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The Martensville Business Expo is Back! The Martensville Business Expo is on April 29th from 5-8 PM and Saturday, April 30th from 10 AM-4 PM. Reconnect with the businesses and organizations in our community! There will be delicious food, great drinks, interactive booths, sales and local entertainment all Expo long! The Martensville Kinsmen are providing breakfast on Saturday from 8-10 AM and it is by donation!
Snow Removal this Winter – What You Need to Know The Snow removal program aims to reduce hazards in the community, ensure roadways for emergency vehicles, and provide access to goods and services in the community. Our crews strive to deliver excellent service, however sometimes weather can be unpredictable, and snow and ice control activities may vary. Every reasonable effort will be made to remove snow and ice and create safe driving and walking conditions promptly. There are ways you can help to ensure to keep streets clear and safe - Do not shovel, blow, or push snow from private property onto the street – this causes snow ridges on your driveway when our plow cleans our street. - Do not plow or pile snow on streets or hydrants – this can block access to manholes, water valves, and access to water in case of fire.
Admission to the Expo is $2, watch for updates in the coming weeks on the weekend’s activities.
- Clear your driveways in advance of the city’s snow clearing operations - this helps our operators clear your street more efficiently as well as more clearly see driveways to avoid ridging.
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- Do not park your vehicle in an area where it could obstruct snow removal procedures this hinders our operations and could result in a snow ridge blocking your vehicle in place.
March and April 2022 Council Meeting Dates Please Note: Council Meetings may be attended in-person but guests must wear a mask and should practice social distancing 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. Regular Council – March 15th Committee of the Whole -April 12th Regular Council Meeting- April 19th The Regular Council Meetings are located at Martensville City Hall Council Chambers in Martensville City Hall at 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.
Big Changes Coming for Water Meters
The City of Martensville is initiating a program where existing water meters will be replaced with new automated water meters. Neptune Technology Group will be installing the meters by area and will be contacting homeowners to make appointments for the change-out. This project will begin in late February and be completed city-wide by July. To learn more, please check the information piece with your water bill or visit martensville.ca
Council Discusses Recycling Opportunity for the Community Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger
At the March 8, 2022 City of Martensville Committee of the Whole meeting, Ted Schaeffer, Director of Recreation and Community Services, spoke to Council about a recent proposal from Creative Outdoor Advertising (COA) to institute a public space ABOVE: Council discusses a recycling option, like the one recycling program above at the March 8 Committee of the Whole meeting. within the community. Schaeffer noted that there are similar programs running in other communities, including Saskatoon. According to the proposal, COA would install approximately ten recycling stations at locations in the community approved by the City, and at no cost to the City of Martensville. COA would solicit small businesses with an opportunity to sponsor stations by paying a monthly fee, with the City of Martensville receiving a portion of the revenue based on who performs the collection of waste and recycling. If the City of Martensville performs collection, revenue would be approximately $4000/year and if COA performs collection, it would be an estimated $1400/year. Currently, the Recreation & Community Services department does collection throughout the City, and Schaeffer noted that adding ten stations within the community would be within the current collection capacity. By approving this, it would add additional waste and recycling stations throughout the city for residents to utilize. This item will be brought back to the next Regular Council meeting for formal approval.
- Do not leave large piles of snow at the corners of driveways – this snow can be caught by a raised snow-gate blade and topple over into your driveway or the street. - Prevent snow from piling up on the front of your driveway by moving it near your tree/lawn areas behind your walkway. - Watch for posted areas for Snow Removal - In case of snow and snow removal, crews need to have roads cleared of all vehicles on posted streets. If you are going out of the City over the holidays, please have your vehicles off City streets. Vehicles left on the street per the traffic bylaw are ticketed and towed (to a non-posted area). - Stay Clear of Sanding Trucks - Crews apply a mixture of salt and sand on our streets and intersections to ensure safer driving conditions. If you are near or behind the sanding truck you are reminded to stay back 15m to allow the truck to disperse materials and to prevent materials from potentially hitting your vehicle. Information on general program procedures and the City’s Priority Map is available online at Martensville.ca
Lifting of the Public Health Order - What You Should Know Saskatchewan’s current public health orders have been lifted, effective February 28, 2022. City Hall and all civic facilities are open and available for business with the public. Civic facilities are a ‘mask-friendly’ environment, meaning the City of Martensville respects all individuals’ freedom to don a mask for their own comfort and safety. Martensville Athletic Pavilion- Opened, including drop-in programs. Contact the MAP or Martensville.ca for information or questions about programs. Please do not visit City Hall or public facilities 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. After Hour Water and Sewer Emergencies- should still be directed through the Emergency line at City Hall, (306) 931-2166, ext.1. Questions about Facilities or Programs? City Staff are available to work with the public via phone or email. Questions or inquiries can be directed to City Hall via phone (306-9312166) or inquiry@martensville.ca OR the Martensville Athletic Pavilion (306-683-5576) or mapreception@martensville.ca.
Local Farmer’s Market Changes Management and Hours of Operation
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The Martensville Farmer’s Market has undergone some changes this year. Recently, local resident and business owner Travis Blanchard accepted the position as Market Manager for the 2022 season. Blanchard has resided and worked within the Martensville/Warman region for over 30 years and currently sits on the Board for the Prairie Sky Chamber of Commerce, and also manages the Warman Farmer’s Market. “I figured since I was already managing one, what would one more market do. I am new to all of this, as last year was only my first year in attendance in the market scene. I am excited to take on the role and try to help small, local business flourish,” Blanchard said. The local market will also see changes to their hours of operation this year to better accommodate residents that work throughout the day. Previously, the market ran on Wednesdays from 10am-2pm; however, will now be open from 4pm-8pm each Wednesday from the end of May until the end of September. “We had quite a few people mention that the market wasn’t open late enough. Most people work 9-5 and the previous hours didn’t provide time for them to attend the market. Towards the end of last season, we decided to change the hours and have had nothing but a very positive response ever since,” Blanchard explained. Although no definitive plans are in place quite yet, Blanchard does have the wheels in motion to make additional changes to the market. “I want to try all kinds of stuff this year. I am hoping to bring out some new and exciting vendors and maybe a few other special events.” Blanchard noted that they are always looking for new vendors to join and items sold at the market must be locally made, baked or grown. “A farmer’s market is the perfect platform for small, local businesses to showcase their products without having to commit to renting out expensive commercial space. It is a great community of like-minded people who offer local, quality made products that may not typically be carried in your average store.” Recently, the Martensville Farmer’s Market was nominated in the Non-Profit of the Year category for the Prairie Sky Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards. For more information contact martensvillemarket@gmail.com, or visit ‘Martensville Farmer’s Market’ on Facebook.
TeleMiracle Sees Most Successful Year Yet Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger
TeleMiracle 46 took place from 9pm on Saturday, March 5th to 5pm on Sunday, March 6th in Regina and saw multiple records get broken this year. An incredible $8,002,722 was raised this year, which beat the previous all-time high of $7,151,254 that was raised in 2018. In addition to a record-breaking day, a record was also broken for an individual donation. Eva Vera Morgan, who was a fan of TeleMiracle for years, passed away in 2021 and donated $1,779,771.20 to TeleMiracle 46. Steve Kirwan, TeleMiracle 46 Chair, stated, “Saskatchewan people are known for their generosity and this year, they came together to set an alltime TeleMiracle record. The impact of these donations will be felt across the province and to everyone who gave this year, I can’t thank you enough. No matter the size of the donation, every dollar that was given helped us reach this amazing total.” Since first beginning in 1977, TeleMiracle has raised more than $153 million and all money raised through TeleMiracle stays within Saskatchewan to support those within the province.
This year’s TeleMiracle included familiar hosts, along with some new faces and talent from across the province with pre-recorded performances. Numerous local sports teams, service groups, schools and individuals contributed to this total by holding various fundraisers throughout the year. Our very own Venture Heights Elementary School raised $1,758 through candy cane and freezie sales. In addition to this, the Martensville & District Kinette Club donated over $9000 to TeleMiracle 46. On Sunday, March 6th, TeleMiracle host Beverley Mahood took a moment to highlight longtime TeleMiracle supporter Ray Kneeland and showed a very emotional interview that she had done with Kneeland last month. Kneeland, who has been supporting the annual event since the 1970’s and throughout this time has donated over $460,000.
RIGHT: Ray Kneeland met with Beverley Mahood this February to do an interview which was featured on TeleMiracle 46.
ABOVE: The Martensville Farmer’s Market was recently nominated in the Non-Profit of the Year category for the Prairie Sky Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards.
22023JJ0 ABOVE: The Martensville & District Kinette Club donated over $9000 to TeleMiracle 46. (Facebook)
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The Martensville Community Recreation Project (MCRP) came together in 2015 to help raise money for a new recreational facility in the community. This group of local volunteers have been very committed to see this dream become a reality and since then, they have raised over $1 million with fundraisers and events held that have helped them accomplish this feat. One of these events was held this past weekend; Pentec Party on the Pond. Both the MCRP and Party on the Pond committees worked together to organize this fundraiser. In March of 2020, this event was limited to 250 people due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year the event was cancelled also due to the pandemic, so after two years in the waiting, it was a huge success.
“The last time we ran this event was right before our province had to deal with the pandemic and we opened this year the first weekend after everything was lifted. You could just feel the sense of community in this event,” said organizer Jesse Reis. There was a total of 40 teams competing in the tournament, and the 3-on-3 pond hockey tournament ran for two days, March 4 and 5 at the North Ridge Community Centre and on the surrounding ponds. Teams of four played five games in total. “Despite the early Friday snowstorm, the ponds were ready to go, and the weather was perfect.” On Friday evening, over 400 people were entertained by Saskatchewan’s own comedian, Kelly Taylor. Another 400 plus people attended the Cabaret on Saturday evening which was hosted by Seven Mile Sun.
“It was a great way to bring together our community again. In total, we raised just over $60,000, which will go to the new Multi-purpose facility,” said Reis. Both the MCRP and Party on the Pond Committee would like to thank all their sponsors, volunteers, and community members for making this such an amazing event. Events such as these prove that when a community comes together, amazing things can happen!
RIGHT: Party on the Pond was a major success with 40 teams competing in the two day tournament. MIDDLE: The weather was more cooperative on Saturday. BELOW: Despite the weather conditions, teams hit the ice on Friday, March 4th.
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SPORTS Basketball Gaining Popularity in Martensville Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger
Basketball has been consistently gaining popularity in Martensville over the years and shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. Approximately five years ago, the Mini Dunkers program was started that focused on providing basic skills to kids in kindergarten to grade 2. Those participating in this program learn all about dribbling, passing, shooting, etc. and play games once a month against the different groups between Martensville and Warman. Saskatoon has a similar program; however, City of Martensville Recreation Program Supervisor, Angela Reddekopp, worked alongside Warman to help provide a local opportunity for residents. “We wanted to offer something closer to home so parents didn’t have to travel back and forth to Saskatoon as much,” Reddekopp said. Once kids move on to grade 3, they then register with the Saskatoon Minor Basketball program where they sign up as a resident of Martensville. Teams are then created with youth from Martensville and surrounding areas with practices taking place between Martensville and Warman and games taking place each Saturday in Saskatoon. This year saw the most teams Martensville has ever had in the Saskatoon Minor Basketball Program with two teams in the Spuds Division (Grades 3-4), two boys teams and one female team in the Mini-Division (grades 5-6), two boys teams and one female team in the Bantam Division (Grades 7-8) and one team in the Junior Division (Grades 9-10). “We have seen a steady increase in popularity throughout the years and are fortunate to have some amazing coaches that jumped on board and have been working with the kids right from the beginning, so that is always nice to have that consistency from year to year with these kids,” Reddekopp said. The basketball season runs from October-March, with a break over Christmas and February break. Information on basketball registration can be found in the City of Martensville Fall Program Guide which is available each August. Other opportunities are offered throughout the year, including a summer basketball camp that brings in instructors from various organizations to work on numerous skills and prepare players for the upcoming season. Information on this can be found in the Summer Program Guide, which will be available in May. Currently, all of the Martensville teams are competing in various stages of playoffs, with several teams moving on to the semi-finals including the Martensville Thunder Mini Boys, the Martensville Storm Bantam Boys and the Martensville Lightening Bantam Girls, who all play on March 12th, and if they win, will move onto the finals on March 19th.
Keep the Community up-to-date on MESSENGER - MARCH 10, 2022 - Page 5 MARTENSVILLE your team scores, events, photos and tournaments. Submit material to jhayward@sasktel.net or drop it off at the Martensville Messenger Office at Bay #7 - 301 Centennial Drive North to be included in our Shanine Sealey,Janine Martensville Hayward Messenger weekly sports report. Martensville Messenger You may have seen the Martensville Marauder U11B Pirate hitting the streets of the City last week as they braved the cold weather to help raise money for our local KidSport chapter on Thursday, March 3. The team came together to do a two-hour bottle drive, which ended up bringing in a total of over $1400 to be donated to help ensure that other youth have the same opportunities to participate in organized sports that they do. “Our coach was looking for a community-oriented volunteer opportunity for the team. We explained to them what KidSport does, and they were eager to get to work to help ensure other kids get to play,” Team Manager Jillian Rowland explained. Initially hoping to raise a few hundred dollars, the team was shocked at the generosity of the community. “The parents set up to sort and organize any donations that they brought in. It quickly became apparent that we were going to exceed our expectations when we were sorting non-stop for the entire two-hours,” Rowland said. A total of seven vehicles worth of donations were taken to the local SARCAN depot on Friday, March 4 and when told how much was raised, Rowland said the team was immediately trying to figure out how many kids could register for hockey with the amount they raised. “Our team really wants anyone to have the opportunity to play hockey and they were in awe that they could make a difference to help someone do that,” Rowland added.
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ABOVE: The Martensville Marauders U11B Pirates did a bottle drive on Thursday, March3, that raised over $1400 to go towards KidSport. (Submitted)
Prairie Dodgeball Has Successful Start to Season Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger
ABOVE: The Martensville Thunder Mini Boys will be playing in the semi-finals this weekend, where if successful, will then play in the finals on March 19th. (Submitted)
ABOVE: The Martensville Thunder Mini Boys Team has had a strong season and will be playing in the semi-finals on March 12th. (Submitted)
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On Monday, March 7th, Prairie Dodgeball kicked off their inaugural season with their youth league playing from 4:15pm-5:15pm at the Martensville Athletic Pavilion and the adult league playing from 7:15pm-8:15pm and 8:15pm-9:15pm at the North Ridge Community Centre. The spring season will run from March 7-May 16. Organizers Amber Anaka and Chama McIntyre had been preparing for this night with excitement and all the planning paid off as it was very apparent that teams were having a blast on the court. Originally, a youth league was planned; however, after receiving numerous requests for an adult league, modifications were made to offer something for all ages. “We wanted to bring something new and exciting to the community that was different, but still known. Dodgeball is an all-around inclusive sport that reaches people from different skill levels, backgrounds and ages” Anaka said. More information about this exciting opportunity can be found by visiting ‘Prairie Dodgeball’ on Facebook.
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MLA Terry Jenson’s Report from the Legislature Saskatchewan Standing With Ukraine
Close Connection to Ukrainians Brings War Home You don’t likely know those people bravely defending their homeland against Russian invaders, yet they probably feel familiar to you. It’s because you likely may know some of their distance cousins. They now farm next to you. They run the local Coop. Their kids have gone on to become doctors, lawyers, dentists, and politicians. A few of them even became journalists. Our connection to Ukraine is undeniable. It is one reason why what’s now happening in Ukraine hits close to home for all of us. There are those who argue that close ties shouldn’t be a reason - or at least, shouldn’t be the only reason - for our reaction. A minority argue that the suffering we are seeing in Ukraine is no different than the suffering we’ve seen in the war-torn Middle East or in African nations. Still others argue that while we need to support Ukraine in whatever way we can because they are people suffering, we shouldn’t feel obligated to do so simply because they came to Canada in search of a better life. After all, lots of pioneering settlers from Europe came for a better life. Still others argue that while we easily relate to suffering of those in a white European nation, we go so far as to deny the suffering of indigenous people sent to residential schools as children where they suffered all forms of abuse. Such criticisms are not without merit, but they miss the point. Humans are tribal by nature. Really, it’s why we see invasions and wars like we now see in Ukraine. Sadly, tribalism sometimes brings out the worst in humanity. At best, it often makes us overly protective of those we consider our own tribes and hesitant to accept those from the outside, but another very human thing is not really understanding or taking the time to try and understand the dynamics in which other people are now existing or have existed. The first such dynamic is that what is happening in Ukraine is a threat to all of us. Since the last great war concluded almost 80 years ago, we’ve been forced to live with the understanding that we now have the technology to blow the planet apart. Those Cold War fears of the Cuban missile crisis 60 years ago, or the Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan 40 years ago have largely subsided for the past three decades because of the demise of the Soviet Union, but with Russian president Vladimir Putin reacting to potential Western intervention with threats of making intervening nations suffer like they have never suffered before, what’s now happening in Ukraine has quickly escalated into something different that regional conflicts between nations elsewhere in the world. We all have an interest and responsibility to condemn what Putin is doing, which makes it extremely bizarre that there are those - even on the Prairies - still endorsing the Fox News/Donald Trump views in support of Putin that resonate with a lot of U.S. Republicans. Second, while we are likely more inclined to support Ukraine because of the contribution of Ukrainians to Canadian history, that doesn’t necessarily mean we understand their history. Why “freedom” and “opposition to oppression” is associated with Ukrainians has a lot to do with a millenniumlong history of warding off invaders and dictators from the Vikings to the Mongols to the Tartars to the Poles to the Austro-Hungarians to the Russian Czars to Russian Soviets to the Nazis to now Putin. Such oppression is why so many Ukrainians fled to Canada where many endured prejudices including First World War internment camps. Yet through it all, they become great contributors to our country while holding on to language and cultural ties to where they came from. It is admirable, but far more admirable is the current Ukrainian resistance to tyranny.
As the world watches the unprovoked attack instigated by the Putin regime unfold in Ukraine, the Government of Saskatchewan stands with our friends, family and neighbours both at home and abroad. Throughout Saskatchewan, communities are coming together to show that we stand with Ukraine. Our government has donated $100,000 to support humanitarian efforts on the ground. SaskTel has waived longdistance and text messaging fees from Canada to Ukraine to assist families in reaching one another. We are also working with post-secondary institutions to determine the impact on our international students. The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority has delisted Russian products from the distribution centre and retail stores, with private retailers being encouraged to do the same. Our government is committed to supporting those from Ukraine who are fleeing the brutal attacks through funding for community support coordination, including settlement services for Ukrainian families arriving in Saskatchewan. The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program is prioritizing any applications received from Ukrainian citizens. We are committed to ensuring Ukrainian newcomers are welcomed into our communities, with long-term successful resettlement in Saskatchewan.
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Saskatchewan has become known as a welcoming and vibrant place for newcomers to Canada. The Government of Saskatchewan will assist our new neighbours in putting down roots to find success. Funding of $638,000 has been committed to the Bridging to Employment program currently offered in Regina, Saskatoon and Prince Albert. This 20-week program, split between in-class learning and on-the-job paid work experience, focuses on communication, job readiness and digital literacy skills. Support is also available to residents trying to reach new job goals while rejoining the labour market. The Government of Saskatchewan has announced $2.2 million for the Training Voucher Program to make re-training affordable and accessible. Various sectors are being targeted to help drive Saskatchewan's economic growth, including information technology, professional truck drivers, healthcare, and the hospitality industry.
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And an incredible amount of work by volunteers around the province has returned to our airwaves. TeleMiracle, a rooted in Saskatchewan fundraiser, has touched thousands of lives thanks to the organizing committee's efforts. The event stretches out further than just that dedicated group, as communities across the province rally together for bake sales, charity events, auctions and grassroots fundraisers. The fabulous showing of what it means to be from Saskatchewan supports the Kinsmen Foundation in their efforts to make life better. The foundation provides specialized mobility and medical equipment to people and organizations within our great province. Thank you to the organizers, volunteers and all those who have supported TeleMiracle over the years.
Anglers: It's Time to Remove Ice Fishing Shelters With ice fishing season winding down, anglers should plan to remove their ice fishing shelters before the deadlines - March 15 south of Highway 16 and March 31 north of the highway. Spring weather is unpredictable and it can be easy to overestimate how much time you have to safely remove your ice shelter. Every year, shelters end up abandoned on the melting ice, posing a danger to boaters, water skiers and others enjoying our lakes. Leftover debris can also wash up on shore, causing litter and potential environmental hazards. Ice fishing structures must be removed from the ice surface and transported away, along with all litter and leftover debris. Shelters not removed may result in the owner's prosecution, with the structure and its contents confiscated. All shelters require the owner's complete name, address and phone number marked clearly on the outside, in letters that are at least 2.5 cm high. Anyone travelling on the ice should be extremely cautious. Slush indicates that ice is quickly eroding, and fluctuating temperatures can cause thermal cracks and pressure ridges, which are also indicators of unsafe ice conditions. Ice thickness and strength can vary considerably from one area to another, so check and be sure. For more information about fishing in Saskatchewan, check the Anglers Guide, available online at saskatchewan.ca/fishing. If you suspect wildlife, fisheries, forestry or environmental violations, please call Saskatchewan's tollfree Turn In Poachers and Polluters (TIPP) line at 1-800-667-7561 or call #5555 from a SaskTel cellular device. Violations can also be reported online at saskatchewan.ca/tipp. You can remain anonymous and may be eligible for cash rewards from the SaskTip Reward Program.
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On March 8, the Government of Saskatchewan announced the intent to work with the Ukrainian Canadian Congress of Saskatchewan (UCC) as part of its commitment to assist displaced Ukrainian families resettle in Saskatchewan. Through this partnership and $335,000 in funding, there will be dedicated community coordinators who are available to provide information and assistance to individuals and groups who are wanting to provide help, and to individuals and families from Ukraine who are seeking assistance. The community coordinators will help families connect to resources such as settlement services, language training, and employment services to A talented group of students at Venture Heights integrate into the province and workforce. "The Government of Saskatchewan stands with Elementary School put on an incredible performance of ‘Disney those around the world condemning the unprovoked Frozen Kids’ on Tuesday, March 8th and Wednesday, March 9th attack of Ukraine by Russia, and we have informed at 7pm. the federal government of our readiness to receive an Students have been practicing for months and it was the unlimited number of displaced families fleeing Ukraine," first time since 2020 that they were able to perform for classmates, Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy families and friends due to COVID-19. Harrison said. "This partnership, which is over and above other supports that we are already offering, will provide the displaced Ukrainian families who choose to come to our province access to helpful settlement resources they need to rebuild their lives here in Saskatchewan." The project will be administered by UCC or email advertising@martensvillemessenger.ca Saskatchewan, who will work with their UCC member groups, as well as existing settlement, employment, and language service providers across the province. For individuals or families in need of assistance or anyone wanting to offer some assistance, UCC Saskatchewan can be contacted at 1-888-652-5850 or info@ucc.sk.ca. As of March 8, the number of refugees fleeing D Ukraine has reached 2 million.
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