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Congratulations to the MHS 2021 Graduating Class

The 2021 Martensville High School graduating class. (Sandy Lockhart Photography)

Distinction Grade 12

Honour Roll Grade 12

Alyssa Bauer Colby Bergen Jaymin Berk Erik Bjarnarson Crow Boulanger Hayley Budnick Liam Butler Avah Chillog Emma Daku Gracyn Dean Halle Guest Logan Halter Hailey Heisler Taylor Jalbert Jaeme Kenney Keya Kennon Dmytri Kramesh Yuriy Kramesh Kianna Lang Janaya MacKenzie Hayley Marcotte Keira Marshall Emily Moyer Kyran Ofstie Rayne Perry Ryan Redekopp Veronica Rysavy Malyssa Sader Mandee Shymko Hunter Slywka Gunnar Steen Shaelagh Stephan McKenzie Sulma Serentiy Torgerson Jessica Warren Taylor Warren Elizabeth Wiebe Brodie Yuzik Brooklynn Zaleschuk

Paige Adrian Victoria Adrian Lachlyn Anderson Alyssa Balilis Hailey Bartel Ernest Biggs Ryder Christianson Jesse Clark-Ross Omari David Daciana Doca Elijah Fafard Amy Fehr Brieann Fehr Kaitlyn Fenske Melissa Grass Brayden Grindheim Nicolas Guran Reegan Harris Jake Johnson Kristjan Johnson Tanner Johnson Amy Jungwirth Payton Kachur Marissa Killen Aidan Kliewer Jordyn Kuzek Paige Logue Jordan Mann Alexander Mueller Austin Peterson Severin Peterson Connor Quiring Logan Rask Serah Reji Nicolas Rolles Anasyasiya Shlyama Adrian Skelton Rebecca Skutelnik Rebecca Sochaski Devon Stow Nicole Volkov Evan Ward Jenna Wiebe Amara Wilms Jesse Zdunich

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Student of the Year Halle Guest

University of Saskatchewan Guaranteed Entrance Scholarships (known as of June 9, 2021)

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.

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University of Regina Entrance Scholarships $1,000

University of Saskatchewan Competitive Entrance Awards Schulich Leader Recipient

Shaelagh Stephan Loran Scholar Nominee Halle Guest

Access Communications Douglas Alexander Scholarship Janaya MacKenzie

Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship Saskatchewan Construction Association Scholarship ($1000) Brooklynn Zaleschuk

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ABOVE: Ryan Redekopp was one of two recipients for the Logan Schatz Memorial Scholarship (Submitted)

ABOVE: Madilyn Christianson received the Judy Kolach Scholarship. (Submitted)

ABOVE: Gracyn Dean received the Martensville Dental Clinic Scholarship. (Submitted)

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Sandy Lockhart Photography

The streets of Martensville were filled with residents looking to cheer on the 2021 Martensville High School graduating class on Friday, June 25th. Thanks to the hard work of the Grad Parent Committee, and generous contributions from the City of Martensville and local businesses the graduating class celebrated with an incredible fireworks display on Thursday, June 24 followed by a parade around the community on Friday, June 25. Congratulations to all of this year’s graduates! Sandy Lockhart Photography

COVID-19 Vaccine Update

There has been continued progression around the delivery of vaccines with the increase in number of vaccine clinics and eligibility for the public expanding as vaccine becomes administered and available. The North Ridge Centre opened as an available vaccination centre hosting walk-in or appointment clinics. Please watch announcements regarding upcoming clinic dates and eligibility. A comprehensive resource is available at https://www.saskatchewan.ca/COVID19-vaccine and includes information around vaccines as well as a gateway for online booking and what you should have ready prior to your vaccine. Bookings for vaccination can also be accessed by calling 1-833-SASKVAX Please continue to watch for updates for vaccine clinics in the area and for when you may be eligible to sign-up.

2021 is a Revaluation Year - What Do You Need To Know About Your Assessment and Taxes?

The City and the Province set tax mill rates which are applied to the property assessment values to determine the tax levy for city and education property tax. Detailed information about the 2021 Revaluation, Assessment, Taxes and the 2021 Budget can be found at Martensville.ca under, ‘Services for Residents, Property Tax and Assessment’. Property owners may also view their property report and assessment information online for at MySAMA & SAMAView. More Ways to Pay! - The City of Martensville is now accepting Ineterac e-Transfer as a payment option for your Property Taxes as well as utility bill, and licensing fees. E-Transfers can be providing using payments@martensville.ca , please reference your roll number or account number when making payment. Avoid Penalties and Interest Charges - Property Taxes for 2021 are due July 31st Questions about Taxation can be directed to City Hall at 931-2166.

Safe Fires for a Safe Summer

During summer, Martensville residents may partake and enjoy more outdoor activities in their backyards and patios. Martensville Fire Department would like to take this opportunity to take care and be mindful of the regulations for Residential Outdoor Fire Pits, Barbeques, Wood Piles 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 - No permit is required for a 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.

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. 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 June 25th Martensville Athletic Pavilion - Open but Drop in and Pick-up programs are cancelled in accordance with Saskatchewan Re-Open Plan Aquatic Centre - Open for the Season, capacity restrictions apply North Ridge Centre - Provincial gathering guidelines Heritage Centre - Provincial gathering guidelines Sports Centre - Closed for the Season 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 After Hour Water and Sewer Emergencies- should still be directed through the Emergency line at City Hall, (306) 931-2166, ext.1.

Business Property Tax and Utility Update

The City has re-implemented the suspension of interest on property taxes and utilies for commercial or industrial properties retroactive from November 2020 until July 31st, 2021. 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.

Family Outdoor Park Fun, Summer with the Martensville Library For the month of June join us for the Community Better Challenge by ParticipACTION. Every Wednesday from 6-7PM Families can come and try different sports and activities together. June 30th Tennis and Basketball at Kinsmen Park Contact the Martensville Athletic Pavilion, 306-683-5576 for more information. The Library will feature a number of programs through the summer months including the TD Summer Reading Club, the Summer Reading Book Mark Challenge, Take and Make Activity Kits, Look and Find at the Park and Storybook Trails. Visit the Library in person or their Facebook Page to see what is coming up this summer!

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Congratulations to the MHS 2021 Graduating Class

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Maximizing First Doses May be a Problem

Saskatchewan has soared past one million COVID-19 vaccine doses. This is great news — literally, the shot in the arm we all want. It’s also the big reason why Premier Scott Moe has announced that, as of July 11, we will be able to end mask-wearing restrictions and end restrictions on large gatherings so we can have weddings or fill Mosaic Stadium for Saskatchewan Roughrider games. This is, quite literally, a return to business as usual, although it won’t quite be business as usual for some time yet. This is something that Moe emphasized in his announcement that also strongly suggested the COVID-19 fight is not over and in a somewhat unnerving reminder, Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab suggested earlier this month that

COVID-19 may linger for many years as the Spanish flu did for years after the initial outbreak in 1918, with outbreaks and new mutating variants. Our best strategy can be found in those 1,000,000 shots in the arm, Moe, Shahab and virtually everyone has continually told us; however, the burning question right now is: How do we keep encouraging people to get vaccinated if we no longer have the carrot and/or the stick of re-opening things that were shut down? Eyebrows were raised when Moe announced the kick-in of the third step and final step in re-opening, short of the stated goal of having 70 per cent of those 12 years and old who are eligible vaccinated with at least one dose. The real problem, however, may not specifically be Moe announcing his full-scale reopening plan before reaching what was always a rather arbitrary goal. Nor is it likely that the problem is the worry that people will now not come in for their required second shot, now that things are re-opening. While there is a good argument that removal of restrictions should have been tied to reaching some level of the population fully vaccinated with a second dose, there’s actually been some pretty good news on that second-dose front. We lag behind virtually every other province in the country in percentage of the total population with first-dose vaccinations —somewhat because of reluctance and difficulty in getting vaccines, but also because Saskatchewan has a disproportionally high

Meet Your MFD Firefighters

Each week, the Martensville Fire Department is doing a showcase on one of their members. Meet Noah Muench. Noah is currently working on his first year with the department as a firefighter/medic first responder. So far, Noah has enjoyed getting to know other members of the department and being able to give back to the community he grew up in. Outside of the MFD, Noah keeps busy working as a certified flight instructor with Mitchinson’s Flight Center in Saskatoon. In addition, he is also an educational assistant at École Holy Mary and is fluent in both English and French languages.

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The University work with the Huskies this of Saskatchewan Huskie past fall. “I feel fortunate football team is getting a that Coach Flory has asked new Offensive Assistant me back. I think that it was Coach, who is a very time for me make a move familiar face within our from the Royals. Change community. Lyle Evanisky is never easy, but this does is a teacher at Martensville feel like the right thing for High School and led me at this time.” the Royals High School Evanisky will be Football Club as Head working with running backs Coach for thirteen years. and tight ends. When asked Evanisky was a what he wants to bring to the receiver for the Huskies team, he said he hopes to fill from 2001-2005. He in whatever role is asked of participated in three Hardy him to help provide the best Cup champion teams and experience for the players ABOVE: Lyle Evanisky competed in three Vanier as he had, and to help them Cups during his time there. win some football games, Besides coaching the Royals as well as bring some positive energy, football team, Evanisky states his coaching an outside perspective, and good work career started with the Huskie Sport ethic. Camps during the summer and the football “I want to say a big thank you Saskatchewan ID camps while playing with to all the former and current players the Huskies. He joined the Aden Bowmen of the Royals, all the coaches, parents, Bears as the receiver coach before becoming community members and businesses the Head Coach of the Elrose Eagles for that supported us over the years. one season during his internship. After Together we have built a strong program graduating from education in 2008, he was that created both great football players hired in Martensville as Head Coach of the and great people. I also want to say a high school football team. big thank you to my parents. They have “Coaching for the Huskies was been season ticket holders for the past always a goal of mine, but I was not sure 12 seasons and even made the road if it would ever work out. I did a lot of trips when possible. Thank you to my coaching at various levels such as; U18 fiancée, Chandra Groves, as she has Provincial Teams, Team Canada Flag, helped me to make this decision and Valykries; while coaching the Royals to try supported me along the way.” and gain experience and prepare myself if Good luck in your future the opportunity ever came up.” Because of endeavors with the U of S Huskies Lyle. not being able to play football last season The Royals High School Football Club due to COVID, it gave Evanisky a chance to will miss you!

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Federal Funding to Help With Martensville Road Repairs Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger

The City of Martensville has made road repairs and upgrades a priority and will be working on several areas within the community this summer utilizing annual funding from the Federal Gas Tax Program. In order to obtain this funding, the City of Martensville is required to submit project applications, which describes each planned project. This year, there were five separate project applications submitted, with a total cost that came in slightly higher than what was budgeted; however, due to this funding not being fully utilized in 2020, the remaining amount will be taken from reserves. “Multiple streets will be getting either repaved or a surface treatment to help extend the life of the road structure and improve the driving surface,” Matt Gruza, City of Martensville Director of Infrastructure & Planning, stated. For the five projects, the total funding is $577,000, with the total funding per the 2021 budget sitting at $569,000 and a total of $8,300 being used from 2020 reserves. Although this roadwork would still be taking place without the Federal Gas Tax Fund, Gruza noted that the additional funding has allowed them to take on more work than would have occurred without it. Projects include: Repaving 6th Avenue South between 4th Street South and Fehr Crescent in front of Lions Park ($87,900) Repaving 8th Avenue South from 4th Street South to 1st Street South in front of Valley Manor Elementary School ($117,700) Roadway surface treatment on Main Street from 2nd Avenue to 8th Avenue ($158,700) Repave Baycroft Drive from 3rd Street North to 5th Street North ($95,700) Repave 6th Street North from Klassen Crescent to 8th Avenue North in front of Venture Heights Elementary School ($117,300) “The City uses a schedule that was developed by a third-party engineering firm as well as the current budget to help determine which streets will be paved this year. The schedule that was developed is not solely based on the existing condition of the road, but also takes into account the recommended roadway treatment type; i.e. full reconstruction of base gravel and asphalt, mill off the old asphalt and repave, or a surface treatment to prolong the existing asphalt; to help extend the lifetime of the roads that are currently in good condition while still repairing roads that are in bad condition,” Gruza added. These projects were approved by Council at the June 15th meeting and construction is expected to take place between July and August. Residents that are directly affected by the construction will receive notices once the contractor that the City is using confirms the upcoming schedule. For more information about upcoming roadway construction and other community news within Martensville, visit www.martensville.ca, or follow ‘City of Martensville’ on social media.

Drug Investigation Leads to Multiple Arrests Members of the Saskatoon Integrated Crime Reduction Team (ICRT) have concluded a four week investigation into the drug trafficking activities of three males from Martensville and one male from Saskatoon. On June 17, 2021 two search warrants were executed in Martensville, with the assistance of the RCMP Emergency Response Team, at addresses in the 800 block of Rockhill Lane and the 100 block of Hiebert Crescent. An additional search warrant was executed in Saskatoon in the 500 block of 24th Street East, with the assistance of the Saskatoon Police Service Tactical Support Unit.

A total of 287 grams of cocaine, 1389 grams of cutting agent, $6250 cash, cellular phones, digital scales, and packaging material consistent with drug trafficking were seized from the locations searched. The four males, aged 26, 20, 20 and 19 years old, are collectively facing a total of 14 drug-related charges in relation to the investigation and evidence seized at the locations. ICRT is funded by the Government of Saskatchewan through the Ministry of Justice, Corrections and Policing. ICRT is an investigative body comprised of personnel from partner agencies from the Saskatoon Police Service and the RCMP ‘F’ Division.

Quick Action From Bystanders Reduces Damage From Fire

On Thursday, June 17 at approximately 2:20pm, the Martensville Fire Department received a call regarding a trailer on fire on Centennial Drive North in front of Great Canadian Oil Change. Upon arriving at the scene, MFD witnessed an RV on fire; however, due to assistance from bystanders utilizing fire extinguishers, the fire was minimal. MFD ensured the fire was completely extinguished. “Due to the quick action of bystanders, and access to fire extinguishers, the

fire was limited to the engine compartment. This shows the importance of having fire extinguishers in businesses accessible and ready to be used,” MFD Deputy Fire Chief Dean Brooman stated. Security cameras at Phobia Auto Care caught the whole experience on video and shows the quick action of Phobia employees Graham, Allan, Derek and Connor, who ran to the fire to help extinguish the blaze. (Video can be found on martensvillemessenger.ca.)

ABOVE: Members of the MFD were called to an RV fire on June 17.

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Local Doctor Working Hard to Bring Health Services to Martensville and Surrounding Region Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger

Earlier this month, City of Martensville Community Economic Development Manager Dillon Shewchuk reported to Council that there have been some discussions and issues around physician recruitment in respect to our community. “Before 2016, Martensville and other ‘bedroom’ communities were excluded from accessing provincial ‘Return for Service’ residents from practicing in our community. In 2016 discussions took place with the Ministry and included Warman in our meetings. At that point, we believed things were changed and we were able to access these residents as one more means of recruiting,” Shewchuk stated in his report. Recently however, it was discovered that things were not as they seemed. “Something changed along the way, and we learned that again we are being excluded. Multiple discussions have taken place with the local MLA about this situation, messages conveyed to the Ministry; however, no change is expected or to honor the correspondence that was provided to us in 2016. Our local clinic is leading in this advocacy, and we are determining next steps on this situation,” Shewchuk added. Conversations around this topic began approximately seven years ago when Dr. Allison Adamus of Martensville Collective Health and Wellness witnessed the struggles of being within a close vicinity of Saskatoon firsthand. “One of the biggest barriers that we seem to face is that the Government can’t decide if we are rural or urban,” Adamus said. Adamus has spearheaded much advocacy when it comes to bringing additional physicians and healthcare options to Martensville & the surrounding area. The news

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in 2016 that Family Medicine graduates would be able to complete their Return of Service (ROS) requirements within Martensville and Warman was a major victory for the communities and since then, Adamus as well as City officials believed that things had changed. The agreement was aimed at recruiting Family Medicine (FM) graduates to bedroom communities outside of Saskatoon and Regina that were deemed to be underserved. It recognized Warman and Martensville to be underserved communities and was modified to allow graduates to complete their ROS training within these communities. The original letter, received in 2016, stated that restrictions would be removed on ROS contracts to read that any community deemed in need of physicians could be eligible; however, once aware that doctors were being denied when it came to Martensville and Warman, Adamus contacted Saskdocs, the organization contracted through the Ministry of Health to administer the ROS contracts, and was told that the letter was misinterpreted. Adamus was informed that the agreement was instead changed for the FM graduates who were completing their residency training in the Saskatoon or Regina programs, but not the other five available locations within the province, which Adamus stated was not indicated within the original agreement. “The letter stated that they would be removing restrictions on ROS contracts to read that any community deemed in need of physicians could be eligible. What actually happened is they only removed that stipulation on the contract for the residents in Saskatoon and Regina, but not on the other five sites, so it only gave us a fraction of the people we needed,” Adamus explained.

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