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.
Large Amount of Active Fires Lead to Provincial Fire Ban
Although June saw its fair share of rain, there has been very little precipitation throughout July. Due to dry conditions throughout the province, there are currently 99 active fires as of Monday, July 22nd. To date, Saskatchewan has seen 409 fires this year, which is well-above the five year average of 274.
Due to the large amount of fires, and risk of more fires starting, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) issued a provincial fire ban on July 11th, which was then modified on July 17th.
The provincial fire ban is for all Crown lands, provincial parks, provincial recreation sites and the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District located north of the provincial forest boundary.
Municipalities located south of Prince Albert, as well as First Nation communities, rural municipalities and parks are permitted to use their own discretion whether to issue a fire ban in their area or not.
"Each provincial park in the southern part of the province will continue to work with the SPSA to determine risk and implement campfire restrictions if required," Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport Laura Ross said. "We encourage all residents and visitors to remain diligent in preventing human-caused fires in all areas of Saskatchewan."
"While we are modifying the current fire ban, the situation is dependent on weather, temperature, soil conditions and overall fire risk," said Minister of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Paul Merriman. "People need to be aware of, and adhere to, all fire bans and burning restrictions placed by municipalities, First Nation communities, rural municipalities and regional parks."
The Rural Municipality of Corman Park issued a fire ban on July 19th due to the dry conditions. The ban, which was effective July 20th at 8:00am does not allow for any open flames to be lit within the RM of Corman Park until the ban is lifted.
The notice stated that all outdoor fires that were burning at the time to be
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 ParkExplore, 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!
extinguished and that the ban included fire pits, burning barrels, controlled burns, and fireworks. Exceptions included internal household fireplaces and gasfueled equipment, such as propane barbecues or propane fire pits.
At this time, there is no fire ban for the City of Martensville; however residents are urged to utilize common sense when working with any kind of open flame or fireworks.
Watch the Martensville Fire Department, Martensville Messenger and City of Martensville social media pages/websites for updates.
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.
Lots of Activities This Summer at the Martensville Library
Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger
Each summer, the Martensville Library looks for new ways to provide fun activities and programs for the community, and this year is no different with something available for everyone.
Their Summer Books & Babies program runs each Tuesday throughout July and August at 10:30am. The program is for babes under 12 months old and their caregivers and consists of rhymes, songs, play and conversation. This is a drop-in program, so no registration is required.
Regular weekly themes are held at the Martensville Library that includes fun activities and games related to the theme. From July 22-27, the theme is Family Astronaut Camp, so be sure to stop in and take part in the fun!
There is a Wheatland Storybook Trail taking place in Veteran’s Square in front of City Hall from July 22-27. Go for a walk with the family and read the story panels for the book ‘Lucky Me’ by Lora Rozler. Thursdays are for Storytime in the Park, which takes place at 10:30am. Stop in to sing songs and listen to stories in Andrea’s Park (across from the Civic Centre on the corner of 1st St South and 1st Ave S). This event is weather permitting, and be sure to bring your blanket so you can find the perfect spot on the grass to participate. There is plenty of fun for adults as well, with one exciting event coming up next month. A watercolour
paint night with Martie Giesbrecht is taking place on Tuesday, August 20th at 6:30pm. This is a free program where participants will use watercolour to create a lake scene. Registration is required as there are limited spots available.
The local library is competing in the 2024 Wheatland Reading Cup Community Challenge from July 1st – August 31st. A goal of 700,000 reading minutes has been set and as of July 15th, the total minutes submitted by local residents was 71,308. Reading minutes can be submitted on Beanstack, or by speaking to library staff. Help Martensville come out on top in this challenge by logging your reading minutes this summer!
There are many more fun things happening at the Martensville Library this summer, so be sure to stop in and ask about different programs and activities you can participate in. You can also follow the Martensville Library on social media for regular updates.
Martensville Fire Department Kicks Off Bike Helmet Safety Program
Shanine
Sealey, Martensville Messenger
The Martensville Fire Department (MFD) will once again be holding their Bike Helmet Safety Program throughout the summer.
Members of the MFD will be out in the community in the fire trucks throughout the week and when a child is spotted wearing a helmet correctly while on something with wheels such as a bicycle, skateboard, e-bike, scooter, etc., they will hand out a coupon for the child to get a cold treat from a local business.
In addition to the cold treat ticket, children will also earn an entry into a draw to win a bicycle or helmet, which will be donated by Martensville Canadian Tire. The draw will be made at the end of summer. Members of the MFD will be in their uniforms when they are passing out coupons.
Typically, the Bike Helmet Safety Program begins a little sooner in the summer season; however organizer Captain Levi Schutz of the MFD stated that despite some delays, the MFD is excited to be out and about within the community
Schutz, who is almost 30-years-old, remembers the MFD doing this program when he was a kid himself and has now been organizing the program for the past six years to help keep that community spirit alive in Martensville.
“I used to love going out on bike rides with my helmet on and seeing the local fire department handing out treats. It was something that was really special to me and it made my day. Now that I get to be on the other side of it and be that positive figure in the community, it means so much to me. To be able to give back and now be the one that makes those kids days special means a lot,” Schutz said.
This program highlights helmet safety; however, Schutz noted that overall bicycle (or whatever you are using) safety is important in general, especially with the popularity of e-bikes, which are sometimes moving faster than some of the cars on the roadways.
“We have responded to a number of vehicle vs. bike accidents in the past couple of years and if you don’t have that helmet on, you could be looking at some serious injuries. Make sure you are looking both ways when crossing, wearing that helmet correctly and walking your bike across intersections. We want everyone to get home safe.”
According to caa.ca, an average of 74 Canadians die in cycling collisions each year and 73% of those incidents involved a collision with a motor vehicle.
The MFD would like to thank Martensville Canadian Tire, Martensville A&W and the Martensville Co-op for supporting this program.
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Following years of dedication to sport through the grassroots level to high performance, 23 individuals from Saskatchewan will represent the province at the Olympic Summer Games July 26 to August 11in Paris.
The contingent will feature three support and mission staff, five coaches and 15 athletes with ties to the province.
Humboldt’s Paige Crozon will not only be making her Olympic debut in women’s 3×3 basketball, but this will also mark the first time a Canadian team has qualified in the event on either the men’s or women’s side.
Joining her and making their second-straight appearances at the Games will be Pike Lake diver Rylan Wiens, who will take part in both the men’s 10-metre individual and synchronized events, and Regina artistic swimming co-captain Kenzie Priddell.
Other athletes include diver Margo Erlam, athletics athletes Michelle Harrison, Anicka Newell and Savannah Sutherland, water polo player Blaire McDowell, rugby 7s player Carissa Norsten, boxer Tammara Thibeault, basketball player Trey Lyles, swimmers Blake Tierney and Kelsey Wog, as well as artistic swimming alternate Sydney Carroll. Swimmer Ovesh Purahoo will also be at the Games, competing for Team Mauritius.
“Congratulations to the athletes, coaches, officials and support staff who will be representing Saskatchewan at the 2024 Olympics in Paris,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Laura Ross said. “Thank you for your commitment to sport and for inspiring our province. You are role models and ambassadors for your communities, for Saskatchewan and for Canada. We will be cheering you on!”
Coaching for Team Canada, Lisa Borgerson (shooting) is attending her third Olympics, while Mary Carroll (diving) is attending her second and Chris Belof (athletics) will make his Olympic debut. Lisa Thomaidis and Connor Jay will be coaching Germany’s women’s basketball team.
Team Canada mission staff will include Chris Dornan and Lisa Hoffart, while Graham Olson will support the Canadian swimming team.
“Each of these individuals are terrific ambassadors for sport in Saskatchewan,” said Luke Flegel, Sask Sport Chair. “On behalf of the amateur sport system in our province, I would like to congratulate all the athletes, coaches, mission and support staff, as well as officials, on reaching sport’s grandest stage. Attending the Olympic Games is a tremendous accomplishment, and each member of the contingent should be commended for their achievement as should all those who assisted them along their journey. Please join in our celebration to show all of them that you are Sask Proud.”
Join Sask Sport, Sask Lotteries and the Canadian Sport Centre Saskatchewan on cheeronsask.ca for everything you need to know about the Olympics and Paralympics. The website documents the athletes, coaches, officials and staff from Saskatchewan on their journey to the Olympic and Paralympic Games, features a comprehensive schedule specific to the Saskatchewan athletes that includes date, times, viewing options and results and will house daily recaps with results and information specific to the Saskatchewan contingent. It will also feature an aggregate of news from the Canadian Olympic Committee, Canadian Paralympic Committee and National Sport Organizations.
Follow along on social media on @SaskSport, @SaskLotteries and @ CSCSaskatchewan and use the hashtag #SaskProud for further updates and information from cheeronsask.ca.
Olympic Notes: Janine Beckie, whose parents were involved in the Saskatchewan amateur sport system for a number of years, will compete on the Canadian women’s soccer team.
SPORTS
Athletes Competing in the 2024 Paris Olympic Summer Games
ATHLETES:
Sydney Carroll – Artistic Swimming (alternate), Saskatoon
Paige Crozon – 3×3 Basketball, Humboldt
Margo Erlam – Diving, Saskatoon
Michelle Harrison – Athletics, Saskatoon
Trey Lyles – Basketball, Saskatoon
Blaire McDowell – Water Polo, Regina
Anicka Newell – Athletics, Saskatoon
Carissa Norsten – Rugby 7s, Waldheim
Kenzie Priddell – Artistic Swimming, Regina
Ovesh Purahoo – Swimming, Regina, Team Mauritius
Savannah Sutherland – Athletics, Borden
Tammara Thibeault – Boxing, Regina
Blake Tierney – Swimming, Saskatoon
Rylan Wiens – Diving, Pike Lake
Kelsey Wog – Swimming, Saskatoon
COACHES:
Chris Belof – Athletics, Regina
Lisa Borgerson – Shooting, Fort Qu’Appelle
Mary Carroll – Diving, Saskatoon
Connor Jay – Basketball, Saskatoon, Team Germany
Lisa Thomaidis – Basketball, Saskatoon, Team Germany
SUPPORT STAFF:
Chris Dornan – Team Canada Media Attache, Saskatoon
Lisa Hoffart – Team Canada Mental Health Practitioner, Regina
Graham Olson – Swimming Performance Analyst, Saskatoon
2024 Sask Summer Games Brings Athletes From Across the Province Together
The 2024 Saskatchewan Summer Games kicked off on July 21st in Lloydminster and will run throughout the week, concluding on July 27th.
Over 2,000 athletes coaches, officials and support staff from across the province are in attendance, participating in 14 different sports, which are split between two phases of competition.
Athletes from 221 communities throughout Saskatchewan are competing within nine districts, with many local athletes participating with Team Prairie Central.
The opening ceremonies took place on July 21st and events in archery, canoe/kayak, golf, men’s soccer, women’s softball, Special
tennis and volleyball will take place until July 24. The final phase will feature
men’s baseball, basketball, beach volleyball, women’s soccer and triathlon from July 24-27.
The Saskatchewan Games allow athletes to gain valuable experience by competing at a major multi-sport event, with many athletes who attend the Games later going on to represent Saskatchewan at the Western Canada and Canada Games, as well as on the international stage.
The Games will conclude with Closing Ceremonies on July 27.
ABOVE: The Sask Five Giants 15U AA Sluggers are the 2024 15U AA Tier 5 Provincial Champions. Congratulations on a successful season! (Sask Five Giants Baseball Association)
ABOVE: Mocon Field was a hub of activity this past weekend, which included the first-ever 18UAAA game being played on Diamond 3. (Sask Five Giants Baseball Association)
Olympics bocce, swimming,
athletics,
ABOVE: The torch being lit during the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Saskatchewan Summer Games. (Angela Reddekopp)
ABOVE: Prairie Central Districts team for the tennis portion of the Saskatchewan Summer Games. (Angela Reddekopp)
Trump Assassination Attempt an Ugly Reminder
For the third time in my lifetime, there has been a serious attempt on the life of a U.S. president. I was not old enough to remember the 1963 assassination of John F. Kennedy, but, like the rest of us, I have grown up witnessing the effects of this tragedy.
The death of Kennedy exposed a layer of danger, cynicism and hate we previously didn’t realize existed.
One of my earliest political memories in the late 1960s was hearing American hunters who had come to Canada; people I saw as a young boy to be nice, interesting people; tell my family in an unguarded, private movement that they hate Kennedy.
It was my first taste of how politics can be so tragically divisive. Rather than bring a great democratic nation together, it seemed to divide them.
One might have instead thought Kennedy’s death was simply a lesson in the fragility of democracy and the need to respect and protect the democratic process but also those to serve it. It turned out that it wasn’t and things have only gotten worse.
More than 60 years later, we still are unclear when it comes to both the mental well-being and motivations of Lee Harvey Oswald who killed John F. Kennedy.
Lessons were learned from the Kennedy assassination about the need to protect our leaders from those who may simply be deranged.
The secret service in the U.S. became tighter. There would no longer be things like open motorcades where leaders were vulnerable. Presidents are guarded with the tightest security possible, but all that didn’t stop John Hinkley; another deranged person with mental health issues; from nearly taking the life of U.S. President Ronald Reagan in an attempted assassination. Many thought it couldn’t happen again ... yet it did.
And it’s happened again with the recent assassination attempt of former president Donald Trump.
By now, one might think we should clue into the reasons why it keeps happening. Instead, society seems determined to create new conditions that increase the probability of it happening again.
Of course, one big problem in the U.S. is the gun culture tied to the America’s 2nd amendment that granted then colonists the right to bear arms. Long lost in the conversation from those days nearly 250 years ago when the right to bear arms meant owning a flintlock powder musket is the absolute destructive of modern weapons, but gun culture isn’t going to change in that country. Moreover, it’s only an outcome of the real problem; not the source.
The real problem is our always dangerous political and social culture that’s now fed by unfettered social media. In turn, that feeds this political hate, until it explodes into something much worse.
In sad isolation, many dash away at their keyboards and publicly release their angry outburst to the entire world like a spoiled child screaming at a mall. It doesn’t add to the conversation. It only adds to the resentment that eventually turns to hate.
Someone else finds it necessary to express their opinions, hoping to activate the endorphin hit in our brain that comes with the likes we get from those who agree with us.
Of course, it can be argued that no one is more responsible for this than Donald Trump, who has made what was once unacceptable in public discourse, acceptable, but judging by those who posted online; anonymously or otherwise; that Trump somehow deserved to be shot, far too many are equally willing to publicly say the say the same stupid things for the world to see.
This isn’t the private and unguarded words of a couple hunters of 60 years ago. This is what now passes for political debate. It must stop.
MLA Terry Jenson’s Report from the Legislature
Saskatchewan Economy to Lead Canada
Saskatchewan’s economy is strong and our future is bright. According to Deloitte’s Economic Outlook Summer 2024, “Saskatchewan’s economy will be one of the country’s leaders in growth over the near term as a recovery in the agriculture sector and very strong business investment propel real GDP growth of 1.6% this year and 4.3% next year.”
The Conference Board of Canada solidifies this in Saskatchewan’s Five-Year Outlook, stating “Saskatchewan’s finances are still an envy of most other provinces.” Our strong and growing economy makes Saskatchewan a great place to live, work and raise your family.
Inflation in Saskatchewan remains at about half the national rate, due in part to our government’s decision to remove the carbon tax off home heating. Our inflation rate for June was 1.4 per cent, tied for the lowest among the provinces and about half the national rate of 2.7 per cent.
Just imagine how much that inflation rate would drop if the carbon tax was removed off everything for everyone. Our government will continue to provide the necessary relief for families while standing up for Saskatchewan people.
Private investment continues to fuel our province’s strong economy as well. Cargill’s new canola crush plant in Regina is now 50 per cent complete and expected to open sometime next year. This facility will help our province work towards the Growth Plan goal of crushing 75 per cent of the canola Saskatchewan produces right here in the province.
Saskatchewan has the food, fuel and fertilizer the world needs, including canola grown and processed right here at home. Processing facilities like these will add value to the canola our producers grow, create local jobs and support Saskatchewan’s economic growth.
Pediatric Gastroenterology Program Announces Specialist
Hiring and Provincial Expansion Plans
The Government of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) are pleased to announce the successful recruitment of pediatric gastroenterologist Dr. Rabin Persad, who will begin practicing in Saskatchewan on October 1, 2024. The successful recruitment of a pediatric gastroenterologist will further facilitate the expansion of a comprehensive child and youth gastroenterology program with a provincial scope.
"The addition of Dr. Persad to Saskatchewan's health care team is significant for the future of pediatric gastroenterology in our province," Health Minister Everett Hindley said. "Children with gastrointestinal issuesand their families - will have local access to timely and effective care, reducing wait times and the need for lengthy travel."
"The SHA welcomes Dr. Persad to the team of health care professionals who support the children, youth and families impacted by pediatric digestive system and liver-related issues or pain," Provincial Head of Pediatrics for both the SHA and University of Saskatchewan's College of Medicine Dr. Terry Klassen said. "The addition of Dr. Persad will support the ongoing development of a comprehensive children's gastroenterology program for Saskatchewan and improve much-needed access to physician care here in the province. We continue to actively recruit other pediatric gastroenterologist subspecialists."
Dr. Persad's addition to the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital (JPCH) staff means improved access to inpatient and out-patient services, including pediatric endoscopy procedures and access to on-site consultations. The availability of these services at JPCH will lead to a shortened wait list and a reduction in the need for out-ofprovince specialist referrals for pediatric gastroenterology patients.
"I am extremely excited to join the SHA and this growing team that has been doing such great work in a challenging environment," Dr. Persad said. "I am eager to be part of providing the patients and families of Saskatchewan with consistent and stable services in the near future. A key goal upon arrival is to build relationships and expand the pediatric gastroenterology program across the province."
Dr. Persad has practiced at the Stollery Children's Hospital since 2006 and is the clinical lead of the Home Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) program in Edmonton (total parenteral nutrition is a when nutrition given through an intravenous for people whose digestive systems are not functioning well enough to provide the nutrients required by the body). He is an associate professor of gastroenterology in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta. He completed his pediatric residency in Winnipeg and his fellowship in Vancouver.
The Ministry of Health and SHA have been working to build a comprehensive provincial child and youth gastroenterology program. In 2024-25 the Government of Saskatchewan invested $2.9 million into the surgical, medical and nutritional gastroenterology programming for children. This investment supports an interdisciplinary team consisting of new nursing, anesthesiology, pharmacy, social work and registered dietician staffing to support the over 200 children waiting for gastroenterology assessment and the 243 patients in active care. In addition to the ongoing support of the JPCH program site, the 2024-25 investment expanded interdisciplinary services to Regina to allow easier access for children from the south for much of their care.
"An exciting addition to the Saskatchewan Pediatric Gastroenterology Program is the addition of a nurse practitioner to support children with inflammatory bowel disease," Area Department Lead for Pediatrics at JPCH Dr. Matthew Bradshaw said. "With roughly 100 children receiving care by the pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP), we look forward to the addition of a second PNP, registered dietician and pharmacists in Regina to expand the service for children and families living in southern Saskatchewan."
The Government of Saskatchewan and SHA would like to thank patients and families for their patience and support as the SHA continues to recruit and equip this team to fully operationalize this expanded program.
Letter to the Editor
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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Mental Health Youth Program Hosts Second Annual Golf Fundraiser
Jocelyn Ottenbreit, Martensville Messenger
Possibilities Youth Connections (PYC) is hosting their 2nd annual Brighter Future Fundraiser Golf Tournament on Saturday, September 28th at the Legends Golf Course in Warman.
Possibilities Youth Connection is a FREE dropin program dedicated to providing barrier-free mental health support such as recovery from mental health and substance use disorders for youth ages 10 – 17 around the Martensville community and help promote positive change to them as well as their families.
They offer coping skills, a safe space to hang out after school, emotional regulations, and amazing food to fuel their bodies.
To continue to provide this FREE support, they rely on events such as this fundraiser to raise money to provide mental health support and create a brighter, better tomorrow for our youth.
There are several ways you can be a sponsor for this fundraiser; Title Sponsor, Prestige Sponsor, Luxury Sponsor, Sponsor a Course Hole, Sponsor a Ticket, Swag Bags, Silent Auction Items, and by coming out to register for the tournament itself.
Sponsorship Options;
Title Sponsorship - $5000
4 Tickets to the Event – Golf and Supper
Logo on Print/Digital Material
Listed as Donor on Possibilities Website
Social Media listed on Possibilities Social Sites Full Page Write Up in Show Book
Recognized Throughout the Event a Title Sponsor
Prestige Sponsorship - $2500
2 Tickets to the Event – Golf and Supper
Logo on Print/Digital Material
Listed as Donor on Possibilities Website
Social Media Listed on Possibilities Social Sites ½ page Write Up in Show Book
2 Supper Only Tickets
Luxury Sponsorship - $1500
2 tickets to the event – golf and supper
Logo on Print/Digital Material
Listed as Donor on Possibilities Website
Social Media listed on Possibilities
Social Sites
SPONSOR A COURSE HOLE
-Hole in One - $5000 and receive 4 tickets to the event – golf and supper
Logo on Print/Digital Material
Listed as Donor on Possibilities Website
Social Media Listed on Possibilities
Social Sites
Signage at the Hole
– Longest Drive - $2500 and receive 2 tickets to the event – golf and supper.
Logo on Print/Digital Material
Listed as Donor on Possibilities Website
Social Media Listed on Possibilities
Social Sites
Signage at the Hole
-Closest to the Pin - $2500
2 Supper Only Tickets
Logo on Print/Digital Material
Listed as Donor on Possibilities Website
Social Media Listed on Possibilities Social Sites
Signage at the Hole
Sponsor a Ticket - $250
Sponsor a Possibilities Client or Clients Parent to attend the Gold Tournament
Swag Bags
Sponsoring PYC gives your business an opportunity to advertise and draw up to 50 new people into your customer base. The first 50 golfers registered will have the opportunity to have their business promoted in these
Silent Auction Donations
There will be a Silent Auction during the tournament with proceeds raised going towards the Brighter Future Fund that helps with all youth programs. Minimum Prize Donation is $50
For more information on the event, or if you wish to be a sponsor and want to contribute to the silent auction, contact www.possiblitiesrecovery.ca, call 306242-7023, or email info@possibilitiesrecovery.ca.
swag bags through discount cards, gift cards, small items, whatever may entice a new customer to experience your products or services.
