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Recreation Program Update - Culture Days is Underway, Halloween at the MAP

Culture Days 2021 Culture Days runs from September 24th and October 24th and celebrates our diverse cultures and traditions. Culture Days is free to attend and offers a wide variety of programs and interactive opportunities. Activities this year include: Pierogi Making- October 7th, 6-8PM at the North Ridge Centre Wanuskewin Programming- October 24th, 2-4PM To Register or learn more about Culture Days contact the MAP or email jmcculloch@ martensville.ca. Halloween at the MAP Come out October 29th from 6:00pm-8:00pm for an evening of spooky fun at the MAP. Dress up and enjoy some Halloween themed games, laser tag, crafts and activities. Get your tickets at the MAP $5/person or $15/family (max of 5 people), for more information email jmcculloch@martensville.ca. Please note only family tickets can be purchased online. If you would like to purchase a single ticket, please call us at 306-683-5576 or stop into the MAP!

October Council Meeting Dates

Please Note: With the commencement of Step 3, under the Provincial ‘Re-Opening Roadmap’ and ease of restrictions, upcoming Council Meetings are set to resume in person. Those still wishing to attend but would wish to do so virtually should contact the City Clerk. Committee of the Whole- October 12 Regular Council Meeting- October 19 The Regular Council Meetings are located at Martensville City Hall Council Chambers in Martensville City Hall at 37 Centennial Dr. S. All meetings commence at 5PM. Those wishing to address or do a presentation to Council must be placed on the agenda. To be placed on the agenda please contact the City Clerk’s office at City Hall or visit the website for details. The full Council and Committee of the Whole Schedule can be obtained at martensville.ca.

Council Hears from Concerned Residents Regarding Alley Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger

At the October 5, 2021 Martensville City Council meeting, there was a delegation from multiple Martensville residents that have been having issues regarding a small section of alley located on 2nd Avenue North. This section of the alley is positioned between two homes and leads to the back of homes located along Anna Crescent, only two of which have garages located within the alley. According to the residents, there is a large amount of traffic that utilizes this alley to access the multiple condominiums located in this area and between traffic and garbage trucks, there is an excess of dust being created which leads to the homes within the area unable to open windows and having to wash vehicles and their houses quite often. During the presentation, it was noted that many vehicles drive over the speed limit and that there are many close calls with vehicles turning out onto 2nd Avenue North into traffic from the alley. Council was asked to consider multiple solutions to this issue, such as; applying a dust reduction coating, placing a stop sign at the end of the alley, installing additional speed limit signs, install speed bumps, or pave a small section of the roadway. Council will discuss this issue further at an upcoming meeting.

Proof of Vaccination Coming October 1st, Living with COVID-19 Effective October 1, 2021, a provincial requirement for proof of vaccination or negative test will be implemented for public access to a list of establishments, businesses and event venues that bring groups of people together, including: Indoor dining at restaurants; Nightclubs, bars, taverns and other licensed establishments; Event and entertainment venues, including conference centres, casinos, movie theatres, concert venues, live-music venues, museums, and indoor facilities hosting ticketed sporting events; Indoor fitness centres and gyms. More detail can be found at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19 under Public Health Orders COVID-19 will continue to circulate, particularly among unvaccinated populations. Being fully vaccinated is the best protection against and all residents City ofCOVID-19 Martensville City Hall will continue to be offered first and second doses through pharmacies and Saskatchewan Health Authority Hours of Operation: clinics.

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City Hall is Open - Masks are mandatory in indoor public spaces as of September 17th. Online and contactless payment options remain available for customer convenience, such as online banking, e-transfers, preauthorized payments or TIPPS. Cheques can also be dropped off after hours in the drop slot at City Hall. Please do not visit City Hall if you are feeling unwell, experiencing flu-like symptoms or have been in contact with someone who is presumptive or tested positive for COVID-19. Current Status of Public Facilities as of September 24th Masks are mandatory in all indoor public spaces as of September 17th. Martensville Athletic Pavilion - Operations completely resuming, including drop-in programs. Contact the MAP or Martensville.ca for information on upcoming programs or questions. Aquatic Centre - Closed for the season City Hall - Open North Ridge Centre - Re-Opened for Bookings Heritage Centre - Re-Opened for Bookings Sports Centre - Open for the Season Wheatland Regional Library (located in the Civic Centre) - Open City Staff are available to work with the public via phone or email. Questions or inquiries can be directed to City Hall via phone (306-931-2166) or inquiry@martensville.ca After Hour Water and Sewer Emergencies- should still be directed through the Emergency line at City Hall, (306) 931-2166, ext.1.

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The Martensville U18 AA Marauders are working hard to raise money not only for their team, but also to help support breast cancer and prostate cancer research throughout the months of October and November. Through a unique fundraising idea, the team will be collecting people to be put into the “Sin Bin”. In order to get out, you must send an E-transfer of $30.00 to the team at u18marauders@gmail.com. In the transfer memo line, you are asked to include the name and address of a person that you wish to be sent to the “Sin Bin” next. If you would like to ensure you are not the victim of another person, you can also send an additional $10.00 as an added insurance. The final total raised through this two-month event will see 50% of all proceeds be divided between the Breast Cancer and Prostate Cancer foundations.

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Fire Prevention Week is October 3-9 Thank you to the members of the Martensville Fire Department for your service to our community ABOVE: In no particular order, members of the Martensville Fire Department include: Kurtis Dyck, Dean Brooman, Norm Hydamacka, Bill Symons, Jason Marshall, Ryan Cross, James Taylor, Dustin Hollman, Brent Dupuis, Alex Grenier, Michael Gawletz, Chris Peters, Rob Riviere, Liam Lussier, Noah Muench, Dawson Cote, Dylan Babecy, Mark Dean and Brad Forster. Missing from the photo: Alex Rodriguez, Mike Smith, Todd Mossop, Chris Lavallee, Bruce Romanow, Russell Gerwing, Bradyn Dyck, Brock Matzer, Levi Schutz, Chase Vandale, Scott Loyns, Tyson Marshall, Mike Anweiler, Cody Wolfe and Elizabeth Leclerc.

Martensville Fire Department Sees Increase in Calls for 2021 Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger

As of October 4, 2021, the Martensville Fire Department (MFD) has responded to a total of 373 calls this year. Out of these calls, 241 have been for EMS related situations such as heart attacks, chest pain, difficulty breathing, COVID, etc., with the rest being for fires, motor vehicle accidents, and public assistance. “These numbers have already surpassed last year, and if we keep going the way that we are, we are looking at exceeding 400. This is definitely one of our busiest years,” MFD Deputy Fire Chief Dean Brooman said. What this means for the MFD is a little more commitment from members when it comes to being available to respond to calls. “You could say that it is working us harder and we are out and about more, but that is what we are here to do,” Brooman added. The MFD currently consists of 34 members in total; however, applications for new members have just been accepted with the interview process taking place in the near future. Successful applicants will be going through physical testing, criminal record checks and more before being accepted. Once accepted, members will be on probation for a year. When it comes to responding to calls, the MFD is split into five companies during the week that are sorted from A to E. Each company is given a week where they are on shift from 10pm to 6pm on weeknights, so if a call comes in, that company responds. If a major call comes in such as a fire or a collision, it is all hands on deck. For weekends, there is a standby where members commit to a weekend where they can be around to answer calls so there is always a crew available from Friday

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Fire Prevention Week takes place each October, with this year occurring from October 3 to 9. This year’s theme, Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety, is being bolstered by a new, made-in-Saskatchewan activity book, which is being distributed to Kindergarten to Grade 5 students across the province this week. “The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) and the Saskatchewan Association of Fire Chiefs (SAFC) collaborated ABOVE: Checking your fire alarms regularly is to create the Fire Safety Activity an important habit to get into to ensure they are in Book,” said Saskatchewan proper working order in case of emergency. Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Minister Christine Tell. “This is the first educational resource of its kind to be developed and distributed entirely in Saskatchewan in many years.” The Fire Safety Activity Book, along with other fire prevention resources, is available for download at https://www.saskpublicsafety. ca/2021-fire-prevention-week. In Martensville, typically the local Fire Department hosts an Open House during Fire Prevention Week; however due to COVID, this will not be taking place this year. Instead, the Martensville Fire Department (MFD) and the Martensville Library have teamed up to help share information regarding fire prevention awareness within the community. Throughout the week, goodie bags are available for the kids while supplies last, as well as prize draws, fire themed crafts and Look and Find in the Park. Until October 10th, stop by the library to get your Look and Find paper, then visit Andrea’s Park to play. Once complete, return it to the library to enter to win a prize. Additionally, the MFD will be sharing information regarding fire safety via social media, which will include things that can be done at home such as testing fire alarms, fire escape plans, ensuring you have a working fire extinguisher, etc. “This year’s theme is all about learning the sounds of fire safety, which means ensuring you know the sounds in your house, school, workplace, church, etc. It is so important to know those alarms and what to do when they go off. Different alarms make different sounds whether it means that a battery needs to be replaced, or it is coming to the end of it’s lifespan, or in the case of a continuous beep that something is wrong and you need to get out,” MFD Deputy Fire Chief Dean Brooman explained. Brooman noted that there are many things you can do to help ensure your safety in addition to knowing what the sounds of your alarms mean. Firstly, having inter-connected alarms is beneficial so that when one goes off, the rest follow. These can be hard-wired in, or a wireless option can also be purchased. Making a note of the life expectancy date on your smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarms so you can replace them when needed, as well as checking your batteries regularly is also important. Brooman added that checking your alarms monthly to ensure they are working is good practice, as well as giving them the occasional vacuum to remove dust. “These alarms aren’t always something we are thinking about, but they Thank you for your service make a big difference in an emergency situation, so installing them properly, being familiar with their sounds and checking them regularly could absolutely save a life,” Brooman stated. For more information regarding local Fire Prevention Week activities and information, visit the ‘Martensville Library’ and the ‘Martensville Fire Department’ on Facebook.

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On September 27, at approximately 5:00pm, Corman Park Police Service was responding to a burglar alarm at a commercial property on Haight Road. Officers were almost on scene when they were waved down by a male about 100 meters from the alarm. The male claimed he was under the influence of drugs and needed a ride. Officers suspected this male could be related to the alarm. On the ground beside the male was a large quantity of Crystal Methamphetamine. The male was arrested for possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking. The male was in possession of multiple edged ABOVE: Police confiscated drugs and weapons. The male faces weapon, drug weapons during an arrest on September 27. trafficking and proceeds of crime charges. The male remains in custody. Officers found that it was a false alarm at the property and unrelated.

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Government Doesn’t Have a Handle of This Pandemic

The Saskatchewan government simply needs to get a better handle on the pandemic. That applies to many aspects of the COVID-19 crisis that has seen our daily case rise to numbers just shy of 500 cases per day and has also seen the month of September seeing (as of the writing of this) 79 deaths including a record 10 deaths in a single day. Ontario, with 14 times our population, is now consistently reporting less than 500 cases a day. We have the lowest vaccination rate in the country - something that requires the unflinching attention of Premier Scott Moe’s Saskatchewan Party government. Can you imagine what these numbers would be like if we didn’t have 70 per cent of the eligible population and nearing 90 per cent of the elderly fully vaccinated? Even to this day, there are doubters out there who keep rattling off rhetoric that COVID-19 is nothing more than the common flu that only accounts for 10 to 15 deaths a year. According to the Ministry of Health, since the arrival of the Delta variant, a third of the most severe COVID-19 cases were in people with no known preexisting conditions. What this means is that COVID-19 is no longer a virus that just targets the more susceptible elderly or those with accumulated medical problems. Healthy people are getting sick. Kids are getting sick. We need to think about that. That there are still people out there deliberately rejecting vaccinations is mindboggling. Chalk it up to a world where our biggest threat may very well be the ability to spread false information and people who isolate themselves in a world of mistrust of science and authority. In fairness, neither the Saskatchewan Party government nor any other government anywhere is going to persuade all of its citizenry to do the right thing for themselves or for society as a whole, but that Saskatchewan is not running neck and neck with Alberta for the record of the worst COVID-19 record in the country shows how bad we are doing. It is here where Moe and Health Minister Paul Merriman - both of whom have been largely absent from public view or distracting by less critical matters since the July 11 re-opening - need to bear down. This surely begins with the Saskatchewan government swallowing its pride and working with the federal government. After the federal election, Moe lambasted the Trudeau government for taking the summer off to campaign in an unnecessary and unwanted election - a notion in which most reasonable people can agree, but there’s a massive problem if Moe thinks our only problem is reserves and northern communities that fall under both federal and provincial jurisdiction. The first problem is that it strongly suggests this government itself, not have a handle on where the problem is. Saskatchewan does not release COVID-19 cases or vaccination rates in specific communities. He knows the north and inner cities are big problems, but we also know there are problems in the southwest (where vaccination rate ranges of those under 40 years from 62 to 67 per cent) and the southeast (61 to 69 per cent in this age group.) It’s up to government to know where the problems are and address them. Now, Merriman is rejecting federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu’s offer to provide extra staff, instead insisting this province needs monoclonal antibody treatment of rapid testing. We don’t need more squabbling. We have both vaccines and tests unused - perhaps because the province since July 11th let its guard down on COVID-19 and focused on other matters. Merriman said this summer it was people’s right not to get vaccinated. Now, he presides over a mess. He and his government need to get a handle on the COVID-19 problem.

Proof Of Vaccination Or Negative Tests Requirements Now In Effect As of October 1st, proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test result is required in Saskatchewan for public access to a range of businesses, event venues, as well as for all Government of Saskatchewan ministry, crown and agency employees. (Note that mandatory indoor masking remains in effect for all indoor public venues in the province at this time.) A list of the businesses and venues where the proof of vaccinations or a negative test result is required, as well as Q&A for businesses and a poster to support notification to customers is available at Saskatchewan.ca/covid-19. Types of Vaccination Proof Documents Businesses and organizations have several options for checking acceptable proof of vaccination. These include: • A QR code/MySaskHealthRecord vaccine certificate either printed or on the patron's mobile device as a screenshot or in SK Vax Wallet; • A printed hard copy of MySaskHealthRecord vaccine certificate with or without a QR code; • Wallet cards issued at the time of vaccinations; and • A COVID-19 vaccination printout from Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) public health. Businesses requiring proof of vaccination will also require ID from anyone 18 and older. Youth aged 12-17 will also need to show ID unless accompanied by an adult with proof of vaccination and ID. Visit www.ehealthsask.ca/MySaskHealthRecord/MySaskHealthRecord/ to get your COVID-19 vaccination certificate and learn more about the SK Vax Wallet app for viewing or displaying your QR code and SK Vax Verifier app for businesses and organizations to determine if customers meet vaccination requirements. Proof of a Negative Test - Individuals who do not have proof of vaccination have the option of providing proof of a negative COVID-19 test result from within the previous 72 hours. A self-administered take-home rapid antigen test will not be accepted as valid proof of negative COVID-19 results and the SHA is no longer supporting testing for asymptomatic individuals at the public testing sites, preserving resources to test symptomatic and other at-risk populations. The cost for all proof of negative test results for asymptomatic testing will be the responsibility of the individual. Individuals requiring a negative test result have several private options on the market that will provide a rapid antigen test or a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test for a fee. A current list of locations and labs offering 21111BS1 testing services is on Saskatchewan.ca under Where to Get Tested. Stick it to COVID - Get Your Vaccination - Vaccination remains the most important preventative step you can take to protect yourself and those around you from COVID-19. W i t h increased demand for vaccination, the Saskatchewan Health Authority is adding vaccination clinics. Watch for details on clinic locations and times listed on the SHA website. Please note clinics are subject to change based on demand, resources, etc. Any changes to clinic hours and location will be updated online. A map of pharmacies participating in COVID-19 vaccinations is available at www. saskatchewan.ca/ covid19-pharmacies.

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Consumer Alert Consumers May Be Eligible To Claim Compensation From MacNeil Motors Saskatoon The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) is informing consumers that the bond issued to MacNeil Motors Inc. (DBA MacNeil Motors) has been demanded and paid. A bond is a licensing requirement for vehicle dealers in Saskatchewan. It is a sum of money that a bonding company agrees to pay if the licensee does not follow specific rules outlined in The Consumer Protection and Business Practices Act. Consumers who have suffered a financial loss as a result of their vehicle transaction with MacNeil Motors may be eligible to file a claim for compensation. To determine claim eligibility, consumers should gather supporting documentation and contact the Consumer Protection Division via email vehicledealers@gov.sk.ca or phone 306-787-5550. Claims must be submitted by October 20, 2021. For information about the decision to demand the bond visit https://fcaa.gov.sk.ca/regulatedbusinesses-persons/businesses/vehicle-dealers/ regulatory-actions.

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