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Home Field Battle The Martensville Royals hit the field at Wilson Field on Friday, September 25 for their 2026 home opener against the P.A. St. Mary Marauders. The matchup marked the Royals’ first game in front of the hometown crowd after opening their season with a 34-0 victory over the Lloydminster Barons the previous week. Shanine Sealey/MM
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Upcoming Council and Committee of the Whole Meeting Dates
Mirond Road Roadwork & Closure – September 22 – October 9, 2026
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.
Roadwork related to townhome site servicing on Mirond Road began this week. Contractors are completing sanitary, water and storm servicing, including connections to existing infrastructure.
October 6 – Regular Council Meeting October 13 – Committee of the Whole Meeting October 20 – Regular Council Meeting
A portion of Mirond Road north of Main Street is closed and is expected to remain closed for approximately three weeks, weather and construction conditions permitting. Local access to businesses on Mirond Road is maintained through the “Local Traffic Only” barricade at the intersection of Mirond Road and Besnard Drive. Detour signage is also in place.
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.
Regular garbage and recycling collection will continue during construction. Residents are asked to follow posted signage and use alternate routes where required. For additional information, visit the Current Roadworks page on Martensville.ca
City Facilities closed for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – September 30
September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to honour the children who never returned home from residential schools, Survivors, their families, and communities. It is also an opportunity for all of us to learn more about the history and ongoing impacts of residential schools and to consider the role we each have in reconciliation. City Facilities are closed on this day and there are several events taking place in the area that residents may wish to attend: - Wanuskewin National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Gathering – September 30 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Wanuskewin will feature dance, drum and fiddle presentations, community art sessions, and speakers. Visit wanuskewin.ca for more information. - Saskatoon Tribal Council’s Every Child Matters Powwow – September 29-30 – Grand entries will take place at 12:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Sept. 29 & 30. Visit sktc.sk.ca for more information. For more information on this day, visit: https://nctr.ca/
2026 Lane and General Clean-Up Program The City will once again be having its annual Lane and General Clean-up Program this September. This initiative allows residents to dispose of items that are not accepted during regular garbage pick-ups. Our Public Works department, in collaboration with the Urban Camp, will collect eligible items on specific dates, which are listed below: - Residents that live South of Main Street had their items picked up the week of September 14 - 18. - Residents that live North of Main Street will have their items picked up the week of September 21 - 25. All items will need to be out by September 21 - 8:00 AM. Please Remember: - The City will be making one pass only. - All residents with back lanes shall not place any items out in the lane until one week prior to pick-up each year. - All residents without back lanes shall not place any items curbside until one day before pickup. For additional information, please visit Martensville.ca
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Possibilities Youth Connection Hosting Brighter Future Music Bingo Fundraiser Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger
Possibilities Youth Connection (PYC) is getting ready for an afternoon of music, fun and fundraising as its seventh annual Brighter Future Fundraiser returns to Saskatoon next month. The Music Bingo Fundraiser will take place on Sunday, October 18th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the Saskatoon Shrine Club, located at 1021 Saskatchewan Crescent West. The family-friendly event will feature Cork & Kettle Music Bingo, with proceeds supporting PYC’s Brighter Future Fund and helping the organization continue providing free youth mental health programming throughout 2027. This year, organizers have set a goal of selling 100 tickets and raising $15,000. Funds raised will help PYC provide free mental health education, skill development and opportunities for meaningful community connection to youth in Martensville, Warman, Saskatoon’s Rosewood and Hampton Village neighbourhoods, and Waldheim. Individual tickets are $30, while a family of four can attend for $100. Blackout cards will also be available for $20 each or three for $50. In addition to selling tickets, organizers are reaching out to businesses and community members for donations to help create prize packages for the fundraiser. New items, gift cards and services are being accepted, with organizers suggesting donations for themed packages including home, spa, outdoor and staycation items. Donations could include everything from home décor, kitchen items and cleaning supplies to skincare products, camping gear, board games, books, snacks and gift certificates.
Prize donations, sponsorships and contributions for the event’s dessert auction are also being welcomed. Those interested in purchasing tickets can contact Possibilities Youth Connection or email katie@ possibilitiesrecovery.ca. Donations and sponsorship inquiries can also be directed to the same email address. Through the Brighter Future Fundraiser, PYC hopes to bring the community together for an afternoon of entertainment while raising money to ensure youth can continue accessing mental health programming at no cost.
Martensville Community Martensville SingerSongwriter Performs During Support Officially Launching This Weekend Country Music Week in A new community initiative aimed at connecting Saskatoon Martensville residents with help during difficult times will Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger
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Ryan Cross shares original music at the Trails & Melodies Showcase following the growing success of his debut single Martensville singersongwriter Ryan Cross performed at the Trails & Melodies Showcase at Stumbletown Distilling in Saskatoon on September 16. Presented during Country Music Week, the showcase gave Cross an opportunity to share his original music with local music supporters and visitors to the city. Cross performed a 45-minute acoustic set featuring audience favourites and several original songs, including ABOVE: Martensville singer-songwriter Ryan Cross “Prairie Town,” “Too Late performs at the Trails & Melodies Showcase at Stumbletown for That,” “I Wouldn’t Distilling in Saskatoon on September 16, 2026, during Change a Single Thing” and Country Music Week. (Photo courtesy of Cathy Kidd) his debut single, “Play Me Another.” “Having the opportunity to share my original songs during Country Music Week was something I won’t forget,” said Cross. “There were family, friends and people from back home in the room, as well as listeners hearing my music for the first time. The support and response made it a very special night.” The performance marked another milestone for Cross following the release of “Play Me Another.” Inspired by a phrase often spoken by his late grandfather, Jim McCulloch, the song celebrates the memories and connections created through music. Since its release, “Play Me Another” has received radio play in Canada and internationally, accumulated more than 3,000 streams and reached No. 4 on the Canadian Indie Country Countdown’s weekly Top 50 chart on June 14, 2026. Cross continues to perform throughout Saskatchewan while writing and sharing original music.
officially launch this weekend. Martensville Community Support was created around a simple idea, neighbours supporting neighbours. The group hopes to provide a place residents can turn when they find themselves needing a little extra help, while also connecting community members who want to lend a hand. Support available through the initiative can take many forms, including emergency food assistance, household and personal care essentials, baby supplies, support for seniors and elders, emergency financial assistance, as well encouragement and community connection; however, organizers stress that the list is not intended to be limiting. Every person's circumstances are different, and residents don't need to fit into a specific category or have everything figured out before asking for help. Those who reach out will first be asked to share some information about their situation before a member of the group connects with them to better understand what is needed and determine how they may be able to provide support. Sometimes that assistance could be financial or involve providing groceries and other necessities. In other cases, helping a neighbour could mean providing a ride, mowing a lawn, shovelling a driveway, dropping off supplies or simply taking the time to check in and offer some encouragement. As the official launch approaches, Martensville Community Support is also asking residents to help stock its shelves with supplies that can be available when someone requires emergency assistance. Community members heading to the grocery store are encouraged to consider purchasing one additional item to donate. Suggested items include cereal, pasta and sauce, canned goods, school snacks, toiletries, laundry soap and grocery gift cards. Organizers hope that if many residents contribute even one item, those individual donations will quickly add up and allow the group to respond when local individuals or families find themselves facing an immediate need. There are also several ways to become involved beyond donating food or household supplies. Residents can contribute financially, volunteer their time, share a skill or simply offer connection and support to someone who needs it. The initiative emphasizes that no contribution is too small and helping does not have to look the same for everyone. Those who would like to request assistance, make a donation or become involved with Martensville Community Support can contact the group through its Facebook page or email martensvillecommunitysupport@gmail.com. Arrangements can also be made for the pickup or drop-off of donated items. With its official launch this weekend, Martensville Community Support hopes to build a network where residents feel comfortable asking for help when they need it, and where neighbours have an opportunity to step forward when they are able to give it.
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SPORTS Valley Soccer Association Offering Toddler Soccer Program Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger
Valley Soccer Association (VSA) is giving some of the community’s youngest athletes an opportunity to get active and experience the game with its upcoming Toddler Soccer program. The program will run on Wednesdays from November 4th through February 10th, with sessions taking place from 10:00am to 11:00am. Designed to introduce young children to soccer in a fun and welcoming environment, the program includes a total of 12 sessions. Parents are welcome to participate alongside their children and are included in the program. The cost is $65 per player. There will be no sessions held on November 11th, December 23rd or December 30th. The Toddler Soccer program has been made more accessible through support from Canadian Tire. Those interested in introducing their little ones to soccer are encouraged to check with Valley Soccer Association for additional information and registration details.
Martensville Curling Club Kicks Off New Season with Competition and Upcoming Bonspiel Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger
The Martensville Curling Club is getting ready for another busy season on the ice, with league play beginning in early October and registration now open for the second annual Martensville Open. The season is already off to a successful start for local curlers Andrea “Andie” Fradette and Carter Grindheim, who captured the U20 Mixed Doubles Sask Cup #1 championship after going undefeated throughout the competition. Team Grindheim/Fradette, along with Coach Dean, were congratulated by the Martensville Curling Club via social media following the win. The club also recently hosted U20 Mixed Doubles CURLSASK ABOVE: Congratulations to Andrea “Andie” competition along with several draws Fradette, Carter Grindheim and Coach Dean on from the Sask Curling Tour, bringing their win at the U20 Mixed Doubles Sask Cup #1 a number of competitive teams to this past weekend. (Martensville Curling Club) Martensville. Teams taking part included Team Simpson, Team Holland, Team Grindheim/Fradette, Team Sara Miller and Team Wood Curling. For those unable to attend the action in person, games were also available to watch online through Curling Stadium Saskatchewan. With competitive curling underway, the club is now preparing for the start of its regular leagues, which will hit the ice beginning October 5, 6, 7 and 8. Registration is also open for the second annual Martensville Open, scheduled for November 27 and 28. The bonspiel will offer cash prizes, including $250 per team, and will wrap up with a Saturday night social. The Martensville Open marks one of the first bonspiels on the club’s calendar as another season of curling gets underway in the community. Those interested in registering for the Martensville Open can do so through the Martensville Curling Club’s online registration system. Additional information is available by contacting Travis Gardewine at travisgardewine@ gmail.com. For more information about the Martensville Curling Club and options available this season, as well as upcoming events, visit https:// martensvillecurlingclub.com/or follow them on social media for regular updates.
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Warman Resident Takes Home $2,500 in MCRP 50/50 Draw Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger
The Martensville Community Recreation Project (MCRP) has announced the winner of its latest 50/50 draw, with Warman resident Karla Kazmiruk taking home a $2,500 prize. Kazmiruk was presented with her winnings at the Martensville Recreation Centre following the draw, which was held earlier this month. The 50/50 fundraiser was organized by the MCRP as part of its ongoing fundraising efforts in support of recreation within the community. Canadian Tire sponsored a $2,500 minimum jackpot for the draw. The MCRP has played an important role in the development of the Martensville Recreation Centre, with years of fundraising, advocacy and community involvement helping turn the vision for the facility into a reality. Congratulations to Kazmiruk on her $2,500 win and to everyone who supported the fundraiser through the purchase of tickets.
CanHockey Program Helps Young Players Build Skating Skills Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger
Young hockey players in Martensville have an opportunity to strengthen their skating skills and build confidence on the ice through Skate Martensville’s CanHockey program. Designed specifically for U7 and U9 hockey players, CanHockey focuses on developing the fundamental skating skills players use throughout a game, whether they are chasing the puck, making a quick turn, stopping along the boards or racing into open ice. Throughout the program, participants will work on balance and control, acceleration and speed, quick stops and turns, backward skating, edge control, agility and changes in direction. Sessions incorporate games, circuits and small-group instruction to keep young skaters engaged while giving them plenty of opportunities to practise their skills. Instruction is provided by an NCCP Certified Coach, with an emphasis on helping players become stronger and more confident skaters. Unlike a traditional skating lesson, participants are encouraged to bring their hockey gear and sticks so they can develop their skating abilities in a setting that translates directly to the game. CanHockey runs Thursdays from 6:15pm to 7:00pm at the Martensville Recreation Centre, with sessions taking place from October through March. Registration and additional information are available through Skate Martensville at skatemartensville.ca.
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SaskEnergy Offers Tips to Help Manage Winter Heating Costs
As temperatures begin to cool, SaskEnergy is encouraging customers to take a few simple steps now to help manage home heating costs throughout the fall and winter months. Small changes around the home can help reduce energy use while allowing heating systems to operate more efficiently. SaskEnergy recommends cleaning or replacing furnace filters every one to two months and keeping heating vents clear of furniture, rugs and drapes. Residents can also consider installing a smart or programmable thermostat and lowering the temperature by a couple of degrees while sleeping or away from home. Checking for drafts around windows and doors and sealing them with weatherstripping can also help prevent heat loss during colder weather. Homeowners are also encouraged to have their furnace inspected and maintained by a qualified heating professional before winter arrives. Regular maintenance can help ensure heating equipment operates safely and efficiently throughout the heating season, while potentially identifying problems before they turn into costly repairs. Those looking for a qualified contractor can find heating professionals through the SaskEnergy Network Members directory. SaskEnergy also offers a variety of tools, resources and programs designed to help customers manage their energy use and prepare for seasonal changes in heating costs. For more information and energy-saving tips, visit SaskEnergy’s Ways to Save section at saskenergy.com/waystosave.
Letter to the Editor The Martensville Messenger welcomes letters to the editor for publication. Letters must be signed and a phone number and/or email address included so the writer’s identity can be verified. ALL letters are the opinion of the writer and NOT the Martensville Messenger. We reserve the right to edit letters for length, clarity or compliance with the current standards of public taste. Submit your letter to news@ martensvillemessenger.ca or mail to Box 333 - Martensville, SK S0K 2T0.
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Nominations are now open for the 2027 Saskatchewan Order of Merit, the province's highest honour recognizing outstanding achievement and service. "Members of the Order of Merit are among the most accomplished people Saskatchewan has produced," Lieutenant Governor Bernadette McIntyre said. "Past recipients earned this prestigious honour by attaining extraordinary success in a wide range of fields, and by making substantial contributions to our province and country. I urge our citizens to nominate someone they know who is deserving of this special recognition." Established in 1985, the Saskatchewan Order of Merit celebrates excellence across all sectors of Saskatchewan life. Individuals are awarded this honour in recognition of their significant contributions in areas such as agriculture, business, industry, community leadership, public service, the arts, research and volunteerism. Nominees must be current or former long-term residents of Saskatchewan. Nominations may be submitted by individuals or groups but must be for a person and not an organization. Posthumous nominations are accepted within one year of the individual's passing. Recipients of the 2027 Saskatchewan Order of Merit will be formally invested by the Lieutenant Governor at a ceremony next year. Members of the Order are recognized within the Canadian Honours System and may use the post-nominal letters S.O.M. Deadline for nominations is November 30, 2026. Online submissions are encouraged, but nominations will also be accepted by mail, courier or in person. To learn more or submit a nomination, visit: saskatchewan.ca/honoursawards. 26103GE1
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Walk-N-Talk Carries on Andrew Puetz’s Legacy of Giving Jocelyn Ottenbreit, Martensville Messenger
For Megan and Kian Crawley, organ donation is much more than a cause they support. It is part of their family’s story, one that began with an unimaginable loss and, a few years later, came full circle when their own daughter needed a lifesaving transplant. Megan’s first cousin, Andrew Puetz, was a young Saskatchewan man whose generosity continues to help others through the Andrew Puetz Family Grant. Andrew died following an accident in February 2020, just two days before his 23rd birthday. He had made the decision to become an organ and tissue donor and, importantly, had talked about that decision with his family. When tragedy struck, they knew his wishes and were able to honour them. Andrew’s final gift went on to save and improve the lives of others. At the time, no one could have imagined just how personal the importance of organ donation would one day become for Megan and her own family. In 2023, Megan and her husband Kian found themselves on the other side of organ donation, no longer
the family of a donor, but parents desperately hoping donors could save their daughter Emma’s life. Emma was just six weeks old when she was diagnosed with biliary atresia, a serious disease affecting the bile ducts of the liver. As her condition worsened, the family faced months of hospital stays, appointments and uncertainty, eventually finding themselves at Edmonton’s Stollery Children’s Hospital waiting for the transplant that could keep their little girl alive. Their lifesaving answer ultimately came through the generosity of two donors. Emily Britz, a distant cousin from Humboldt, was found to be a suitable living donor and donated a portion of her liver. A vessel from a deceased organ donor was also crucial to making the transplant possible. Emma received her transplant in June 2024. For Megan, the experience brought the importance of organ donation even closer to home. From losing Andrew and watching his wishes be honored to give the gift of life, to watching donors give Emma the chance to live hers.
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Today, those two stories have become intertwined as the family works to help other Saskatchewan transplant recipients and their families. The Move For Life Foundation’s annual WalkN-Talk returns this weekend, with walks taking place in Saskatoon on Saturday, October 3 and Humboldt on Sunday, October 4. Both begin at 10 a.m., with proceeds supporting the Andrew Puetz Family Grant. Created in Andrew’s memory, the grant helps Saskatchewan transplant recipients and their families with expenses that can accompany transplantation, including travel, medications, physiotherapy, medical devices and recovery costs. Over the past two years, the program has supported 21 transplant recipients and families, including 13 in 2026. For Andrew’s family, the grant is a way of ensuring his generosity continues long after the gifts he gave through organ donation. For Megan and Kian, the need for that support is something they understand firsthand. A transplant affects far more than the person receiving the organ. Parents and other family members may have to leave work, travel hundreds of kilometres for specialized care and spend weeks or months away from home, all while continuing to manage the everyday expenses of life. The Crawleys’ experience has also helped turn Megan into an advocate for transplant families and organ donation. The stories of Andrew and the Crawley family offer a powerful look at both sides of transplantation, one family making the decision to give and another waiting and hoping for the gift that could save someone they love. It is also why one of the central messages behind the Walk-N-Talk is #TalkToYourFamily. Registering as an organ donor is important, but so is making sure the people closest to you know your wishes. The Walk-N-Talk offers a virtual five-kilometre option available for participants anywhere in Canada. Every step taken will help the Andrew Puetz Family Grant continue supporting Saskatchewan transplant families. But the walk carries another message as well: talk to the people you love about organ donation. If you would like to participate in the walk, or if you want to donate for the cause, go to www. moveforlifefoundation.com.
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Canada-Wide Arrests Made During Rail Safety Week Traffic Project September 21 - 27, 2026 was Rail Safety Week across Canada. As part of bringing awareness to the campaign, members of the Saskatoon Police Traffic Unit conduced an enforcement initiative recently that resulted in the arrests of two people. At around 3:30 p.m. on September 22, 2026, members of the Traffic Unit participating in a project in the area of Avenue W South and 11th Street West as part of Rail Safety Week received an automated license plate reader notification for a vehicle with a suspended registered owner. A traffic stop was conducted a short distance away where it was observed that two passengers were not wearing seat belts. Officers identified the passengers of the vehicle for the purpose of issuing tickets for failing to wear a seatbelt; one of the occupants initially provided a false name but was later identified. Through continued investigation, officers determined both passengers were wanted on warrants; the 27-year-old male passenger was wanted Canadawide for Assault (x3), Robbery, and Theft Under $5,000 out of Vancouver and the 23-year-old female passenger was found to be Unlawfully at Large out of Regina and wanted Canada-wide for Breach of Statutory Release. While searching the female passenger, officers located bear spray and a collapsible baton. A subsequent search of the vehicle located several bottles of unopened alcohol. As a result, both passengers were arrested on their outstanding warrants and issued tickets for failing to wear a seatbelt. The 23-year-old woman was further charged with Carrying a Concealed Weapon (x2), Possession of a Weapon Dangerous to Public Peace (x2), Possession of a Prohibited Weapon, and Obstruction. The driver of the vehicle was found not to be the suspended registered owner and was released without charges. Later, through ongoing investigation, officers learned that a separate call for service had been made shortly before the traffic stop for a theft in progress at a business in the 3000 block of Clarence Avenue South in which multiple bottles of alcohol had been stolen. In reviewing video evidence of the theft, the suspects were identified as the man and woman arrested in the earlier traffic stop. Both were additionally charged with Theft Under $5,000. Rail Safety Week is lead by Operation Lifesaver Canada; a national nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing incidents at railway crossings and along railway property.
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Saskatoon Police Issue Public Advisory Regarding High-Risk Sex Offender The Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) is notifying the public that a high-risk sex offender is currently residing in the Saskatoon area. According to police, 42-year-old William Lee Perswain has a lengthy criminal history involving sexual offences, violence with weapons, aggravated assault and indecent acts against minors. Police consider Perswain to be at high risk to reoffend. The Manitoba RCMP issued a similar public advisory regarding Perswain in October 2025. He has since relocated to the Saskatoon area. Perswain is described as approximately 5’11” tall and 155 pounds, with short black hair and brown eyes. He also has several tattoos. According to SPS, Perswain is subject to a number of court-ordered conditions. He is prohibited from attending public parks or swimming areas where children under the age of 16 are present or could reasonably be expected to be present, as well as daycare centres, schoolyards, playgrounds and community centres. He is also prohibited from seeking or maintaining employment or volunteer positions that would place him in a position of trust or authority over anyone under 16. Perswain cannot have contact or communicate with anyone under the age of 16 unless supervised by a person considered appropriate by the court. He is also prohibited from purchasing, consuming or possessing alcohol or other intoxicating substances. Police stressed that the information is being released to allow members of the public to take appropriate preventative measures and is not intended to encourage vigilantism or unreasonable conduct toward Perswain. Anyone who becomes aware of Perswain violating his conditions is asked to contact the Saskatoon Police Service at 306-975-8300. In an emergency, call 911.
A 26-year-old woman is facing several charges following an evade police incident in Saskatoon early Monday morning. According to the Saskatoon Police Service (SPS), officers were patrolling near 8th Street East and Cumberland Avenue South at approximately 3:30 a.m. on September 28 when they observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. As officers continued to monitor the vehicle, they suspected the driver may be under the influence of an intoxicant. When police attempted to conduct a traffic stop, the vehicle allegedly began evading officers and struck multiple police vehicles. Police deployed tire deflation devices, which successfully disabled the vehicle as it continued northbound on Circle Drive. Following verbal commands from officers, the driver was arrested without further incident. Police said the woman was also found in possession of suspected methamphetamine. As a result of the investigation, the 26-year-old woman has been charged with three counts of assaulting a police officer, dangerous driving, impaired driving, evading police, possession of stolen property over $5,000 and possession of a controlled substance.
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