The City’s Snow Removal Program aims to keep roads safe, accessible, and clear for emergency services, vehicles, and pedestrians. While our crews work diligently, winter weather can be unpredictable, and snow-clearing activities may vary. Here’s how you can help:
- Avoid pushing snow onto streets – This creates ridges that obstruct plowing efforts and creates larger snow ridges at your driveway.
- Don’t pile snow on streets or hydrants – This can block emergency access.
- Clear driveways before plows arrive – This helps crews work efficiently and prevents ridges.
- Avoid parking on streets during snow clearing – Vehicles hinder operations and risk being blocked by snow.
- Prevent driveway snow buildup – Place snow in yard areas rather than at the driveway edge.
- Watch for posted removal zones – Vehicles parked in these areas may be ticketed and towed.
- Stay back from sanding trucks – Keep a 15m distance to allow safe dispersion of salt and sand.
For more information and to view the City’s Priority Map, visit Martensville.ca.
Family Night Out | Every Friday: 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Lake Vista School
Burn off energy and spend quality time as a family! Choose from basketball, dodgeball, badminton, soccer, pickleball, and more in this open gym setting for all ages. It’s active fun for the whole family! This drop-in program will run each Friday until December 5th.
Family: $8 | Individual: $3.25 Cash only at the door
Upcoming Events
Nov. 29 - Curl for Camp Easter Seal begins
- Carrot River Outback Thunder vs. Martensville Chiefs
Dec. 1 - Marten the Elf Arrives – presented by NPD and Canwest
Dec. 4 - Toddler Time Frenzy at the MAP
- Community Art Night at the Library
Dec. 5 - Family Night Out at Lake Vista School
Dec. 6 - Babysitting Course
- Play & Skate with Santa
Dec. 7 - Martensville Chiefs vs. Assiniboia Southern Rebels
- Staying Home Alone Course
VHS Knights in Action Launch Cereal Drive for Local Families
The Venture Heights Elementary School Knights in Action are stepping up this holiday season with a community-focused cereal drive to support both the local food bank and Martensville Christmas Hampers.
The goal is to collect 500 boxes of cereal, with students encouraged to bring their donations directly to their classroom teachers. This effort not only supports families in need but also inspires school-wide involvement, generosity, and teamwork.
To celebrate reaching their goal, the school will host a fun domino-style cereal box knockdown on Tuesday, December 2nd. The event will highlight the students’ hard work while raising awareness of the importance of giving back.
The Knights in Action hope the community will help them meet, and maybe even surpass, their target to make a meaningful difference this holiday season.
Upcoming Council and Committee of the Whole Meeting Dates City of Martensville Council Meetings and Committee of the Whole Meetings are open to the public and we invite you to attend in person or virtually to see what is happening in our community.
December 9 – Committee of the Whole Meeting December 16 – Regular Council Meeting
Location: Martensville City Hall Council Chambers, 37 Centennial Drive Time: All meetings begin at 5 pm
If you’d like to speak or present at a meeting, make sure you’re on the agenda by contacting the City Clerk’s office. If you’d prefer to join from the comfort of your home, contact the City Clerk or check the online agenda at martensville.ca for the meeting link.
Ice Safety Reminder
The Martensville Fire Department has been testing ice thickness on local lakes and ponds this month and is reminding residents that ice conditions are currently unsafe. Please stay off the ice.
Please continue to monitor City updates for further information as conditions change and the weather gets colder.
Regular City Council Meeting Recap - November 18
Items discussed or adopted at the Regular Council Meeting:
1. The 2025-2029 Strategic Plan was adopted.
2. Bylaw 17-2025, an amendment to the Official Community Plan, received second, third, and final reading and has now been adopted.
3. Bylaw 18-2025 a Zoning Bylaw Amendment had second reading.
4. City Council authorized Administration to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with Trilogy Ranch Developments Ltd.
Please note these are just meeting highlights - for more information please visit the City Website www.martensville.ca to view the agenda with the full Council Package.
NPD & Canwest Play & Skate with Santa Martensville Sports Centre | December 6 |1:00pm - 3:00pm
The City and the Martensville & District Kinettes are partnering to bring you an afternoon of holiday festivities!
Play & Skate will be on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the Martensville Sports Centre, featuring an afternoon full of fun activities for kids!
Skate, take a picture with Santa, get a candy bag, and warm up with hot chocolate!
Thank you to our amazing sponsors North Prairie Development and Canwest!
Valley Manor Elementary
School Gears Up for Festive Winter Festival
Valley Manor Elementary School is inviting families to embrace the holiday spirit at its upcoming Winter Festival, taking place December 4th from 6:00pm–8:00pm. The school will be transforming their hallways into a warm and welcoming winter wonderland filled with activities for all ages.
Guests can look forward to a variety of festive stations, including games, crafts, face painting, hot chocolate, and cookie decorating, with one delicious cookie per participant.
The event is designed to bring the community together for an evening of simple joys and seasonal magic.
Admission to the festival is a donation of a non-perishable food item. All contributions will support the Martensville Fire Department’s food hampers, ensuring families in the community receive extra help during the holiday season.
Valley Manor staff encourage everyone to come bundled up, bring their holiday cheer, and enjoy a night of fun while making a meaningful impact in Martensville.
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Martensville’s Giving Tree Shares the True Spirit of Christmas
Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger
The holiday season is once again upon us, and the annual Giving Tree has returned to the Martensville Canadian Tire, a symbol of what the true meaning of Christmas is.
This longstanding tradition, which began in 2016, has become an important part of the Christmas season for many families in the community.
Positioned near the front of the store, the Giving Tree is decorated with approximately 150 to 200 ornaments, each representing a child who could use a little extra support this Christmas. The ornaments include the child’s name, age and gender. Shoppers are encouraged to choose an ornament, purchase a gift for the child listed, and return the unwrapped item to the Canadian Tire customer service desk before December 15th. Participants are invited to take the ornament home and hang it on their own tree as a reminder of the importance of giving during the holiday season.
Many families in Martensville have embraced the Giving Tree as an opportunity to teach their children the value of compassion. Each year, parents bring their children to select an ornament representing someone of similar age, turning the experience into a meaningful lesson about kindness and community. Donors often add personal touches, such as handwritten notes or drawings, making each gift even more special.
All donated gifts will be distributed to children in Martensville and Saskatoon before December 25th. The Giving Tree campaign runs from November 14th to December 15th. Anyone with questions or who knows of a child in need of a gift is encouraged to contact margaret@offroadexteriors.com.
The continued success of the Giving Tree reflects the strength, warmth and spirit of the Martensville community, where residents come together each year to ensure every child can experience the joy of Christmas.
Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s Nutcracker Returns to Saskatoon, Featuring a Young
Martensville Dancer
Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger
The magic of the holiday season will take centre stage in Saskatoon as the Royal Winnipeg Ballet (RWB) brings its beloved, Canadian-themed production of ‘The Nutcracker’ to TCU Place on November 28th and 29th.
Those attending can expect lavish set and costume designs, Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, and the celebrated choreography of Galina Yordanova and Nina Menon. Each performance runs just over two hours with intermission, making it an accessible and festive outing for families.
This year’s Saskatoon shows also come with a local spotlight, with 42 young dancers from the region selected through auditions to join the professional cast, and one of them is Martensville’s own Dilana McHugh.
At just 11 years old, Dilana has already spent nearly a decade immersed in dance. She began dancing at age two and started performing solos in competitions by the time she was four. Today, she trains in a wide range of styles including ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, acro, duos, and competitive solos.
Knowing the Royal Winnipeg Ballet typically visits Saskatoon every couple of years, Dilana set her sights on auditioning, and her dedication paid off. She has been cast as one of the angels in the production and will be performing during both evening shows on November 28th and 29th.
For Dilana, this marks her first experience performing in a large-scale, professional ballet, and the excitement is palpable. She is honoured to be part of such a timeless holiday classic and thrilled to share the stage with one of her closest dance friends, who was also selected as an angel. With dreams of becoming a professional dancer in the future, this opportunity is a meaningful step forward.
With strong community participation, dazzling choreography, and a story that has enchanted generations, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s return promises to be a magical kickoff to Saskatoon’s holiday season, and a particularly proud moment for Martensville as young Dilana takes her well-deserved place under the stage lights.
Government Of Saskatchewan Releases Mid-Year Report
Saskatchewan is forecasting a deficit of $427 million at mid-year, an increase of $79 million from the first quarter. This compares to a projected $12 million surplus in the 2025-26 Budget.
Despite lower oil prices and the impact of global tariffs, Saskatchewan's economy remains one of the best-performing provincial economies in Canada, with the lowest deficit per capita among provinces and the federal government by a considerable margin.
"Saskatchewan's economy remains resilient in the face of global economic uncertainty," Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Jim Reiter said. "The vast majority of Saskatchewan's exports are CUSMA compliant and our producers have worked hard to find new markets, which has helped Saskatchewan remain in a comparatively strong economic position."
Total expense at mid-year is forecast to increase $521 million, or 2.5 per cent, from budget. Expense increases include an additional $295 million allocated to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency to combat provincial wildfires and related costs, $250 million to address health care utilization pressures and $114 million in pension expenses, partially offset by a decrease in expected crop insurance claims.
Total revenue is forecast to increase by $82 million, or 0.4 per cent, from budget. Revenue increases include $273 million in Federal Transfers and $129 million in other own-source revenue, mainly due to higher fees driven by population and economic growth, as well as increased gaming revenue. Revenue increases are largely being offset by a $292 million reduction in SaskPower net income, primarily due to the removal of
the federal carbon tax charge from customer bills. Non-renewable resource revenue is forecast to decrease $93 million, mainly due to a higher exchange rate and lower price for oil.
"Today's mid-year update is very much in line with what we saw at first quarter," Reiter said. "Our government is committed to supporting those affected by this year's unprecedented wildfire season, addressing pressures in health care and providing affordability relief through the income tax reductions contained in the budget and the removal of the carbon tax from SaskPower customer bills."
Total gross debt is forecast to be $39.3 billion at fiscal year-end, an increase of $962 million, or 2.5 per cent, from budget. Saskatchewan continues to have the second lowest net debt-to-GDP ratio among all provinces.
Saskatchewan's economy remains strong with anticipated GDP growth of 1.7 per cent in 2025. This is the third highest among provinces, building on strong GDP growth in 2024 of 3.0 per cent, mainly driven by strength in the construction, natural resources and agriculture sectors, supported by solid population and employment growth and nation leading growth in housing starts.
For further information, the 2025-26 Mid-Year Report is available for download at https://publications.saskatchewan.ca/#/categories/6430
City of Martensville Notice
Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Martensville, according to Section 207 of the Planning and Development Act, 2007, intends to consider a bylaw to amend the Official Community Plan (OCP) No. 2-2020 by:
1. Adopting the Trilogy Ranch Concept Plan into the OCP.
REASON: This amendment will adopt the Trilogy Ranch Concept Plan as an appendix to the OCP. The concept plan facilitates the orderly development of future commercial, park, and residential lands west of Highway 12. The full concept plan is available on the City website.
EXAMINATION OF BYLAW: This bylaw may be examined by interested parties at City Hall on any judicial day between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Copies of the Bylaw and Notice are available for $1.00.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Council will hold a public hearing on December 16th 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at the City of Martensville Council Chambers to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing or delivered to the undersigned at the City Hall before December 9th, 2025.
Dated at Martensville, this 19th day of November 2025.
Bonnie Gorelitza Planning Manager
Bylaw #12-2025
Mixed Doubles Memorial Bonspiel
Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger
Martensville Senior Girls’ Volleyball Team Captures Bronze at 5A Provincials
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The Martensville Royals Senior Girls’ Volleyball team capped off a remarkable season with a bronze-medal finish at the 5A Provincial Championships in Lloydminster, an especially impressive feat in their first year competing at the 5A level.
The road to Provincials began the previous weekend in Prince Albert, where the Royals earned second place at Regionals after falling to Lloydminster in the final. That finish secured their spot at the 5A Provincial tournament, setting the stage for a weekend of fierce competition and standout performances.
Despite entering unfamiliar territory, Martensville held their own in the roundrobin, finishing third in their pool. That placement set up a challenging quarter-final match against Yorkton, one of the tournament’s top-ranked teams. The Royals responded with one of their strongest performances of the season, defeating Yorkton in straight sets to punch their ticket to the semifinals.
In the semis, Martensville faced a tough Swift Current squad. A win would have sent the Royals to the gold-medal match, but despite a hard-fought battle on both sides of the net, Swift Current (the gold medal winners) pulled ahead, sending Martensville to the bronze-medal final instead.
The bronze match proved to be the defining moment of the Royals’ season, once again facing Lloydminster in a final. Facing the host team, also the tournament’s first seed, Martensville dropped the opening set 25–15 and knew they would need to dig deep to stay alive. They did just that, rebounding with a determined 25–18 win in the second set to force a decisive race to 15 final set.
The third set began with a slow start for the Royals, who fell behind by several points at the halfway mark. But showing the grit that had carried them all season, Martensville surged back, tying the match before completing the comeback with a thrilling 17–15 victory to secure the bronze medal.
Coaches praised the team’s resilience, composure, and heart, qualities that defined not only the bronze-medal match, but their entire season.
“This team showed tenacity and resilience from start to finish,” the coaching staff said. “To make it to 5A Provincials in your first year is an incredible accomplishment. To come home with a medal is something truly special.”
With their historic finish, the Royals have firmly established themselves as a rising force in 5A volleyball, one built on determination, teamwork, and belief.
Martensville played host to some of the world’s top-ranked mixed doubles curlers this past weekend as the Aly Jenkins Mixed Doubles Memorial Bonspiel took place from November 21st–23rd at the Martensville Curling Club.
The annual event honours the legacy of Aly Jenkins, a talented Saskatchewan curler who passed away in 2019 at the age of 30 due to complications during childbirth. Jenkins, who played lead on Sherry Anderson’s rink during the 2019 provincial women’s championship, is remembered not only for her skill on the ice but also for her passion for developing future athletes. Funds raised from the bonspiel support the club’s junior curling program, a meaningful tribute to her commitment to the sport and community.
This year’s bonspiel drew an exceptionally strong and international field, welcoming 20 elite teams from Canada, Australia, Finland, South Korea, China, Switzerland, Poland, and Japan. Many of the competitors are currently chasing Olympic qualification and rank among the best in the world. The roster featured standout pairs such as Finland’s Lotta Immonen and Markus Sipilä; South Korea’s Seonyeong Kim and Yeongseok Jeong; Switzerland’s Olympic silver medalists Jenny Sarah Perret and Martin Rios; Australia’s 2025 World Bronze medalists Tahli Gill and Dean Hewitt; and Japan’s top teams, including Tori Koana with Go Aoki and the duo of Chiaki Matsumara and Yasumasa Tanida.
Canadian representation was equally impressive. Nancy Martin and Steve Laycock entered as the sixth-ranked mixed doubles team globally, fresh off their Colorado Curling Cup victory. Local favourites were front and centre as well, with Martensville’s Jill and Garret Springer, champions of the 2025 Sask Tour Mixed Doubles. Another hometown duo, Melissa Remeshylo of Warman and Dylan Derksen of Hague, represented the Martensville Curling Club. Remeshylo and Derksen previously competed for Saskatchewan at the 2023 Canada Winter Games.
The competition followed a four-game round-robin format across four pools, starting Friday morning and culminating in Sunday’s playoffs. After a weekend packed with high-calibre curling, Switzerland’s Team Perret/Rios secured the 2025 title with a strong final victory over Team Gill/Hewitt. Remeshylo and Derksen put on an impressive performance throughout the weekend, bowing out in the quarter-finals and earning enthusiastic support from local fans.
With many of these teams heading to the Olympic mixed doubles qualifier in Kelowna this December, Martensville spectators may soon see familiar names on the international stage at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The bonspiel once again delivered world-class action while celebrating Aly Jenkins’ enduring influence on the sport and her community.
ABOVE: Back (L-R): Deb McGuire (Coach), Mischa McCann, Brielle Thomas, Katie Mertelik, Lily Dunville, Marleigh Woloshyn, Nada Raicevic, Gemma Dale, Emery Murfin, Leah Durant (Asst. Coach)
Front (L-R): Mataya Sader, Ava McConnell, Sierra Schmaltz, Rhien Chillog, Evangeline Lam, Ana Raicevic.
Government Expands Provincial Approach To Homelessness
The Government of Saskatchewan is building on the Provincial Approach to Homelessness (PATH), investing up to an additional $20 million over three years to expand programs to prevent homelessness and enhance support services for individuals experiencing homelessness.
"Through the ministries of Social Services, Health, and Corrections, Policing and Public Safety, we have invested more than $98 million in homelessness services since the foundational PATH investment was announced in 2023," Social Services Minister Terry Jenson said. "This additional provincial investment is building on programs and services already in place to provide multi-year funding for communityled responses to homelessness, expand emergency shelter capacity, and support transitions to supportive housing."
ABOVE: Social Services Minister Terry Jenson announced that the Government of Saskatchewan has invested $98 million in homelessness services.
Up to an additional $20 million in provincial funding over the next three years will provide:
• $12 million to expand homelessness services by providing predictable multiyear funding to municipalities to support community-led priorities and strategies;
• $4 million to create up to 40 new emergency shelter spaces at existing shelters based on demonstrated need; and
• $4 million to create up to 60 new supportive housing spaces and add more trusteeship services to support individuals to transition to supportive housing.
PATH has provided a foundation to collaborate and seek new solutions to the complex issue of homelessness with all levels of government and Indigenous and community partners. The initial PATH investment of $40.2 million in 2023 created new supportive housing spaces, emergency shelter spaces, and community safety and outreach services across the province. Since then, partners have also responded to arising needs together to establish and expand drop-in and outreach services.
"Our discussions with partners led to the areas chosen for this additional investment, with a focus on supporting services and initiatives that are demonstrating progress and having a positive impact," Jenson said. "We look forward to continuing to partner with service providers, with our municipal and federal counterparts, and with Indigenous and community organizations to help people in need transition to stable housing, remain successfully housed, and achieve a better quality of life."
More Saskatchewan Residents to Benefit as Grief and Trauma Counselling Services Expand
The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $200,000 in annual funding to Caring Hearts to expand its grief and trauma counselling services for residents across the province.
Caring Hearts is a Regina community-based organization that provides a range of specialized support services for people experiencing grief and trauma due to situations such as the loss of a loved one to suicide. Services include counselling; support groups; healing circles; kids camps; and support to communities affected by tragedies such as homicides, suicides and workplace deaths.
"It is crucial for people who are grieving and in distress to know that supports are available and that it is okay to reach out for help," Moosomin-Montmartre MLA Kevin Weedmark said on behalf of Mental Health and Addictions Minister Lori Carr. "Today's expansion of grief and trauma counselling services at Caring Hearts makes it easier for Saskatchewan residents to access critical support when they may need it most."
Approximately 75 per cent of Caring Hearts' clients receive support in person and 25 per cent receive virtual support.
"Caring Hearts extends its sincere appreciation to the Government of Saskatchewan for this funding," Caring Hearts Executive Director Keely WightYoung said. "With this investment, we will reduce wait times, respond more rapidly to critical, immediate needs, and continue delivering culturally informed care. Together, we are building a more resilient Saskatchewan, where healing can begin, and no one must face grief or trauma alone."
"After the devastating loss of our teenage son, we turned to Caring Hearts for support," former clients Rick and Debbie West said. "We knew immediately that we had found a safe space to express our grief. They provided immediate grief counselling to our entire family, and they continue to guide us in our ongoing healing journey. We found not only comfort and solace but friendship in a time of unimaginable pain."
To book a session, call Caring Hearts at 306-523-2780 or email contactus@ caringheartssk.ca. Visit www.caringheartssk.ca for details.
For information about other resources available for mental health and addictions, visit the Government of Saskatchewan website.
The province is investing a record $624 million for mental health and addictions services in 2025-26, including $487 million directed to mental health.
Record Number of Wins for Saskatchewan at Canadian Tourism Awards
It was a proud night for Saskatchewan at the Canadian Tourism Awards, with multiple businesses earning national recognition for excellence. This marked a recordbreaking year with nine finalists announced from the province in October.
That trend continued as four Saskatchewan businesses won top honours at the annual event held on November 20, setting a new record for the province.
This year's winners include:
• Dakota Dunes Resort (Whitecap Dakota Nation), Tourism Employer of the Year Award;
• Wanuskewin Heritage Park (Saskatoon), Indigenous Tourism Award;
• Ag in Motion (Langham), Business Event of the Year Award; and
• Field to Shield, co-created by Adventure Destinations and Chef Jenni Lessard (Saskatoon), Culinary Tourism Experience Award.
"Saskatchewan has a proud tradition of bringing home Canadian Tourism Awards," Minister Responsible for Tourism Saskatchewan Alana Ross said. "This year's winners are most deserving and represent the vision, leadership and commitment that make our province's tourism industry strong and vibrant. The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to congratulate the recipients on receiving this national recognition."
"Tourism Saskatchewan is exceedingly proud of these impressive representatives of our industry," Tourism Saskatchewan CEO Jonathan Potts said. "Our sincere congratulations and gratitude are extended to Saskatchewan's 2025 Canadian Tourism Award finalists and winners."
The Canadian Tourism Awards are presented annually by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) to recognize success, leadership and innovation in Canada's tourism industry, and to reward those people, places, organizations and events that have gone above and beyond to offer travellers superior tourism experiences in Canada.
The awards gala is a highlight of The Tourism Congress, TIAC's annual industry conference. For a complete list of the 2025 Canadian Tourism Award winners, visit: tiac-aitc.ca.
Dakota Dunes Resort (Whitecap Dakota Nation), Tourism Employer of the Year Award - Dakota Dunes Resort is a proudly Indigenous-owned luxury resort located on Whitecap Dakota Nation. As a growing employer in Saskatchewan's tourism sector, the resort sets a benchmark in creating meaningful career opportunities, advancing reconciliation, and offering inclusive, culturally enriched workplaces.
Wanuskewin Heritage Park (Saskatoon), Indigenous Tourism AwardWanuskewin Heritage Park, a National Historic Site and Proposed UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers a deep dive into over 6,400 years of Northern Plains Indigenous culture. Situated on Saskatoon's northern edge, the park features the longest-running archaeological dig in Canada, with 19 pre-contact sites, a medicine wheel, tipi rings, and buffalo jumps, spread over 7 km of walking trails. Ag in Motion (Langham), Business Event of the Year Award - Ag in Motion (AIM) is the largest outdoor farm expo in Western Canada, featuring the latest advancements in agriculture technology and equipment. Ag In Motion fosters growth, innovation and sustainability by providing a platform for agriculture industry professionals from across Canada and around the world to connect, share knowledge and collaborate on solutions for a better future. Since its inception in 2015, AIM has grown to an annual attendance of 31,000 people and 600 companies exhibited totalling 2.13 million square feet of trade show booth space.
Field to Shield by Adventure Destinations (Saskatoon), Culinary Tourism Experience Award - Field to Shield is a unique six-day guided tour co-created by renowned Métis Chef Jenni Lessard (of Inspired by Nature Culinary Consulting) and Adventure Destinations. The experience goes beyond a typical dining tour, offering a deeply immersive journey into Saskatchewan's land, Indigenous culture and cuisine. By blending historical sites, traditional practices and hands-on food experiences, the tour provides a rich, authentic narrative. Its focus on celebrating Indigenous heritage and the bounty of the land from prairie fields to boreal forest showcases a commitment to an unparalleled, culturally significant culinary adventure that is changing tourism in Canada.
POLICE BEAT
Saskatoon RCMP CTSS and SHP
Stop Commercial Vehicle with 9.3 Million Illegal Cigarettes
On November 14, 2025, Saskatoon RCMP Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan (CTSS) and Saskatchewan Highway Patrol (SHP) were conducting a check-stop at the Langham weigh scale on Highway 16, near Saskatoon.
At approximately 3:00 a.m., a commercial vehicle entered the check stop and continued through the check stop without stopping.
An SHP officer followed the commercial vehicle, stopped it a few kilometres west of the check stop and escorted it back to the check stop.
At the check stop, SHP officers inspected the trailer of the commercial vehicle and located 24 pallets of unstamped tobacco. SHP officers arrested the driver of the commercial vehicle on site and transported him to the Saskatoon RCMP Detachment, with the assistance of Saskatchewan RCMP Traffic Services.
Saskatoon RCMP CTSS police officers seized the commercial vehicle, arranged for it to be towed and escorted the vehicle to the Seized Property Management Directorate in Regina for safe storage and further police processing.
The Yorkton RCMP Saskatchewan Trafficking and Response Team (STRT) searched and processed the vehicle. They confirmed 9.3 million illegal cigarettes were seized from the commercial vehicle. “Based on previous similar investigations in Saskatchewan, and current tax rates under provincial and federal legislations, the estimated total tax being evaded is over 4.4 million dollars,” Corporal Aaron Gullacher with the Yorkton RCMP STRT said.
As a result of police investigation, 24-year-old Akashdeep Akashdeep from Brampton, Ontario, is charged with one count, possession of unstamped tobacco for the purpose of sale, section 121.1(1) of the Criminal Code; one count, possession of unstamped tobacco; section 11(8) of the Tobacco Tax Act; and one count, possession of unstamped tobacco. section 32(1) of the Excise Act.
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Akashdeep Akashdeep appeared in court in Saskatoon on November 17, 2025. (Information #90462474, #90462475, #90462474).
“Our government values the strong partnerships between the Saskatchewan RCMP, municipal police services and Saskatchewan Highway Patrol,” Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Minister Tim McLeod, K.C. said. “Collaborative enforcement efforts, like this check stop, play an essential role in promoting road safety and protecting communities across the province.”
“Twenty-three police officers from four agencies operated the check stop. CTSS units from Lanigan, Maidstone, Rosetown, Saskatoon and Yorkton RCMP were joined by Saskatoon Police Service CTSS, Corman Park Police Service and Saskatchewan Highway Patrol. Partnerships like these allow us to intercept large quantities of illegal goods and send a strong message to traffickers of illicit goods – ‘stay off our roads’,” said Superintendent Grant St. Germaine, the Officer in charge of Saskatchewan RCMP Traffic Services.
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Saskatchewan RCMP: Wanted Persons
The following offenders are wanted by the Saskatchewan RCMP. They are offenders with active warrants who were last known to be living in Saskatchewan. They have been selected to appear on this list based on a review of their current criminal charges and the potential harm they present to communities in Saskatchewan.
This is not a complete list of all offenders wanted by the Saskatchewan RCMP. Offenders appearing on this list are determined by a data-driven scoring system using the Crime Severity Index, a Statistics Canada measurement that looks at both the number and the relative severity of crimes. Factors such as age, gender, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, religion, sexuality or disability of an offender are not considered in the scoring process.
The intent of releasing this list of wanted offenders is to encourage tips and information from the public to support Saskatchewan RCMP investigations and to lead to the arrest of these individuals.
Three wanted offenders appearing on this list have been arrested in the last month:
• Ian Beeds was arrested by Spiritwood RCMP on October 20, 2025. He is scheduled to appear in court in Spiritwood on November 25. (Information #90427974)
• Joel Mckenzie was arrested by Shellbrook RCMP on October 21, 2025. He appeared in Prince Albert Provincial Court on October 29, 2025. (Information #90563426). This list is updated and distributed monthly. As a result of a review in October, six offenders have been added to the list based on their current Crime Severity Index scores.
Do not attempt to contact, approach or apprehend any wanted individuals on your own. If you recognize any of these offenders and have information regarding their whereabouts, activities or associations, call 310-RCMP (310-7257) or 911 in an emergency.
ABOVE: Saskatoon RCMP Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan (CTSS) and Saskatchewan Highway Patrol (SHP) stopped a commercial vehicle on Highway 16, near Saskatoon, on November 14th, that was transporting 24 pallets of unstamped tobacco products. (RCMP)
Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Martensville, according to Section 207 of the Planning and Development Act, 2007, intends to consider a bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 1-2015, by:
1. Amending the Zoning District map to zone the following parcels Future Urban Development (FUD) as shown in grey shading on the map below
Legal Addresses:
Blk/Par A-Plan 101815545 Ext 1
NW 29-38-05-3 Ext 2
SE 29-38-05-3 Ext 1
ORA 51-38-05-3 Ext 52
SW 29-38-05-3 Ext 1
NE 29-38-05-3 Ext 3
SW 29-38-05-3 Plan 102249019 Ext 0
Blk/Par B-Plan 72S06773 Ext 0
Blk/Par C-Plan 72S06773 Ext 1
Blk/Par U-Plan 101958835 Ext 1
NE 20-38-05-3 Ext 1
SW 33-38-05-3 Plan FN33 Ext 1
ORA 38-38-05-3 Ext 0
SE 32-38-05-3 Plan FN33 Ext 1
SE 32-38-05-3 Ext 2
Blk/Par A-Plan 62S15554 Ext 1
LSD 5- 33-38-05-3 Ext 46
LSD 6- 33-38-05-3 Ext 48
Blk/Par B-Plan 101649012 Ext 11
Blk/Par A-Plan 101649012 Ext 12
LSD 4- 33-38-05-3 Ext 22
NW 27-38-05-3 Ext 0
Blk/Par X-Plan 62S21199 Ext 1
NE 22-38-05-3 Ext 0
NW 22-38-05-3 Ext 2
Blk/Par A-Plan 64S02327 Ext 2
SW 22-38-05-3 Ext 43
Blk/Par A-Plan 62S14111 Ext 1
REASON: To zone the lands with an interim land use until development of the lands is imminent.
EXAMINATION OF BYLAW: This bylaw may be examined by interested parties at City Hall on any judicial day between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Copies of the Bylaw and Notice are available for $1.00.
PUBLIC HEARING: Council will hold a public hearing on December 16th, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at the City of Martensville Council Chambers to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing or delivered to the undersigned at the City Hall before December 9th, 2025.
Dated at Martensville on this 19th day of November, 2025.
