taking advantage of, and this program can be influential in creating new industry and bringing subsequent jobs in our region,” remarks Smith. Upon completion of the diploma, the opportunity further exists for students to transfer to universities offering sustainable agriculture programs. Applications are now open for this program, with the first intake of students to begin their studies in Fall 2021. For more information on MHC’s Agroecology Technician program or to apply, visit www.mhc.ab.ca. To schedule an appointment with a career specialist or academic advisor, call 1-866-282-8394.

Team effort enhances student experience

Sask Polytech Simulation Centre teams up with Addictions Counselling to give students real world experience.

Written by Saskatchewan Polytechnic Ask alumni about their time at Saskatchewan Polytechnic and they’ll probably have a story about one special class. For current students in the Addictions Counselling diploma program, that one class may very well be COUN 155-Addictions Counselling Practice. “Individual counselling is the cornerstone of an addiction counsellor’s work, and Addictions Counselling Practice gives students the skills they will need in the workplace,” says instructor Joy Friesen. “It’s a lab class where students practice the counselling model with each other, but we thought providing them with simulated clients would be an outstanding experience.” Simulated clients? Friesen is referring to actors hired by Sask Polytech’s Simulation Centre to portray different clients. Each client had a different presenting problem, level of motivation and way of sharing their story. “It’s difficult to simulate the dynamic that happens in real life between a client and a counsellor. When students are practicing with their peers or instructors, there’s a degree of comfort because you know it’s not a real client,” Friesen says. Using live actors to simulate the client-counsellor interaction was designed to give students an opportunity to work through the first stage of the counselling model, while at the same time adapting each client’s defense mechanisms, types of storytelling and process of building rapport. Students also practiced building cultural safety and being culturally responsive with clients. COVID-19 prevented students’ from having faceto-face interactions, so Benn Hart and Wendy Wilson, both simulation technicians at Sask Polytech, stepped up to help develop an experience that was as real as possible. “With COVID, Sask Polytech had to move a lot of things to virtual platforms very quickly, so it’s been really busy in the Simulation Centre,” Hart says. “What we do often looks easy, but there’s a lot we have to do in the background to make it happen.”

The first step was meeting with Friesen to discuss her goals. “This was our first time working with the Addictions Counselling program, so we had a Zoom meeting with Joy to get a clear understanding of what she was looking for,” says Wilson. “We hired actors to fit her scenarios and brought them to our simulation centre in Saskatoon, where we could ensure contact and social distancing guidelines were followed. We worked with the actors on their roles and set up the rooms.” Friesen met with the actors to brief them on the counselling model and the goals of the clinical lab.

“I also encouraged them to ad lib. I wanted our students to learn to trust themselves, because a counsellor never knows what a client will say or how they will act,” she says. The simulation rooms were equipped with cameras and the necessary technology to allow remote log in to the virtual counselling sessions. Wilson and Hart provided onsite technical support, while Friesen and her students logged in from their homes. Each student completed a 30 to 40-minute simulated counselling session,

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followed by feedback from observing students and the actor. Friesen was able to view each session as it happened. Based on student feedback, the virtual counselling sessions were a big success. “Our students loved having this opportunity,” Friesen says. “They say it really helped them understand the importance of staying grounded, of building the therapeutic alliance and of meeting the client where they are at. The whole simulation experience was rich in learning and really built their confidence.”

Building connections at Brandon University Written by the Brandon University

The past year has shown us how important it is to stay connected with families, friends and our community. Helping students build those strong connections is something that Brandon University does best. As a growing university with 3,500 students from around the world, BU stays true to its prairie roots with a welcoming spirit and a commitment to delivering quality programs that prepare graduates for the opportunities and challenges of the future. Most BU classes have fewer than 20 students, allowing for a personalized education. “Having small class sizes is probably what has helped me out the most,” said Elizabeth Glenn, a third-year Physical Education student. “With professors working with you one-on-one you get to know each other, resulting in an amazing learning experience that helps you grow as a student and a person.” The connections students make extend beyond the university. Brandon University’s Cooperative Education program offers the chance for students to develop their career skills. By integrating study terms with full-time work terms at jobs related to their academic programs, students in the Co-op program can earn while they learn.

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Brandon University is also a great place for students to take part in world-class research, even at the undergraduate level. Right now, BU students are working with national and international experts on cancer detection, environmental protection, quantum computing and Indigenous health and education. Extracurricular activities like the Student Leader program and more than 50 clubs and collectives create even more opportunities for growth and friendships. “As a recent graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History, joining the Student Leader program at Brandon University was one of the best decisions I made,” said Laura Davidson. “This program allowed me to meet many other students from different departments, which allowed me to form everlasting friendships.” Laura’s not alone. More than 93 per cent of recent BU grads said that BU prepared them to excel. And 98 per cent said they’d heartily recommend BU. There are plenty of choices at BU, with 19 undergraduate degree program among Arts, Education, Health Studies, Science and the School of Music.

“Students appreciate that they don’t have to travel far or move to a big city to get the education that they’re looking for,” said Courtney Adams, BU’s Director of Recruitment and Retention. “We’ve got everything that you need right here.” Take a video tour of BU and book your virtual presentation today by visiting BrandonU.ca/Your-Future.

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Healthy Campus Saskatchewan Supports The Mental Health And Wellbeing Of Post-Secondary Students 21015bb0

The Government of Saskatchewan, in partnership with post-secondary education partners across the province, launched a collaborative initiative today to support student health and wellbeing. Healthy Campus Saskatchewan brings 19 post-secondary institutions together to provide students with the knowledge, tools and support resources they need to achieve their personal and academic goals. “Saskatchewan’s post-secondary institutions have made a clear commitment to addressing student mental health and wellness,” Advanced Education Minister Gene Makowsky said. “By working together, we can achieve better outcomes for our students, and for our province.” “This initiative will lay the groundwork that will help us provide the best support possible to our post-secondary students,” Mental Health and Addictions, Seniors and Rural and Remote Health Minister Everett Hindley said. “It is especially appropriate this year, in light of the additional mental wellness challenges faced by our students in adjusting to the pandemic while they continue their education.” In 2020-21, the Ministry of Advanced Education and the Ministry of Health are providing combined funding of $130,000 to help support this work. The main areas of focus for Healthy Campus Saskatchewan include mental health, suicide awareness and prevention, sexual violence prevention, substance use, pandemic responses, and inclusive environments. “The key benefit of this partnership is the ability to share resources, information and ideas,” Healthy Campus Saskatchewan spokesperson Bev Drew said. “Healthy Campus Saskatchewan will work to advance the conversation around student health and wellbeing to help us be more proactive in addressing the evolving needs of students in the province.” As part of the Healthy Campus Saskatchewan launch, a Launch and Learn event, Better Together: A New Era for Post-Secondary Health and Wellbeing in Saskatchewan, is being hosted today, followed by additional activities this week. For more information about Healthy Campus Saskatchewan, visit www.hcsk.ca, Facebook (@ HealthyCampusSaskatchewan), Instagram (@healthycampussask), and Twitter (@HCSask).

Creative passion becomes profession Written by the Medicine Hat College

From small town Saskatchewan to beautiful British Columbia, education at Medicine Hat College (MHC) helped pave the way to a career of joy and fulfillment for Myron Campbell. Campbell is a thriving artist and a professor in the division of Visual Arts at the University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO). His creative journey began in the Visual Communications diploma program at MHC, which has since become Bachelor of Applied Arts – Art and Design. “Medicine Hat College is a little gem. I first heard about the institution from my junior high art teacher and after high school, I went to the city to visit a friend who was taking the program. I absolutely loved it there,” remarks Campbell. “Medicine Hat was the perfect size and not too big which was desirable to me having grown up in Weyburn, Saskatchewan. The facility had high end equipment and 24 hour access - both were unprecedented at the time. The program was well rounded in that I could pursue my own personal art, as well as client-based work at the same time. I knew it was the perfect fit for me.” Campbell acknowledges the program as being influential in shaping him into the artist he is today, crediting the vast array of modalities, skills, and techniques he was exposed to during his time at the college. “MHC’s program is unique in that it offers a real balance of both fine arts training and design training. It’s pretty rare to get that balance in a program, and the college does a great job of it,” explains Campbell. Photo courtesy of the Medicine Hat College

“It’s an ideal academic pathway for someone like me who can’t decide what type of artist I am on any given day. I was introduced to every medium possible and then built up my practice to what suited me. I received a real broad training which was so awesome.” Campbell praises a professor he had at MHC as a huge inspiration and driving force behind where he is today, a role he strives to fill for the students he now teaches. “Teaching creative studies is where I belong. My passion for art and creativity has lead me to a place where I’m forever being fulfilled, inspired, and growing as an artist, designer and practitioner.” Learn more about Art & Design and all of the programs Medicine Hat College has to offer at www. mhc.ab.ca. To schedule an appointment with a career specialist or academic advisor, call 1- 866-282-8394. 21015mm0

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Moe Must Go Beyond Tough Talk

Premier Scott Moe has been talking tough with COVID-19. Some of this tough talk was necessary. But other times, it was little more than talk that will not change much at all. Where Moe’s tough talk was most necessary and welcomed was his talk about getting tough with individuals and businesses defying the COVID-19 rules the rest of us are. Moe has also talked about how the virus spread might be slowing in Saskatchewan, but the kindest thing one might say about such talk is that it is way too early to know. Saskatchewan was doing well in the COVID-19 fight in December until “a Christmas bump,” Moe said, adding that the numbers have started to level out. It is fair to say that the province is — at least as of the writing of this column — seeing somewhat steadier daily case counts of around 300 new cases a day. However, Moe and his Saskatchewan government gloss over the reality that those numbers still translate into the newest cases per capita and most active cases per capita. It’s also quite likely that January will see more COVID19-related deaths in Saskatchewan than any month. This follows a record number of Saskatchewan COVID-19related deaths. Moe should instead, give us straight-forward talk on the entire situation so people will be more accepting of any tough measures that could be needed. It is also here where Moe’s tough talk of clamping down may be most appreciated. Speaking to reporters at a press conference broadcast provincewide, Moe spoke passionately about getting calls and petitions from frustrated hockey parents over their kids not being able to play as grownups flout the COVID-19 rules by partying it up in bars. Moe hit a strong note when he suggested that it is some adults who are acting like selfish and immature kids unwilling to take responsibility and that “harsher punishment” might be needed for such adults. Credit Moe for pulling no punches here. Let’s hope his Saskatchewan Party government is more than talk. Moe is dead right that a few businesses unwilling to follow the rules might be the very reason why other businesses and individuals would be stuck with even tighter restrictions. But it’s all rather meaningless if it’s not followed up by actions. As they say, talk is cheap and, right now, we aren’t exactly seeing this government put more money towards enforcement to ensure that people are following the rules. In fact, Moe didn’t even explain last week why his government won’t publicly name rule-breaking businesses in the same way it puts out news releases for small businesses that break occupational health and safety rules. Instead, the government seems to be relying on social media to do so. Nevertheless, someone in the Premier’s chair threatening to get tough is sometimes all that’s needed to get people to fall in line. Maybe this is what’s needed to crack down on local rule breakers. That said, it’s unlikely that tough works with those who are far removed from this jurisdiction. That would surely be the case of Moe’s tough talk — borrowed from Ontario Premier Doug Ford — about “sticking a firecracker up the ying yang of the chief executive officer of Pfizer to encourage him to get vaccines to this country and his province sooner. Maybe Moe’s frustration was sincere — even if it was just mimicking what Ford said. Clearly, Moe recognizes mass vaccination is key in this fight. It might even be what people really want to hear. But, really, what good does it do? Pfizer is an international company with $59 billion in annual revenues — four times that of Saskatchewan. Do Moe or Ford think the president of Pfizer is going to be intimidated into getting drugs here fast? Sometimes tough talk is needed. Sometimes, it’s just talk.

Chamber of Commerce Adapts 2021 Business Excellence Awards

Submitted by the Prairie Sky Chamber of Commerce Our business community has faced unparalleled disruption and uncertainty in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During these unprecedented times, we have witnessed powerful stories of resilience, heart, grit, compassion, determination, and leadership. Excellence in 2020 took on a whole new meaning and as such we are transforming our 6th annual WMBEXA Gala to showcase and celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit and resiliency of the many businesses throughout our region. On Thursday, May 27th we will virtually honor multiple businesses in each category who have demonstrated their ability to quickly adapt and respond to business disruptions in the face of the global pandemic and the economic hardship that it has caused. We have adapted our categories to better reflect what businesses experienced in 2020. MICRO WARRIOR CATEGORY - The Micro Warrior Category recognizes businesses with 1-5 employees who have demonstrated resiliency, perseverance, compassion, determination and an ability to adapt to the challenges presented by COVID-19. BUSINESS CHAMPION CATEGORY - The Business Champion category recognizes businesses with more than 5 employees who have demonstrated resiliency, perseverance, compassion, determination and an ability to adapt to the challenges presented by COVID-19. SERVICE RE-IMAGINED CATEGORY - This award celebrates businesses who took advantage of 2020 to build new connections with customers. Leveraging the new and often unprecedented circumstances of this past year, these businesses served customers in new and tailored ways. Whatever the specific circumstance, if you switched things up to better serve your customers, this category is for you. COMMUNITY HERO CATEGORY - This award celebrates businesses who went above and beyond to support the community in which they operate this year. It celebrates businesses that made outstanding contributions to the community. From pitching in to help neighbors, to launching a new business initiative that helps others during these challenging times, if you chipped in to support your community meet the challenges that 2020 has brought, this is the award for you. BREAK OUT NEW BUSINESS CATEGORY - The Breakout New Business category recognizes businesses that have been in operation for less than 3 years and have demonstrated perseverance and an ability to adapt to the challenges presented by the global pandemic. Under normal circumstances, entrepreneurs face many challenges; however, opening a business during a pandemic presents a whole new level of challenges. These entrepreneurs took the leap and have shown that they have what it takes to make it! INFLUENTIAL EMPLOYER CATEGORY - The Influential Employer category recognizes businesses that demonstrate leadership in their commitment to providing a safe workplace for staff and a safe environment for customers and clients. “While we recognize that this year has been one of incredible hardship among the business community, it has also brought businesses and community together like we have never seen. It is our goal to recognize and celebrate the inspiring efforts and achievements of as many businesses as possible.” explained PSCC ED, Jaimie Malmgren. Recognizing business owners have a lot on their plate, we have simplified the applications FEED AND SEED AGRICULTURE for this year in hopes of making it LAND FOR SALE easier for everyone. We witnessed so many innovative and inspiring FARMLAND ways that businesses adapted to WANTED the challenges of the last year and want to be able to celebrate them all. Integrity Post I am currenlty On February 15th, PURCHASING single Frame Buildings to large blocks of 2021, nominations will SINCE 2008 land. open for a two-week period. Built with Nominations will be accepted NO FEES OR from anyone……staff, customer/ Concrete Posts COMMISISONS clients, family, colleagues, even Barns, Shops, Saskatchewan born self-nominations. Show your love Riding Arenas, and raised, I know for local by nominating a business land, farming and Machine Sheds or two. Applications will also farmland and can and More help you every step open on February 15th but will of the way. sales@ remain open until Friday, March Integritybuilt.com 12, 2021. Doug Rue, While it is not a for further information 1-866-974-7678 306-716-2671 requirement, nominees are www. saskfarms@shaw.ca encouraged to submit a short 1 min integritybuilt.com www.sellyourfarm video explaining how COVID-19 land.com impacted their business and how they’ve changed their operations REAL ESTATE to adapt. These videos will Primrose Chateau be shared on our social media Residents of platforms.

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The Martensville Messenger welcomes letters to the editor for publication. Letters must be signed and a phone number and/or email address included so the writer’s identity can be verified. ALL letters are the opinion of the writer and NOT the Martensville Messenger. We reserve the right to edit letters for length, clarity or compliance with the current standards of public taste. Submit your letter to news@ martensvillemessenger.ca or mail to Box 333 Martensville, SK S0K 2T0.

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