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Dumping or placing any garden, vegetation, waste materials or tree branches along the boulevard or lane is against the municipal bylaw and subject to
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- Taxes can also be paid online through Banking Bill Payments, or by E-transfers; for payments: payments@martensville.ca.
Regional Race: Run or Ride: October 1st - Registration open at warmankidsport.ca
Reminder Property Taxes are Due!
Placing garbage, materials or waste in our lanes is unsightly, can attract pests, be unsafe and impede maintenance or access to properties.
Monster Garage Sale: September 16th - 17th - Registration now open. Registration available through Program Registrations on Martensville.ca
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On September 1st, 2022, investigators conducted an operation designed to apprehend persons responsible for purchasing sexual services from high risk sex workers. A total of six men were arrested as a result of the operation. The men, ages 33, 38, 42, 44, 54, and 56 are all charged with Communicating for the Purpose of Obtaining for Consideration Sexual Services.The
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- Tax Notices were mailed out on April 29th. If anyone has not received their notice, they should contact City Hall. Ensure all contact information is up to date.
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Items may be placed for pick-up one week before scheduled pick-up. In the interim please utilize the Loraas Landfill. Waste placed in lanes before this time is regulated under the Nuisance Abatement Bylaw and is subject to enforcement.
If you are able to identify any of these individuals, contact CPPS at (306) 242-8808.
The owner or occupier of property along a boulevard or lane shall ensure that the portion of the boulevard or lane next to the property, up to the centre line of the lane, is kept free and clear, at all times of weeds, uncontrolled growth of grass, plants and tree/shrub overgrowth.
The Saskatoon Police Service Vice and Human Trafficking Unit has made several arrests in connection to an investigation involving sexual services.
Only one pass is made so items must be put out prior to the start date or you risk missing the pick-up.
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Corman Park Police Service is requesting assistance from the public to identify multiple individuals in relation to a property offence investigation that took place on August 29th and 30th in the RM of Corman Park.
- Taxes can be paid by cash, cheque, or debit at City Hall.
Property owners along a boulevard or lane are responsible for ensuring these areas are cleaned up. Key points under the Nuisance Abatement Bylaw include:
Please Note: Council Meetings may be attended in-person but guests must wear a mask and should practice social distancing within Council Chambers. Those still wishing to attend but would wish to do so virtually should contact the City Clerk or visit the online agenda for the link to attend.
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 Thedetails.fullCouncil and Committee of the Whole Schedule can be obtained at martensville.ca.
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Fall Geocache: October 3rd -10th - First coordinates go on Martensviille Facebook on Oct. 3rd at 9am.
The SPS Vice and Human Trafficking Unit also works to connect victims and survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation within the sex trade, with the community resources they need. If anyone has information or a tip regarding a possible human trafficking case, please visit, canadianhumantraffickinghotline.ca or call the SPS at 306-975-8300.
Southside Clean-up took place from September 12th through 16th.
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 5 PM.
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Questions about Boulevard or Lane Maintenance can be referred to City Hall or consult the Nuisance Abatement Bylaw at Martensville.ca
Culture Days: September 24th - October 16th - Watch for upcoming announcements on Culture Days 2022!
ABOVE: This past weekend, Corman Park Police Service performed a traffic stop on a motorcyclist that was found travelling 201km/hr in a 110km/hr speed zone. The driver was given a fine of $1257 as well as a sevenday impoundment. (Facebook)
Saskatoon Police Service would like to remind the public that communicating to obtain or obtaining sexual services for a consideration in any place, public or private, is illegal. Those purchasing sexual services may be contributing to the exploitation of minors, trafficking in persons and proliferation of organized crime in the community. The Vice and Human Trafficking Unit employs a number of strategies designed to reduce exploitation in the sex trade; including demand enforcement, proactive outreach to vulnerable persons and the disruption of those responsible for trafficking persons.
Arrests in Vice and Human Trafficking Investigation
of lanes or boulevards for the dumping of household furniture, building materials or tires is not permitted.
September 19th -23rd for the Northside.
The City of Martensville conducts an annual back lane and general clean-up once a year with this year’s dates being:
- Starting on August 1st, interest penalties on outstanding amounts begin to accrue
September and October Council Meeting Dates
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Sip N Shop: November 24th - Registration for local vendors is now open. Contact the MAP, visit Martensville.ca or Facebook for information on registration and what is coming up.
The defending nine-man provincial champions will play North Battleford’s John Paul II Crusaders, Delisle Rebels and Humboldt Mohawks in this year’s ConferenceFriday’sFour. game saw returning starting quarterback Latrell Brown have a successful night with 12-26 passing for 223 yards and two touchdowns including a 54-yard touchdown strike to Shaidon Yuzik on the 6th play of the game.
Royals Start the Year With a Win
This year there are two age groups competing in the Kinsmen Football League (KFL); Peewee age group
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The Martensville Community Recreation Project’s annual 3 on 3 Hockey Tournament is on the final week of competition, ending Sunday, September 18th. There are five age groups participating; U9, U11, U13, U15 and 15 Plus, with over 300 players. Games will take place at the Martensville Sports Centre and the full schedule can be found on the MCRP Facebook page. This popular event is one of the many fundraisers the MCRP hosts each year to help raise money to go towards a new multi-purpose recreation facility in Martensville.OnTuesday, September 20th, ‘Fuel Good Day’ will be taking place at the Martensville Co-op Gas Bar, where 5 cents from every litre sold will be donated to the MCRP.
Multiple Ways to Help Support the MCRP
Cale Robertston ended the first half with a red zone interception. Starting Grade 10 defensive back, Aidan Low, took the opening kickoff of the second half 90 yards for a touchdown. Defense came out strong with seven turnovers leaving Humboldt with only points scored on a kickoff after the low touchdown.
Come out and cheer on your 2022-23 Martensville Royals Football team at their next home game on Thursday, September 29 at Wilson Field.
– Grade 6 & 7 which is played with Canadian 9-man football rules and Bantam age group – Grade 8 & 9, which follow the Canadian 12-man football rules.
When asked what type of team to expect this year, assistant coach Tyler Munday said the 2022 Royals are a mix of a few veteran players and a group of eager young rookies. “We're a group of athletic smart football players and we are looking to improve each week. Ideally, we'd like to hit our stride as we enter the playoff push in mid-October and we’ve got a core group of returning seniors that work hard and lead by example. We've got some exciting rookies as well that are showing they are ready to play at the senior level.”
The Bantam team will be led by head coach Grant Currie and the Peewee Teams are divided into Black and Orange. Head coach for the Black team is Som Houmphanh and for the Orange team, Chad Cisecki.
Maddogs Prepare For Annual Homecoming Celebration
ABOVE: The Martensville Curling Rink was a hub of activity this weekend as the Junior Slam Series Sask Cup #1 took place from September 9-11. A total of 16 teams competed in this event, with the men’s final coming down to Team Ede and Team Drewitz, and the Women’s Final seeing Team Kleiter up against Team Pomedii. (Facebook)
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Maddogs Football promotes youth football in both flag and tackle from kindergarten to Grade 9.
The Martensville Royals football team played their first home game on Friday, September 9th at Wilson Field defeating the Humboldt Mohawks 30 – 7.
Both Peewee and Bantam teams were host to the Titans and the Steelers to start the season on Sunday, September 11th at the Maddogs Football field in Martensville, where they showed off their new jerseys provided by Saskatoon Minor Football.
Maddogs Football will be hosting their Homecoming on Saturday, September 17 with all teams participating. There will be a dunk tank, raffle table, silent auction, inflatable basketball throw and more.
This year’s coaching team will be; Head Coach: Craig Robertston, Assistant Coaches: Carter Dyck, Brodey Kliewer, Shane Garner, Barry Low, James Mueller, Tyler Munday, Cley Sametts, Kaden Solomon, Levi Wilson and General Manager Teresa Koop-Hunter.
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Juniors Hit the Ice at the Martensville Curling Rink
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Additionally, the MCRP will be hosting an 80’s themed cabaret which will take place Saturday, November 26th at the North Ridge Community Centre in Martensville. Doors will open at 8:30pm and a DJ will be providing music from 9pm-1am, with a midnight lunch served at 11pm.Information, including ticket sale details will be available on the MCRP Facebook page. All proceeds will go towards the new recreation facility.
ABOVE: The Martensville Maddogs are sporting new jerseys this year.
ABOVE: The Martensville High School Royals football team kicked off the 2022 season with a 30-7 win over the Humboldt Mohawks. (Facebook)
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Culture Days in Martensville will be taking place throughout September 23 to October 26 with numerous activities available to participate in, all of which are free of charge.This month-long celebration will provide an opportunity to learn more about different arts and culture, for all ages to enjoy.Culture Days will kick off with a scavenger hunt through the Fun with Flags event, taking place in Kinsmen Park on September 23rd. Those participating in the self-led event can pick up an activity sheet at the Martensville Athletic Pavilion before heading out to search for ten flags and answer ten questions about each of the countries. Once complete, sheets can be submitted to the MAP for a chance to win a prize.
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One of the fundraisers that is coming up is a Bingo Night on October 2 at the Cork and Kettle in Warman.
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The City of Martensville will be offering a Book of Condolences for members of the public to offer their respects on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The book is available at City Hall and available during business hours; Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.
The next event will be Cardio Salsa, taking place on October 13th from 7pm8pm and is open to the whole family to attend. Register for this event online at www.martensville.ca.OnOctober23rd, visit the Martensville Sports Centre for an afternoon complete with public skating, music, as well as a dancing workshop and performance by Desert Beats Belly Dance. This will take place from 1pm-3pm and all are welcome to attend.Learn a new skill on October 26th from 6pm-8pm in the Lake Vista Home Ec. Room with Glenda, who will be teaching the recipe, and tricks on how to make the best tasting cold rolls. Spots are limited, so if you are interested in participating, be sure to register at www.martensville.ca in advance.
Throughout these events, youth also have a chance to learn about addiction and how to deal with conflict and stress.
Celebrate Culture Days in Martensville
For more information and how to get tickets, or if you are interested in sponsoring or donating to this cause, visit ‘Martensville Youth Connection’ on Facebook, as well as https://possibilitiesrecovery.ca/myc-youth-program.
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Martensville Youth Connection Bingo Night Coming Soon
The group had a busy summer with many outdoor activities planned such as capture the flag, pickle ball, pizza night, thanks to generous donations of pizza from Boston Pizza, a “Minute to Win It” night and Mario Kart tournaments.
LEFT: The City of Martensville has a station set up in City Hall where the community can pay their respects following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. (Facebook)
Martensville Youth Connection (MYC) is a drop-in support service that provides the younger generation (age 10 –16) of Martensville to get involved in the community.Partnered by volunteer.games,healthtospaceService,Carter’sRecoveryPossibilitiesCentreandCounsellingitisasafeforthemtogolearnaboutmentalcare,playsocialize,and
They also take part in helping in the community. Several tasks they did this year were a community clean up, cooking for seniors once a month, and cleaning up at Paws Republic Centre for Pets, who is a sponsor for this organization, where they also learn about the responsibilities of caring for a pet.
This organization is made possible through partnerships with local businesses. Programming is all based on community funding and grants, and they are continually looking for donations and partnerships for the program to continue.
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The program wrapped up at the end of August, and the lucky winners were Stella R., who received a new helmet and Olivia S., who was the lucky winner of a brand new bicycle.
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consisted of “tickets” which earned recipients with a treat from Martensville Dairy Queen, A&W or Coop. In addition to the ticket, they were also provided with an entry form for a draw where they could win a bike or helmet donated by Canadian Tire in Martensville.
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MFD Wraps Up Helmet Safety Initiative
LEFT: A draw was made following the MFD helmet safety program this summer, with prizes of a helmet and bicycle donated by Martensville Canadian Tire.
Volleyball Registration is Open for the 2022/2023 Season
Volleyball at the Martensville Athletic Pavilion (MAP) offers three leagues to choose from: Monday - Recreation Spiking League, Tuesday - Competitive Spiking League, and Thursday - Non-Spiking League. The season runs for 20 weeks from October to March from 6pm-10pm at the Martensville Athletic Pavilion and registration closes September 30th.
Register your team today at martensville.ca.
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At least 18 others have been injured by the stab wounds. Some of them remain in critical conditions in hospitals in Saskatoon, Prince Albert and Melfort.
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Saskatchewan has just witnessed the worst possible outcome. Let’s hope something good emerges from his horrible tragedy.
Also, among those now believed to be murdered is Myles Sanderson’s brother 31-year-old co-excused Damien Sanderson. His body was found on James Smith Cree Nation the day after the killing spree after reports he may have fled with his brother to Regina. Myles Sanderson is now considered a suspect in his brother’s death as well.
The fight to bring more medical services and physicians to Martensville and Warman has been an ongoing battle for many years, and for Dr. Allison Adamus of Martensville Collective Health and Wellness (MCHW), it has been an exhausting one.
A year later in 2018, he was convicted of stabbing two men with a fork and beating another man unconsciousness, leaving him in a ditch.
A year earlier in 2017, Sanderson broke into the home of an ex-girlfriend and punched a hole through a bathroom door where children were hiding in the bathroom for safety, according to the parole board documents.
“Words cannot describe how senseless this act (is) and the pain that is being experienced by so many families,” Premier Scott Moe said last week. “To each of those families, please know that this entire province, we’re with you every step of the way.”
Read next week’s issue of the Martensville Messenger for more information on the Government of Saskatchewan’s plan to improve health-care within the province and the struggles within health-care that are taking place not just locally, but country-wide.
These struggles leave the future of MCHW in jeopardy, and Adamus stated that they are currently taking things ‘month-by-month”. Physician services within the communities are owned and operated by physicians themselves, so without physicians, the bills, staff, and other expenses cannot be paid and the clinics cannot continue to operate.
We are still contending with the difficult reality that a dangerous criminal believed responsible for one of the most heinous murder sprees this country has seen remains on the loose. To their credit political leaders and (except for a few fools who are trying to turn this into a racial issue in attention-seeking social media posts) most people have reacted calmly and sensibly, but there will be added questions to answer that go well beyond policing and parole policies.Asnoted by former Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Chief Sol Sanderson, decades of unaddressed, alcohol and drug addiction and social despair have made the potential for explosive violence events inevitable.
He has also been previously charged and convicted of throwing a cinder concrete block through a woman’s car windshield, threatening to murder a band store employee and threatening to burn down that employee’s parents’ home.
“It is the Board’s opinion that you will not present an undue risk to society if released on statutory release and that your release will contribute to the protection of society by facilitating your reintegration to society as a law-abiding citizen,” was stated according to Parole Board of Canada documents obtained by several media outlets.
Earlier this summer, MCHW lost one of the doctors practicing within the clinic, which meant patients had to find a new doctor. At that time, one clinic in Saskatoon was accepting new patients, but as of September 12th, the Saskatoon Health Region states that there are currently no clinics accepting new patients. In addition to this, walk-in clinic wait times are often sitting at two hours or more and ER wait times are continually increasing.The health care worker shortage isn’t unique to Martensville and Warman, or even to Saskatchewan, as it is something that is affecting the entire country; however, Adamus noted that it has hit us locally harder because “We weren’t on a level playing field to begin with and we have already been struggling as the growth of these communities has exceeded the growth of health care in the communities.”
Murderous Rampage a Saskatchewan Tragedy
There are now 11 murders from the weekend violence at the James Smith Cree First Nation and in the village of Weldon between Melfort and Prince Albert. Wednesday, RCMP announced the names of all the victims: Thomas Burns, 23; Carol Burns, 46; Gregory Burns, 28; Lydia Gloria Burns, 61; Bonnie Burns, 48; Earl Burns, 66; Lana Head, 49: Christian Head, 54 and Robert Sanderson — all residents of the James Smith Cree Nation. Also murdered was Wesley Petterson, 78, of Weldon who was believed to have been killed by intruders entering his home.
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Since 2014, Dr. Adamus has been working tirelessly to bring awareness to the issue that the area is facing when it comes to physician recruitment and has hit numerous roadblocks along the way. Throughout these years, Adamus has met with multiple government officials, attended conferences and tried to shine a light on the daily challenges that the communities are facing.
ABOVE: According to Dr. Adamus of Martensville Collective Health and Wellness, the local clinic is currently operating on a month-by-month basis as they struggle to recruit physicians. (Martensville Collective Health and Wellness)
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In the wake of these tragic events are serious questions that need to be answered as to why Myles Sanderson — already wanted for breaching his probation — was allowed to be out on parole in the first place.
As of writing this, Saskatchewan is on edge as the province remains engaged in a manhunt for 32-year-old career criminal Myles Sanderson suspected to be responsible for the deadliest homicidal killer in our province’s history.
The documents also reveal Myles Sanderson has had some 59 criminal convictions that included several weapons charges and repeatedly kicking a police officer in the face during a 2018 arrest.
Last week, the Government of Saskatchewan released a long-term plan to spend approximately $60 million to hire and retain health-care workers within the province, with a plan to bring in an estimated 1000 physicians, nurses and health-care support staff to fill vacancies across the province. This plan includes bringing Nurse Practitioners into private clinic settings, including three within the Martensville-Warman constituency within the upcoming weeks; streamlining the process for internationally trained physicians to become licensed within the province.
“I couldn’t even begin to tell you how much time our staff spends on the phone having to say no to people looking for a family doctor. It doesn’t make anyone feel good to have to do that and it just goes to show how much of a need there is in the community,” Adamus explained.
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Physician Recruitment Struggles Leave Future of Martensville Clinic in Jeopardy
This past April, the walk-in clinic that had been previously offered at MCHW was closed despite the demand. Along with an increase in walk-in traffic, there was also an increase in the demand for regular primary care, and the doctors within MCHW were forced to make the choice to focus on their patients and close the walk-in clinic. There are hopes to offer this service again in the future; however, this would require an increase in physician supply.
This past June, Adamus also met with Minister of Health Paul Merriman and suggested that a possible solution to the current issue would be to offer physicians in the community an option of salaried positions, as this would be an attractive option to help recruit new graduates. Although the idea seemed to initially resonate with the Health Minister, Adamus received a discouraging question asking, “How do we know doctors will be honest with their salaries and not just see a couple patients a day?”
“We have done it all and I don’t know what else to do. I feel like the only thing left to do is pray really hard that something happens and pray for doctors that want to come to Martensville, but how do I convince someone to come here when I am struggling so hard myself. This community is so rewarding to work for, it’s just a very frustrating situation,” Adamus stated.
Despite this work, according to Adamus, there has not been enough done to change the broken system that is currently in place, and bringing more physicians into the area is an ongoing issue.
“Your regular use of cocaine, marijuana, and hard alcohol would make you ‘lose your mind’ and that you can be easily angered when drunk, but are a different person when sober,” the parole documents state.
In April, MCHW collected 1496 signatures for a petition to take to the Saskatchewan Legislature as guests of NDP Health Critic Vicki Mowat. Adamus had the opportunity to sit and discuss the issues with Premier Scott Moe, the Ministers of Health, Martensville-Warman MLA Terry Jenson and Martensville City Councilors and left feeling hopeful that changes would be possible.
“I can definitely see a role for Nurse Practitioners within the communities, but I worry that if there isn’t help for our clinic, or a drastic change as to how care is delivered through family doctors, we might lose more than we are gaining. That’s not to say we don’t need them, we do, but we need more,” Adamus said regarding the announcement.Beginning Monday, September 19th, Dr. vonDewitz will be joining MCHW; however, she WILL NOT be accepting new patients and instead be helping out with the current patients that the clinic sees.
The Celebration of Life Service for Frances will be held at 7:00pm, Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Cherished Memories Funeral Services, 591 Centennial Drive N, Martensville, SK.
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of 1992 mom and dad bought their lakefront retirement home across from Sicamous, BC on Mara Lake in the Shuswaps. It was the most beautiful and majestic place. Mom loved her flowers and loved to garden, together they worked for years in their yard and turned it into an oasis. Dad passed away in August of 1998, but mom stayed at their little piece of paradise on Mara Lake until she moved back to Martensville in 2014.
Along with A&W, other businesses in Martensville took part in the community event, with Lakeview Insurance hosting their annual Banjo Bowl
A livestream link has been set up for those unable to attend at https://funeraweb.tv/diffusions/60638
Arrangements are entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services, Martensville, SK.
Frances was born on June 16, 1927, on the family farm northeast of Weyburn. She attended the Schneider school; it was a one room school where all grades were taught. Mom really enjoyed school and looked forward to it, she really excelled in math. She loved school sports and was exceptional at them all. At the age of 17 she moved to Weyburn and worked full-time at Woolworths. In 1948 mom started training to become a Psychiatric Nurse at the Saskatchewan Training School in Weyburn and graduated in 1952. Fran loved her work as a Psychiatric Nurse, she especially enjoyed working with those that needed extra care. Mom and dad married in Weyburn in 1954 and soon after moved to Churchill, MB. Our father Stan worked with the Department of Communications which meant they moved a lot. After Churchill they moved to Rivers, MB; Brandon, MB; Saskatoon, SK; Winnipeg, MB; Thompson, MB and then Martensville, SK. While living in Winnipeg mom went to the Red River College and received her Early Childhood Education Diploma. Mom loved children, they were her world and she worked with them until she retired in 1992.
What a blessing and how fortunate that mom lived a full life for 95+ wonderful years right up until the last day of her life. We love you so much and will miss you for always, you were simply the best! xoxo
Throughout all their moves, Mom and Dad had 5 children and they all meant everything to them, we grew up in a home with so much love. Frances worked hard; her hands were proof of that. Growing up in the great depression was all about survival, hard work was all she knew. Mom worked tirelessly in our huge garden so we could always have fresh nutritious homemade meals. She canned and pickled each year so much of our food would last until the next season. Everything she made was by hand, whether it was bread, cookies, or cakes. We were her world and there was nothing she wouldn't do for her children and grandchildren. She was always lending a helping hand. Fran played a very large roll in her grandchildren's lives; she adored them all. To this day we`ve never met anyone as loving, patient, kind and giving as our mom, she was the definition of a
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Mom loved to garden, bake, crochet, bird watch, play cards and games, paint, dance, listen to jazz and blues music, entertain friends, crafts, lawn bowling, socializing at the Seniors Centre in Sicamous and then at the New Horizon Drop-In Centre in Martensville.
ABOVE: The annual Martensville A&W Valley Street Stock 100 race took place at Sutherland Automotive Speedway on Saturday, September 10th. (Facebook)
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Customer Appreciation event complete with bouncy castles, adoptable pets from SOS Prairie Rescue & New Hope Dog Rescue, door prizes, snacks and more. Dahlia Salon and Spa also celebrated the day by providing hair tinsel and washable color for those interested in adding a little extra to their do’. The event ran from 11am-3pm, and from there, more entertainment followed at the Sutherland Automotive Speedway with the Martensville A&W Valley Street Stock 100 Race.
Frances Lillian Ahl (Ward) June 16, 1927-September 7, 2022
With family by her side, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dearest mother, grandmother, great grandmother Frances Lillian Ahl, of Martensville, SK on Wednesday, September 7th, 2022, at the age of 95. Frances was predeceased by her husband Stanley Ahl, her parents Leo and Rose Ward; infant brother Bobby and brother Edward Ward (Elsie); sister Violet Harter (Fred) and brother Harold Ward, son-in-law Carmen Gisi. Frances will be lovingly remembered by her sons Murray (Pamela) Ahl, Ladysmith, BC; Larry (Kathy) Ahl, Kootney Bay, BC; daughters Marlene Lundrigan, Saskatoon, SK; Sharon (Brian) Fehr, Martensville; Diane (Steven) Chivilo, Martensville, SK; grandchildren Melody, Alanna (Eric), Mandi (Brad), Chris, Erin (Ian), David, Breanne, Patrice (Kevin), Dylan, Geordie, Todd, Jonah, Hannah; great grandchildren Dade, Sara, Jordan, Sean, Trinity, Aurora, Serenity, Felicity, Faith, Bella, Vienna.
Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger
This past Saturday, Centennial Drive in Martensville was a hub of activity as the A&W Show & Shine drew hundreds of classic cars and unique rides to participate in the annual event and car enthusiasts from Martensville, Saskatoon and the surrounding area came out to admire the vehicles.
The last few years mom lived at Wanda's Private Care Home in Martensville where she could get the extra care she needed with her health. A huge thank you to Wanda and her husband Ron for loving and caring for mom like she was part of their family. Big thank you to her Nurse Practitioner Erin, who was there with us every step of the way, we could call her 24/7 and she was there. Kayla and her team at the Medicine Shoppe in Martensville, thank you for all your love and support ....it takes a village.