June 6, 2024 Digital Issue

Organics/Green Bin Pickups Underway

Green Bin pick-ups are now underway, alternating between North and South neighborhoods with pick ups scheduled on Tuesdays.

The Green Bin program is currently a subscription-based program that runs from May until October.

Those wishing to sign up for a Green Bin should contact City Hall. More information, including pick-up schedule and acceptable organics items, can be found on our Waste and Recycling page 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.

POLICE BEAT

Dalmeny Police Look for Public Assistance Regarding Suspicious Fire

Dalmeny Police Service (DPS) are requesting public assistance regarding a fire that occurred at the east end of Loeppky Ave on May 28th, 2024, around 2:30 pm.

Dalmeny Fire and Rescue (DFR) attended the scene and swiftly put out the small fire.

While conducting an investigation into the fire DFR informed DPS that the ignition of the fire appeared to be suspicious.

DPS and DFR are requesting that if you observed suspicious activity in the area or have camera footage in the area to contact DPS at 306-254-2114 or email us at dalmenypolice@outlook.com.

Saskatchewan RCMP Investigating After Police Vehicle Rammed

On May 30, 2024, a Saskatchewan RCMP Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan (CTSS) officer was conducting patrols. The officer observed a speeding vehicle on Highway #40 near Neilburg, SK and conducted a traffic stop.

The vehicle did not stop and instead, stopped in the middle of the highway and reversed, striking the police vehicle. The vehicle then drove forward, turned around, and struck the police vehicle head on twice. The police vehicle was heavily damaged.

A passing civilian motorist rammed and disabled the suspect vehicle, preventing it from continuing to strike the police vehicle. The occupants of the suspect vehicle, a male and a female, then fled on foot into a wooded area.

The officer driving the police vehicle was taken to hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening in nature.

Multiple Saskatchewan RCMP resources came to the scene to help locate the suspects, including the Cut Knife, Maidstone and Unity detachments and Saskatchewan and Lloydminster RCMP Police Dog Services. The Remote Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) was also used.

An adult female was arrested in the wooded area. Officers extensively searched for the male suspect, who was not located.

CTSS continue to investigate with the assistance of a Saskatchewan RCMP collision reconstructionist and the North Battleford General Investigation Section.

Investigators ask anyone with information about the identify or location of the male suspect to report it immediately.

The male is described as appearing in his mid 30s to 40s, approximately 6' tall, 180 to 190 lbs, with black hair. He was wearing a black or blue t-shirt, a dark-coloured ball cap, blue jeans, white running shoes and a grey or black medical mask or bandanna.

If you have any information about this incident, report it immediately to Saskatchewan RCMP at 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www. saskcrimestoppers.com. Updates will be provided as they become available.

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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.

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.

June 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.

June 11th -Committee of the Whole Meeting

June 18th – 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

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.

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.

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seeking information regarding this incident, and seeking one remaining suspect.

Police Hold Vehicle Inspection Check-Stop on Highway 12

Members of the Saskatoon Police Traffic Unit were on Highway 12 between Martensville and Saskatoon in the southbound lanes on Tuesday, June 14th as part of a joint Light Vehicle Inspection (LVE) project with SGI.

According to a news release from Saskatoon Police Service, this project will focus on daily commuters and their vehicle fitness, and compliance with the Vehicle Equipment Regulation Act.

rammed during a traffic stopnear Neilburg, SK on May 30th. Police are

(Saskatchewan RCMP)

BEXA Held to Celebrate Local Business

The Prairie Sky Chamber of Commerce held their annual Business Excellence Awards on Friday, May 24th at the North Ridge Community Centre in Martensville.

This event, which first began in 2016, is an opportunity to celebrate business within the region and bring businesses together to celebrate their achievements and recognize the hard work, dedication, passion, community mindedness and so much more that these businesses do throughout the region.

“Coming together to celebrate our resiliency and growth in a spirit of encouragement by highlighting our businesses annually has become the most prestigious event of the year,” the PSCC states on their website.

ABOVE: Tracey Fesiuk was awarded the Prairie Sky Chamber of Commerce Chamber Champion Award at the 2024 BEXA gala on May 24th.

(Prairie Sky Chamber of Commerce)

This year’s winners included; Chamber Champion Award: Tracey Fesiuk, New Business Award: Warman Hearing Clinic, Small Business Award: Rave BBQ, Customer Service Award: Nova Physiotherapy, Business Marketing Award: Rave BBQ Rubs, Community Involvement Award: Lakeview Insurance Brokers, Employer of the Year Award: Checkered Flag Automotive, and Business of the Year Award: Passions Beauty Studio & The Barber Corner.

“Please join us in extending a huge congratulations to our 2024 BEXA winners, who have displayed immense dedication, commendable resilience, exemplary leadership and incredible innovation in their businesses. You are an integral part of our thriving business community, and your tireless efforts toward continuous growth and success does not go unnoticed,” the PSCC said via social media.

For more information, contact Angela Steiert, Prairie Sky Chamber of Commerce Executive Director at admin@prairieskychamber.ca, or (306) 292-7066. You can also visit https://prairieskychamber.ca/.

Spray Park Closed Until Further Notice

The Spray Park located within Lions Park at 6th Avenue South in Martensville typically opens the same weekend that Buster Days takes place; however, this year, due to electrical and water line issues, there has been a delay.

The City of Martensville announced the delay on their Facebook page, stating that they are aiming to have the park opened as soon as possible, and to watch for further updates in the coming week.

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The City of Martensville will be hosting a ParticipACTION Community Challenge from June 1st to 30th. This is a national physical activity and sports initiative that encourages every one of all ages throughout the country to get active throughout the month of June. The winning community will be dubbed Canada’s Most Active Community.

Each week, the City of Martensville will be offering free drop-in times for various groups and activities at the MAP.

On Tuesdays, there will be free Youth Drop-In at the MAP from 3:30pm5:30pm. Wednesdays will offer free Senior Walking and Pickleball Drop-In from 12:30pm to 3:30pm. Thursdays will have free Family Night Out Drop-In at the MAP from 6:00pm-8:00pm and on June 30th there will be a free all ages drop-in from 4:00pm8:00pm.

Follow the City of Martensville on Facebook for more updates.

Katherine Carter Receives Business & Entrepreneurship Award at Graham Women of Distinction Awards 2024

The Graham Women of Distinction Awards 2024 was held in Saskatoon on Thursday, May 30th, an annual event held to celebrate local women’s achievements, across industry, culture and public service.

Among the award recipients was Katherine Carter of Carter’s Counselling Services in Martensville, who was awarded the Business & Entrepreneurship Award.

“When I founded Carter’s Counselling Services, my vision was to create an inclusive and accessible space where individuals could find the support they need to thrive. Over the past three years, we have expanded from a small practice of me to a team of 13 dedicated professionals. This growth has been fueled by our shared mission to offer affordable and accessible mental health services to everyone, regardless of their financial situation,” Carter stated in a shared excerpt from her speech.

“This award is not just recognition of our past accomplishments but a motivator for our future endeavors. We will continue to innovate, push boundaries, and strive for excellence in all that we do. Our commitment to accessibility, community involvement, and empowering others remains at the heart of our mission.”

Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger

ABOVE: The Prairie Sky Chamber of Commerce held their annual Business Excellence Awards on Friday, May 24th. (Prairie Sky Chamber of Commerce)

ABOVE: Katherine Carter of Carter’s Counselling Services in Martensville received the Business & Entrepreneurship award at the Graham Women of Distinction Awards 2024 on May 30th.

That’s a Wrap on

Another Successful Buster Days

The annual community event Buster Days took place in Martensville from May 31st to June 2nd, and once again, provided a ton of fun for all ages.

Buster Days, the biggest event of the year, had a wide array of activities planned throughout the three days, which included a ball tournament, pancake breakfast, fireworks, parade, food trucks, a petting zoo, bounce houses and so much more.

“Thank you to everyone who came out to this year’s Buster Days. It was so much fun. We are so fortunate to have such an amazing and fun community like

Martensville to proudly serve. To our volunteers, thank you for everything you did this weekend; from cleaning up, selling 50/50, selling wristbands, pancake breakfast, hockey tournament, and everything else,” the Buster Days Committee stated.

The Buster Days Committee is already hard at work planning for next year, which will mark the 40th anniversary of Buster Days in Martensville. Be sure to mark your calendars for June 6th, 7th and 8th, 2025, because you will not want to miss this event.

ABOVE: A father and daughter enjoy a dance together during the Old Tyme Dance at the North Ridge Community Centre on Sunday, June 2nd. (Shanine Sealey/MM)

LEFT: Inside the MAP was a hub of activity on Saturday and Sunday with a wide array of fun activities available, including an assortment of inflatable bounce houses, while outside the MAP offered many more activities. (Jocelyn Ottenbreit/MM)

ABOVE: Horse and wagon rides were available at the MAP on Saturday. (Jocelyn Ottenbreit/MM)

ABOVE: Sparky was out and about on Saturday morning to take part in the annual Buster Days Parade. (Shanine Sealey/MM)

ABOVE: Sunday morning kicked off with ‘Puppy Pose and Stretch’ led by High Level Performance. A couple of cute cuddly puppy visitors from Saskatoon Dog Rescue were in attendance as well. (Shanine Sealey/MM)

ABOVE: Music was provided by Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Time Music Society for the Old Tyme Dance, which took place on Sunday at the North Ridge Community Centre. (Shanine Sealey/MM)

ABOVE: Some local pros were at the Kyle Syrenne Skate Park on Sunday to offer a helping hand to those just starting out as part of the Skateboarding 101 event. (Shanine Sealey/MM)

ABOVE: The MCRP Street Hockey Tournament at the tennis courts is always a popular event at Buster Days, and this year was no different. The area was full of players and spectators that wanted to get in on the action. (Jocelyn Ottenbreit/MM)

ABOVE: A wide variety of animals were on hand at the petting zoo located outside of the MAP. (Jocelyn Ottenbreit/MM)

ABOVE: The Martensville Fire Department was busy cooking up a storm for the Saturday morning pancake breakfasst. (MFD)

ABOVE: Local businesses, service groups, organizations, and emergency services took part in the annual Buster Days Parade, which had the streets lined with spectators of all ages. (Shanine Sealey/MM)

ABOVE: After a day full of Buster Days activities, everyone had a chance to fuel up at one of the food trucks that were available outside the MAP. (Jocelyn Ottenbreit/MM)

Valley Soccer Association Hosts U13 Tourney

The Valley Soccer Association hosted the U13 Valley Cup tournament this past weekend which saw 16 teams competing, including 10 boys teams and 6 girls teams.

The U13 Boys winners included Big Sky Storm – gold, Hepburn Hawks –

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winners were: Martensville Lioness – gold, Hague Panthers – silver and Osler Thunder – bronze.

Registration Now Open for MCRP 3-on3 Fall Tournament

Registration is now open for the Martensville Community Recreation Project’s (MCRP) 2024 Fall Martensville 3-on-3 Hockey tournament.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the annual event, and registration opened on June 1st. This year, there will be seven fast-paced games available for each participant in the U9 (including 2018 born players), U11, U13, U15 and 15+ age divisions.

All games will be played at the Martensville arena for three weeks from August 25th to September 15th, with a break taking place from August 30th –September 1st, with games resuming on September 2nd.

The cost to play is $175 per player, if you register before June 30th. After June 30th, the cost will be $195/player. Be sure to register early, as this event fills up each year.

All proceeds from this event will go towards the new Martensville Recreation Centre, scheduled to open this fall.

ABOVE: The “A” side winners of the annual Buster Days slo-pitch tournament - ‘Slackers’. (Martensville Slo Pitch League)

ABOVE: The “B” side winners of the annual Buster Days slo-pitch tournament - ‘McGlovin’. (Martensville Slo Pitch League)

ABOVE: The “C” side winners of the annual Buster Days slo-pitch tournament - ‘Brew Jays’. (Martensville Slo Pitch League)

ABOVE: The “D” side winners of the annual Buster Days slo-pitch tournament - ‘Balls Deep’. (Martensville Slo Pitch League)

ABOVE: Congratulations to the 11U A Sask Five Giants Steelers who came in first place in the Baseball Saskatoon League tournament this past weekend. (Sask Five Giants Baseball Association)

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U13 Girls

ABOVE: Martensville Lioness won the gold medal in the U13 Valley Cup Tournament over the weekend. (Valley Soccer Association)

ABOVE: The Valley Soccer Assocation hosted the U13 Valley Cup Tournament this past weekend, with a total of 16 teams participating. (Valley Soccer Association)

MCRP Committee Gets First Look at New Martensville Rec Centre

Jocelyn Ottenbreit, Martensville Messenger

The Martensville Recreation Centre (MRC) is making progress towards opening the facility later this year.

This 680-acre residential and commercial development located just west of Highway 12 and bordering the City’s current west boundary began construction in November of 2022 and is scheduled to be open in the fall of this year.

“Our crews are gearing up to pour the main arena slab, putting the finishing touches on the ceilings, and the climbing wall is nearly complete. Additionally, we're on the verge of finishing the drywall scope, and signage installation is well underway,” stated Wright Construction Western Inc., via social media.

A tour of the facility was given to members of the Martensville Community Recreation Project (MCRP) Committee lead by Roxane Melnyk, Director of Recreation and Community Services, on Friday, May 31st.

Some of the unique features of this facility include a leisure/practice ice surface, indoor playground and mini-stick area, concession and vendor space to go along with the main field house and 900 seat arena.

If you are considering being a part of this project, you can participate in one of the many Martensville Community Recreation Project events, or through a charitable donation. Donations for this project are being accepted at www.mcrp.ca/donate/. There are also still various options for sponsorship by contacting the City of Martensville. For more information, visit mcrp.ca.

316 Provincial Suspensions, 170 Criminal Code Charges in April Impaired Focus

Submitted by SGI

New drivers continue to be over-represented in suspensions for alcohol/drug driving offences

The results from the April Traffic Safety Spotlight show 316 drivers were suspended for exceeding the provincial limits for alcohol or drugs, and another 170 were charged under the Criminal Code for an impaired driving offence.

The April Spotlight highlighted the fact that new drivers typically receive a disproportionate amount of provincial administrative driving suspensions related to alcohol and drugs. The latest results show a continuation of that pattern. New drivers make up about nine per cent of all drivers in Saskatchewan, but accounted for more than one-third of the total number of suspensions issued by law enforcement in April. Suspensions: 316 - New drivers: 113 (49 alcohol, 64 drugs) - Experienced drivers: 203 (77 alcohol, 126 drugs)

New drivers (i.e., Learners, Novices and anyone under 22) aren’t allowed any alcohol or drugs in their system when they drive. Police have approved screening devices that can determine the presence of alcohol and drugs in your system. Under provincial legislation, a new driver will be suspended for exceeding .00 blood alcohol concentration (BAC) on a roadside breath test or failing an oral fluid swab for cannabis and other drugs. The roadside swabs fail drivers who exceed 25 ng/ml of THC in their oral fluid. (The same limits for THC apply to new and experienced drivers.)

If you’re a new driver, exceeding the provincial limits will set you up for the stone-cold reality of losing your driver’s licence for at least 60 days, and having your vehicle impounded for 72 hours. (Experienced drivers receive a three-day suspension for a first offence for a BAC between .04-.08 or failing a roadside oral fluid swab.)

The bottom line: always drive sober. If you’re using alcohol or drugs, make sure that you find a safe ride, with a sober driver behind the wheel.

Other results from the April Traffic Safety Spotlight:

• 4,203 tickets for speeding and aggressive driving offences;

• 381 tickets for people not wearing a seatbelt, or not using the proper car seat or booster; and

• 573 tickets for distracted driving, including 465 for using a cellphone.

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.

ABOVE: The future climbing wall at the Martensville Rec Centre. (Photo Submitted)

BELOW: A mini rink will be one of the features located within the MRC. (Photo Submitted)