March 2, 2023 Digital Issue

Open House Night For Local Pre-School Option

Lutheran Early Learning Centers Inc. (LELC) has a Preschool located within Venture Heights School in Martensville and is hosting an Open House/Registration Night on Thursday, March 2nd from 3:30pm-6:30pm in Classroom 125. This event will provide the public with an opportunity to meet the teacher and view the classroom.

For more information about LELC, visit https:// www.lutheranearlylearningcenters.com/, or follow them on Facebook under ‘Lutheran Early Learning Centers Inc.’.

Venture Heights Hosting Family Information Night

On Thursday, March 9th, there will be a Family Information Night held at Venture Heights School where students and their families will have a chance to learn more about an arts education program that will be coming to the school in the 2023/24 school year.

This arts program will be designed for Grade 8 students that have a passion for fine arts and will provide instruction in performance, visual arts, dance and music and be similar to other specialized programs that are being offered in other Saskatchewan schools. There will be no additional cost for Grade 8 students to participate in this program.

“Our vision for this program includes field trips to art galleries, visits to local theatres and studentled art workshops in other Prairie Spirit schools,” said Ron Biberdorf, Principal of Venture Heights Elementary School. “We think it will be a wonderful opportunity for some of our children to roll up their sleeves and dive into an area of passion.”

This program will offer students a safe environment to learn, create and collaborate together. “Students will foster their imagination, creativity and personal interpretation of ideas and topics while working on Grade 8 curriculum in a creative, unique and experiential classroom,” said Amy-Leigh Thiessen, a Venture Heights teacher who will be part of leading this new program.

Contact the school for more info: 306-9342185/vhs@spiritsd.ca

Seniors Bingo Gaining Popularity

Every second Thursday, the New Horizons Senior Centre is a hub of activity for their bingo night, which is seeing a steady increase in attendance. On Thursday, February 23rd, approximately 50 people attended bingo night, with additional tables needing to be added at the last minute. There was an extra game added, with the winner being awarded with tickets to the February 25th Saskatchewan Rush Game.

Funds raised from Bingo Nights will be used towards improvements at the Seniors Centre, which is located at 106 4th Avenue North.

ABOVE: Seniors Bingo Night is held at the New Horizons Centre every second Thursday.

Bingo night consists of ten games, which you can play for $15, with additional cards available for purchase. There are also refreshments available for purchase.

The next Bingo Night will take place on Thursday, March 9th at 7:00pm and will include a Bonanza with 57 pre-called numbers with a $100 payout.

Plans to host an Easter Ham Bingo are in place, with a tentative date of March 23rd.

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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 promptly remove snow and ice and create safe driving and walking conditions. 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 emergencies.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

In Case of a Water Line Freeze Up

In the past, there have been areas in the community prone to water line freeze-ups.

If you experience a waterline freeze‐up or any other interruption in service, please call (306) 931‐2166 to report your issue. If this happens outside of regular business hours, please follow the prompts to be transferred to the emergency after‐hours contact.

Thank you for your co‐operation!

March 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.

Regular Council Meeting - March 7th

Committee of the Whole - March 14th

Regular Council Meeting – March 21st

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.

Licensing Our Pets, Annual Renewals

By licensing your pet, your pet can be identified in the event it escapes or ends up ‘at large’. Our Bylaw officials and partners will be able to quickly identify the pet and contact the owner. License fees also help fund the housing cost of pets and animals that have been found ‘at large’.

Pet licenses must be purchased and renewed annually unless a lifetime license has been purchased.

Annual licenses expire Dec 31st and must be renewed by March 1st.

Annual license cost $20 per year

Lifetime licenses cost $30 (pet must be microchipped)

Licenses are sold at the following outlets; City Hall, Affinity Animal Hospital, Furrific Grooming & Boutique and Paws Republic.

Weekly Update for the Warman/ Martensville RCMP Detachment

The weekly report is intended to give the public a glimpse of what the RCMP Officers are doing during the week and what sorts of calls they regularly deal with.

For the period of Sunday, February 19th to Sunday, February 26th, the Warman Cluster of Detachments responded to a total of 98 calls for service. Those calls for service included:

• 8 calls of false alarms.

• 5 motor vehicle collisions - On 2023-02-23 at 11:30, First responders were called to a two-vehicle collision on Highway #16 west of Langham. A cube van style vehicle was rear ended by a semi unit. The collision resulted in the vehicles going into the ditch and knocking over a power pole. The power lines did not break and there were no injuries.

• 2 impaired driving complaints.

• 2 thefts

• 11 suspicious persons complaints.

• 6 expired vehicle registration occurrences - Under the Traffic Safety Act, all vehicles in Saskatchewan must be registered and insured. The fine for operating an unregistered vehicle in Saskatchewan is $580.

• Numerous traffic related complaints

While RCMP did not have any frauds reported over the past week, “Phishing” scams continue to be seen across the region. If you receive an unsolicited email, text, or phone call, do not provide any information. Fraudsters are getting very sophisticated and will try anything to get your information or for you to click on a link. In some cases victims are threatened to provide a ransom, in others a refund or parcel reception requires you to click on a link. The safest option should you receive anything you are unsure of is delete it, and if you are concerned, call the requester from outside the link. For example if you get a text saying its from Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and you are getting a refund, delete it and call CRA on your own to clarify any questions you might have. Be extremely careful in replying to any messages or clicking on any links.

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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.

The Martensville Business Expo is Coming March

24th & 25th

Connect with the businesses and organizations in our community and learn more about products, services and opportunities in the community.

There will be delicious food, great drinks, interactive booths, sales and local entertainment all Expo long! Friday will feature a job fair and career sessions to assist and connect job seekers with local employers.

There will be a pancake breakfast on Saturday from 8-10 AM and it is by donation!

Admission to the Expo is $2.

Watch for updates in the coming weeks on the weekend’s activities.

To register your business for a booth contact the Prairie Sky Chamber of Commerce.

Organics/Green Bin Program and Pick-ups

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

Pick up of the Green Bins has commenced with regular scheduled bi-weekly collection alternating between North/South Martensville and running from May until the end of October Pick-up take 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.

Martensville Athletes Represent City Well at Sask Winter Games

Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger

The Saskatchewan Winter Games took place from February 19-25 in Regina with nine different district teams participating in 17 different sports. Over 1800 athletes from across the province took part in the competition, including numerous athletes from Martensville.

Martensville athletes competed on Team Prairie Central, which included 119 athletes from Martensville, Warman, Humboldt, Kelvington, Fort Qu’Appelle, Outlook and surrounding areas.

Team Prairie Central ended the competition in third place in the medal standings with a total of 51 medals (21 gold, 14 silver and 16 bronze), only following Saskatoon and Regina.

Martensville represented our City well, earning numerous medals to make their

community proud. Medal winners included:

Shane Benko – Gold Medal in Figure

Skating Novice – Free Skate Male

Zechariah Malachi Topping

Gold Medal Wrestling Individual

Fletcher Cup Tournament to Raise Money for a Local Youth Looks for Support From Local Businesses

Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger

Competition

54 kg - Male - Rex Norman and Emerson Romanow – Gold Medal

Target Shooting Team Air Rifle Mix

Emerson Romanow – Silver Medal Target

Shooting Super Final Air Rifle Female

Emerson Romanow – Silver Medal

Individual Air Rifle Open Female

Daniel Meijer – Silver Medal Wrestling

Individual Competition 38-43 kg Male

Rex Norman – Silver Medal Target

Shooting individual Air Rifle Open Male

Congratulations to all of the local athletes that earned a spot in the 2023 Saskatchewan Winter Games.

What started as a conversation between several coaches at a hockey tournament has quickly escalated into something far bigger. The inaugural Fletcher Cup, a U9 hockey tournament, will be taking place in Rosthern on March 25th and 26th with funds raised from the tournament to go towards the Hobbins family to help them with medical expenses for 4-year-old Fletcher Hobbins.

Fletcher and his mother Ashley will be heading to Toronto on Sunday, March 5th for several weeks, where Fletcher has several appointments lined up at Sick Kids Hospital and a neuro-surgery taking place on March 13th. Although Fletcher and Ashley will be unable to attend the tournament, Fletcher’s dad, sister and brother will be in attendance.

Martensville Medal winners at the 2023 Saskatchewan Winter Games.

TOP LEFT: Daniel Meijer

MIDDLE TOP: Emerson Romanow

TOP RIGHT: Rex Norman

BOTTOM LEFT: Shane Benko

BOTTOM RIGHT: Zechariah Malachi Topping

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Fletcher and his twin sister Elliot were born on April 27th, 2018, and according to information provided on the ‘Fletcher’s Neuro Journey’ Facebook page, the family noticed that he was having feeding and weight gain issues, along with poor head and neck control and uncoordinated jerky movements. At 5 months old, Fletcher was diagnosed with Periventricular Leukomalacia, due to suffering an injury to his brain from lack of blood/oxygen while in utero. Since then, Fletcher has been classified as having dyskinetic quadriplegic cerebral palsy.

“One of Fletcher's largest barriers to a better quality of life at this time is his muscle tightness and dystonia. It makes simple things like sitting in his wheelchair, or getting a bath, or getting dressed, extremely painful. We love Fletcher as he is, and even if we see no more improvements in his physical abilities, that is okay, but we are not okay to watch him struggle with the high levels of pain he does day in and day out. This affects our entire family and really limits the types of things we can do together,” the family explained on the ‘the ‘Fletcher’s Neuro Journey’ Facebook page. The surgery in Toronto will be for deep brain stimulation (DBS), which is a surgery to help control random movements caused by disorders such as Parkinson’s and Dystonia and should help improve pain management and overall quality of life for young Fletcher.

Recently, an online auction was held to help raise money to cover costs associated with the medical expenses for the upcoming trip to Toronto.

Fletcher Cup event organizer Travis Sorenson plans to continue hosting the Fletcher Cup each year, with profits going towards helping the Hobbins family for current and future medical costs, and in future years, helping to support other local families, although the name will remain as ‘The Fletcher Cup’.

This year’s tournament is currently full, with 12 teams competing; however, Sorenson stated that they are currently seeking any local businesses or individuals that would be willing to help out the event by volunteering, donating prizes, or sponsoring the event.

For more information about Fletcher, visit ‘Fletcher’s Neuro Journey’ on Facebook. For details about the tournament, visit the ‘Fletcher Cup’ Facebook page and if you are interested in volunteering, or contributing to this event, contact travissorenson@hotmail.com.

“We are so grateful for all of the support we have received this far to help Fletcher along on this lifelong journey. We love him so much and truly just want to do absolutely anything we can to ensure he has the best life possible. Thank you for your continued love and support and for being our village, and most of all for loving Fletcher so much and seeing him for who he is rather than just his disability. He is the strongest kid I know, and as long as he is there ready to keep fighting, we will be too.”

ABOVE: A fundraising U9 hockey tournament will be held in March to help raise money to cover medical expenses for four-year-old Fletcher Hobbins. (Facebook)

Martensville’s Avery Tillmanns

Thankful for Canada Winter Games Experience With Team Saskatchewan

Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger

Athletes from across the country gathered in Prince Edward Island to participate in the Canada Winter Games from February 18th to March 5th. One of those athletes was Martensville’s own 17-year-old Avery Tillmanns, who was representing Team Saskatchewan for Artistic Gymnastics.

Tillmanns has been involved in gymnastics for the past ten years and began her gymnastics journey after her parents registered her in the sport at a young age. “I continued to fall in love with gymnastics over the years. I have met my best friends through this sport and I love the thrill of competition and hitting those new skills,” Tillmanns said.

As one of six athletes to be chosen to represent Team Saskatchewan at the Canada Winter Games, Tillmanns was honoured to be chosen.

“Making the Canada Games

Team was amazing. I remember watching the older gymnasts who I look up to at the last Canada Games and it is just amazing that I had the opportunity to do what those girls did,” Tillmanns stated.

Tillmanns is no stranger to large scale competitions, as she has previously competed in Westerns, Nationals and Gymnix; however, she noted that this was the largest competition she had been invited to compete in and was the first multi-sport competition she had participated in. “I loved being a part of a team bigger than just gymnastics. It was so much fun cheering and watching other sports from my province.”

During her time at the Winter Games, Tillmanns explained that much of their time during the day was spent training and competing; however, they had opportunities to socialize with athletes from other sports and provinces throughout the evening, with much of their downtime spent at the entertainment building.

Prior to competing, Tillmanns was injured in training; however, despite this, still managed to push through and compete, participating in the Artistic-Uneven Bars Female event on Friday, February 24 and earning a 7th place spot, and in the Team Saskatchewan events, which took place on Tuesday, February 21st, earning a 5th place finish.

“I definitely could have had a better all-around competition, but I was able to make bar finals and that was honestly so incredible to know that I was part of the top group of girls in the country on that event. It was such an unreal event to be a part of,” Tillmanns explained.

ABOVE: The U15A Marauders Provincial game on Friday saw the Marauders beat Warman in the first round. Their second round will be on Saturday in Battleford. (Jocelyn Ottenbreit/MM)

ABOVE: The Martensville Curling Club hosted a Ladies Bonspiel from February 24-26 with the theme set for this year as ‘Mad About Plaid’. A total of 13 teams participated in the event. (Jocelyn Ottenbreit/MM)

ABOVE: Avery Tillmanns competing in the Artistic Uneven Bars event. (Photo Submitted)

TeleMiracle 47 Raises Over $5.5 Million

TeleMiracle – Saskatchewan’s Charity – wrapped up its 47th edition today in Saskatoon. As of 5:00 p.m. the final numbers on the video tote board showed a total of $5,519,229 raised. With this year’s incredible generosity added, the total raised by TeleMiracle since 1977 is now over $158 million.

“TeleMiracle remains rooted in Saskatchewan and the generosity of Saskatchewan people really shined through once again this weekend,” says TeleMiracle 47 Chair Scott Lamb. “These donations are going to help so many people across the province.”

One of the many highlights of this year’s show were the 80 talented Saskatchewan performers who appeared on throughout the telethon. Not only did these acts showcase the scope of talent from every corner of the province, they also raised money for the telethon – which was once again matched by Nutrien, who presented their donation of $108,182 just before the end of the broadcast.

“Every dollar counts and we are so grateful to the people of Saskatchewan for their continuing support,” states Lamb. “The best part is that all the money raised stays right here in Saskatchewan, to help their friends, neighbours and communities.

Another highlight were the tributes in memory of former long-time host Bob McGrath, who made more than 40

appearances on TeleMiracle, beginning with the first telethon in 1977, with a final live appearance in 2018 and a cameo in 2021. McGrath passed away on December 4th, 2022.

All TeleMiracle proceeds stay in Saskatchewan and are granted through the Kinsmen Foundation for specialized medical and mobility equipment, assistance with medical travel, and new and innovative health care equipment. The Foundation typically receives over 1,000 applications for assistance annually.

Donors that made phone pledges during the telethon can honour them by mailing their donation to TeleMiracle at Box 83000, Saskatoon SK, S7K 9S1.

Planning begins shortly for TeleMiracle 48, to take place February 24-25, 2024 in Regina. Details leading up to next year’s show will be posted at www.telemiracle.com.

TeleMiracle celebrates its 47th year in 2023. Through the proceeds of this annual telethon, the Kinsmen Foundation is Helping People Every Day in Saskatchewan, to improve their independence and quality of life. The Foundation provides specialized mobility and medical equipment to people and organizations throughout the province, as well as travel assistance for residents in need of vital medical treatment outside their home community.

HIGHLIGHTS of TELEMIRACLE 47

• As of 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 26th, a total of $5,519,229 has been raised

• The telethon featured 80 talented Saskatchewan performers and a tribute to long-time host Bob McGrath

• Nutrien donated $108,182 to match donations raised by Saskatchewan Talent

• TeleMiracle proceeds stay in Saskatchewan to fund the work of the Kinsmen Foundation – Helping People Every Day

More

Than $45 Million

Raised

In SLGA Retail Auctions

The auctions to sell the permits associated with Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) Retail Inc. stores have concluded, with bids totaling $45,077,800.

"We are pleased to see these auctions come to a successful conclusion," Minister Responsible for SLGA Lori Carr said. "The incredible amount of interest means that we will have additional revenue to put toward the high-quality public services we all enjoy."

Auctions for the 35 permits were conducted online through McDougall Auctions, beginning February 6 with the final auctions closing February 24. Final bids for the permits ranged from $450,000 (Carlyle) to $3,270,000 (La Ronge).

Winning bidders will now begin the application process for the retail store permit. Prospective retailers must meet all SLGA licensing requirements to hold a permit. The timelines for issuance of permits will vary, depending how soon prospective retailers submit and meet all application requirements, secure locations, hire staff and make other preparations to open for business. Successful bidders have 18 months to obtain their permit and open their business. Bid amounts must be fully paid before a permit is issued.

Twenty seven of SLGA Retail Inc.'s liquor stores have now closed. The final seven will close at the end of business March 11.

Adding up all the reasons it’s important to #BuckleUp

447 tickets for seatbelts and car seats in January

In January, SGI reminded the public that there are a million reasons why everyone should buckle up. Results from the January Traffic Safety Spotlight added another 78,225 reasons. Where does that number come from?

Well, last month, police issued 447 tickets for improperly restrained drivers or passengers, including; 380 tickets to drivers not wearing a seatbelt, +47 tickets to passengers not wearing a seatbelt, +20 tickets to drivers for children not restrained in the correct booster or car seat and 447 tickets.

Each of those tickets cost $175, which is 447 x 175 = 78,225 more reasons they should’ve buckled up. (Seatbelt tickets also come with three demerit points, which can lead to additional financial penalties or loss of insurance discounts under the Safe Driver Recognition program. Even more reasons!)

Of all the reasons you should wear a seatbelt, the most important one is the fact that it significantly increases the chance that you’ll escape serious injury or death in the event of a collision. In Saskatchewan, the approximately five per cent of people who don’t wear seatbelts represented one-third of drivers or passengers who lost their lives in auto crashes. In 2021, 20 drivers or passengers were killed while not wearing a seatbelt. Ample evidence proving seatbelts save lives is as easy to find on the Internet as buckling up. Other results from January:

• 369 impaired driving offences, including 214 Criminal Code charges;

• 4,109 tickets for speeding and aggressive driving offences; and

• 609 tickets issued for distracted driving, including 534 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 Martensville & District Kinette Club attended TeleMiracle 47 this past weekend and made a donation of $6,495.38 to the provincial fundraiser. (Martensville and District Kinette Club)

Anglers: Deadlines To Remove Ice Fishing Shelters

Approaching

As ice fishing season comes to a close, the Ministry of Environment reminds anglers that the deadlines to remove ice fishing shelters are coming up: March 15 south of Highway 16, and March 31 to the north.

Plan to remove your ice shelter before it becomes unsafe. Spring weather can be unpredictable, leading to unsafe ice conditions, sometimes earlier than expected. Owners must remove all structures and litter from the ice. Shelters may not be left on the shore and must be transported away. Abandoned shelters pose an unnecessary risk to everyone who enjoys our lakes in the summer. Pieces of shelter can cause injuries and litter our shores.

Be extremely cautious while travelling on ice. Slush, thermal cracks and pressure ridges are all indicators of unsafe ice conditions. Ice thickness and strength can vary considerably from area to area, so always check that conditions are safe.

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 1-800667-7561, 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.

Warman RCMP Release Sketch in Attempted Abduction Investigation

Warman RCMP continue to investigate a report of an attempted abduction that occurred in Warman, SK on January 11, 2023.

Investigation has determined that at approximately 2 p.m. that day, a male approached a female youth and attempted to persuade her to get into his pick-up truck. The youth was able to run away safely and police were called. Background is available here: https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2023/warmanrcmp-request-assistance-locating-truck-involved-anattempted-abduction.

Warman RCMP have been investigating since. A composite sketch of the suspect was completed and investigators are now releasing it to the public for assistance identifying the suspect.

Investigators have an updated description of the suspect reported to police. He is described as a tall, clean-shaven Caucasian male in his 20s with dirty blonde or brown hair. He has a tattoo on his left arm, possibly on the inner bicep. He has his left ear pierced.

The pick-up truck is described as an early 2000s, black two-door GMC. It has matte black bumpers and black wheels with white writing and silver rims. It has a grapefruit-sized dent in the back bumper on the passenger side. The door handle on the driver’s side is black, but the door handle on the passenger’s side is silver.

If you recognize the person in the sketch or the vehicle description, contact your local police service. Dial 310-RCMP to reach your local RCMP detachment. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

Robbery Suspect Arrested

After

Vehicle Gets Stuck in Snow on Highway 12

A 20 year old male is facing charges following an assault, robbery and evade police incident.

At approximately 11:30 p.m. February 26, 2023, Police were called to a residence in the 200 block of Avenue R South. A 23 year old man reported being assaulted in the parking lot by three males dressed in black. They then stole his phone, keys and Honda CRV. He believed one of them to be armed with a gun. He received minor injuries in the assault.

Minutes later the vehicle was spotted by officers at Edmonton Ave. and 33rd Street West.

A traffic stop was attempted, however the driver refused to stop the vehicle and continued evading police through the north industrial area. The vehicle then exited the city on Highway 12 where Corman Park Police were waiting to assist. The stolen CRV travelled north until it became stuck in snow at the side of the road. The male driver was taken into custody. No other suspects were located at the scene.

The male is facing charges of Robbery, Dangerous Driving, Evade Police and Breach of Probation.