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Council Discusses ATV Bylaw and Bee-Keeping at Committee of the Whole Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger

This month’s Committee of the Whole meeting took place on Tuesday, November 12th in Council Chambers at City Hall. The meeting had a number of items on the agenda, beginning with a budget variance report from Leah Bloomquist, Director of Corporate Services. Bloomquist provided an overview of budget items for Council to review, which included a summary of items that are both under and over budget for this year as of October 31st. The City of Martensville was under budget for paving by $30,000 as they did not do as much this year, and also received better prices from the supplier than they previously had. A flooring project at the Martensville Athletic Pavilion (MAP) also came in under budget by $17,000. When it came to the Infrastructure account for Sewer Mains in the Water & Sewer Department, there was a large amount over budget due to the sanitary sewer replacement project on 3rd Avenue South. This project was not in the budget; however, was approved by Council in August of this year for a total of $563,030. Although this project was planned to be completed this year, unforeseen delays in construction have altered that. Council also discussed an item that was brought to the September 17th Council meeting regarding bee keeping within City limits by Brandon & George Cressman. Council was provided with information about other municipalities that allow bee keeping and it was requested that more information be obtained by administration. Saskatoon and Warman allow bee keeping within the communities; however, it is required that beekeepers must register with the Provincial Apiarist and provide proof to the City. They are also limited to the number of hives they can have in one area. Administration provided a bylaw amendment that would now permit bee keeping within Martensville, along with a fee structure and penalty guidelines. This item will be brought back to the November 19th Council meeting for formal approval. Several requests were submitted to Council regarding reducing/waiving rental fees for events in the community. One request came from the Martensville Community Recreation Project (MCRP), who requested that the City of Martensville consider a reduced rate for their ice rental in their annual 3 on 3 tournament fundraiser. Council talked about this in depth and acknowledged the amount of work that the MCRP puts in to help raise funds for a new recreation facility within the community. “The MCRP are rockstars and they have proven that volunteering isn’t dead,” said Deputy Mayor Tyson Chillog. Another request was made regarding the 2020 Martensville Business Expo, which will be held in March at the MAP. The City of Martensville and Prairie Sky Chamber of Commerce come together each year to plan this event, and it was requested that the venue be provided at no cost. Both items will be brought back to next week’s meeting for approval. On October 15th, Ward Wiebe spoke on behalf of the Aspen Parke Estates Board of Directors regarding the City of Martensville’s All-Terrain Vehicle bylaw. Wiebe provided examples of concerns that the group had and requested that the City amend their bylaw to state that no-unregistered all-terrain vehicles be allowed within Martensville. Ted Schaeffer, Director of Recreation and Community Services asked Council for direction on whether they would like to see changes made to the bylaw, or if they would like to see strategies implemented to better enforce the current bylaw. Council requested that administration speak to the RCMP about this issue and provide more information. The next City of Martensville Council meeting will take place on November 19th.

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November Council Meeting Dates Regular Council - November 19th 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.

Take Part in Martensville’s Future Be Part of the Official Community Plan Update

The City of Martensville is reviewing and updating our Official Community Plan, and we need your help. Official Community Plans are important. They guide growth, development and change for at least the next 10 years… and Martensville is going to grow! Your opinions and voice are being requested at an Engagement Event to be held on: Tuesday November 26, 2019 from 7pm to 9pm in the front Foyer of City Hall at 37 Centennial Drive South. This event will be informative and ask you to leave with us your written comments on a variety of topics such as: -A Place to Call Home – Residential Policies -A Thriving Economy/Martensville Works - Commercial and Industrial Policies -Adding Choices to Get Around – Transportation -Quality, Efficient Community Services -Managing Your Taxes – Financial Policies -An Environment for Future Generations – Environmental Policies Please save the date in your calendar and come out to this important event. Snacks and refreshments will be available at the venue for all participants. For further information, please contact: Bonnie Gorelitza, Planning Manager at 306683-5564, or planningmanager@martensville.ca

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SNOW AND ICE CONTROL PROGRAM – What You Need to Know

The program aims to facilitate the handling of emergencies by Police, Fire, and Ambulance services during the winter months, reduce the hazards of icy conditions to motorists and pedestrians, and minimize the economic losses to the community and industry resulting from unsatisfactory winter driving conditions. Information on general program procedures and the City’s Priority Map is available online at Martensville.ca, but here are a few ways you can help our crews keep our streets as clear and safe as possible: - Do not shovel, blow, or push snow from private property onto the street – this causes snow ridges on your driveway when our plow cleans your street. - Do not plow or pile snow on streets – this can block access to manholes and water valves and be a safety hazard. - Clear your driveways in advance of the city’s snow clearing operations - this helps our operators clear your street more efficiently. - 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). Our crews strive to deliver excellent services, 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 in a timely manner.

The Warman Detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police received 146 calls for service from November 4, 2019 to November 11, 2019.

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Vehicles Towed After Highway 11 Accident November 4, 2019 at 5:03 p.m. RCMP received a call on Highway 11 by Warman of a two vehicle collision. Both vehicles were blocking the highway. There were no injuries, no alcohol/drugs. There was damage to the vehicles and they were towed. Icy Road Leads to Borden Bridge Accident November 5, 2019 at 1:56 p.m. RCMP received a call on Borden bridge of a single vehicle collision. Vehicle lost control on the icy road and struck the right guardrail. There were minor injuries and no alcohol/ drugs involved. The vehicle was damaged and towed. Injured Motorists Rushed to Hospital Following Accident November 8, 2019 at 7:42 a.m. RCMP, Saskatoon fire and ambulance received a call on highway 14 near Saskatoon of a two vehicle collision.

Occupants of the vehicles were rushed to the hospital with serious injuries. Both vehicles were towed.

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Police Investigate Counterfeit Bill in Langham November 5, 2019 at 2:28 p.m. RCMP received a call in Langham. A business received a fake $50-dollar bill. The bank confirmed it was a fake $50. This is still under investigation. Investigation Continues in Vehicle Theft November 8, 2019 at 3:42p.m. RCMP received a call in the RM of Corman Park. A Black 2013 Dodge Durango vehicle was stolen with SK plate 859 ISP. This is still under investigation. Vehicle and Snow Mobile Stolen From RM of Warman November 8, 2019 at 5:52 p.m. RCMP received a call in the RM of Warman. A vehicle, white 2016 Toyota Tundra SK plate 144 KEY, and a snow mobile were stolen.

The 2009 Mirage snow charged under the liquor mobile was later located. act. This is still under investigation. Police Receive Report of Male Jumping into Highway Traffic November 9, 2019 at 6:41 Female Charged in p.m. RCMP received a call Martensville Following on Highway 11 by Osler of Disturbance November 4, 2019 at 10:21 a male jumping into traffic. p.m. RCMP received a Member located a 31-yearcall in Martensville of a old male who was given a disturbance from a female. courtesy ride to a location. The 31-year-old female was arrested and charged under the liquor act.

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BB Gun Seized From Warman Youth November 6, 2019 at 3:33 p.m. RCMP received a call in Warman of two youths with a BB gun and one had pointed it at the other. Member made patrols and located the youths. The gun was seized and the youths were released to their parents. Male Charged in Warman Under Liquor Act November 7, 2019 at 10:56 p.m. RCMP received a call in Warman of a male causing a disturbance. The 64-yearold male was arrested and

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If you have information regarding these or any other crimes, please contact Wa r m a n / M a r t e n s v i l l e RCMP at 306-9751670/306-975-1610 or if you have information and you wish to remain anonymous in your reporting, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-

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Chase Callan, the owner/operator of Showtime Glass in both Saskatoon and Martensville, began installing glass as a technician in 2002, and by February of 2009, he had opened his own business. “I learned from some of the best in the business and couldn’t have asked for better training when I first started out. I decided to take that knowledge and do something with it, so thought I would go for it,” Callan said. Showtime Glass initially began as a small mobile service and through hard work and determination; Callan saw consistent growth and within three years had opened a shop in Saskatoon. Within another three years, Showtime Glass moved to their current Saskatoon location on Miller Avenue and has not looked back. In September, Callan took the next step and opened up his second location in Martensville at 739 Centennial Drive North. “We had customers driving to our Saskatoon location from Martensville and surrounding areas, and we had our guys bringing the mobile service to the area. I had been thinking about a second location for some time now, so when this location became available, it just made sense.” Both locations offer a wide array of services, and Callan noted that it is all about providing convenience for the customer. “Both locations offer the same service, same quality parts and same experienced technicians, so we just want to ensure that we can make it as convenient as possible for the customer.” Working within all areas including automotive, residential and commercial; Showtime Glass works hard to ensure a high standard of customer service. “Our main priority is ensuring our customers have a good experience from start to finish, and that the work is done to the best of our ability.” When it comes to glass work, Callan is confident that he is able to provide service for any job. “We love learning new things and we never want to back down from a challenge, so if a customer comes to us with an idea in their head, we do everything we can to make it happen. We SASKATCHEWAN will take on jobs that a lot of other shops either are unable to do, or aren’t willing to do.” The SGI accredited business has worked hard to hone their craft over the years and is confident in the work that they provide for work with items such as; custom glass projects, farm equipment, renovation work, fleet service, semis, motor homes, bathroom mirrors, shower enclosures, stair railing and much more. For more information about Showtime Glass, or to contact them; visit showtimeglass. com, or follow them on social media.

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Great Plains College Renews Strategic Alliance With Office Of The Treaty Commissioner Great Plains College is proud to renew a strategic alliance with the Office of the Treaty Commissioner (OTC) that promises the two will continue to work together to educate on Treaties and Indigenous knowledge, and to promote an Indigenous-inclusive learning environment. The original two-year partnership was made official in 2017, and in that time, the college and OTC have worked together to incorporate Indigenous perspectives, knowledge and reconciliation into the college’s six locations for both students and staff. “The decision to formally partner with OTC has ABOVE: David Keast, President brought more awareness and greater educational opportunities & CEO at Great Plains College to our college community; our staff are more educated, our and Mary Culbertson, Treaty students more aware and our communities more involved,” Commissioner of Saskatchewan. said David Keast, President & CEO at Great Plains College. “We look forward to building upon the foundation that has been set over the past two years to ensure all those connected to our college have a good understanding of treaties, the treaty relationship and reconciliation.” Since 2017, OTC has provided presentations directly to Great Plains College students, delivered training sessions to staff at multiple locations and at an annual staff gathering, and supported the college in establishing an Indigenous Engagement Committee. OTC has also supported the college in hosting a number of reconciliation events, including the Walk for Reconciliation in Swift Current and a Rural Reconciliation event in Warman. “Great Plains College has shown a commitment to including Indigenous perspectives and knowledge in their college culture, and we look forward to continuing our work together to promote reconciliation through education,” said Mary Culbertson, Treaty Commissioner of Saskatchewan. OTC and Great Plains College will continue to work together to provide staff training sessions, student presentations and community events to promote dialogue, education and understanding of Treaties, the Treaty relationship and Reconciliation.

The Prairie Sky Chamber of Commerce hosted their inaugural ‘Ignite Excellence Business Summit’ on Thursday, November 7th. Being the first year that they have hosted this event, Jaimie Malmgren, Executive Director for the PSCC, noted that it was a huge success with just under 100 people in attendance. The purpose of this full day event was set in place to help provide local businesses with information that could help them succeed. “Our event sponsors had vendor booths around the perimeter of the room that provided attendees a great opportunity to access business advice during all the networking breaks. All of our line-up of speakers provided valuable expert advice for business owners in attendance,” Malmgren said. The keynote speaker for the day, Doug Griffiths, co-author of 13 Ways to Kill Your Community, inspired the audience by discussing how important it is as a business to be adaptable to change in order to stay current and relevant. “His presentation and book reflect his lively, thought-provoking character and delivers witty, relevant and at times startling insight on boosting economic and community growth as well as the importance of adapting to change,” stated Malmgren. For ten lucky attendees, they were fortunate enough to receive a complimentary copy of Griffith’s book. Because the event was so well received, Malmgren noted that, “Given the overwhelming positive feedback from attendees, I expect this will be something that the PSCC will host again.” With December fast approaching, the PSCC is getting things ready for the nominations to open for the 2020 Warman, Martensville & Region Business Excellence Awards (WMBEXA), as well as beginning to plan the 2020 Martensville Business Expo. “We have some exciting new things planned for each event that we can’t wait to share with everyone.” For more information about the PSCC, upcoming events, or how to become a member, visit www.prairieskychamber.ca, or contact them at (306) 292-7066.

Martensville High School held two Remembrance Day services on Thursday, November 7th, which included the singing of ‘O Canada’ by the MHS Pep Band, laying of wreaths done by Jacob Cromwell, Will Kaar, Dallas Houle and Mr. McTavish. Also present was Denis Poirier, President of the Duck Lake Poppy Campaign who spoke to students about remembering our veterans and the poppy campaign. The ceremony finished with 30 seconds of silence followed by ‘The Last Post’ by Ms. O’Hara.

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ABOVE: Approximately 100 people attended Prairie Sky Chamber of Commerce’s Ignite Excellence Business Summit on November 7th at the Brian King Centre in Warman. (Facebook)

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Provincial Politics with

Murray Mandryk

Past Sacrifices Offer Needed Perspective Monday, we commemorated the 101st armistice. Such occasions seem to have less meaning to recent generations, as we lose generations’ firsthand understanding of the meaning of sacrifice and the meaning of country. Now that first commemoration of armistice was more than a century ago, we risk it becoming a historic relic where we can’t relate to its true impact and meaning. This is a bigger problem than most realize, as evident in the angry separation talk we are now hearing from those who truly don’t understand our history. Those in the #wexit movement that hung a Canadian flag upside down the week before we commemorate the armistice, certainly have a right to their opinion. Those of the greatest generation - and generations before - went to war to preserve such freedoms, but maybe now is also a good time to reflect not only on a time when a country came of age but also reflect on what motived those who made it so great. Certainly, no one went to war for fantastic financial gain. The sacrifice of many who served actually didn’t end with their military service. Many returned to a tough life seeking out existence on the farm at a time when there was no federal government subsidies. Heck, we didn’t even have equalization rights and now that has suddenly has become one of the biggest political grievances in today’s political world. (Yet a decade ago we were being told equalization fairness was not an issue because we should instead be striving to be permanent “have” province?) Many WW2 veterans were not immediately dismissed from service and could not pursue acquisition of farmland. If you were a First Nations veteran, you never got the farmland promised. We just can’t compare the struggles, which is important when you are talking about breaking up a country our grandfathers and great grandfathers fought for. Of course, this is not to suggest that the West doesn’t have grievances today like the carbon tax. We all live in the here and now and it’s legitimate to be angry when the natural gas you desperately needed to dry your grain at this time of year is hit with a further carbon tax. Nor is there much doubt that this federal government has often seemed oblivious to western concerns and issues - exactly why voters out here voted against Liberals and members of other parties supporting the carbon tax, but generations removed from that sacrifice, and perhaps the reality that governments can’t always fix all our economic struggles like the ones they saw during the wars and Great Depression, we do seem to have lost perspective. As bad as the situation may now seem to be, are we to believe the #wexit crowd that a federal government that bought a pipeline and is now to court to get it built is out to destroy the Western oil economy as their rhetoric suggests? Is it just possible that some of our struggles in oil and other commodities just might have something to do with world economic circumstances? And does anyone believe we could control these worldwide economic circumstances better by becoming a landlocked nation without a deep water port that would have to negotiate moving our oil through pipelines across what would then be foreign nations? A lack rudimentary understanding of today’s geo-politics is also a problem, but the problem begins with a lack of understanding of our own history and the sacrifice so many made to already make this country great. What would those who sacrificed so much have to say to those who now want to break up our country over the democratic results of an election?

MLA Report With Nancy Heppner Reducing Wait Times for Surgery Your Saskatchewan Party government is committed to reducing the length of time people are waiting for surgery. Reducing surgical wait times has long been a priority for our government, dating back to the successful Saskatchewan Surgical Initiative which took the longest surgical wait times in Canada to among the very shortest. Wait times in Saskatchewan have been increasing again due to additional patients needing surgery, not due to fewer surgeries being performed in Saskatchewan. We will work to improve wait times for patients through $10 million in new funding. Approximately 1,700 additional surgeries will be performed before the end of March 2020. These surgeries include cataracts, hip and knee replacements, gynecological surgeries, dental, and ear nose throat procedures. The number of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) cardiac procedures will also grow by 60 per cent. TAVI is an option for patients who require aortic valve replacement and are not candidates for open-heart surgery. To meet the March 2020 target, the Saskatchewan Health Authority will increase surgical hours in hospitals and also increase contracted volumes with third-party facilities.

Regulation of Vaping Products

In addition to action on surgical waits, we have unanimously passed amendments to The Tobacco Control Act. This allows the province to move quickly to ensure regulation of vaping and vaping products is in line with existing tobacco legislation. Introduced on November 5, the amendments in Bill 182 will: • restrict the sale of vapour/e-cigarette devices and products to individuals 18 years of age and older; • prohibit the display of products in a retail business where young persons have access; • restrict the use of products in and around public buildings, including schools and school grounds, in the same manner as our provincial tobacco legislation; • prohibit the sale of products from specified facilities such as amusement parks, arcades, and theatres where youth frequent; and • restrict advertising of products in the same manner as tobacco products by prohibiting advertising signs and promotional signs in areas where young persons can enter. Quick passage of this legislation demonstrates how important it is to further protect our youth from vaping. We look forward to consulting with partners and health stakeholders on the regulations and how best to address flavoured vaping products. In the coming months, the Ministry of Health will proceed with the necessary supporting regulations to address both the restrictions on vaping and vaping products and the enforcement. New signage prohibiting vaping will be made available for public buildings, retail locations and school properties. It is anticipated that The Tobacco Control Act amendments and supporting regulations will be in force in early 2020.

Investments in Health Continue

Your Saskatchewan Party government has more than doubled health care funding since 2007, and our focus on recruiting and retaining medical professionals has resulted in about 3,800 more nurses and nearly 900 more doctors practicing across the province. We have invested over $1.6 billion into needed health care infrastructure. These funds have allowed our government to open five new or replacement hospitals, 13 long-term care centres, and fund 20 additional major capital projects. From record funding for mental health and addictions services to enhanced supports for seniors and those living with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, health care remains a top priority for our government. We will continue to prioritize program spending and strengthen health care for all Saskatchewan people.

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 ssealey@martensvillemessenger.ca or jottenbreit@martensvillemessenger.ca or drop by the Martensville Messenger ofﬁce at Bay #7 - 301 Centennial Drive North.

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Priel Returns to Martensville as Coach of Bantam AA Marauders

Shaun Priel has been a familiar face in coaching Bantam AA within Martensville and Warman since 1997. Priel could be seen in Martensville until 2004/2005 and then took his coaching skills to Warman from 2007 to 2011. The Sask Valley Vipers were formed by combining AA hockey in Warman and Martensville and Priel coached this team from 2011/2012 until the end of the 2016-2017 season. In 2017-2018, this year was split back into separate teams within Martensville and Warman, and Priel has been coach of the Martensville team since this time. After last years’ (2018-2019) championship season, this year saw the return of two defensemen ABOVE: Martensville Bantam AA played the Saskatoon Bandits at and two forwards; Martensville Sports Centre on November 2 losing in OT. Ryland Pearce and Easton Adrian on defense & Trae Johnson and Tysen Durant on forward. The team has been off to a fairly good start as they continue to learn to play within their systems consistency. “We still need to tighten our defensive zone play. I believe we will be a very hard team to play against by the end of the season,” stated Priel. The team heads to Medicine Hat for a tournament this weekend, November 15-17. Good luck to the Bantam AA Marauders!

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I’ve always said that playoffs are a whole different season and apparently I wasn’t listening to myself when I made last week’s CFL picks. Another thing I didn’t take into consideration was how good Trevor Harris was last year in the playoffs when he set a CFL record with six touchdown passes in the East final. This year he set another record, this time for completion percentage. Harris completed his first 22 passes of the game (one short of the CFL Record) and finished 36/39 for a percentage of 92.3%. A stat could have been higher as of the three incompletions, at least one should have been caught. Those 36 completions added up to 421 yards and a touchdown for the Edmonton Eskimos as they advanced to the East Final with a 37-29 win over the Montreal Alouettes. Al’s quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. was starting his first ever post-season game and while he did keep Montreal in the game, some nerves may have shown as he threw three interceptions with two of them coming on the fourth quarter. However, at just 26 years old, the young quarterback will have a lot more opportunities in the playoffs. In the West the dominant Calgary Stampeders just weren’t their normal selves and got trampled by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Bo The Maddogs are looking for applicants for Levi Mitchell completed only 12 passes (most of the Head Coach positions of the PeeWee and Bantam teams for the spring and fall seasons which came in the first half) for 116 yards and a of 2020! touchdown along with three interceptions. Applicants should have; Knowledge in the sport, be motivated, and The Bombers on the other hand went have a love for the sport. Exercise good communication, patience, with almost split reps a quarterback between positivity and leadership! Zach Collaros and Chris Streveler. Collaros led Contact Alyshia Hind at ahind55@gmail.com to get the application form. through the air with 193 yards and a touchdown Applications can be scanned and emailed to while Streveler went with the run game racking ahind55@gmail.com or dropped off at 102 Anna Crescent. up 82 yards and a touchdown. Whether they keep this up next week or not I don’t know but the Saskatchewan Roughriders will have their work cut out for them. The Bombers advanced with a 35-14 final score over Calgary. My picks for the Division Finals are Saskatchewan and Edmonton.

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SPORTS

ABOVE: MHS Seniors played their last game November 9 in the Provincial 9 Man final in Melfort.

ABOVE: The Martensville High School football coaching staff. Missing: Shayne Hayward.

ABOVE: Running back, Kyler Fraser, assumed quarterback duties and ran the ball in himself for the Royals’ first touchdown of the game in the provincial final. Photo credit: Pamela Bernes.

Royals Play Provincial Final

The MHS Royals had their best season in 13 years as they earned a berth into the Provincial 9-man final in Melfort with an 8-0 record. They faced the Comets on their home turf November 9, as their loyal fans made the trip to Melfort to cheer on their Royals. The tough Comet defense, icy field conditions and a quick Melfort offense took a toll on the Royals. The Comet defense held the Royals to one point in the first half. The Comets came out firing and held the momentum in the first half. It took until the fourth quarter for the Royals to get a spark going. QB Aiden Kliewer went out with an injury so Kyler Fraser took over the quarterback duties. Fraser got the Royals’ first major as he ran the ball in himself from the Comet 45-yard line at 5:09 left in the fourth. He connected with Dylan Babecy for the 2-point conversion to get the crowd going. Fraser would add another touchdown but it was too little, too late as the Melfort Comets went on to win, bringing, home the provincial championship. The Royals brought home the silver medal, their first since the teams’ inception. “Melfort was a big, strong team that played well”, commented Coach Lyle Evanisky. “With the field conditions, we couldn’t show our speed which is what made us so successful in the regular season”. He went on to comment how the team just missed a few long passes in the first quarter, that could have kept them in the game. “I’m very proud of my players and how they played right to the end.” The Royals played with a lot of heart. Congratulations to the MHS Royals’ football team; 9-man Provincial Silver Medalists. The Royals will host their annual awards banquet on November 20th at the Northridge Hall.

ABOVE: MHS Royals 9-Man Silver Provincial Medalists.

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