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Animal Control Bylaw Amended to Allow Beekeeping Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger
At the November 19th City Council meeting, a formal approval was put through to amend the current Animal Control Bylaw to allow beekeeping within the City of Martensville, barring some restrictions. For those interested in beekeeping in Martensville, they would be required to obtain a beekeeping license from the City and supply the City with the address and contact information for where the hives will be kept. All beekeepers must also register their bees with the Provincial Apiarist and provide proof of this to the City. The amendment was made following a presentation made to Council by George Stepple and Brandon Cressman. Council was provided examples of other communities within Saskatchewan and Canada that have allowed beekeeping and have seen positive benefits. The two made the move from Saskatoon, which was a “bee-friendly” community to Martensville and wanted to be able to have hives in the backyard beside their garden, which led them to approach Council about the issue. “We did our best in the Council meeting to address the benefits of beekeeping for the community as a whole,” Stepple added. Cressman began building hives from scratch approximately three years ago and since then, the young couple has seen the benefits firsthand. “They increase garden production and pollination in a 2-mile radius. They produce honey and help give a jump start to the process of spring,” Stepple explained. Since first beginning their beekeeping adventure, the two have worked hard against the weather to keep the bees thriving throughout the winter, which has not been an easy task; however, last winter they were pleased with their success. Brandon and George have been together for approximately five years and have been dedicated to a sustainable life throughout this time. Both have a dedication to do their best to contribute to the environments they live in and are pleased that they will be able to continue their beekeeping within Martensville.
ABOVE: Brandon Cressman and George Stepple’s bees. (Photo by: George Stepple)
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Water Meter Read/Estimate Schedule
Between the months of October and May, the City puts in place an alternating schedule that includes meter reading for half of the City. The alternating schedule is in place during these months due to extra time required to complete city-wide, month to month meter reads. Changes to seasonal staffing, colder temperatures, inclement weather, higher priority maintenance issues in cooler seasons, are all contributing factors in encouraging residents to provide their own meter reading. The preferred dates to submit your reading is between the 19th and 24th November- South Estimated or Submitted, North reads December- South reads, North estimated or submitted January- South estimated or submitted, North reads February- South reads, North estimated or submitted March- South estimated or submitted, North reads April- South reads, North estimated or submitted Note: Kinsmen Crescent Residents are included with and should follow South Scheduling WHY SHOULD YOU PROVIDE US YOUR METER READ? Your water bill will be based on actual consumption preventing you from being over billed or under billed Days of usage may be higher when an estimate is used resulting in higher billing. A water meter read will ensure accuracy. Estimates are based on prior usage, including summer months where water usage is typically higher. Actual water use in winter months will likely be lower resulting in a lower actual bill. HOW CAN I SUBMIT MY READING? By Phone- (306) 683-5556, you may leave a message but ensure to give your name and address with your meter read. By Email- Contact our utilityclerk@martensville.ca to leave your water meter read. In Person- Stop by City Hall during regular office hours to leave us your meter read.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO SUPPORT LOCAL HOUSING
The Martensville Housing Authority is looking for volunteers to serve on its Board of Directors. The Authority delivers rental housing programs on behalf of Saskatchewan Housing Corporation, a Government of Saskatchewan Crown Corporation. The clients of these programs are households with low or moderate incomes, including families, seniors, and people with disabilities. The Board of Directors is responsible for ensuring the efficient and fair delivery of housing programs and administration of property within its jurisdiction. Board members are not expected to attend to administrative or maintenance tasks personally. If you would like more information about being part of the Martensville Housing Authority please contact City Clerk, Carla Budnick at 306-931-2166 or cityclerk@ martensville.ca.
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). -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. Our crews strive to delivery 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.
Information on Coyotes Around Urban Areas Coyotes have been spotted in areas around Martensville. There are several things you can do if you have an encounter with a coyote and discourage them from coming near more populated areas. • Do not approach, allow coyote to escape by identifying and maintaining escape routes • Never feed the animals • Do not turn your back or run • Act assertive, yell and wave your arms (act big, bad and loud) • Keep pets away to avoid creating additional stress for the animal • Ensure household garbage is securely stored in garbage bins, store bird seed, compost and pet food so it cannot be accessed. • Clean up fallen fruit • Pick up dog feces and be aware that dog urine may also attract coyotes • Do not allow your pets to roam freely, and keep dogs on leash If the coyote is acting unusual (approaching people, limping, staggering or acting confused) do not approach, contact City Hall, or the regional Conservation Office or the RCMP outside regular business hours. Please Watch for Signage around our Parks and pathways. We will continue to monitor activity going forward.
NOTICE BYLAW #9-2019
Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Martensville, pursuant to Section 207 of the Planning and Development Act, 2007, intends to consider a bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 1-2015. REASON: To Clarify how to measure building height and permit multiple unit dwellings in the R3 district to increase building height by one story at Council’s discretion. EXAMINATION OF BYLAW: This bylaw may be examined by interested persons at City Hall on any judicial day between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Copies of the Bylaw and Notice are available at a cost of $1.00. PUBLIC HEARING: Council will hold a public hearing on December 17th, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. at the City of Martensville Council Chambers, located 37 Centennial Drive South, 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 prior to December 11th, 2019. Dated at Martensville this 20th day of November, A.D. 2019. Bonnie Gorelitza Planning Manager
The longest current Grey Cup drought officially came to an end last Sunday when the Winnipeg Blue Bombers rolled over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The Bombers had not won the Championship since 1990 until their 33-12 win on Sunday. The longest current Grey Cup drought now belongs to the Ti-Cats, who haven’t won since 1999. Hamilton’s once stellar offence turned the ball over seven (that’s correct, SEVEN) times including two fumbles, three failed third-down gambles, and two interceptions by quarterback Dane Evans. Evans was held to just 203 yards passing and one touchdown while the Bombers went yet again with their two-man approach. Winnipeg’s quarterbacks combined for only 222 yards between Collaros (170), Streveler (39), and Adams (13) but it was Andrew Harris who really carried the offence. The Bombers running back ran for 134 yards and one touchdown while also pulling in 35 yards and a touchdown through the air. Harris was named both Most Outstanding Canadian AND Grey Cup MVP. Speaking of awards, there was more hardware handed out before the Grey Cup even began! The regular season CFL Awards were held last week and here are the winners of some of the bigger awards; Hamilton Tiger-Cats receiver Brandon Banks was named the CFL’s Most Outstanding Player. Most Outstanding Defensive Player went to Winnipeg Blue Bombers D-Lineman Willie Jefferson. Henoc Muamba of the Montreal Alouettes was named Most Outstanding Canadian. Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman was awarded to Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ Chris Van Zeyl. Also from the Ti-Cats, Frankie Williams was named Most Outstanding Special Teams Player. The Most Outstanding Rookie award went to Calgary’s Nate Holley. Last but not least, Orlondo Steinhauer of the Hamilton Tiger Cats was named Coach of the Year. The CFL All-Star team will be announced later in December.
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The Martensville Royals Football team held their banquet on Wednesday, November 20 at the North Ridge Community Centre with approximately 175 people in attendance. The evening started with a wonderful meal prepared by Country Style BBQ and dessert by MHS Commercial Cooking 20 class, followed by coach’s introductions, and an introduction from head coach Lyle Evanisky. He started by thanking one of the staff members, Myles Loeffler, who helped organize and produce the most qualified coaching staff than ever before, co-ordinated officials for all the games, painted lines, set up the clock, and more. Della Muench, who gave up her managerial position last year, still assisted in managing duties in time of need with the team, such as having her home economics lab help with concession on game day, and organizing the banquet. New manager Teresa KoopHunter has spent many hours managing the books and coordinating with parents on game days, handling team meals, and so much more than what people see day to day. “I don’t know what I would do without your help and it is very much appreciated,” stated Evanisky. The Royals had a very supportive staff this year, which speaks to the players. “The character of the guys on our team – they were so well-liked – and it makes people want to come to their games.” He thanked Paul McTavish, Breanne Cooper, Mike Kaweski, and many more that supported the Royals all season long. “It speaks to players in the room that what you do off the field makes people want to support you on the field. I rant at the kids the importance of taking care of the little things and being responsible with classes and being ‘good’ off the field – to accept each other and treat each other with respect and kindness as part of the team no matter what your role, it will have an impact on our success. It gives the players the opportunity to truly give back to something bigger than themselves.” Although they did not get the outcome they had hoped for this year, there were very proud of the successful year they had going undefeated up until the very last playoff game of the season.
Following the player introductions, awards were given out to nine of the deserving players. Several of the players presented a floral arrangement to their parents who volunteered during the season. The last portion of the evening acknowledged the 3rd year Grads as well as some of the players recognizing their coaches this year. “Jack (Kobussen) is the nicest, most honest, funny and hardworking person and someone I aspire to be,” said Kyler Fraser, Special Teams and Offensive player of the year. Reid Lemaire, Lineman of the year, and Shamus Sawatasky, Defensive player of the year, stated that, “The heart and dedication from our coaches was amazing. Conditioning programs got us in shape for the season and I hope future players come to respect and idolize the coaches as we have.” The evening closed following a video highlight reel. Congratulations to the Martensville High School Royals 9-Man Provincial Silver Medalists! BELOW: The Third Year Grads with Coach Lyle Evanisky.
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Quick Resolve to Rail Strike Good for Unity We need to re-focus our attention on practical solutions to existing problems if this country is going to work. Also helpful would be to not create new, impractical problems for the purposes of scoring political points. That would seem to be the problem with Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s notion of exploring a provincewide police force to replace the RCMP - a very expensive answer for a province that purports to be struggling with budgetary and financial constraints of our own. The country cannot and will not work if we are creating problems faster than we solve the many, many ones that naturally exist. So perhaps the focus of the federal Liberal government needs to be the 3,200 Canadian National Railway Co. workers that went on strike at midnight Tuesday - a direct threat to oil, potash and grain shipments in this province and across the country. Of course, on gets the right of conductors and yard operators to walk off their jobs at CN as part of the free and collective bargaining process. Given that a key point of this dispute is the working conditions that are directly related to public safety that’s party of moving any commodity on rail, one might even have a little sympathy for at least the concerns of railworkers that are striking. That said, one cannot overstated how important it for a company that carries $250-billion worth of goods annually to be working efficiently. It is especially critical right now because the lack of pipeline capacity means we are seeing a bottleneck of petroleum and chemical products that account for 20 per cent of all CN annual revenue via moving 180,000 barrels a day. (By comparison, grain and fertilizer account for 16 per cent of CN’s business.) It is expected that CN Rail will supply 5,650 hopper cars per week throughout November and one can understate how important that is. Last week was unseasonably warm through much of Western Canada, which means now is the time to move grain, oil seeds and pulses before it gets colder. In December when shipping slows down, the weekly grain car allotment is expected to fall to 4,150 cars a week - a level it is expected to stay at until March A prolonged rail strike will only feed into the existing problems. So one can understand why Premier Scott Moe and his Saskatchewan Party government feel the strike needs to be addressed immediately - possibly, through a recall of Parliament to before Dec. 5 to deal with back-to-work legislation. In fact, it might be better if the Sask. Party government and Agriculture Minister David Marit take other pre-emptive action like seeking more hopper cars in December and January to deal with a backlog in moving what still is a very large crop this year. Perhaps everyone is still holding out the hope that this railways strike will be resolved in days and weeks instead of weeks and months. Regardless, all this would seem to a perfect example where Prime Minister Justin Trudeau could demonstrate good faith in the federation by recognizing the seriousness of this problem and putting resources to a quick resolution. One can understand the frustration when so much doesn’t work. Unhelpful is anger over problems that are then repeated on social media. We need to instead focus on solutions. Almost as unhelpful is acts that seem more about political statements that solutions to real problems, like Alberta’s exploration of its own provincewide police force to replace the RCMP. It would be more costly and hurt Saskatchewan where mounties are trained. We should be thinking about whether the alternatives are worse and we should be focusing on solving problems in this nation that do exist. That’s how this country works.
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Our province has seen unprecedented growth since 2007 and Saskatchewan’s new Growth Plan sets the stage for a strong, innovative economy that will drive growth over the next decade. The plan includes key goals, such as a growing province of 1.4 million people and a strong economy with 100,000 more jobs by 2030. Saskatchewan’s plan to grow our exports by 50 per cent and build a stronger economy starts with a stronger international presence. The Government of Saskatchewan is opening new international trade and investment offices in key markets to increase exports, attract more investment to the province and strengthen relationships with international partners and customers. Recent trade actions in key markets have made it more important than ever to ensure we have on the ground presence to tell our story. In 2020-21, the Ministry of Trade and Export Development will open offices in Japan, India and Singapore. Establishing these offices will allow the province to have officials on the ground with a focus on: • • • • •
diversifying markets; facilitating connections between our businesses and international buyers; increasing foreign direct investment; establishing ongoing relationships and business partnerships; and providing exporters an understanding of the business environment, rules and regulations in these markets.
Our economy and quality of life in Saskatchewan are dependent on trade and, as government, we play a vital role in helping to get our products to international markets. Our people, businesses and industries provide the products a growing world needs with a track record of environmental and economic sustainability. Having Saskatchewan staff in these offices will help ensure we are able to export our products across the globe. Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison is advocating for trade and improved market access for Saskatchewan exports, and highlighting investment opportunities on a trade mission to India this month. India is the world’s second-most populous country, with rapidly growing needs for food, fuel and fertilizer and Saskatchewan is wellpositioned to help meet those needs. Saskatchewan’s major exports to India have increased in the first eight months of this year compared to 2018, and we know there are further opportunities to improve market access for Saskatchewan products. Saskatchewan has been one of Canada’s top exporters to India for the past decade, exporting mostly agricultural commodities and mineral products. In 2018, the province exported $629 million in goods to India, including potash, pulse crops, uranium and semi-chemical wood pulp. The Government of Saskatchewan has also contracted global affairs firm Harper and Associates to support the province’s increased focus on international trade and engagement. Harper and Associates will provide guidance, advice and support to the provincial government on increasing and diversifying our exports, enhancing access to foreign markets for our products and attracting investment to the province. This includes assisting with strategies and planning for international missions. Saskatchewan exports approximately 67 per cent of the products it produces. Total exports in 2018 were valued at approximately $31 billion. The province’s top exports include oil, potash, agricultural products and uranium. Growth in exports are good for a growing province. It means new jobs and more opportunities for young people to realize their future here at home, while attracting skilled and entrepreneurial newcomers from around the world. We want the absolute best quality of life for our province and that’s why, as part of Saskatchewan’s Growth Plan For the Next Decade, we are investing in targets and incentives that will grow our economy and strengthen our families and communities.
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An engagement event was held from 7pm-9pm on Tuesday, November 26th at City Hall where the public was invited to come and take part in an update to Martensville’s Official Community Plan (OCP). Items that were covered at this event included policies that are in place for residential, commercial and industrial areas, transportation, community services, financial policies, environmental policies and more. An event like this was held back in 2008, and now the City is looking for public input for policies to guide growth, development and change for the next ten to twenty years. “This plan reflects the ideas and input of the people who live and work in Martensville and guides all development in the City. The OCP focuses on land use, economy, environment, transportation, community facilities and services into a broad strategy to direct growth and development,” Bonnie Gorelitza with the City of Martensville Planning and Regulations department explained. Those that attended had a chance to speak with representatives from the V3 Companies of Canada Ltd., which is who the City of Martensville is working with on this project. A variety of tables were set up with information provided on a different theme at each table, which provided residents a chance to speak to experts on specific topics. The purpose of this event was to help guide the City on policies that are currently being used that need to be updated. Alan Wallace, the V3 Companies of Canada Ltd. Planning Lead – Saskatchewan, noted that every city in the province has their own OCP in place, and it is important to look at reviewing these plans every ten or so years. “For now, we have identified eight topics that will be included in the Official Community Plan as key to Martensville and we will be making a plan that will look towards a doubling of the population, while maintaining Martensville’s own identity and uniqueness,” Wallace said. This event was the first of three engagement sessions that are scheduled for this particular project. “We are really excited about this and looking forward to hearing what people have to say. This is a great way to learn if they think we are on the right path and if we are headed in the right direction. We want to see where people are today in their community – what makes them happy, what needs improvements and hearing that and combining them and evaluating current policies and developing new policies to move us forward,” Gorelitza stated. A second public open house event is planned for the New Year. “Once we get to a point where we have some themes identified and direction, we will bring that information to the public so they can see where we are headed,” Wallace added. The project is expected to be completed by June of 2020 and will then go to Council for formal approval and from there to the province to be approved. Once approved, Martensville will have a plan in place for a population of approximately 20,000. For anyone that was unable to attend this event, the questionnaire can be found online at martensville.ca.
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Heads Up: Distracted Driving Penalties Are Getting Tougher Drivers in Saskatchewan who make the unsafe decision to drive while distracted will soon be paying more for a ticket, with escalating fines for repeat offences within a 12-month period. Changes take effect February 1, 2020. Driver distraction or inattention is one of the top causes of collisions, injuries and fatalities on Saskatchewan roads. In 2018, it was a factor in more than 6,000 collisions, 774 injuries and 22 deaths. “Enough is enough,” Minister Responsible for SGI Joe Hargrave said. “Despite increased enforcement by police and significant awareness efforts by SGI, 22 people lost their lives on Saskatchewan roads in 2018 due to distracted driving or inattention. That is 22 deaths too many.” Currently, a distracted driving ticket* costs the recipient $280 plus four demerits, with vehicle seizures for repeat offenders. Starting February 1, 2020, the cost of a ticket will more than double, and the cost of subsequent tickets will escalate. Here are the consequences distracted drivers can expect: • First offence - $580 ticket plus four demerits. • Second offence within a year of being convicted of the first - $1,400 ticket, plus an additional four demerits, plus an immediate, seven-day vehicle seizure. Vehicle owners are responsible for the towing and impound fees (cost varies according to mileage, but expect to pay approximately $400 at least). • Third offence within a year of conviction of the first - $2,100 ticket, plus four more demerits and another seven-day vehicle seizure. *(Cost of tickets includes Victims of Crime surcharges). The demerits could also cost the driver insurance discounts they had earned or – if they are on the negative side of the SGI Safe Driver Recognition (SDR) scale – additional financial penalties, at $50 for every point below zero. If a driver started at zero, and received three distracted driving tickets in a year, they would have to pay a total of $1,200 in SDR financial penalties, on top of the other financial impacts. Police across the province have been catching more distracted drivers than ever before, and statistics reported to SGI show there have been more than 1,000 distracted driving tickets* issued during May and July of 2019. The vast majority of tickets issued are to drivers caught using their phones behind the wheel. “Distracted driving kills and injures people; it is a serious safety concern, and our government is sending a direct message to drivers,” Hargrave said. “Yes, the tickets are costly. Don’t want to get one? It’s easy. Put the phone down, keep your head up, and focus on the road.” * “Distracted driving tickets” refers to tickets under The Traffic Safety Act for violating either: • Section 241.1(2) – “No driver shall hold, view, use or manipulate electronic communications equipment (cell phone) while driving a motor vehicle on a highway,” or • Section 213 (1) – “No person shall drive a vehicle on a highway without due care and attention.”
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Police received 154 calls for service from November 18, 2019 to November 25, 2019.
TRAFFIC
Erratic Driver Complaint on Highway 11 November 18, 2019 at 10:24 a.m. RCMP received a call on highway 11 by Warman of a Black Toyota Tundra truck that was speeding, tailgating, and passing unsafely. Rosthern RCMP intercepted and stopped the vehicle and warned the 43-year-old male about his driving. Vehicle Strikes Deer on Highway 12 November 19, 2019 at 6:50 a.m. RCMP received a call on highway 12 by Saskatoon of a vehicle vs deer. There were no injuries and no alcohol/drugs involved. The vehicle was damaged and towed.
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Reports of Stolen Property in Corman Park November 20, 2019 at 5:33 p.m. RCMP received a call in the RM of Corman Park of stolen property; Honda ATV, building supplies,
lumber and tools. This is still under investigation. November 21, 2019 at 1:59 a.m. RCMP received a call in the RM of Corman Park of a stolen vehicle from Saskatoon that was seen on fire. The vehicle was towed to Saskatoon Police Service.
PEOPLE
Male Walking Westbound on Highway 14 November 19, 2019 at 3:02 p.m. RCMP received a call on Highway 14 by Saskatoon. A male was walking westbound on the highway. Member attended and gave the 52-year-old male a courtesy ride to his residence in Saskatoon. Males Attempt Break & Enter Of Vehicle November 21, 2019 at 2:04 a.m. RCMP received a call in Warman. Two males were attempting a break and enter on a vehicle. One male was dressed in all black and other male was wearing a red/orange jacket.Two males fled the scene. This is still under investigation.
Male Hitchhiker Reported on Highway 11 November 24, 2019 at 6:19 a.m. RCMP received a call on highway 11 by Osler. A male hitchhiker was not dressed for the weather and wearing dark clothing. Member attended and gave the 51 year old male a courtesy ride.
NOTICE
We would like to remind drivers that they cannot pass a school bus when the stop sign is out and the lights are flashing and you cannot proceed until the stop sign is closed and the bus lights have stopped flashing. Disobeying the law will result in a $360.00 fine. If you have information regarding these or any other crimes, please contact Warman/Martensville RCMP at 306-975-1670/306-975-1610 or if you have information and you wish to remain anonymous in your reporting, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a tip via their website: http://saskcrimestoppers. com/ or text in a tip: TIP206 + your tip to CRIMES (274637).
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