Martensville Fire Department would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone to take care and be mindful of the regulations for Residential Outdoor Fire Pits, Barbeques, and Fireworks to ensure the safety of themselves and others in our community
Regulations include:
- Fires must be contained within a non-combustible fire box constructed of material such as cement, brick or metal and covered with a heavy gauge screen and be at least 3m form combustible materials (fences, buildings etc)
- The burning of rubbish, leaves or clippings is prohibited
- Outdoor fires must be supervised and should be extinguished when finished
- Keep a garden hose, pails of water or a source to extinguish a fire nearby
- No permit is required for private fireworks display but those fireworks must be set off in a manner that would not create danger or nuisance to neighbors
- No person under the age of 18 shall set off fireworks
- Ensure you have the civic address of your residence prominently displayed in the event of fire or emergency; this is to ensure responders can clearly identify your home.
For a complete list of regulations please visit martensville.ca or contact the Fire Department.
Landscaping or Back-Yard Project This Spring?What You May Need to Know
Property owners looking at landscaping or construction projects must secure a permit to access their property across public spaces or parks. The Access to Private Property Through Open Spaces Bylaw serves as a framework for property owners, allowing access to their property for home or yard projects while overseeing public areas to mitigate and address any potential damages or use of public spaces for project staging purposes.
Please contact City Hall for more information about this permit.
Property Tax Information- What you need to Know
Tax Notices have been mailed out. If anyone has not received their notice, they should contact City Hall. Ensure all contact information is up to date. Taxes are due July 31st, to avoid interest charges.
Didn’t Get Your Notice? - If you have not received your tax notice or have questions, please contact City Hall directly and we will be pleased to assist.
Ways to Pay - Taxes can be paid by cash, cheque, or debit at City Hall. Taxes can also be paid online through Banking Bill Payments, or by etransfers; for payments: payments@ martensville.ca.
Please include address &/or roll number in the comment section along with an indication the payment is for taxes.
Don’t Get Missed on Garbage/Recycling Day
A few reminders to ensure you don’t miss your scheduled pick-up day:
• Have the cart curbside by 7AM on collection day
• Do not overfill carts. The lid must be closed to ensure contents cannot fall out of the bin, or spill onto roadways or against the garbage truck. Bins that are overfilled will not be picked up.
• Bag all trash and place inside the cart, bagged or unbagged garbage placed beside, in front, or on top of the cart will not be collected.
Green Bin pick-ups are now underway, alternating between North and South neighborhoods with pick ups scheduled on Tuesdays.
July Council Meeting Dates
Please Note: Council Meetings may be attended in person, and guests may wear a mask if desired within Council Chambers. Those still wishing to attend but wish to do so virtually should contact the City Clerk or visit the online agenda for the link to attend.
July 9th -Committee of the Whole Meeting
July 16th – Regular Council Meeting
All Meetings are located at Martensville City Hall Council Chambers at Martensville City Hall - 37 Centennial Dr. S. All meetings commence at 5 PM.
Those wishing to address or present to Council must be placed on the agenda. To be placed on the agenda please contact the City Clerk’s office at City Hall or visit the website for details.
The full Council and Committee of the Whole Schedule can be obtained at martensville.ca
Household Hazardous Waste Day – August 17th, 2024
The City of Martensville will be holding a Hazardous Household Waste (HHW) Collection Day on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 9:30am to 3:30pm in the parking lot of the Martensville Sports Centre. This event will give residents of Martensville the opportunity to dispose of a variety of hazardous household waste and chemicals that cannot be disposed of in the regular garbage or recycling collection. Improper disposal of hazardous household waste can result in contamination of the environment, including waterways and greenspaces within the City.
Residents will drive up and provide their materials to the workers on site who will direct those materials to the appropriate collection points. If possible, please have materials clearly marked and identified in containers or original packaging that will not spill or leak.
This program is for only local, residential use. Commercial, industrial, or farm chemicals/ waste will be accepted. For used motor oil, no container larger than 20L will be accepted to a maximum of 60L per resident.
For a complete list of accepted and non-accepted materials, please visit Martensville.ca or contact City Hall.
Martensville High School
Students Receive Recognition for Hard Work
Honour Roll
Korbin Andrews
Aedan Austman
Adison Babecy
Ian Bell
Nolan Blythe
Elizabeth Code-Jones
Olivia Colter
Aiden Cox
Ethan Cox
Aidan Dow
Tyce Egeland
Austyn Evans
James Fasooto
Devanne Fisher
Hunter Gullason
Sienna Harder
Brendan Hay
Liam Hoseasson
Lamin Htun
Hunter Kalinocha
Manharleen Kaur
Makenna King
Gabbi Kriston
Brooklyn Laiss
Boden Marshall
Mia Martinez
Ethan Merriman
Yug Patel
Taniya Prajapati
Willow Regier
Cale Robertson
Kirsten Schira
Tanner Solomon
Anna Stelmach
Ella Stow
Avery Switzer
Alexa Thomas
Emersyn Thomas
Ezekiel Topping
Aaron Gabrielle Tungcab
Ryanne Vandersluis
Rhian Wall
Allison Warnes
Aidan Woloshyn
Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship Scholarships
PLC Construction
Management Incorporated Scholarship
Mackenzie Cromwell
Merit Contractors Association
Apprenticeship Scholarship
Keyden O’Neill
University of Regina
Claire Kramer
Bursary in Nursing
($5000)
Peytin Johnson
University of Regina
“Honouring Our Future Entrance
Bursary ($1000)
Peytin Johnson
Distinction
Jordan Bergen
Adyson Bradford
Taeya Chabot
Mackenzie Cromwell
Violet Dyck
Nikala Edwards
Nathen Funk
Sienna Gaudreau
Caitlyn Grosskleg
Mya Hildebrand
Brooklyn Husnik
Jack Janzen
Peytin Johnson
Brynnae Kappel
Zahara Khan
Dakota Kubilius
Ashlyn Leonew
Mya Logue
Hannah MacDonald
Brooklyn Novakovski
Keyden O’Neill
Marissa Peters
Kadence Petrie
Rowan Redekopp
Morgan Redhead
Mehak Sidhu
Sierra Thiessen Kaden Thomas
University of Saskatchewan
Competitive Entrance Awards
Best & Brightest - Chancellor’s Scholarship ($30,000)
Rowan Redekopp
Schulich Leader
Recipient ($100,000)
Rowan Redekopp
Affinity Credit Union - Build a Better World Scholarship
Adyson Bradford Rowan Redekopp
Affinity Credit Union - Elwood Harvey Cooperative Leadership Scholarship
Rowan Redekopp Access Communications Doug Alexander Scholarship
Hannah MacDonald Rowan Redekopp
University of Regina Entrance Scholarship
$1000
Korbin Andrews
Dakota Kubilius
$1500
Peytin Johnson
Ryanne Vandersluis
$3000
Hannah MacDonald
University of Saskatchewan Guaranteed Entrance Scholarships
Due to privacy legislation, we are only able to recognise those students who authorized the university to share their information with us at Martensville High School. It may be that other students among this year’s graduating class are receiving scholarships from the University of Saskatchewan.
$500
Nolan Blythe
Adyson Bradford
Devanne Fisher
Liam Hoseasson
Zahara Khan
Cale Robertson
Anna Stelmach
Rhian Wall
$1000
Jordan Bergen
Violet Dyck
Lamin Htun
Brooklyn Novakovski
Mehakpreet Sidhu
Alexa Thomas
Asson Tungcab
Aidan Woloshyn
$2000
Sienne Gaudreau
Emersyn Thomas
$3000
Nikala Edwards
Nathen Funk
Caitlyn Grosskleg
Brooklyn Husnik
Mya Hildebrand
Brynnae Kappel
Ashlyn Leonew
Rowan Redekopp
Kaden Thomas
Royal Canadian Legion BursaryWakaw Branch
Elizabeth Code-Jones
Brooklyn Husnik
Hy-Tech Drilling Scholarship
Peytin Johnson
Vecima Networks
Build a Better Future Student Scholarship
Rowan Redekopp
Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship Program Certificate of Completion
Aidan Cox
Ethan Cox
Mackenzie Cromwell
Shamus Halbach
Keyden O’Neill
Great Plains College Awards Sixth SREDA Indigenous Economic Development Scholarship
The Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA), Saskatchewan Indigenous Economic Development Network (SIEDN) and Great Plains College were proud to award the sixth SREDA Indigenous Economic Development Scholarship (SIEDS) to Christian PottsSchwinghamer.
ABOVE: (left to right): Brad Mahon, President & CEO at Great Plains College, Christian Potts-Schwinghamer and Milton Tootoosis, Chief Economic Reconciliation Officer at SREDA
The SIEDS scholarship was established to recognize leaders in the Indigenous community by offering an annual $5,000 scholarship to an Indigenous student who is actively enrolled in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Community Economic Development. The program is offered by Cape Breton University and hosted at Great Plains College Warman Campus.
"We are proud to support the next generation of Indigenous leaders through the SREDA Indigenous Economic Development Scholarship. This scholarship not only recognizes the academic achievements and community involvement of its recipients but also invests in the future economic development of Indigenous communities,” said Erin Lawson, CEO of SREDA. “Congratulations to this year’s recipient, Christian Potts-Schwinghamer, whose dedication and vision will undoubtedly contribute to the prosperity and resilience of our communities."
Christian Potts-Schwinghamer is the Procurement Engagement Strategist for the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan. His passion for community and continued education, instilled in him from teachings by his Noohkoom (grandma), is the driving force behind his work to bring Métis entrepreneurs and large organizations together to foster productive business relationships that benefit all. The Entrepreneurial Support initiative, spearheaded by Potts-Schwinghamer, aims to address and understand the challenges his Nation’s entrepreneurs face and connect them with support, education and economic opportunities.
"I’m honoured to receive this year’s SIEDS scholarship,” said Christian Potts-Schwinghamer. “This award has alleviated academic financial burdens so I may continue to focus on my passion for economic development, and providing support to Métis businesses in Saskatchewan.”
“We are pleased to award the sixth SIEDS scholarship to Christian, a deserving candidate who fits the bill of ‘leader in the Indigenous community’,” said Brad Mahon, president and CEO at Great Plains College. “We look forward to seeing the many impacts he is sure to have in career and in his community.”
Since the partnership was first established in 2018, SREDA has committed $15,0000 toward the SIEDS scholarship, which has been matched through the Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship program for a total of $30,000.
The MBA in Community Economic Development is a part-time hybrid program with courses delivered through a combination of online and in-person classes at the Warman Campus. Courses run approximately 16 weekends per academic year so students can earn an innovative MBA while working. The program focuses on strategic leadership, First Nations economic development and public policy. The next offering begins in September 2024 and more information can be found at greatplainscollege.ca/ mba.
Arrests Made Following Search Warrants Executed in Saskatoon and Martensville
Multiple Saskatchewan Enforcement Response Team (SERT) units in Southern Saskatchewan began an investigation into cocaine trafficking in the Saskatoon area earlier this year. As a result of continued investigation, officers arrested two adult males on June 27, and then executed search warrants at two residences: one in Saskatoon and one in Martensville.
They located and seized; approximately 310 grams of cocaine; approximately 170 grams of psilocybin; approximately 41 grams of MDMA, more than 17,000 illegal cigarettes; a handgun and a loaded clip; drug trafficking paraphernalia; and a large sum of cash.
As a result of continued investigation, 36-year-old Justin Maier from Martensville and 38-year-old Simon Chan from Saskatoon are each charged with; one count, trafficking cocaine, Section 5(1), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act; and one count, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, Section 354(1)(a), Criminal Code.
Justin Maier is also charged with; one count, possession of a restricted device, Section 88, Criminal Code; one count, careless storage of a firearm, Section 86(1), Criminal Code; one count, unauthorized possession of a firearm, Section 91(1), Criminal Code; one count, possession of a firearm knowing possession is unauthorized, Section 92(1), Criminal Code; one count, possession of a restricted firearm with ammunition, Section 95(b), Criminal Code; one count, possession of a weapon obtained by the commission of an offence, Section 96(1), Criminal Code; and one count, possession of a firearm contrary to order, Section 117.01(1), Criminal Code.
Simon Chan is also charged with; one count, possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act; one count, possession of MDMA for the purpose of trafficking, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs
and Substances Act; one count, possession of psilocybin for the purpose of trafficking, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act; one count, possession of a prohibited device, Section 88, Criminal Code; one count, possession of unstamped tobacco, Section 32(1), Excise Act; and one count, possession of unmarked tobacco, Section 11(8), Tobacco Tax Act.
Justin Maier and Simon Chan appeared in Saskatoon Provincial Court on June 28, 2024 (Information #90435657).
The Moose Jaw Crime Reduction Team (CRT), and the Swift Current and Yorkton Saskatchewan Trafficking Response Teams (STRT) collaborated on this ongoing investigation.
“These are highly specialized teams that target specific types of criminal activity within the province,” says S/Sgt. Danny Donison, SERT’s south Saskatchewan manager. “This is a significant seizure, one that highlights SERT’s commitment to public safety through an intelligence-led approach in combatting serious crime within our communities.”
Air Support Unit Called and Arrest Made Near Rosthern Following Report of a Stolen Vehicle at Knifepoint
The Saskatoon Police Air Support Unit (ASU), K9 unit, and RCMP assisted in a stolen vehicle report recently.
On June 22, 2024 at approximately 10:00 p.m. police responded to a report of a stolen vehicle in progress in the 10 Block of 24th Street East. The call stated a male stole a rideshare drivers vehicle at knifepoint.
The suspect fled the scene before police arrival; however, Saskatchewan RCMP received a complaint shortly after of a vehicle matching the description of the suspect vehicle driving at a high rate of speed near Rosthern. Saskatoon Police Air Support Unit (ASU) began monitoring the vehicle North of Rosthern before directing RCMP and SPS K9 to the vehicle location where a tire deflation device was successfully deployed.
The suspect then fled on foot before being arrested shortly after. As a result, a 20-year-old man is facing charges relating to possession of a weapon for the purpose of committing an offence, robbery, dangerous driving, as well as breaching court-ordered conditions.
ABOVE: Items seized during the search warrants executed at locations within Saskatoon and Martensville. (RCMP)
SPORTS
Saskatchewan's Free Fishing Weekend Is July 13 And 14
Saskatchewan's summer Free Fishing Weekend is back on July 1314, and it's the perfect time for Saskatchewan residents and visitors alike to drop a line and give angling a try, no license required.
"Saskatchewan is known for its world-class sportfishing," Environment Minister Christine Tell said. "Free Fishing Weekend is a great time for those new to angling to join the fun and discover what our province has to offer."
During the weekend, anglers can fish without a license on any public waters open to sport fishing. Important things to remember: Free Fishing Weekend does not apply in national parks, anyone planning on taking fish out of the province must purchase a license, and all other fishing regulations, including limits, still apply. For more information, visit: www.saskatchewan.ca/fishing.
Free Fishing Weekend began in the summer of 1989 to increase public awareness about the diverse angling opportunities in the province. A winter Free Fishing Weekend was added in 2015. More than 250,000 people sport fish in Saskatchewan each year.
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ABOVE: The Sask Five Giants 11U A Sluggers came out on top as league champions following their July 2nd game. (Sask Five Giants Baseball Association)
ABOVE: The Sask Five Giants 13U Sask Five Aces won the Saskatoon City 13U A League Championship. (Sask Five Giants Baseball Association)
ABOVE: The Sask Five 13U AA Flying Squirrels came first out of 16 teams in the Saskatoon 13U AA 2/3 tournament in June. (Sask Five Giants Baseball Association)
Minimum Wage Shows How Political Buffers Work
The high likelihood of the Saskatchewan Party winning a fifth consecutive term this fall has a lot to do with its ability to create buffers and, sometimes, those buffers it has created are a bit about politics and aren’t necessarily about protecting who we think they are protecting.
Consider our minimum wage. The government just re-announced it will increase to $15 an hour on Oct. 1 – a buffer to protect the working poor. How good a buffer our minimum wage seems debatable. It remains the lowest in the country, tied with Alberta.
Of course, the government argues that the province’s traditional low minimum is a balancing act between workers and business. Given that Alberta has that same $15-a-hour minimum wage, it is tougher to argue that it’s hurting that province.
After all, Alberta remains the fastest growing province in Canada, far out-pacing Saskatchewan’s own growth and while it is true that we are still losing our people to Alberta (an issue that has surely cost Saskatchewan governments elections in the past), the people heading West are surely not moving there for minimum wage jobs.
The success of the Sask. Party for nearly 17 years now has been its ability to attract new immigrants and mitigate that traditional outflow to Alberta just enough to keep Saskatchewan’s population on the rise.
In fact, in the press release announcing the fall plan for the minimum wage increase, Labour Minister Don McMorris stressed it was “one way we’re supporting workers in this province.”
“Saskatchewan also continues to have among the lowest personal taxes in Canada, which makes it a great place to live, work and raise a family,” McMorris said in the news release.
It should be noted that the Sask. Party has been more aggressive about hiking the minimum wage in recent years than it used to be. The hourly minimum wage was low as $11.81 in 2021, before this government raised it to $13 in 2022 and then to $14 in 2023 and now $15 in October and having lowest income tax rate for those earning less than $50,000 a year offsets this province’s comparatively low minimum wage, McMorris and the Sask. Party argue, but others disagree this buffer isn’t working.
The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives said a $15-an-hour Saskatchewan minimum wage still falls below what is calculated as the living wage; the minimum hourly income needed to meet basic needs like rent and food; calculated to be $17.90 an hour in Regina and $18.95 an hour in Saskatoon.
Meanwhile, the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour (SFL) contends that, adjusted for inflation, the average wage in this province has decreased by nearly six per cent in this province, while in Manitoba wages have increased by 18 per cent.
Noted NDP economy critic Aleana Young: “Saskatchewan people are the most stressed about money, topping Canada-wide polling time and time again as the most worried about their finances.”
Now, one might think in an election year, that the Sask. Party would be particularly worried about this. After all, isn’t one of the big issues facing the federal Liberals all about government not doing enough to help ordinary folks?
But this is where we get into the issue of the buffers and who is being protected. For example, a low minimum wage is helpful to small businesses, who happen to be the backbone of the provincial economy and, often, supporters of the Sask. Party.
“We anticipate that this increase will be passed along by businesses to consumers,” said Margot Orr, Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce director of policy and government relations.
It's a bit of a balancing act to ensure it’s not too low, but a low minimum wage in Saskatchewan can be a pretty good political buffer.
MLA Terry Jenson’s Report from the Legislature
Saskatchewan Growth Continues
Saskatchewan’s population has reached another all-time high, topping 1,230,000 for the first time ever. According to new Statistics Canada population numbers, our province has grown by 5,550 over the past quarter and by 30,503 people over the past year.
A growing population helps to fuel our strong and growing economy. Saskatchewan led the nation for month-over-month growth in retail trade with an 8.5 per cent increase from March to April 2024, totaling $2.2 billion. The province also saw significant year-over-year growth with a 5.6 per cent increase over April 2023. This significant economic growth is creating more jobs and opportunities for the people of our province.
Growth across our economy continues to encourage companies to invest here in Saskatchewan. Construction has now begun on the Louis Dreyfus Company’s pea protein isolate production plant in Yorkton. The new plant is expected to be operational by the end of 2025 and employ approximately 60 people once completed.
New Health Care Centres in Regina
As private companies continue to make capital investments in Saskatchewan, our government continues to invest in key infrastructure for our people. The new Breast Health Centre in Regina is now one step closer to being a reality, as the demolition phase of construction begins at the site. To support this major enhancement to patient health, our government is investing $3.6 million this year for the centre’s renovations, staffing and diagnostic equipment.
To further strengthen access to health care services in Regina, the Urgent Care Centre is officially complete and open to the public. Located at 1320 Albert Street, this facility will function as an alternative to emergency departments for minor illnesses, injuries, and mental health and addiction supports that are non-life-threatening but require treatment before the following day.
Federal Regulations Would Hurt Saskatchewan
Investments like these are only possible due to the strength of Saskatchewan’s economy, led by key sectors like mining, agriculture, and oil and gas. While our government remains committed to protecting these sectors, the federal government continues to attack key economic sectors here in Saskatchewan.
The Saskatchewan Economic Impact Assessment Tribunal recently released its report on the federal Clean Electricity Regulations (CER), and our government announced Saskatchewan will not be complying with these regulations when they come into effect.
Under the CER, Saskatchewan’s economic growth would be at least $7.1 billion lower, the province would lose at least 4,200 jobs, and there would be an $8.1 billion negative effect on Saskatchewan’s export sector.
The report offers irrefutable, independent evidence that these federal regulations will have a significant impact on the cost of electricity in Saskatchewan, as well as our economy and our way of life. Saskatchewan cannot participate in federal economic harm to our province.
Unfortunately, the CER is not the only federal attack on Saskatchewan’s oil and gas sector right now. Under Bill C-59, the Trudeau-NDP coalition has launched a censorship campaign against energy companies – the very companies that power nearly everything in our daily lives.
Bill C-59 sends the wrong message. We should be proud of Canada’s industries and all they do for the environment, sustainability, and energy security, and not be silenced by a federal gag order preventing anyone from sharing that story with the world.
We are currently considering all options to fight back against Bill C-59, including under the Saskatchewan First Act. Our government remains committed to telling the world our story on a strong, sustainable Saskatchewan. As we continue this work to continue building and protecting a strong Saskatchewan, I look forward to hearing from you. Please feel free to reach out to my office at 306-242-2111 or office@terryjenson.ca.
Saskatchewan's Record
Job Growth
Continues: Adds 7,300 New Full Time Jobs
Newly released numbers from Statistics Canada show strong and steady growth in Saskatchewan's economy, with 14,400 new jobs added year-over-year. 7,300 full-time jobs and 7100 part time jobs were added over June of last year. Additionally, for the second consecutive month, all-time historical highs in employment (619,100 jobs) and labour force (651,100) were achieved.
"Saskatchewan's growing at its fastest pace in more than a century with more people living and working in the province than ever before," Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison said. "Investment in Saskatchewan is driving historic economic growth and job creation, which allows us to take measures to keep life affordable in Saskatchewan, while making record investments in health care, education and our communities."
The provincial unemployment rate fell in June to 5.5 per cent, the third lowest among provinces and well below the national average of 6.4 per cent.
Saskatchewan saw both an all-time historical population (aged 15 and over) high of 950,100, and an alltime historical off-reserve Indigenous population (aged 15 and over) high of 113,600.
Major year-over-year gains were reported in educational services, up 4,600, an increase of 8.9 per cent; accommodation and food services, up 3,300, an increase of 10.2 per cent; and professional, scientific and technical services up 3,300, an increase of 9.3 per cent.
Saskatchewan's major cities continue to see job growth, with Regina's employment up 5,000, an increase of 3.4 per cent, and Saskatoon's employment up 5,400, an increase of 2.7 per cent, when compared to last June.
Building on this growth, retail sales in the province surged by 8.5 per cent, totaling $2.2 billion in April 2024 (seasonally-adjusted), compared to March 2024. The province also saw month-over-month growth in building construction investments with a 9.7 per cent increase to $439 million in April 2024. Investment in building construction was the highest year-over-year growth among provinces while retail trade was the highest month-tomonth growth among provinces.
Letter to the Editor
Council Discusses Numerous Topics During Monthly Commitee of the Whole Meeting
Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger
Martensville City Council held their July Committee of the Whole Meeting on Tuesday, July 9th. The meeting began with two public hearings for discretionary use requests; one for the use of a shipping container for equipment storage on 9th Avenue North (Mocon Field) from Sask Five Baseball Association, and the other for the construction of a two unit dwelling on 4th Street South, looking for approval to add on to the current dwelling.
Council also discussed the 2024 Canada Community Building Fund (CCBF), which was formerly known as the Gas Tax Fund. Municipalities are required to submit project applications and receive approval for these projects prior to spending the funds. The City of Martensville’s eligible funding, which is required to be spent by December 31, 2024 is $661,769.
Projects for the CCBF include rink updates at the Martensville Sports Centre at 555 Main Street for $486,469, Centennial Drive North and 3rd Street North Design for $100,000, and 4th Street South paving project for $75,300.
The cost to upgrade the ice plant at the Martensville Sports Centre was previously approved in the City of Martensville Capital Budget; however, the cost will now be funded through the CCBF, which frees up approximately $486,469 in Capital funding.
City administration recommended that some of this funding be utilized to rebuild the culvert crossing in North Hills Park, as well as to address deficiencies to the current RCMP detachment located within the community, for a cost of approximately $105,000. The remaining money would then go back to the original funding source.
Council was provided with information regarding an operating agreement that was signed between the City of Martensville and Nustadia in February regarding the
operation of the Martensville Recreation Centre (MRC). Through this, Nustadia has created a Community Access Plan, which the report to Council stated was a living document “created to promote and provide the guiding philosophy for the operation of the MRC.” A copy of this plan will be provided to City Council each year, as well as reviewed by the Facility Management Review Team to ensure it is meeting the needs of the community and the operation of the MRC.
Council was also provided with proposed rental rates for the Martensville Recreation Centre, which is expected to open this fall.
An Animal Control Bylaw & Animal Pound Agreement request was brought to Council, which, if approved, would see the City of Martensville partner with Paws Republic Centre for Pets and the Saskatoon SPCA when it comes to at large animals located within the community. Through this agreement, animals would remain in Martensville at Paws Republic for one day (up to a maximum of five days if required), allowing the owners to retrieve their pet. After the one day period, animals would be transported to the SPCA and held for an additional three days. If an owner does not come forward within that time, the SPCA would then take over responsibility for the animals.
For more information about Martensville City Council meetings, visit www.martensville.ca.
