Basketball Summer Camp at the MAP

Jocelyn Ottenbreit, Martensville Messenger

The City of Martensville is offering a 3 Day Youth Basketball Summer Camp at the MAP starting Tuesday, August 22nd until Thursday, August 24th. This camp, run by Paul Humbert, will focus on personalized fundamental skill work and development, improving skills and learning new ones.

Boys and girls from grades 1 – 12 are welcome and the cost is $100. You can register at www.martensville.ca, or if you want more information about the camp, contact Angie Reddekopp at areddekopp@martensville.ca.

Martensville’s new City Manager Tanya Garost.

Garost has over 20 years of experience working in local government in senior leadership roles, most recently with the District of Lake Country, British Columbia as the Chief Administrative Officer. Tanya’s background and expertise are in finance and taxation, and she is a designated Chartered Professional Accountant. She has been recognized with the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting by Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) as well the Outstanding Contribution Award from the Government Finance Offers Association of British Columbia. She currently sits as the PresidentElect of GFOA US & Canada.

As the administrative head of the City, the City Manager is accountable to City Council and ensures all City operations are well maintained and managed effectively while providing leadership to the over 60 City of Martensville employees. The City Manager also leads the implementation of City Council priorities to build a sustainable future and meet objectives identified in Council’s Vision for Martensville.

“I am excited to take on this new responsibility and look forward to new opportunities for the City of Martensville”, said Garost. “The community and area offer so much for today and for the future and I look forward to working with the Mayor and Council, and all our staff to provide exceptional service and achieve our priorities for Martensville”.

With Garost’s official start date as September 18th, Director of Corporate Services, Leah Bloomquist will be serving as interim City Manager

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 from 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.

Organics/Green Bin Program is Underway

The City of Martensville offers a Green Bin program through Loraas Organics. This service is by subscription.

Pick-up of the Green Bins will have regular scheduled bi-weekly collection alternating between North/South Martensville and commenced in May and runs until the end of October Pick-up takes place on Tuesdays.

The pick-up schedule can be viewed at Martensville.ca

For information or to sign up for this program contact the Utility Clerk at City Hall.

Property Tax Due July 31st - What you Need to Know

-Tax Notices were mailed out on April 28th. 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, 2022 to avoid interest charges.

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.

Golf to Support Mental Health

Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger

This September marks the kick-off event for the Brighter Futures Fundraiser Golf Tournament, which will be held on September 15th at the Legends Golf Club in Warman. This annual event will help support youth mental health, with all proceeds going towards supporting the Possibilities Recovery Center’s Youth Intensive Outpatient Program and the Martensville Youth Connection.

The funding provided through events such as this help to ensure that youth are able to access these programs at no cost to themselves or their families, which gains them access to mental health supports that they might otherwise not have access to.

In 2022, the 16-week Youth Intensive Outpatient Mental Wellness program (YIOP) supported nine youth throughout the course of the year, with notable progress made since its inception earlier that same year. “To date, YIOP has seen a total of fifteen youth clients. This program allows for this who attend to overcome challenges with mental health and addiction in a safe and non-judgmental environment.”

Martensville Youth Connection is a non-profit organization that was created in 2022 as an after-school youth drop-in program to help provide local youth with education on mental health, connection to other youth within the community, as well as help them learn various life skills that they can use in the future. In its first year, MYC was visited 754 times and within the first five months of 2023, there had been 767 visits.

“Martensville Youth Connection is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support, guidance, and recreational activities to the youth in our community. We firmly believe in empowering young individuals to develop their full potential and become future leaders,” Katharine Carter, Youth Connection Manager of MYC, stated.

Currently, the organizers of the golf tournament fundraiser are looking for individuals and businesses to get involved in a variety of ways, whether it be through sponsorship, donations of auction items or attendance of the tournament.

Donation items will be used for the silent auction, with funds from the auction going towards supporting the youth programming. Items can range from gift certificates, unique experiences, sporting goods, electronics, or any other products or services that businesses are able to provide.

There are numerous sponsorship opportunities available, from Title Sponsor ($5,000), Prestige Sponsorship ($2,500), Luxury Sponsorship ($1,500), Longest Drive ($2,500), Hole in One ($5,000), Closest to the Pin ($2,500) and more. Each option receives different levels of recognition leading up to, during and following the event, as well as tickets to the event.

You can also sponsor a ticket for $250, which sponsors a Possibilities Recovery Center client or client parents to attend the golf tournament.

“Your generosity will not only contribute to the success of our event but will also showcase your commitment to supporting our local youth,” Carter added.

For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit the ‘Martensville Youth Connection’ Facebook page and look for the event post.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day – August 19th

The City of Martensville will be holding a Hazardous Household Waste (HHW) Collection Day on Saturday, August 19, 2023, 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 Visit Martensville.ca, under waste and recycling for a full list of items that can be disposed of at HHW Collection Day.

Landscaping or Working on your Property this Summer?Things You Should Know

To eliminate damages to public properties, the City has created the Access to Private Property Through Open Spaces Bylaw.

Permit required - Any person or business that will be driving a vehicle or equipment over city open space to access private property are now required to apply for a permit before gaining access. A permit is also required if the work will require storage of material or equipment in an open area.

If you require access to your property through a public space, buffer or park, please contact City Hall before doing so.

Please consult the Bylaw for more information or contact City Hall if you have questions before starting your project.

August Council Meeting Dates

Please Note: Council Meetings may be attended in person, guests may wear a mask if desired within Council Chambers. Those still wishing to attend but would wish to do so virtually should contact the City Clerk or visit the online agenda for the link to attend.

August 8th – Committee of the Whole August 15th – Regular Council Meeting

All Meetings are located at Martensville City Hall Council Chambers - Martensville City Hall - 37 Centennial Dr. S.All meetings commence at 5 PM.

Those wishing to address or do a presentation 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

Reminder to Clean-Up after Our Pets

Please be reminded to clean up after our pets on the pathways and the off-leash dog park. The mess can be potentially harmful to other pets, exposing them to parvovirus and these public spaces are for everyone to enjoy. Remember to bring along a baggy or use one of the baggy stations located along the pathways and dispose of the mess properly