Provincial Disaster Assistance Program Eligibility for the June 21st Storm
Residents who experienced damages from the storm over $5,000 should contact City Hall as soon as possible for information to apply for assistance under PDAP.
The deadline for eligibility is July 21st, 2024.
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.
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.
Saskatchewan's Removal Of The Carbon Tax Leads to Lowest Inflation Rate in the Nation
Consumer Price Index increases remain low due to carbon tax removal
In June 2024, Saskatchewan's Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 1.4 per cent compared to June 2023. This is tied with Manitoba for the lowest increase among the provinces. "Saskatchewan has the lowest inflation rate in Canada as a direct result of our Government's refusal to collect and remit the carbon tax," Minister of Trade and Export Development Jeremy Harrison said. "We will continue to provide necessary relief for Saskatchewan families, while fighting back against the Trudeau/NDP coalition government as they threaten to have the Canada Revenue Agency unconstitutionally garnish money from our province's taxpayers. Our government will always stand up for Saskatchewan people."
The CPI measures changes in the price of goods and services over time. Inflation is indicated by the growth of CPI, which helps assess changes to the cost of living. An individual's ability to buy goods and services is affected by changes in income and prices.
Statistics Canada's latest GDP numbers indicate that Saskatchewan's 2023 real GDP reached an all-time high of $77.9 billion, increasing by $1.2 billion, or 1.6 per cent. This places Saskatchewan second in the nation for real GDP growth, and above the national average of 1.2 per cent.
Private capital investment is projected to reach $14.2 billion in 2024, an increase of 14.4 per cent over 2023. This is the highest anticipated percentage increase in Canada.
Exports are experiencing significant growth, totaling over $101.9 billion for 2022 and 2023 combined. This is a 52.2 per cent increase from the previous two-year period of 2020-2021, which saw $66.9 billion in total exports.
The province recently released "Securing the Next Decade of Growth: Saskatchewan's Investment Attraction Strategy," in conjunction with the launch of the investSK.ca website. These initiatives are positioned to amplify growth in Saskatchewan, serving as pivotal instruments in driving further development.
For more information visit InvestSK.ca.
August 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.
August 13th- Committee of the Whole
August 20th- 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
Residential Fire Related Regulations
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.
Sculptors
in the
Park
Explore, Experience, Enjoy, - August 6th-16th
The City of Martensville is hosting the Prairie Sculptors’ Association in a gathering of artists who will be creating art on-site from August 6th to 15th at the MAP. Meet with the sculptors as their works progress from ideas to finished pieces. The event includes workshops in various three-dimensional media.
The event will end with a showcase with dancers, music, and audience participation. We look forward to seeing you at Sculptors in the Park!
Residents May be Eligible for Disaster Assistance Following Severe Storm
Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger
Following a storm that produced large amounts of rain and hail within the City of Martensville on Friday, June 21st, many areas throughout the city experienced overland flooding, including the Martensville Civic Centre.
Since overland flooding is not typically covered through insurance policies, the City of Martensville held a Special Council Meeting on Tuesday, July 9th to discuss providing a Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) to residents through the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency.
According to the report to Council provided by Matt Gruza, Director of Infrastructure and Planning, “PDAP helps residents, small businesses, agricultural operations, First Nations, non-profit organizations and
communities recover from natural disasters, which include flooding, tornadoes, plow winds and other disasters caused by severe weather. PDAP may help cover the cost of uninsurable essential losses, cleanup, repairs and temporary relocation.”
Many insurance policies do not cover overland flooding; however, home owners should review their policies, or contact their insurance providers to see what their policy includes.
PDAP is available for a 30-day period following the date of the disaster that caused the damage. Through PDAP, residents may be able to receive coverage for damages in excess of $5,000 and are encouraged to contact City Hall at (306) 931-2166 before the July 21st deadline to apply.
Take Part in the Summertime Fun in Martensville
Wiggles ‘n Giggles at the Library
The Martensville Library’s Summer Wiggles 'n' Giggles Storytime, for ages 1 - 3 and their caregivers, will be taking place for three more weeks this summer in the library program room. Come on out for songs, movement, a short story and playtime after.
ABOVE: Residents of Martensville saw flooding, broken trees, flower and garden damage during a hail storm on Friday, June 21st.
SPORTS
Valley Indoor Soccer Has Big Changes for 2024/2025 Season
Jocelyn Ottenbreit, Martensville Messenger
Indoor Soccer, which is emphasized on a recreational stream, is based on fun, participation, and social aspects of the game.
The new Martensville Recreational Facility (MRC) will be open and operating this winter and will provide an entire full length indoor turf soccer pitch which will completely change the way that soccer is offered in the Valley, much different than playing on tiny, cramped, hardcourt gym floors.
Since the MRC will not be available until January 1st and the VSA Indoor program runs from October to late March, the plan for this program is to split the season into two separate halves.
“The first half, from October to January, will be located in the same facilities as last year, but the way we operate and work with the players will be very different. This year we will be combining all the tiny teams from all the age groups into larger squads, and all weekly training sessions (U5-U11) will be designed, set up, managed, led, and overseen by the VSA Technical Staff. That means that we will not be relying on volunteer Parent Coaches to try to develop your child’s love of the game in small groups with little guidance and support,” as stated on their website.
With technical staff leading the training sessions, the program will be able to operate successfully without the need to depend on parent volunteers. These experienced, highly trained soccer coaches will help accelerate the knowledge, awareness and skill development for every VSA player while being exposed to the same passion, knowledge, experience and level of commitment.
The first half of the season will now be set up using the entire gym floor with training stations for each session. The players will be broken up into smaller groups working from station to station for approximately 40 minutes, ending with fun small 20-minute games.
“The stations will be designed and operated as the main tool to develop the skills and technical abilities that you as parents, and we as coaches, want to see, and the game at the end will be the fun opportunity to show off what they’re learning! This model is being used around the world as the best, safest, and most fun way to train and develop young soccer stars. Each week the activity stations will change based on the theme of that week, but what will remain is the quality of the coaching, the safety of the environment, and fun that the players get to enjoy.”
Volunteer coaches will still be needed, welcomed, and appreciated and be responsible for assisting the Technical Staff with the delivery of the stations, while ensuring the safety and fun of all the players.
“You will not be asked to do any session planning, research any activities, or lead anything if you don’t want to. We are still working out some of the finer details, so if you have any questions or comments please don’t hesitate to reach out to Cam at technical.director@valleysoccer.ca.”
VSA also offers a more competitive stream of soccer which has an emphasis on development, effort, commitment, and entails more soccer. If you are interested in the more competitive side of soccer, please email Jaime at vusc.sk.president@gmail.com.
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Skate Martensville Offer Early Registration Discount
Jocelyn Ottenbreit, Martensville Messenger
Skate Martensville is currently accepting registrations for all aspiring skaters for the 2024-2025 season. There will be two Learn to Skate programs: PreCan - (ages 3 & 4): Tuesday &/or Thursday 6:30-7:00pm CanSkate – (Learn to skate): Tuesday &/or Thursday 6:15-7:00pm The rest of the programs are as follows: PreSTAR – Tuesday & Thursday 5:15-6:15pm STARSkate – Tuesday & Thursday 4:00-6:15pm Friday 3:45 – 5pm – MARTENSVILLE SPORTS CENTRE
All lessons will be on the new ice surface at the Martensville Recreation Centre. The season runs from October-March and includes 22 weeks of skating and concludes with the annual ice show on March 23, 2025.
The STAR 4 Synchro and Adult Synchro will still be located at the Martensville Sports Centre, at 555 Main Street.
There is an early bird pricing discount of $50 off if you register on or before Wednesday, July 31. Package pricing discounts are also offered so be sure to register early as space is limited.
All information is available at skatemartensville.ca or you can email skatingclub1@gmail.com for more information. Register early to avoid disappointment.
Martensville Well Represented at Sask Summer Games
Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger
Numerous athletes from Martensville will be taking part in the Saskatchewan Summer Games, held July 21-27 in Lloydminster. More than 2000 athletes, coaches and officials from across the province will participate in this annual event. The Martensville athletes, along with athletes from surrounding communities will represent the Prairie Central District.
On Thursday, July 11th, the Prairie Central District held a Team Prairie Central Pep Rally in Davidson to unveil the athletes that will be competing. Martensville participants include:
Soccer (M) – Peter Braun, Owen Fehr, Declan Montgomery, Wrigley Riggs, Iago Souza Diaz, William Von Niessen, René Zabaleta Bargen and Abel Zabaletz Alcázar (Coach).
Basketball (M) – Ari Guggenheimer, Preston Hindley, Isaac Klassen, Jerryd Reddekopp, Lukas Arneson, Ivan Sowah, Graham Reddekopp (Coach), and Angie Reddekopp (Manager)
Beach Volleyball – Katie Reimer
Soccer (F) – Ella Lins
Volleyball (M) – Matthew Sader
For more information about the Saskatchewan Summer Games, visit https:// saskgames.ca/summer.
ABOVE: Congratulations to the Sask Five 15U AA 4/5 Sluggers who captured the Baseball Saskatoon League Championship after winning two close, high scoring games on Thursday, July 11th. (Sask Five Giants Baseball Association)
ABOVE: The Sask Five 15U Giant Hustlers went up against the Sask Five Giant Stealers on July 11th in a battle for the league championship, with the Hustlers coming out on top. (Sask Five Giants Baseball Association)
POLICE BEAT
Waskesiu RCMP Respond to Water-Related Death at Waskesiu Lake
On July 14, 2024 at approximately 3:00 p.m., Waskesiu RCMP responded to multiple calls of an adult male in distress at Waskesiu Lake in Prince Albert Provincial Park.
Officers attended along with EMS and Parks Canada Wardens. The male was removed from the water and declared deceased by EMS on the scene.
The Saskatchewan Coroners Service has taken carriage of the investigation. As this is considered a sudden death investigation and there is no element of criminality, they will not be releasing any further details including the names of the deceased or anyone involved.
Lumsden RCMP Seeks Public Assistance in Sexual Assault Investigations
On July 12, 2024 at approximately 3:00 a.m., Lumsden RCMP were dispatched to a report of a sexual assault at the Country Thunder Saskatchewan campground.
Initial investigation has determined that an adult female was approached by an unknown male while walking between campsites and was sexually assaulted.
Lumsden RCMP is actively investigating this incident and have engaged Saskatchewan RCMP’s Forensic Identification Services, General Investigation Section and Police Dog Services to assist.
Lumsden RCMP is asking anyone who may have seen anything or have information on the assault to contact them at 310-RCMP (7267). Information can also be submitted anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at Saskatchewan Crimestoppers (saskcrimestoppers.com).
On July 12, 2024 at approximately 10:00 p.m., Lumsden RCMP received a report of a sexual assault that occurred at the Country Thunder Saskatchewan festival site.
Investigation has determined that an adult female was approached by an unknown male as she exited a portable restroom. The male made verbal comments towards the female, made physical advances towards her, and attempted to force her into one of the portable restrooms. She was able to push him off and escape without injuries.
The male is described as approximately 6’0 tall, wearing a red plaid shirt, jean shorts, a tan cowboy hat and two diamond earrings.
Lumsden RCMP is actively investigating this incident and at this time do not believe it is connected to the previously reported sexual assault investigation at Country Thunder Saskatchewan.
Lumsden RCMP is asking anyone who may have seen anything or have information on the assault to contact them at 310-RCMP (7267). Information can also be submitted anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at Saskatchewan Crimestoppers (saskcrimestoppers.com).
More Than 3,500 Vehicles Checked During Two-Day Traffic Safety Initiative in Chamberlain
Beginning July 9 and running until the evening of July 11, 2024, Saskatchewan RCMP Traffic Services and Saskatchewan Highway Patrol conducted a traffic stop on Highway #11 at Chamberlain, SK. At the traffic stop, officers were checking for unsafe driving behaviours, including checks for impairment by drug and alcohol, proper safety gear such as up-to-date car seats, and proper towing of recreational items such as boats and trailers.
“We know lots of people are on the road this week, travelling for summer vacations and attending seasonal events,” says Supt. Grant St. Germaine, the officer in charge of Saskatchewan RCMP Traffic Services. “We are happy to see everyone making the most of summer. Our job is to help the public get to their destination safely.”
During the two-day traffic stop, officers checked approximately 3,500 – 4,000 vehicles passing through Chamberlain. Here’s what officers found/issued:
• 35 suspensions for cannabis use, ranging from 3 days to 120 days. The 120-day suspension was in relation to a driver who had a previous suspension for cannabis use.
• 2 roadside suspensions for cocaine use
• 4 roadside suspensions for alcohol use
• 1 ticket for open liquor in the vehicle
• 2 charges for possession of unmarked tobacco
• 1 person arrested on an outstanding warrant
• 3 suspended drivers were stopped and ticketed
• 42 vehicles were impounded as a result of operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• 2 vehicles were taken out of service for vehicle equipment regulations violations
• 139 warnings were issued
• 130 tickets were issued in total
*These violations and tickets were identified/issued between 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, and 11:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
“When you look at the number ratios, it appears that most of Saskatchewan residents are getting the message that you can’t drink and drive. Cannabis, on the other hand, continues to be a concern on Saskatchewan roadways – the fact that we had 35 suspensions at this check stop alone is testament to that,” says Supt. St. Germaine. “Our work in detecting impaired driving continues 365 days a year. We will continue doing it until everyone understands that you can’t use any kind of intoxicant before getting behind the wheel.”
"Every day, the dedicated members of the RCMP and Saskatchewan Highway Patrol work tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of our roadways," Minister of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Paul Merriman said. "As drivers head to events this weekend and embark on road trips throughout the summer, I urge everyone to drive responsibly: avoid alcohol and cannabis, steer clear of distractions, and exercise extra caution in construction zones. Together, we can ensure that everyone returns home safely this summer."
Approximately 30 police officers from Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan units from Rosetown, Martensville, Lanigan, Melfort, North Battleford, White Butte, Saskatoon Police Service, Regina Police Service, as well as Rosetown RCMP, Saskatchewan Highway Patrol officers with the Provincial Protective Services Branch, and Saskatchewan Environment and Resource Management (SERM) assisted at the Chamberlain traffic stop.
“Thank you to all the members who came out this year and helped with this traffic safety initiative. It is evident by the results of the traffic stop that our officer’s efforts are making an impact on the safety of Saskatchewan roads,” adds Cpl. Ray Bouchard, the Saskatchewan RCMP Traffic Services officer who oversees the Chamberlain traffic stop.
ABOVE: A traffic stop in Chamberlain from July 9th to 11th saw a total of 3500-4000 vehicles checked, and 130 tickets issued. (RCMP)
Non-Politicized Crowns Doing Well
With so much else going on in Saskatchewan politics, it doesn’t seem as if much attention is being paid to our publicly owned utility Crown Corporations. Perhaps that’s a good thing.
After all, it can be argued that there has always been far too much noisy politics swirling around our Crown corporations. It’s also surprising, because Crown Corporations remain because governments do love to toot their own horns, there actually was surprisingly little about how well the Crown corporations did in 2023-24.
SaskPower’s $184-million profit is due to what Crown Investments Corp. (CIC) Minister Dustin Duncan, Saskatchewan’s minister attributed to “increased sales revenue and decreased fuel costs.”
This was almost a complete turnaround from the $172-million loss in 2022-23. Of course, our mounting power bills mean some are asking why more isn’t being returned to the hard-done-by consumers. After all, the
benefit of a publicly owned utility is that it’s supposedly there to keep costs lower than a for-profit private supplier.
But SaskPower also must function as a business and, as such, is investing $1.2-billion in capital projects to “sustain, grow and modernize the provincial electricity system”. It also forked over $18 million in dividends to general revenue spending for roads, schools and hospitals.
Of course, nothing done by government these days is completely void of politics; especially in the form of fed-bashing.
“We are going to see increases related to the ongoing carbon tax,” said Duncan, who added that rate hikes will also be needed in response to capital expenditures, adding Saskatchewan needs more power generating capabilities but federal Clean Energy Regulations are now “unachievable, unaffordable and unconstitutional.”
But there seemed less politics than there has been at other government announcements. Besides, have our Crowns ever been devoid of politics? Not really.
Those old enough to remember the years of the Allan Blakeney NDP government will remember the movie theatre ads for the “family of Crown Corporations” and the controversy over public ownerships of oil and potash resource Crowns and the issue of so-called “nationalization.”
That produced the privatization of those resource Crowns in the 1980s and the attempted privatization of utilities Crowns thwarted by the then NDP opposition under Roy Romanow.
For years after, as the Saskatchewan Party was getting its footing, the entire political debate in
Fire Ban Issued for Saskatchewan
Due to hot, dry conditions, high fire activity and a high fire risk that covers most of Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) has issued a provincial fire ban for Crown lands and provincial parks, provincial recreation sites and the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District effective at noon on July 11, 2024. The ban, which covers any open fires, controlled burns and fireworks, also includes all land within 4.5 km of the provincial forest boundary.
"We are making the decision to implement a fire ban to protect lives, communities, major infrastructure and resources from wildfire," SPSA Vice-President of Operations Steve Roberts said. "We are asking the public to take extreme caution to prevent wildfires during this time. This includes being cautious using all-terrain vehicles and to report a fire if they see a fire."
The SPSA encourages all other municipalities, rural municipalities and communities to examine the fire risk in their area and to consider implementing consistent fire bans to prevent unwanted human-caused wildfires. In Saskatchewan, nearly half of the wildfires in the province are caused by human activity and usually start in accessible areas near communities and roads.
As of 8 a.m., there are 73 wildfires burning in the province. To date, Saskatchewan has had 302 wildfires, which is 91 more than the five-year average of 211
Anyone who spots a wildfire can call 1-800-667-9660, dial 9-1-1 or contact their closest SPSA Forest Protection Area office.
People can find the latest fire risk maps, fire prevention tips and an interactive fire ban map at saskpublicsafety.ca.
Established in 2017, the SPSA is a treasury board crown corporation responsible for wildfire management, emergency management, Sask911, SaskAlert, the Civic Addressing Registry, the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program and fire safety.
this province centred around fears anyone other than an NDP government would privatize the remaining utility Crowns.
Well, the Sask. Party has so far shown no real interest in doing so. And judging by other 2023-24 results, it appears to be a good thing they didn’t.
For example, SaskEnergy; at the centre of privatization politics 30 years ago and still at the centre of carbon tax politics today posted a $55-million profit. That’s down, compared with the $126 million last year, but enough to provide a $21-million dividend it’s afforded the taxpayers in the past five years.
SaskTel; the only remaining publicly owned telephone utility in the country; posted net income of $95.4 million on operating revenues of $1.3 billion. That’s $21.3 million more than the previous year. It paid a $38.2 million dividend and Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) post $78.1 million in net income while continuing to pay some of the lowest auto insurance rates in the county.
“SGI’s financial results benefitted from a mild storm season, along with a better-than-expected performance by its investment portfolio,” according to a government news release.
Last year, the SGI’s Auto Fund witnessed $1.096 billion in total claims and wrote $1.078 billion in gross premiums.
Of course, there is still a bit of politics swirling around today’s Saskatchewan Crown Corporations and there are even more complaints. They are imperfect, but they have withstood decades of politics and continue to provide a vital service to the people of the province.
ABOVE: A Provincial Fire Ban has been issued for Crown lands and provincial parks, provincial recreation sites and the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District.
KEEPING YOU SAFE & ON THE ROAD
Council Discusses Numerous Topics at July 16 Meeting
Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger
Martensville City Council met on Tuesday, July 16th with a full agenda of items to cover, beginning with a delegation from Murray Totland and Al Wallace of Arbutus Properties, with a presentation for their proposed development, Solair. The project consists of plans to construct a 158 acre sustainable community development within the RM of Corman Park, east of the Rosewood Costco. This area lies within the Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth (P4G) District, which consists of a partnership between the Cities of Saskatoon, Martensville and Warman, the RM of Corman Park and the Town of Osler.
City administration provided an update to Council on each department. In the roadways department, it was noted that the City received a grant through the SGI Traffic Safety Fund for $17,895 to fund a pedestrian actuated LED flashing crosswalk at Parr Hill Drive and 10th Ave N, which will cover the majority of the cost for the project.
Following the June 21st storm, areas within the City’s overland drainage system were overwhelmed and could potentially be improved. Administration will be doing research and bringing forward a request for the 2025 budget for a drainage master plan, with a goal to analyze the overall drainage network within the community and identify areas of concern and potential solution or upgrades.
A Request for Decision from the Planning Department was brought to Council regarding a P4G Design and Engineering Funding request for a regional servicing hub. According to the report, this hub would offer high-capacity wastewater, potable water and recycled water servicing within the region.
“The regional servicing hub will be designed to accommodate a range of strategic economic industries, from value-added agricultural to critical minerals processing,” the report provided by Planning Manager Bonnie Gorelitza stated.
The request is for all communities included in P4G to fund 25% of the $250,000 initial design and for the province to fund the remainder
“The project, if fully approved, would see the expansion of the Martensville wastewater project and the City of Saskatoon’s wastewater project into a provincially funded regional project that has the potential to provide a significant investment into the region,” Martensville Mayor Kent Muench said.
Numerous topics from previous meetings were formally approved at the July 16th meeting, including the Canada Community Building Fund allocations, the Martensville Recreation Centre Community Action Plan, an animal control agreement between the City of Martensville, Paws Republic Centre for Pets and the Saskatoon SPCA, and more.
For more information on the July 16th meeting, and upcoming Council meetings, visit www.martensville.ca. Council will meet on August 13th for their monthly Committee of the Whole meeting.
