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Martensville Residents to See Increase on Utility Bill Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger
Residents of Martensville may notice an increase on their utility bills as the City of Martensville received a 9.75% increase from SaskWater on water rates. “This rate increase will result in a consumption charge increase from $4.22/cubic meter to $4.63/ cubic meter for Martensville residents. On average, for residential customers, this will result in an increase of approximately $6.50 per month. The flat rate minimum charge will not increase,” City of Martensville Director of Infrastructure and Planning, explained. Administration from the City of Martensville has been working with the City of Saskatoon administration to finalize the details of water and wastewater lines between the two communities. This partnership would allow Martensville to purchase water directly from Saskatoon, and would see wastewater from Martensville being treated in Saskatoon. The infrastructure project has received a $20.16 million New Build Canada Fund grant approval, and currently, the first phase of the project is underway, which includes communication upgrades at three of the City’s pumping stations. These upgrades will allow them to be controlled remotely, as well as a major upgrade to Water Pumphouse 1, which includes new pumps, controls, and modernized equipment and facilities. This approved project will be funded one-third by the Government of Canada, one-third through the Provincial Government and the remaining one-third will be covered on a municipal level. Once complete, the project will see an upgrade to the existing lagoons, a new gravity conveyance system will be constructed to connect to the City of Saskatoon’s sanitary sewer system and there will be upgrades to the existing sewage lift station. Additionally, upgrades to the water supply reservoir and pumping stations and a new water main will connect to Saskatoon’s drinking water supply system. An expected completion date of 2022 has been set for this project, with the initial steps beginning this summer. For more information visit www.martensville.ca – Services for Residents. Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority - Liquor Permit ADVERTISING FORM
Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1997 Notice is hereby given that 102021122 Saskatchewan Corp. (Name of applicant: individual/corporation, etc)
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Written objection to the granting of the permit may be filed with SLGA not more than two weeks from the date of publication of this notice. Every person filing a written objection with SLGA shall state their name, address and telephone number in printed form, as well as the grounds for the objection(s). Petitions must name a contact person, state grounds and be legible. Each signatory to the petition and the contact person must provide an address and telephone number. Frivolous, vexatious or competition-based objections within the beverage alcohol industry may not be considered, and may be rejected by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Licensing Commission, who may refuse to hold a hearing. Write to: Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Box 5054 Regina, SK S4P 3M3 Pursuant to Section 62 of The Act, the above advertisement shall be published once each week for two successive weeks, in a newspaper published in the municipality in which the proposed outlet is or is to be situated, or if no newspaper is published in the area, then in a newspaper published in Saskatchewan and circulating in the area.
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June Council Meeting Dates Regular Council - June 4th Committee of the Whole - June 11th City of Martensville Open House - June 11th, 6PM Regular Council Meeting - June 18th The Council Meetings are located at Martensville City Hall Council Chambers in Martensville City Hall at 37 Centennial Dr. S. All Regular Council Meetings and Committee of the Whole Meetings are open to the public. All meetings commence at 5PM. 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.
Drinking Water Quality and Compliance 2018 Notice to Consumers The Water Security Agency and the Ministry of Environment requires that at least once each year waterworks owners provide notification to consumers of the quality of water produced and supplied as well as information on the performance of the waterworks. The 2018 Annual Notice to Consumers is available on Martensville.ca under Public Notices. If you have questions about the report or water quality assurance, please contact Martensville City Hall.
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City Hall Lobby, 37 Centennial Drive South - Tuesday June 11th- 6-8PM Stop by for a coffee and refreshment and take the opportunity to meet with Council, Administration and members of the RCMP to ask questions and find out what is planned and happening in your City
ABOVE: Shayla Johnson throws some heat against the TC Angels. Prairie Heat Junior Ladies Fastball team has been on a roll winning five straight games this season. The team has been playing great defence and offence along with some grand slams led by Desirae Johnson and Jaime Ross.
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• Water your lawn deeply, but not more than once a week. During periods of extended rain, water even less frequently. • Water new lawns every other day until the grass reaches 5 cm; then water less frequently. • Set a tuna can in each of your sprinkler zones and time how long it takes to fill it with water. That’s how long you should run your sprinkler once a week if your lawn is dry. • Use drip irrigation and/or sprinkler systems that are timed to turn on and off automatically. Remember to turn them off if it’s raining. • Don’t water your lawn during the hottest time of the day. Instead, water early in the morning or in the evening. Don’t water when it’s rainy or windy. • Check the sprinkler position to make sure you don’t waste water by watering the street, sidewalks or driveway. • Xeriscape Landscaping – Group plants according to their watering needs. Plant watersaving plants, trees and shrubs. Use mulch to retain moisture in the soil. All of this can save 10-35 litres of water per minute. • When mowing your lawn, only cut the top 1/3 of the grass and leave clippings behind. They will help the soil retain moisture and provide natural fertilizer. • Wash your car at the car wash. Washing at home with a hose for ten minutes uses 300 litres of water and sends soap, oil and other chemicals to the river through storm drains. At a car wash, run-off is captured and disposed of properly. • Use a broom when cleaning your driveway or walkway. Washing with a hose uses almost 200 litres of water. Indoor Water Conservation Tips • When you want a drink, don’t let the water run until it is cold. Instead, refrigerate a jug of tap water and save 7-12 litres of water per minute. • Don’t let the tap run when rinsing dishes or washing fruit and vegetables and save 7-12 litres of water per minute. • Don’t pre-rinse dishes before putting them in the dishwasher. Instead, scrape off food first using a spatula. Soak very dirty pans and dishes before washing. • Run the dishwasher only when it’s fully loaded and save 70-190 litres of water with each load you eliminate. • Repair any leaks. Turn faucets off firmly. Check and replace any worn out fixtures, washers, O-rings and hose connections. • Avoid using garbage disposals. Disposals require lots of water to operate properly. Instead, start a compost pile. • Save as much as 10 litres of water per minute with a low-flow showerhead. • Don’t overfill and fill less than a full bath. Better yet, you’ll save water by taking a short shower instead. • Replace an old toilet with a water-efficient model and save as much as 14 litres of water per flush and 70 litres per person, per day • Check for leaks in your toilet by adding a few drops of food coloring to the tank. Coloring will appear in the toilet bowl if it’s leaking. • Run the washing machine only when it’s fully loaded. Each load you eliminate saves 70-190 litres of water. • Check washing machine hoses for cracks that could result in leaks. • Use your water meter to check for hidden water leaks. Read the water meter before and after a two-hour period when no water is being used. If the meter does not read exactly the same, there is a leak.
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ABOVE: Students at Valley Manor School participated in a variety of activities on Thursday to raise money for Jump Rope for Heart. Jocelyn Ottenbreit/MM
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Thursday, May 23 - Spring Festival Friday, May 24 - Pita Pit Lunch Monday, May 27 & Tuesday, May 28 - Kindergarten Conferences May 29 & 30 - Grade 7 Camp at Ranger Lake VMS: Friday, May 24 - SLT Dress Like an Animal Day Tuesday, May 28 - Grade 2’s to WDM and CJ’s Grade 5-8 - Physical Literacy at MAP Grade 4 - Wildlife Rehab - Library Wednesday, May 29 - Gr. 7&8 Band Performance Lake Vista: Friday, May 24 - Gr. 1R and 1H - Pike Lake Tuesday, May 28 - Gr. 7 & 7/8 – Canam, Jerry’s and bowling Plant Club Ecole Holy Mary - Thursday, May 23 - Track & Field Tuesday, May 28 - Spirit Day/Superhero Day MHS - Thursday, May 23 & Friday, May 24 - Track & Field Districts Friday, May 24 - Artists United 7-9pm 19054DA1
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Know Your Insurance Coverage For Severe Weather Damage
The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority (FCAA) wants you to understand what your insurance policy covers so that you are protected in case of an extreme weather event. Have you considered whether your home and car are protected from hail and wind damage when summer rolls around? “Severe weather and natural disasters are sometimes an unfortunate reality in our spring and summer months,” FCAA Insurance and Real Estate Division Director Jan Seibel said. “However, being prepared is key. It’s important to obtain adequate insurance for your property in case it is damaged by severe weather.” Here are some severe weather tips to consider: 1. Know what’s covered – Read your policy, find out what types of damage are covered and what types are not. Certain types of damages may not be covered in a standard home policy. For instance, overland flooding usually requires a separate endorsement added to the standard policy 2. Contact an insurance company, agent or broker if you have any questions – They will be able to help you find the coverage that suits your needs and protects your property in the event of severe weather damage. 3. Be prepared in case of a severe weather emergency by making a plan: Have a home inventory of your belongings including an estimate of the value of each item. If your home or contents are damaged, you will be required to prove your loss. Before damage occurs, take photos of your belongings and store the files or pictures in a safe place for future reference. Have emergency supply kits for your home and vehicle. This should include items such as a flashlight, food
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Rural Sask. Left Out of Good Job News
The Saskatchewan Party has just received some outstanding job news, the kind of news that it might very well ride to an election win in October 2020. There is, however a bit of ironic, bad news contained within this very good news. What is very good news for the Sask. Party government and province as a whole is not the best news for rural Saskatchewan that may still be bearing the brunt of our changing economy. The very good news is that the month of April saw 14,200 more overall jobs —18,000 of which were full-time jobs. That we seem to have less part-time jobs might normally be seen as bad news, but with the rise in fulltime employment it likely means we are seeing some parttime jobs converted into full-time ones and that is just the beginning of the good job news in the Saskatchewan job numbers that we have seen of late. April represented the ninth consecutive month where Saskatchewan has seen more jobs than the same month 12 months ago. What this strongly suggests is that the Saskatchewan economy is recovering and is on a bit of a roll, which bodes well for a governing party headed to polls next year. The economy is a bit like a train that takes a while to get to top speed and awhile to slow down. Historically speaking, 14,200 new jobs in a month (including 18,000 full-time ones) is nearing top speed, so it’s rather unlikely that it won’t slow down anytime soon. It’s also noteworthy that the economy in April saw 12,100 jobs created by the private sector. There was also a healthy number of additional jobs in educational services, health care and social assistance where the Sask. Party government has been criticized for not doing enough. Finally, there were 7,100 jobs created in Saskatoon and 2,800 jobs in Regina, where the Sask. Party is expected to struggle the most in the October 2020 general election, but while this is all good news overall, the news is less good for rural Saskatchewan. Although jobs in agriculture were higher than a year ago, there were 2,200 fewer people working in the natural resources sector. That’s bad news for rural Saskatchewan where virtually all of the energy jobs exist. This means goodpaying jobs in the oil patch have not come back. Instead, we are seeing 2,500 more jobs in the accommodation and food services industries that more often are minimumwage level jobs. The real problem is that the bulk of the new jobs are being created in the two big cities, while the smaller cities, towns and farms generally continue to lose jobs. This does not mean the Sask. Party has a political problem because it already has most of the 29 rural seats sewn up. Except for the occasional seat where we see a retiring incumbent like Lyle Stewart or Dan D’Autremont, the Sask. Party already has a veteran MLA in place to seek re-election. And given that the bulk of those rural MLAs won with 65-per-cent-or-better of the popular vote, there is certainly no reason to suspect that Premier Scott Moe is going to lose many (or perhaps even any) rural caucus to Ryan Meili’s NDP. But it is a bit of double-edge sword in that overwhelming success in the rural seats means there is less political incentive for the government to address rural problems, especially long-standing rural problems like jobs that everyone believes the government can’t do much about anyway. As good as the overall job news is, it very much seems that the government does have to turn its attention to doing whatever it can to help rural Saskatchewan in this area.
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Budget Providing Right Balance for Saskatchewan Saskatchewan’s economy is getting stronger. New employment numbers show that 14,200 new jobs were created in the province over the past year, and there were 18,000 more fulltime jobs. This spring’s provincial budget is the right balance for our strengthening economy. It increases supports for Saskatchewan people while managing spending to maintain economic growth and provide the services Saskatchewan people expect. The 2019 Saskatchewan Budget fulfills our government’s three-year plan to balance the budget with no new taxes or tax increases while boosting supports for mental health, classrooms and highway safety. It includes: • A sustainable plan to ensure a balanced budget this year and for the years to come; • Nearly $30 million more for targeted mental health and addictions funding; • An increase of $26 million in operating funding for Saskatchewan school divisions; • New tax credits for volunteer firefighters and first responders; • Funding to begin a five-year Enhanced Intersection Safety Program for highway intersections; and • A focus on infrastructure with funding for preconstruction design of a new Victoria Hospital for Prince Albert, planning for a new Weyburn hospital and continued funding for school consolidation projects in Weyburn and Rosthern. Spring Legislative Session Concludes During the spring sitting, our government passed multiple pieces of legislation, including: • Changes to The Saskatchewan Employment Act creating a new critically ill adult leave, expanding parental leave and adding an additional week of maternity leave; • Passing Clare’s Law which will allow police to release information about someone’s violent or abusive past to intimate partners whose safety may be at risk; • Increasing the number of occupational diseases firefighters and volunteer firefighters are covered for through changes to The Workers’ Compensation Act; • Legislation to allow rural municipalities, and other municipalities with populations under 500, to join regional police services; • Legislation that better balances the rights of rural land owners and members of the public in accessing rural property; and • Creating a paid job leave option for survivors of interpersonal and sexual violence to take up to five paid days and five unpaid days off to seek supports or services. The spring sitting of the legislature saw your Saskatchewan Party government continue to stand up for Saskatchewan in the fight against the federal government’s carbon tax and push for help for canola farmers facing trade barriers with China. In the coming months, we will keep Saskatchewan issues front and centre here at home and in Ottawa. Your Saskatchewan Party government will keep standing up for Saskatchewan and will keep our economy strong. We will advocate for our industries that provide the means to keep Saskatchewan strong – and we will continue our opposition to the Trudeau Carbon Tax, which includes taking our fight all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada. Now that the Spring Sitting of the Legislature is complete, I look forward to hearing from you – your thoughts, suggestions and feedback in terms of how we can best represent you and build on the growth of our community and province today and in the years ahead.
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Where in the World? Rocky Mountain Highs! Submitted by Dean Johnston
Glacier National Park - Not to be confused with the much smaller Glacier National Park in B.C., this American park lies in Montana just across the border from Waterton and is possibly my favourite of all the terrific North American parks. Everyone should drive the spectacular Going-To-The-Sun Road at least once. There is dazzling scenery the entire way, and the road is lined with extraordinary viewpoints, easy hikes, and trailheads to more intense adventures. The Highline Trail is a classic alpine traverse, Grinnell Glacier is wall-to-wall natural beauty, Iceberg Lake gets rave reviews and Siyeh Pass might be my favourite of them all, combining easy access with tremendous views and only a fraction of the crowds. Kananaskis Country - Often overlooked by tourists in favour of its more famous neighbours, active Calgarians swear by the wonderful landscapes and untrammelled trails of the Kananaskis area. Whether you’re looking for a short lakeside jaunt, a challenging viewpoint climb or an immersive backcountry adventure, Kananaskis offers a wealth of beautiful and convenient choices. And golf aficionados won’t want to miss out on their two world-class courses, among the best values to be found anywhere in the Rockies. Yoho National Park - Located just west of Lake Louise, and accessible on the same park pass as Banff, it has somehow escaped the inundation of summer crowds and bustling tour groups that plague these other areas. More importantly, it may just be the best hiking area in all of Canada. Along with easilyachieved scenic highlights such as Takkakaw Falls and Emerald Lake, it also features Lake O’Hara, one of the country’s most exclusive and celebrated outdoor destinations. Only accessible by shuttle bus (or a 22 km round-trip hike), the total number of visitors is limited to less than 300 including lodge guests, campers and day-trippers. Of ABOVE: Takakkaw Falls, Yoho (Submitted) course, this exclusivity comes with
Not every trip needs to involve a long flight, a troublesome time change and taxi drivers who can take advantage of you in a language you don’t speak. No, as it turns out, there are plenty of world-class destinations right on our doorstep, arguably none more impressive than the Rockies. No more than a long day’s drive from home for most Saskatchewan residents, exploring all they have to offer could easily occupy a lifetime. In addition to the most well-known and heavily-trafficked areas around Banff and Jasper, here are several more incredible mountain destinations worthy of your next summer trip. Waterton National Park - Perched right on the U.S. border, Waterton features similarly amazing hiking, stunning lake views and photogenic heritage hotels to Banff, but with a fraction of the people. From easy lakeside strolls to steep viewpoint climbs to epic undertakings like the Carthew-Alderson trail, Waterton is ideal for outdoorsy types. For a truly epic adventure, try your luck on the Crypt Lake trail, rated one of the best day hikes in the country and involving a boat trip, tunnels, ladders and even a cable line across a gorge. Best leave the flip flops at home.
a price, either literally, as in $730/night at the lodge, or metaphorically, as it can be almost impossible to obtain bus tickets or campground reservations. However, if you don’t mind spending a few hours hitting redial exactly three months in advance of your preferred date, stranger things have happened, or you can hope to take advantage of a last-minute cancellation. Even if none of that works out, however, there is always Iceline Trail, which I will boldly call the best day hike I’ve ever done in Canada. Over 20 kilometres long, with 700 metres of total elevation gain, it features stunning alpine scenery, picturesque river crossings, bleak glacier-strewn ridges, breathtaking waterfalls, placid lakes surrounded by towering pines and hours of panoramic mountain views. Altogether, it’s hard to imagine a better way to spend a day (and every last shred of the energy in your legs). Five Things 1. When planning your trip, keep in mind that at higher elevations snow can last into early July, unlike your resolve to get in shape this summer. 2. In case you’re thinking of doing something really stupid for your Instagram feed, let’s make one thing clear: bears are not “just as afraid of you as you are of them”. 3. Tour bus encounters should be treated the same as bear encounters – back away slowly and never offer them food. 4. Visitor centres are terrific sources of both current trail information and large displays of carefully preserved animal dung. 5. Peeing in the bushes is about as Canadian a thing as you will ever do. Embrace it. Dean Johnston is the author of three travel books, including Roam: The 9 Greatest Trips on Earth. He doesn’t really see the point of grasshoppers but to each their own. Read about all his travels at routinelynomadic. com.
Martensville City Council Discusses Senior Housing Options, Rental Rates and More at Final May Meeting Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger
The final City of Martensville Council meeting for May was held on Tuesday, May 21st and covered a wide range of items. A total of nine motions were brought to the meeting. The meeting kicked off with the City Manager’s report, where each department head presented an update to Council. Scott Blevins, City Manager, noted that they are reviewing a draft Request for proposals (RFP) for pre-construction contractor services on the new recreation facility. They are hoping to issue the RFP by the end of this month. In the Recreation & Community Services department, it was noted that the Martensville Athletic Pavilion would be closed from June 24 – July 7 for floor refinishing. Matt Gruza, the Director of Infrastructure and Planning informed Council that after weeks of thawing, the lagoon effluent line is now open and is discharging. City Council then adopted the Senior Functional Plan that was presented by D. James Leier of Preferred Choice Development Strategies at the May 7th City Council
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meeting. This plan will be put in place to help improve the options within Martensville for seniors aging in place as the community’s population continues to grow. Additionally, Council approved a request from the Martensville & District Lions Club to enter into an agreement for the construction and financing of a shade/shelter in Lions Park near the Spray Pool. With this agreement, the Lions Club would pay back the funds provided by the City over a period no longer than five years. The allocation for the 2019/2020 Sask Lottery Grant Funding was provided to Council by Director of Recreation & Community Services Ted Schaeffer. This included funds being provided to various community organizations, schools and sporting groups. Also approved was a request from Schaeffer regarding rental rates for Martensville facilities. Typically, the rental rates are reviewed annually; however, Schaeffer requested that Council consider setting the new rates to be in place for a three year period from 20202022, with North Ridge Community Centre’s rates being set in place from 2021-2023. The proposed rate schedule included several items including; an annual increase of 2% to rental fees in all facilities, daily rental rates to be set at a 10 x hourly rate for Map rentals, no increase to annual MAP memberships for 2020-22 and more. At the May 14th Committee of the Whole meeting, Alisa Borowsky attended to speak about proposed plans for a Residential Care Home Type II project. The development would include converting a private residence into a Seniors Care Home at 6 - 1st Avenue North. Once completed, the home would include a 14 bed licensed residential care home for seniors and would provide 24-hour care with 6-8 full time staff. City of Martensville Community Economic Development Manager, Dillon Shewchuk, explained that, “as recently outlined in the Seniors Housing and Care Functional Plan, the study indicated that based on our population, currently the community has capacity for 28 Long Term care beds (age 75+). This development helps fill an identified need in our community.” Borowsky applied for an Economic Development Tax Incentive for five years for the proposed project. Although the project does not fit the typical parameters of the Incentive Bylaw, Shewchuk recommended that City Council approve the request, stating that, “what is being proposed is to base an incentive on the change of value of assessment. The incentive would be based on the difference between the new assessment after the changes to the property and the original assessment prior to changes in the property.” Council appeared to be in favor of this request, which will be brought back to an upcoming meeting for formal approval. To view agendas for upcoming meetings, or for more information on Council, visit www.martensville.ca. The next Council meeting will be held Tuesday, June 4th at 5pm in Council Chambers, located within City Hall.