May 4, 2023 Digital Issue

May 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.

Committee of the Whole Meeting- May 9th

Regular Council Meeting- May 16th

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.

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.

Coyotes Spotted Within City Limits

Coyotes have been spotted in areas around Martensville. There are a number of things you can do if you have an encounter with a coyote and discourage them from coming near more populated areas.

• Do not approach, allow coyote to escape by identifying and maintaining escape routes

• Never feed the animals

• Do not turn your back or run

• Act assertive, yell and wave your arms (act big, bad and loud)

• Keep pets away to avoid creating additional stress for the animal

• Ensure household garbage is securely stored in garbage bins, store bird seed, compost and pet food so it cannot be accessed.

• Clean up fallen fruit

• Pick up dog feces and be aware that dog urine may also attract coyotes

• Do not allow your pets to roam freely, and keep dogs on leash

If the coyote is acting unusual (approaching people, limping, staggering or acting confused) do not approach, contact City Hall, or the regional Conservation Office or the RCMP outside regular business hours.

Please Watch for Signage around our Parks and pathways. We will continue to monitor activity going forward.

Street Sweeping Season

Street Sweeping will be underway in the community with the emphasis on an initial sweep and a focus on the arterial and collector roadways.

Sweeping will commence in residential areas so please watch for signs and posts in your neighbourhood. We ask that vehicles be removed from the streets on your ‘sweep’ day however tickets will not be issued, nor vehicles towed away.

Friendly reminder to please stay back from Street Sweeping equipment as crews work. For more information about street sweeping contact City Hall.

Lane Usage During Spring Thaw

The City of Martensville encourages residents, for which their lane is a secondary means of access to their property, to limit their usage during the spring thaw period. Heavy or repetitive vehicle usage during spring thaw and wet conditions can cause further rutting and reduce drainage. This limits the ability of crews to conduct maintenance on the lanes in a timely manner and increases the amount of materials and time required to reshape lanes.

For questions or further information please contact Pubic Works at 931-2166.

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.

Weekly RCMP Update

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

For the period of Sunday, April 23rd to Sunday, April 30th, the Warman cluster of detachments responded to 139 calls for service. Those calls for service included:

- 8 calls for General Assistance - Calls of this nature can range anywhere from a lost traveller, to an animal welfare check to neighbours arguing.

- 1 Break and Enter

- 3 Disturbing the Peace calls

- 3 False Alarm calls

- 3 Fraud calls - Victim called police indicating his identity had been stolen and used to make thousands in purchases. RCMP encourage the public to keep a close eye on your accounts and watch for suspicious transactions. Often a suspect will make several small transactions before going all out and spending astronomical amounts. If you notice anything suspicious, get in touch with your bank right away.

- 4 Mental Health Act calls.

- 3 Missing People, all of which have since been located.

- 8 Suspicious Vehicles and Persons calls.

- 8 Motor Vehicle Collisions - One collision was a result of a hit and run, the driver who remained suffered non life threatening injuries. The investigation is continuing.

- 3 Well Being check calls.

- More than 80 Traffic Charges were laid by the Combined Traffic Services Unit and Warman Detachment RCMP

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List of lands with arrears of taxes as at March 31, 2023

Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and cost appearing opposite the land described in the following list are fully paid before June 15th, 2023 a tax lien will be registered against the land.

Note: A sum of costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of the Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel.

MFD Looks to Purchase New AED’s With Proceeds From Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign

Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger

From May 1-7, Tim Hortons restaurants across Canada will be holding their Smile Cookie Campaign which raises money for over 600 charities, hospitals and community programs across Canada. When customers purchase a Smile Cookie for $1.50 + applicable taxes, 100% of the proceeds are donated to the chosen organization, and at the Martensville Tim Hortons, the recipient this year is the Martensville Fire Department. In 2022, the Smile Cookie Campaign raised approximately $15 million for programs and groups in communities across the country.

The Martensville Fire Department was contacted by the local Tim Hortons restaurant to see if they would be interested in being the beneficiary for their Smile Cookie Campaign, and according to MFD Deputy Fire Chief Dean Brooman, it was a pleasant surprise.

“It felt great to get that call and the community has been so supportive of the Martensville Fire Department in the past, which has helped us to purchase many pieces of equipment which has gone on to serve the community for years to come. So this is another opportunity for the public to once again help us out and assist us in getting some new equipment and become more modernized with our equipment,” Brooman stated.

Money raised for the MFD will be used to purchase new AED’s (automated external defibrillators). The MFD currently has working AED’s, however, Brooman explained that there is new technology available now that allow paramedics to continue providing CPR to a patient while the AED analyzes them. Currently, they have to cease CPR to allow the AED to analyze. “In situations like that every second counts. We want to ensure we are serving the public in the best way we possibly can and this medical tool will allow us to give better service for those in need of an AED.”

The Martensville Fire Department will have members at the Martensville Tim Hortons this week from Monday-Friday, 6pm-7:30pm decorating cookies with a truck on display in the parking lot, so be sure to swing by and support your local fire department by purchasing a Smile Cookie.

Polyplus Is Moving

Jocelyn Ottenbreit, Martensville Messenger

Polyplus Insulators Inc. have been providing professional insulation services to both residential and commercial customers in the Saskatoon area since 1996. They offer high-quality, cost-effective insulation solutions to meet any requirement.

Thanks to the ongoing support of their customers, suppliers, employees, trades, family and friends, Polyplus has outgrown their place they called home for the last 10+ years.

For the month of June their new location will be getting a bit of a facelift, and during this time, it will be business as usual at 801 9th Street, while they take the month to move down the street!

Effective June 1st, 2023 their new address will be: PO Box 4 (remains the same) 907 Centennial Drive N., Martensville, SK S0K 2T0.

All contact information, phone numbers & email addresses will remain unchanged. If you have any questions, you can call 306-931-7764 or email them at jessica@polyplus.ca.

Monster Community Garage Sale Returns

Jocelyn Ottenbreit, Martensville Messenger

The popular Martensville Garage Sale is returning on May 26th and 27th. Registration for the Spring Monster Garage Sale is now open, and registration will be available online at martensville.ca, by calling 306-683-5576, or in person at the MAP at City Hall.

If you want your address listed in the Monster Garage Sale flyer, the cost is $5. This flyer will be located online and at the gas stations in Martensville and at the MAP

Corman Park Fire Ban Not Affecting Martensville Residents

As of May 1, 2023, the Rural Municipality of Corman Park has a municipal order for a fire ban, which includes fire pits, burning barrels, controlled burns and fireworks, with the only exceptions being internal household fireplaces and gas-fueled equipment such as a propane barbecue or propane fire pits. The order also noted that all outdoor fires that are presently burning to be extinguished.

The fire ban was made due to dry conditions within the area, and will continue until deemed appropriate to change.

The City of Martensville is not currently affected by this fire ban, although residents are reminded to use common sense when lighting outdoor fires or setting off fireworks, and take into account the dry conditions and wind when making plans.

“If people need more information, they can go to the City of Martensville website (www. martensville.ca), and look up the fire bylaw, or call the Fire Hall,” Deputy Fire Chief Dean Brooman explained.

ABOVE: The Martensville Fire Department will have members at the local Tim Hortons from 6pm-7:30pm during the week to decorate cookies and have trucks on display in the parking lot. (Jocelyn Ottenbreit/MM)

Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger

SPORTS

Street Hockey Fun at Buster Days

Jocelyn Ottenbreit, Martensville Messenger

The countdown is on for the 'Street Hockey Fun Day' presented by the Martensville Community Recreation Project (MCRP) as part of the 2023 Buster Days on Saturday, June 10th starting at 11:30am.

This fun event creates an opportunity for everyone to welcome in summer by bringing together dozens of smiling kids and family supporters, and to celebrate being a part of this awesome Martensville community.

Registration starts on Wednesday, May 3rd at 9AM and the cost is $140/team. To register, go on the MCRP website at https://mcrp.ca/.

The registration fee includes a free team t-shirt jersey to take home. Each team will be 3-on-3 action and will consist of a maximum of seven players – six players and a goalie and all games will be held at the tennis courts in Kinsmen Park off of 3rd Street North.

Martensville Maddogs Ready to Start the Season

Jocelyn Ottenbreit, Martensville Messenger

The Martensville Maddogs hosted a barbecue on Saturday, April 29th for the Martensville Youth Football Club coinciding with Good Times Recreation at their 2nd Annual Show ‘N Shine.

Each team will get three 24-minute games over the course of the afternoon.

Wins and losses will not be kept track as this event is for FUN! All teams are required to provide a referee for each of their three games and any penalties called will be served by a penalty shot.

Equipment requirements are a helmet with a cage, gloves, hockey stick, and shin pads are optional. Goalies are required to supply their own goalie gear.

Age Categories are; 2015 & 2016 (spots for 8 teams), 2013 & 2014 (spots for 8 teams) and 2011 & 2012 (spots for 6 teams). Each age division only has limited availability, so don't miss out and get your team registered.

If you have any questions, you can email martensvilleroadhockey@ gmail.com.

Centennial Drive was busy with people checking out all the awesome machines and vendors as well as delicious eats from the Maddogs Football players as they BBQ’d for the day!

“We were pleased to receive the invite from Good Times Recreation to host the BBQ during their event. All proceeds from this BBQ will be going to replacing expired helmets and equipment,” said Maddogs Football Vice-President Alyshia Hind.

“We currently have a team in the Grade 7/8 and Grade 5/6 divisions in the Spring six-a-side league.”

The season begins next Thursday, May 11th with all games being held at SMF Field.

LEFT: The Martensville Maddogs held a BBQ on Saturday, April 29th to help raise money for new helmets and equipment.

BELOW: Good Times Recreation held their second annual Show ‘N Shine on Saturday, April 29th as a way to kick off the summer.

(Photos submitted)

Martensville Maddogs Ready to Start the Season

Urban-Rural Split

Wide as Ever

There are signs the Saskatchewan Party government is losing its support, but it’s where it’s losing its support that’s most interesting. It’s the old and familiar story in Saskatchewan of the urban-rural split.

According to an Insightrix Research poll online poll conducted between April 11-13, province wide Sask. Party support is down to 46 per cent from its 60.7 per cent popular vote in the 2020 election. Meanwhile, the NDP is at 37 per cent compared with 31.8 per cent of the vote it received in 2020. A near 15-percentage point fall would normally be alarming for any governing party, but maybe the Sask. Party doesn’t need to hit the panic button quite yet.

We’re still almost a year and half away from an election and this is just one snapshot online poll (most are these days, in a world where we screen our cell phone calls). Perhaps it’s a little alarming for the Sask. Party because coming less than a month after what was a billion-dollar surplus budget that further paid down a billion dollars in debt, also suggests the Sask. Party government has a lot of money and having a lot of money goes a long way towards fixing problems and becoming popular again.

There again, the Sask. Party might not see this as that big of a problem; or worse they might start fixing the part of problem that doesn’t need all that much fixing right now. This all has to do with where the NDP lost votes and where it didn’t lose votes.

The Insightrix survey indicates that almost all the NDP gains were made in Regina where the party is at 57 per cent (compared with 29 per for the Sask. Party) and in Saskatoon (where the NDP is at 48 per cent compared with 36 per cent for the Sask. Party).

This suggests that the NDP could potentially sweep nearly all 26 “city” seats, but what then? Well, the Sask. Party is still at 56 per cent outside the two biggest cities, compared with 25 per cent for the NDP.

It’s mildly interesting that the old Progressive Conservatives polled at six per cent (perhaps those surveyed were equating the “Conservative” name with the federal Conservative party) while the Buffalo Party was at three per cent and the new Saskatchewan United Party was at three per cent.

Sask. United didn’t even register support in Regina in this poll, indicating that it and perhaps the other two right-wing alternatives are getting all their support in country, but even that isn’t exactly a big problem for the Sask. Party in our first-past-the-post voting system where its rural MLAs win with 70- to 75 per cent of the popular vote.

That said, it’s also possible that it will inspire the Sask. Party to keep doing what it’s been doing — focus much of it’s attention on those rural seats so as to make sure its base remains solid and that it can win another perhaps slightly smaller majority in 2024. It would be an unwise move.

For as politically divided between rural and urban as we are in Saskatchewan, maybe our issues aren’t all that dissimilar. Or at least, that seemed the logical conclusion after last month’s Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) convention.

For example, 90 per cent of SUMA delegates voted in favour of the government fixing the Saskatchewan Income Support system so that (SIS) clients can pay their utility bills. There were similar near-unanimous calls for more mental health and drug addiction spending, suggesting these aren’t just bigcity problems.

Yes, we have a rural-urban split. Yes, focusing attention on federal government policies detrimental to rural people is good politics, but if the Sask. Party government is wise, it should see the need to fix problems affecting everyone.

MLA Terry Jenson’s Report from the Legislature

Saskatchewan Tourism Week – Investing in Saskatchewan Parks

April 24-30 was Saskatchewan Tourism Week, a week dedicated to bringing attention to the vibrant and diverse tourism sector. Now is a great time to start making vacation plans in Saskatchewan and discover something new this summer. To ensure everyone can enjoy our province’s beauty, the Government of Saskatchewan continues to invest in provincial parks and highways in the 2023-24 Provincial Budget.

The 2023-24 Provincial Budget includes nearly $14 million in capital projects and upgrades for Saskatchewan’s Provincial Parks. In Rowan’s Ravine Provincial Park, guests will soon be able to host large gatherings in a new group pavilion, which will be constructed in the day use area. A new Visitor Reception Centre at Crooked Lake Provincial Park will provide enhanced customer service and visitor information to park guests. The new 40-site serviced campground project at Meadow Lake Provincial Park will be completed under this year’s Budget. This budget also includes funding to improve common areas such as washrooms and showers to ensure they remain safe, accessible and modern.

New this year, Sask Parks is offering additional Camp-Easy yurts at Pike Lake, Good Spirit Lake and Greenwater Lake. The old Camp-Easy tent at Crooked Lake has also been replaced by a new yurt. Sask Parks has also introduced a new events guide that includes all interpretive programming, theme days, special events and summer cinema locations. Parks reservations opened online on April 3 for seasonal campsites and April 4-12 for nightly reservations and remain open on the Tourism Saskatchewan website.

For those who want to show their love of Sask Parks, there is a new line of custom-designed Sask Parks apparel. The clothing celebrates the natural wonders visitors can discover, featuring a park-inspired design that showcases the lush boreal forest and awe-inspiring living skies. Bunny hugs and t-shirts are available in various colours and sizes for youth and adults.

Whether you want to have fun with your family and friends or experience a wilderness adventure, Saskatchewan’s Provincial Parks are a great place to connect with nature and recharge. To view the new events guide, make a camping reservation, shop for Sask Parks apparel or learn more, visit tourismsaskatchewan.com.

Improving Saskatchewan’s Highway Network

As people prepare to head out on Saskatchewan’s roads for their vacations this summer, our government is investing in roads and highways to ensure they remain safe and accessible. In the 2023-24 Budget, $776 million is invested into operating, maintaining, building and improving roads and highways. This includes constructing twinning projects on Highways 6 and 39 between Regina and Weyburn, completing the passing lanes and widening on Highway 5, and upgrading Highway 15 east of Kenaston. Several gravel, pavement and road maintenance projects will begin in northern Saskatchewan. In addition, the budget will fund planning to extend the twinning of Highway 5 east of Saskatoon and the final phase of the Saskatoon Freeway functional study.

Our government set a Growth Plan goal of improving 10,000 kilometres of highways between 2020 and 2030. After this year, over 4,600 kilometres will be completed, which is well ahead of the pace needed to meet this target. With this year’s budget, more than $12 billion has been invested into transportation infrastructure since 2007, improving more than 19,400 kilometres of provincial highways.

Improvements to Saskatchewan’s provincial highways and roads ensure everyone can get where they want to go safely. To learn more about this year’s highway projects or the 2023-24 Provincial Budget, visit Saskatchewan.ca/budget.

Dr. Adamus Ceases Family Practice to Work on Growing Clinic and Health Care Opportunities in Community

Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger

At the end of March, Dr. Allison Adamus of Martensville Collective Health and Wellness (MCHW) announced that as of June 30th, she would be ceasing her family practice in Martensville; however, this announcement does not mean that the clinic will be closing and instead, means that Dr. Adamus will be taking more time to focus on growing the clinic and provide more opportunities for the region. Patients of Dr. Adamus will be able to see Dr. von Dewitz at MCHW until the end of August.

Adamus, who is a mother of two, also provides healthcare to the seniors at Diamond House in Warman, as well as has a role within the Saskatchewan Health Authority as Area Department Head of Family Medicine that she shares with a colleague. Since opening MCHW in 2014, Adamus has been working tirelessly to bring more doctors and healthcare options to the community, and by stepping down from her practice, it opens up more time for her to focus on this mission.

“My hope is that by doing this, I can bring more to the community and focus on bringing the clinic to its maximum potential,” Adamus said.

There are many Canadians that are currently without a family doctor, and although the hope is to bring more opportunity to local residents, at this time, MCHW is not accepting new patients. The Saskatchewan College of Family Physicians has created a form that can be filled out online for residents of Saskatchewan without a family doctor to contact their local MLA’s regarding the doctor shortage, which can be found be visiting https://sk.cfpc.ca/patientsmedical-home/.

When/if doctors become available within the community, news will be shared via the MCHW website and Facebook page.

“Right now, the clinic needs a bigger space to put more doctors in, but we aren’t going anywhere and will be working hard to get things moving in the right direction,” Adamus stated. “I am so grateful to have been a part of this community. As hard as it is to give up this part of my life that I worked so hard for and am so passionate about, I am most passionate about making sure Martensville has sustainable healthcare and I feel like this is what I have to do to make that happen.”

Recently, a group of community members have come together to help work at advocating for healthcare within Martensville. Watch for more information on this in an upcoming issue of the Martensville Messenger.

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: Scan the QR code to access the form made available by the Saskatchewan College of Family Physicians to contact your local MLA regarding the doctor shortage.

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Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger Martensville City Council held a Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 2nd which began with a delegation from Brandy Mossop of Puddle Jumpers Pre-School who wanted to speak to Council regarding the rental rates for their location within the Civic Centre. Puddle Jumpers opened in 2013 and is currently paying $760/month in rent. Since COVID, Mossop noted that there have been financial struggles, which led to the request for a decrease in rent to $400/month.

For the past three years, Mossop explained that there has been an ongoing issue with enrollment and growing the business back to where it was prior to the pandemic. More families are choosing to keep their children at home, or with alternate care within the family rather than enrolling them in preschools.

Council was provided with information Mossop received from the Saskatoon Preschool Foundation on current rent paid by Early Childhood Centres and preschools. Administration will review the information and the topic will be brought back to be discussed further at a future Council meeting.

A discussion item was brought to Council for approval, as their decision would impact the timeline for roadway repairs within the community. Matt Gruza, Director of Infrastructure and Planning, presented Council with information regarding the 2023 roadway tender that closed on April 18th and received a total of seven bids. “As the majority of roadway work this year is on Centennial Drive between Main Street and 3rd Street North, project schedule and the contractors ability to perform this work are key to ensuring this project is completed successfully with minimal disruptions to businesses,” Gruza noted in the report to Council.

The bids were evaluated, with a criteria including price (50%), previous corporate experience/references (25%), schedule (20%) and indigenous participation (5%), with ASL Paving Ltd. scoring the highest, despite having the second lowest price. “The City’s purchasing policy states that Council shall award contracts where administration recommends awarding to a bidder other than the lowest price. The proposed schedule from ASL has them beginning the work early this month and completing it within approximately two weeks.

Following the meeting, Council attended an Open House at Martensville City Hall from 6pm-8pm where members of the public were invited to attend to speak to Council, City administration and members of the RCMP. Various information was provided at the Open House, including plans for 2023, information about the Martensville Community Recreation Centre and more.

See next week’s issue of the Martensville Messenger for an update on the Martensville Community Recreation Centre, currently being constructed on the west side of Highway 12.

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On Saturday, May13th from 1pm-4pm, Martensville’s Deputy Mayor Jamie Martens will be hosting a free event for Martensville and surrounding area residents to attend. This event will include a miniature petting zoo, a BBQ and face painting and will take place in Martensville’s Kinsmen Park by the gazebo.

The petting zoo will include a variety of animals including miniature horses, donkeys, goats, as well as chickens, rabbits and more. The BBQ will include a hot dog and a drink, with gluten free and chicken options available.

“I have thought a lot about having an event where people can come out and meet with their Deputy Mayor, which also gives me a chance to meet more of the people in the community. I had attended a miniature petting zoo and I thought it was such a great idea. This way, it is a more casual environment that can entertain the kids, and give everyone a chance to meet with me and other government officials that may be in attendance,” Martens said.

Invitations were provided to local MLA’s, as well as Martensville and Warman City Council to attend.

“I really just want to give people a chance to get to know who their elected officials are and ask questions. The main goal is so people are comfortable speaking to us about any concerns they may have and let them know we are here and willing to talk,” added Martens.

The event will take place rain or shine, so be sure to mark your calendars for an afternoon of family fun.

Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger

ABOVE: An open house was held at Martensville City Hall on Tuesday, May 2nd.

Mock Emergency Scenario Helps Students Become Engaged and Educated

Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger and Linda Van de Vorst will also be speaking to students about their experience losing their son, daughter-inlaw and grandchildren following a collision with an impaired driver in 2016.

On Thursday, May 4th, students at Martensville High School (MHS) will have an opportunity to learn more about injury prevention thanks to the P.A.R.T.Y. program, which is coordinated locally by the Saskatchewan Health Authority Acquired Brain Injury Services Education & Prevention in partnership with schools and community organizations.

According to Lisa McGowan, Education & Prevention Coordinator/Health Educator with Sask Central Acquired Brain Injury Services, P.A.R.T.Y. is a licensed injury prevention program for high school students developed by the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto.

“It’s grounded in the belief that 90% of injuries are predictable and preventable. Preventable injury is the leading cause of death and disability in young people in Canada. Our goal at P.A.R.T.Y. is to help students recognize and reduce the potential consequences of risktaking behaviors by sharing information that’s honest, straight-forward and accurate. The day is interactive and experiential, which really resonates with students and keeps them engaged,” McGowan explained.

McGowan noted that a typical event follows the journey of a severely injured person, with local presenters in attendance to share their knowledge. “Students learn from injury survivors, health educators, paramedics, police officers, fire and rescue professionals, nurses, rehabilitation specialists and mental health and addictions professionals. Some of the topics covered include how and why severe injuries occur, what happens at the scene of a severe injury and in the emergency department, rehabilitation and recovery in the hospital, life changes after severe injury, the effects of alcohol and drugs on decision-making, the importance of good mental health, and ways to reduce the risk of severe injury.” The event will also include a mock vehicle crash and a simulated disability challenge. Students will have an opportunity to hear from Kayley Lawrenz, a young woman who became a quadriplegic at age 16, after being an unbelted passenger in a truck and was ejected when the driver lost control on a gravel road. Lou

The Martensville Fire Department will be on site for the mock vehicle crash, along with Medavie Health Services West. Deputy Fire Chief Dean Brooman explained that the fire department will be showing students what happens when there is a vehicle crash and how emergency responders tend to the situation.

“We have participated in this program in the past and think it is a great opportunity to show students not only what we do, but to learn from a lot of different professionals. We are looking forward to showing the students what can happen when an accident occurs and in a lot of cases, prevention is the key,” Brooman said.

BELOW: Members of the Martensville Fire Department and MD Ambulance were on scene at Martensville High School as part of the P.A.R.T.Y Program back in 2017, teaching students about emergency scenarios and encouraging them to engage in conversation about various situations.

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Spring Festival

On Thursday, May 11th, Venture Heights School in Martensville will be hosting their annual Spring Festival, with a wide variety of events planned. There will be hotdogs and drinks available, fire truck and RCMP vehicle tours, bouncy castles, 50/50 and raffle tickets, come-and-go bingo as well as a drive in movie beginning at 9:30pm. The featured movie will be ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ and anyone interested is invited to attend. The cost is $20/car, with all proceeds from this event going towards improvements at Venture Heights.

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