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Snow Removal This Winter – What You Need To Know The Snow removal program aims to reduce hazards in the community, ensure roadways for emergency vehicles, and provide access to goods and services in the community.
Our crews strive to deliver excellent service, however sometimes weather can be unpredictable, and snow and ice control activities may vary. Every reasonable effort will be made to promptly remove snow and ice and create safe driving and walking conditions. There are ways you can help to ensure to keep streets clear and safe
November and December 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. November 21st- Regular Council December 12th- Committee of the Whole December 19th -Regular Council
- Do not shovel, blow, or push snow from private property onto the street – this causes snow ridges on your driveway when our plow cleans our street.
All Meetings are located at Martensville City Hall Council Chambers - Martensville City Hall - 37 Centennial Dr. S. All meetings commence at 5 PM.
- Do not plow or pile snow on streets or hydrants – this can block access to manholes, water valves, and access to water in case of emergencies.
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.
- Clear your driveways in advance of the city’s snow clearing operations - this helps our operators clear your street more efficiently as well as more clearly see driveways to avoid ridging. - Do not park your vehicle in an area where it could obstruct snow removal procedures this hinders our operations and could result in a snow ridge blocking your vehicle in place. - Do not leave large piles of snow at the corners of driveways – this snow can be caught by a raised snow-gate blade and topple over into your driveway or the street. -Prevent snow from piling up on the front of your driveway by moving it near your tree/lawn areas behind your walkway. - Watch for posted areas for Snow Removal - In case of snow and snow removal, crews need to have roads cleared of all vehicles on posted streets. If you are going out of the City over the holidays, please have your vehicles off City streets. Vehicles left on the street per the traffic bylaw are ticketed and towed (to a non-posted area). - Stay Clear of Sanding Trucks - Crews apply a mixture of salt and sand on our streets and intersections to ensure safer driving conditions. If you are near or behind the sanding truck you are reminded to stay back 15m to allow the truck to disperse materials and to prevent materials from potentially hitting your vehicle. Information on general program procedures and the City’s Priority Map is available online at Martensville.ca
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Suspect Arrested Following Dangerous Incident Through Saskatoon, Langham, Dalmeny and Warman
A 37-year-old man was arrested on November 9th following a high-speed evade police incident that began at approximately 8:40am following a report to Saskatoon Police Service that an Audi S4 had been stolen from the area of Circle Drive West and Avenue C North. According to a news release from SPS, nearby officers observed the vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed north out of Saskatoon and officers on the ground strategically positioned themselves to maintain visual of the vehicle without engaging it. Air support was on hand to monitor the vehicles movements as well. Police noted that the vehicle was traveling at “dangerously high rates of speed towards Langham”. The suspect then abandoned the Audi and stole a Hyundai Tucson and continued east towards Dalmeny and then into Warman. The Tucson was then abandoned and a Dodge Ram 3500 was stolen and the suspect made their way back to Saskatoon where they struck a civilian vehicle at the intersection of 71st Street East and Wanuskewin Road. The suspect then drove through the security gates of the Silverwood Heights Golf Course and continued south through an adjacent park before exiting onto Adilman Drive and south onto the Meewasin Trail. “Members of the Air Support Unit continued to relay details to officers on the ground as the suspect drove erratically through residential streets and parks.” A police vehicle was used to disable the suspect vehicle on Capilano Court, where it came to a stop in the bushes down a nearby embankment. “The suspect fled the heavily damaged vehicle along Spadina Crescent East where, following a struggle with officers, the 37-year-old man from Saskatoon was arrested.” Police stated that the suspect drove dangerously on highways and city streets throughout the duration of the incident, traveling in oncoming lanes of traffic and through parks or ditches with no regard for public safety. There are assorted charges pending in relation to this incident. The suspect sustained a non-life threatening injury during the arrest, and due to this, SPS notified the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) of the incident. Following the notification, SIRT’s Civilian Executive Director has accepted carriage of the investigation.
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Recreation Program Update
Play n’ Skate with Santa Play & Skate with Santa will take place on Sun., Dec. 10th at the Sports Centre. It will be an afternoon full of fun activities for kids! You can go skating, take a picture with Santa, get a candy bag, go for a hayride, and warm up with a hot chocolate! This is a drop-in program and it is $5 per person! Book now for Twinkle Tours 2023 Get into the holiday spirit by hopping on the OK tire bus and enjoying a 45 minute bus tour through our magical City while taking in the light displays! This is a great activity for families, team windups, and group outings. Full bus rentals are available upon request! Registration will open on November 1, 2023. If you would like to book a full bus, make sure to call us to reserve your spot! Save the Date- Winter FunFest 2024 is February 18th Beat the Winter Blues with a day of winter-themed activities and fun for the entire family at the North Ridge Centre. More information will be provided in the new year on the day’s activities.
Reminder Property Taxes are Due! - Tax Notices were mailed out on April 28th. If anyone has not received their notice, they should contact City Hall. Ensure all contact information is up to date. - Starting on August 1st, interest penalties on outstanding amounts begin to accrue Ways to Pay - Taxes can be paid by cash, cheque, or debit at City Hall. - Taxes can also be paid online through Banking Bill Payments, or by etransfers; for payments: payments@martensville.ca. Please include address &/or roll number in the comment section along with an indication the payment is for taxes.
Let’s Take Care of Our Pets
The City of Martensville would like to remind residents that it is our responsibility to control and clean up after our pets even in off-leash areas such as the dog park. Here are some important reminders for pet owners as per the Animal Control Bylaw: • Do not allow your pet to be or become a nuisance by excessive barking, howling, or become threatening to other owners or pets; • Do not allow your pet to run at large; • Clean up defecation of your animal from private or public properties, other than the property occupied by the owner; Visit Martensville.ca to see the complete Animal Control Bylaw or City Hall with questions.
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Sip N Shop to Return for the 8th Year on Nov. 16th Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger
This year marks the 8th annual Sip N Shop, which will be taking place on Thursday, November 16th from 4pm-8pm at the North Ridge Community Centre in Martensville. “This event offers an opportunity for the community to shop for Christmas gifts after work while enjoying a few beverages, rather than during the busy weekends,” Jamie McCulloch, City of Martensville Recreation Program Coordinator II, stated. “This event grows each year, so you won’t want to miss out on all the exciting shopping opportunities.” There will be 34 vendors in attendance, offering a wide variety of products and brands like Epicure, Arbonne, freeze-dried candy, jewelry, artwork, tumblers, Christmas creations, baking accessories and much more. The entrance fee is by a minimum donation of $2/person, and donations made will go towards the Martensville Food Pantry. Those attending can also bring a non-perishable food item, such as cereal, peanut butter, honey, canned fruit, juice, etc. for the entrance fee. More information about this event can be found by going to the Sip N Shop Facebook event page.
Great Plains College Awards Over $104,000 At Fall Scholarship Receptions Great Plains College is pleased to announce that $104,250 in Entrance Scholarships was provided to 102 deserving students this fall. “Making the choice to continue your education is a big decision and we understand many students weigh the cost of the program heavily before deciding to take that step,” said Bryce Martin, donor services coordinator at Great Plains College. “Receiving financial support through the form of a scholarship creates new possibilities, removes barriers and ultimately offers a pathway to education that may not have otherwise been possible. Handing out these scholarships and awards is a highlight of the academic year at Great Plains College.” Highlights from this fall’s scholarship and awards distribution include: • Over $85,000 awarded to students at the Swift Current Campus • More than $18,000 awarded to students at the Maple Creek, Martensville, Kindersley and Warman Campuses • $10,000 in International Student Awards was distributed to second-year diploma students at the Swift Current and Warman Campuses • 11 Adult Basic Education Persistence Awards will be presented to students in Kindersley, Martensville, Maple Creek and Swift Current throughout November, including three Living Sky Casino Indigenous Adult Basic Education awards Additional scholarships will be awarded in the winter semester to an estimated 27 students, providing an additional $31,250 in scholarships this academic year. “As National Philanthropy Day approaches on November 15, we want to send an extra ‘tip of the hat’ to our many generous donors whose continued support allows us to provide a robust scholarship program that supports so many of our students. Without their generosity, none of this would be possible,” added Martin. The college boasts one of the most competitive scholarship programs among regional colleges in the province. Since 2009, nearly $2.5 million has been distributed to students. To see the full list of 2022-23 donors and sponsors, please visit greatplainscollege.ca/thanks. Applications for the 2024-25 academic year are being accepted, and students are automatically considered for an Entrance Scholarship of $500-$5,000 when they apply to a full-time student loan-eligible program before the April 30, 2024 scholarship deadline (for September-entry programs). Grade 11 students with at least a 70 per cent average are also eligible for an additional Early Entrance Award of $1,000 when they apply to any full-time student loan-eligible program before June 30, 2024. More information on Great Plains College’s scholarship program, deadlines and other awards can be found at greatplainscollege.ca/scholarships. Anyone interested in supporting students through the Entrance Scholarship program at Great Plains College can visit greatplainscollege.ca/donate or reach out to Bryce Martin at development@ greatplainscollege.ca.
Thank You! We are grateful for the past and present supporters of the Great Plains College Scholarship program as we celebrate National Philanthropy Day on November 15, 2023.
Giving the gift of education is a contribution that lasts a lifetime in the form of learning, opportunity and success. Thank you for making a difference as donors, sponsors and volunteers.
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• SGEU Education Sector • Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA) • Warman Community Association • Warman Home Centre
ABOVE: The Great Plains College Warman Scholarship Reception 2023 group photo of donors, students and staff. (Submitted)
Smile Cookie Week at Tim Hortons
This week is a special one for Tim Hortons, as they will be running their Holiday Smile Cookie campaign from November 13th-19th, with 100% of the proceeds going towards supporting local charities, community groups and Tim Hortons Foundation Camps. For the past 25 years, Tim Hortons restaurants across the country have been hosting the Smile Cookie program and in May of this year, Tim Hortons locations throughout Canada raised a record breaking $19+ million that helped support over 600 local charities and community groups. So this week, if you are passing by Tim Hortons, pop in and purchase a Smile Cookie, which is a white-chocolate sugar cookie with red and green sprinkles baked into it.
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SPORTS Bowties for Logan Fundraiser Returns to Martensville Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger
ABOVE: Congratulations to the Martensville Marauder U13AA team on winning the A Final in their Home Tournament this weekend against North West 5-2. (Submitted)
ABOVE: The Martensville Royals Senior Girls volleyball team went undefeated in a tournament they hosted over the weekend, earing them the title of 4A Regional Champions. They will be traveling to Moose Jaw for 4A Provincials November 17th and 18th. (Submitted)
Senior Girls Volleyball Team Goes Undefeated in Regionals The Martensville Royals Senior Girls volleyball team are now 4A Regional Champions after going undefeated in a two-day tournament this past weekend. The Royals hosted the tournament in their gym where they came out first in their pool by defeating La Loche 25-5 and 25-6 and defeating La Ronge 25-16 and 25-8. The semi-final against Meadow Lake was taken by the Royals in two games, scoring at 25-23 and 25-19.
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The gold medal match was against John Paul II, which went to three games, where the Royals lost 25-18 and then proceeded to win 2513 and 15-11. The Royals played an excellent defensive weekend, especially against the big teams such as Meadow Lake and John Paul II. The team will travel to Moose Jaw for 4A Provincials on November 17th and 18th.
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The date of April 6, 2018 is one that will forever be engrained in the memories of people throughout the world, but especially in Saskatchewan. This date marks the day that sixteen people were killed, and another 13 injured ABOVE: Logan Schatz after a semi-trailer truck collided with the bus that was carrying the Humboldt Broncos hockey team, and the team staff. Among those that perished that day was Logan Schatz, Captain of the Humboldt Broncos and only 20 years old at the time. Logan was a former Martensville High School Royal, and was looked at as a positive leader and role model, traits which earned him the spot of Captain on the Broncos. Funds raised through this event will go towards a scholarship at Martensville High School in Schatz’s name to honour his memory and carry on his legacy. This is a 19+ event and tickets are $25/ each. The event will include a silent auction, cash bar, entertainment by Brock Andrew’s and Boom Box Entertainment and food available for purchase. Doors open at 8pm and the program begins at 9pm with a dance to follow until 2am. For more information, visit the ‘Bowties for Logan’ Facebook page.
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Kinette Club Seek Nominations for Adopt-a-Family Program Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger
We are now at the midway point of November, which means the holiday season is right around the corner. With this in mind, the Martensville & District Kinette Club has been hard at work preparing for the season of giving. This year is the fourth year that the local Kinette Club will be doing their Adopt-a-Family Christmas Program and they are currently looking for nominations for people that could use a little extra help this Christmas. “Last year, we helped 13 families, and over the past three years, we have helped over 30 families. We are very lucky to have donations come in to help us make this program such a success,” Tracy Shaw of the Kinettes stated. Nominations will be accepted until December 8th and the nomination form can be found on the ‘Martensville and District Kinette Club’ Facebook page, or one can be requested by emailing martensvillekinettes@gmail.com. Donations to help support this program can be made by emailing martensvillekinettes@gmail.com, or by contacting Tracy Shaw at (306) 280-1833. This year also marks the 4th annual Pictures with Santa Fundraiser for TeleMiracle. The Kinette Club pulled some strings and arranged for Santa to make a trip to Martensville on Saturday, December 9th where he will be available for photos. This event will take place between 2pm-5pm at the Heritage Centre, located at 415 6th Avenue South. A minimum donation of $5/photo or group is requested, and photos are to be taken yourself. There will be hot chocolate available at the event, and all proceeds raised will be donated to TeleMiracle 48. One of Santa’s elves is currently nameless, so the Kinette Club, along with Santa and all of his helpers are asking for help from the community to find him the perfect name through a colouring contest. Colouring sheets are available at Martensville Building & Home Supply, as well as Pharmasave. For more information about these events, visit the ‘Martensville and District Kinette Club’ Facebook page, or contact them via email.
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Southline Transport Looks to Provide Taxi Service Based Out of Martensville Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger
The November 14th Martensville City Council Committee of the Whole meeting began with a discussion regarding the proposed 2024 Council and Committee of the Whole meeting schedule. The upcoming year will be an election year, with the new Council sitting in on their first meeting following the election on November 19th, 2024. The next item on the agenda was an update from Community Economic Development Manager Dillon Shewchuk, who noted that he has been working with representatives of the Prairie Spirit School Division around the establishment of an early Years Family Resource Centre for the Martensville and Warman area. There is currently a potential location lined up; however, they are waiting on a response from the building representatives. The meeting also consisted of a Request for Direction regarding a Vehicle for Hire Application for Southline Transport, a company looking to establish a taxi service based out of Martensville. Southline Transport is also a general freight carrier out of Saskatoon and their primary work is contract-based. They have been contracted by Indigenous Health Canada to provide non-emergency medical transportation services and in addition to this, they would like to extend taxi services to the general public. Fares would be based on an hourly rate into Saskatoon with specific locations having fixed rates and rates within Martensville would start at a base and add $2/km. Operating hours would be flexible, based on pick-up arrangements with the customer. They plan to have a range of vehicles available including cars, vans and SUVs and would like to license ten vehicles under the City of Martensville bylaw. This item will be brought to Council at an upcoming meeting for formal approval.
MHS Choir Prepares for Nov. 24th and 25th Production of ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’
ABOVE: Some of the cast from Martensville High School’s choir prepare to welcome audiences to their production of ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’. Pictured are Emma Hanley (Linus), Zoe Elias (Chorus), Nico Duero and Giada Sapinoso (Linus), Max Teskey (Lucy), Rylan Shutra (Snoopy), Rylie Coller (Charlie), Angely Cifuentes (Chorus), and Kayleigh Weekusk (Sally). The musical runs at 7:00 pm on Friday, Nov. 24, and Saturday, Nov. 25, as well as at 2:00 pm on Sunday, Nov. 26, at the Martensville High School Theatre. Tickets are $13.00 for adults and $10.00 for students, and preschoolers get in free. Tickets are available at the main office (306.931.2230). The admission price includes an assortment of delicious desserts prepared by the MHS Commercial Cooking 20 class.(Submitted)
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You’re a Good Man,
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STUDENTS $10
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MARTENSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR PRESENTS YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN RYLIE COLLER CHARLIE BROWN MAX TESKEY LUCY RYLAN SHUTRA SNOOPY SALLY KAYLEIGH WEEKUSK SCHROEDER EMMA HANLEY LINUS NICO DUERO/GIADA SAPINOSO CHORUS ANGELY CIFUENTES ZOE ELIAS KADEN SCOTT STARRING
SOUND & LIGHTING ZUHKAYDA TARALA DANIKA BJARNARSON EERIK KOJOLA ROWAN REDEKOPP STAGE PROPS BROOKLYN HNATYSHYN EMMA CAMPBELL EMMA HURLEY SHARON MORRISON LINDSAY WUNSCH JODY COLLER REHEARSAL ACCOMPANISTS JODY COLLER TERESA KOOP-HUNTER SET DESIGN DAN BECK STAGE MANAGER MIKE KAWESKI CHOREOGRAPHY ABBY BRENNER LINDSAY WUNSCH MARY LOU BECK DIRECTOR MARY LOU BECK Produced by arrangement with TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC., 560 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022
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MLA Terry Jenson’s Report from the Legislature Observing Remembrance Day
We May Not Like the Law But …
One supposes we’ve all wondered why we have to obey a stupid law. Take the speed limit. It’s a nice sunny day and you’re pulled over for going 115 km/h on a 100-km/h road. Were you really hurting anyone? What about the guy that passed you going 130 km/h? Why wasn’t he pulled over? And there’s the guy who always talks himself out of a ticket after travelling the same speed you were. How is that fair? All of us harbour such fleeting thoughts, but most of us come to terms with what we were taught the law is the law. There’s not much we can do about it, anyway, but what if we all had the power to ignore the law? What would happen then? Sure, most of us are rule obeyers, but there are some who would always speed - even when the weather isn’t so nice and speeding is a danger to themselves and others. Still others would extend it to other laws in our society. Remember the days when we all thought there was nothing wrong with one for the road? Well, there are those who still think that way. One can quickly see how breaking one law, or deciding that you don’t like a law, so you will write your own; might very well be a recipe for disaster. It’s with that in mind that maybe Premier Scott Moe needs to rethink notions of either not collecting the federal carbon tax on home heating or passing provincial laws to get around it. Of course, he should fight for fairness in his province, as long as that fight is within the rules. After all, it’s not as if Moe and Saskatchewan and much of the Western prairies that get home heating from natural gas don’t have an issue. There’s ample reason to be mad at federal Liberal government arrogance, unfairness and stupidity driven by their own politics. Federal Rural Economic Minister Gudie Hutchings made it known that removing the carbon tax for those who burn oil to heat their homes came about because of lobbying by a lot of Liberal government MPs in Atlantic Canada where burning oil to heat your home is common. Instead of a cash tax break on the carbon tax, why didn’t Liberals offer subsidies to buy heat pumps and wean people off oil home heating? No one here could have said much about a break on heat pumps that don’t work here when it gets below -25C. Alas, that wouldn’t have bought as many votes in Atlantic Canada. That said, it’s not just a policy for “one region” of the country because anyone burning oil for home heating (as happens in the north) is now exempt from the carbon tax. Its how the federal government is deciding to apply the law. We might think it is an unfair law, but it is the law. “I think an expectation shared by all Canadians is that everyone in the country should follow the law,” Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said two weeks ago. “It’s our job to ensure the law is enforced. It will be.” But when asked about this while on CTV’s Question Period, Moe indicated that he has every intention of skirting around the law. “I would say we are going to be following the law,” Moe told host Vassy Kapelos. “Very shortly, there is going to be a law in Saskatchewan that will state we won’t be submitting the carbon tax on how we heat our homes with natural gas. “I would also say we are also following the laws of thermodynamics. Heat pumps simply don’t work in the climate across the Prairie provinces.” Maybe, but is this really grounds for breaking the law. Where does it stop?
Every November Canadians have the opportunity to remember all those who have served our nation and reflect upon the sacrifices they have made. As we observed Remembrance Day on November 11, let us continue to remember and honour the sacrifices made by those who have served, and continue to serve, our country to defend our freedom. Earlier this month, our government passed Bill 139, The Saskatchewan Remembrance Observance Act to ensure employees have the right to wear a poppy in the workplace. Protecting this right is a way to honour sacrifices made by veterans and their families.
Lowest Unemployment in the Nation
Saskatchewan continues to receive good news on its strong and growing labour force. From October 2022 to October 2023, 19,300 jobs were added in the province. The unemployment rate fell to 4.4 per cent as of October 2023, the lowest among the provinces, and well below the national average of 5.7 per cent. We also saw all-time highs for overall employment at 605,300 and female employment at 280,900. A growing labour force allows our province’s economy to continue to grow, creating more opportunities and a better quality of life for everyone.
Saskatchewan Employment Incentive Program
Our province’s strong and growing economy allows our government to continue to invest in programs and services for Saskatchewan people. Our government is launching the new Saskatchewan Employment Incentive program to make life more affordable for working families with low incomes. The new program will provide a financial benefit, supplementary health benefits, connections to employment, and housing supports. By helping parents to enter and stay in the workforce, this program will have lasting, positive impacts on the quality of life of Saskatchewan families.
Continued Progress in Health HR Action Plan
We continue to invest in Saskatchewan’s health care system to ensure everyone can get the care they need, when and where they need it. Work continues under the Health Human Resources Action Plan, our government’s four-point plan to recruit, train, incentivize and retain health care workers, and we are seeing strong progress across several areas. Forty-three Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) from the Philippines have now arrived in Saskatchewan and are completing on-site clinical training. Upon completion of this training, they will be eligible for licensure and ready to begin work in our health care system before the end of December. The 58 paramedic training bursaries announced in July were all awarded to support paramedic training for EMS providers. Due to the high rate of application uptake, our government has invested another $290,000 to expand the program and award another 35 bursaries.
Protecting our People and Property
Our government also continues to invest in the protection of persons and property. The province’s new Warrant Intelligence Team officially began operations on November 1, 2023. This team will work to suspend government benefits to prolific violent offenders with outstanding warrants and share information to aid police in their apprehension. We recently introduced important legislation to lay the foundation for the Saskatchewan Marshals Service, an independent, made-in-Saskatchewan police service. The Marshals will provide an additional law enforcement presence across Saskatchewan and support the RCMP, municipal and First Nations police when needed. Their duties will include responding to areas with high crime rates, combating gangs and illegal 2014 Bridge City Brigade weapons, apprehending prolific offenders Christmas Online Auction and individuals with outstanding arrest **Fundraiser** warrants, and investigating farming-related offenses like cattle theft and trespassing. To protect landowners, our government has passed expanded legislation to ensure landowners who are owed compensation by companies drilling for oil or gas on their property can collect what they are owed. Amendments will give the Ministry of Energy and Resources and Please consider supporting a local 2014 born spring hockey the Surface Rights Board of Arbitration program when purchasing your Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers this year! more powers to protect landowners. These Items up for auction include: changes will enable the board and the ministry to enforce delinquent surface - Autographed Connor McDavid, Paul Coffey, Wendel Clark, and Joe Sakic jerseys rights payments from oil and gas licensees - Autographed Eric Lindros and Bobby Hull pucks - Toronto Blue Jays memorabilia and ensure landowners are properly - Gift cards and items from local businesses compensated for property damage. - And Many More!!! As we continue to move through the Memorabilia provided by: Autograph Authentic fall session of the Legislature, I look forward Shipping of items available at extra cost, or pickup in to hearing from you. These conversations Saskatoon with constituents help me represent your Auction closes on Dec 1, 2023 at 11:55 PM best interests in the Legislature. You can Please use the above QR code or visit our auction at: reach my constituency office at office@ terryjenson.ca or 306-242-2111. https://app.galabid.com/2014brigadeauction
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Martensville Food Pantry Offers Hamper Delivery Program Jocelyn Ottenbreit, Martensville Messenger
The Martensville Food Pantry is a staple for numerous local families that rely on the program for food hampers and free food options located in the hallway of the Martensville Civic Centre. They are now offering a hamper delivery program within Martensville for Seniors and those with a Mobility/Disability Impairment who are in need of a hamper but unable to pick up. This delivery program will be a trial service. “We are leaving the duration open ended at this time. We aren't sure if there is a need for something like this, but if there is and if it's not abused and we have the volunteers, we would continue,” said Linda Ward of the Martensville Food Pantry. The Martensville Food Pantry delivers 15-20 hampers a week to those in need in our community and surrounding area, and are always in need of cereal, peanut butter and honey, canned fruit and vegetables, juice, rice,
packaged potatoes, items for kids' school lunches, drink boxes, granola bars (peanut free) and fruit cups. This year the Food Pantry is going to provide Christmas Supper Hampers similar to what they did last year where they provided an amazing Christmas meal to families thanks to donations from the businesses in Martensville and the community. They are hoping that soon their charitable status for donation receipts will be finalized by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). They will be looking for fresh items at this time, and monetary donations are also welcome. Watch for more information on this in the coming weeks. If you or anyone you know of would benefit from a hamper, please contact 306-280-1255 Tuesdays before 6:30 pm to request a hamper for delivery day on Wednesday. You can also email martensvillefoodpantry@ gmail.com or find them on Facebook.
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Paws Republic Hosting Adoption Weekend Event Nov. 18th & 19th Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger
Paws Republic, along with From the Streetz Rescue Foundation are teaming up for an important weekend with events taking place November 17th-19th to help raise funds, awareness, and hopefully find some homes for some furry friends. On Friday, November 17th, there will be a Steak Night Fundraiser held at Long Branch in Saskatoon at 6:30pm. This is a 19+ event, which will include dinner consisting of an 8 oz. strip sirloin, buns, Caesar salad, oven roast potatoes, a selection of BBQ sauce and a non-alcoholic drink. There will also be a 50/50 draw, numerous prizes and a silent auction filled with over $4000 of incredible prizes such as a full-day tattoo session, a Michael Kors bag, and a limo-ride worth $500. Tickets are $30 each and are available at Paws Republic in Martensville, or by contacting Renee at (639) 840-2934 or Jenn at (306) 229-2653. On November 18th and 19th, there will be an Adoption Weekend event taking place at the Paws Republic training location at 101 9th Street North in Martensville. For more details about these events, or to find out how you can help support animals in need of homes and medical care, visit www. pawsrepublic.ca for contact information.