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Messenger Celebrates Four Years of Community Support Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger
September 25, 2014 is a special day for us at the Martensville Messenger. That day marks the first issue that we created as the new owners of the local community newspaper. Now, four years later and starting the adventure into our fifth year in business, we look back and are so appreciative that we embarked on this adventure together. We have had both ups and downs over the years - as is expected with any business and we have learned so much about this amazing community that we call home. Both Jocelyn and I consider it an absolute privilege to run this newspaper and are beyond grateful for the support that we receive from our readers and advertisers. The world is a changing place and a question that I get asked quite often after telling people what it is that I do is “Do people even still read newspapers?” This is not a new question for me, I have been hearing people ask the same thing since I was 20 years old working at The StarPhoenix. My answer is the same now as it was then. Quite simply – yes! Now sure, not everyone partakes in picking up a newspaper to learn what is taking place in their city, province, country or globally, but also not everyone drives the same vehicle, or subscribes to Netflix, or eats plain cheese pizza. We are all different, and we all live our lives differently. Reading a newspaper has taken on various meanings these days. There is still the traditional option of sitting in your favorite recliner with a hot cup of coffee and picking up that newspaper – feeling the paper in your hands – smelling the ink and flipping through page by page. For many, this is an image that is now only seen in cave drawings as technology now offers other options to readers. We live in a digital world, where we can find any information we need in a matter of seconds. I know for myself, I am a bit of a Google addict; whether it be finding out what song has been stuck in my head all day, what movie that one actor from 1998 starred in or finding a recipe that I can use my leftover cilantro in. Newspapers have now made themselves valid when it comes to this evolving world. Local news can be found with the click of a button these days, either through direct websites, or through social media pages. We can find out about local school events, sports, events and more from the palm of our hands. This evolution is one that Jocelyn and I are proud to be a part of. As we progress year by year, we need to take a look at what our readers want. Last September we did a Readership Survey and learned a lot about what people want to see in their local community newspaper. We took this information and decided to make some changes to our business model. One year later and we are happy that we did. For us however, the newspaper is an integral part of any community. It can help bring people together, it can
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September Back Lane and General Cleanup…Are you Prepared? Residents that live South of Main Street will need to have their items out by: September 24th - 8:00 AM.
Wednesday October 10th 5PM-7PM Martensville Fire Hall-427 Centennial Dr. S
Residents that live North of Main Street will need to have their items out by: October 1st - 8:00 AM. Please note that 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. Public Works Department with the help of Urban Camp will be out during specified dates to pick up items that are listed below. It is our hope that by offering this service it will eliminate the amount of trash and debris that is dumped in back lanes, at the City yard waste depot, and business/contractor dumpsters. This program is intended for residential household yard cleanup waste, and not intended for commercial and industrial business waste. It is the responsibility of residents to ensure that their waste is disposed of properly. Any waste not picked up or not meeting the criteria for pickup must be disposed of properly through an approved disposal means to avoid prosecution under the Waste Bylaw. For more information about the Program, please contact City Hall or visit Martensville.ca Items That Will Not Be Picked List of Acceptable Items Up • Household appliances - (fridge, stove & freezers, • Hazardous materials all doors must be removed) • Sod, topsoil and gravel • Furniture • Any liquids • Torn down fence material (four foot lengths & • Construction materials tied) • Car parts • Rocks • Tires • Garden refuse, leaves & grass clippings (all • Computers & parts bagged) • Batteries • Tree Branches (four foot lengths & tied) • Televisions • Pieces of scrap material including material from • Concrete small renovations (four foot lengths & tied)
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Martensville RCMP Town Hall Meeting
Martensville RCMP wishes to invite members of the public to a Town Hall meeting. Date: October 30th, 2018 Time: 07:00pm Location: Northridge Centennial Community Centre, 901 3rd St. North, Martensville, SK This Town Hall Meeting is an opportunity for our Detachment to engage directly with the public around local policing priorities and public safety. Building relationships with those we serve is a key part of what we do. Everyone has a role to play in building stronger, safer communities. We look forward to listening to the public’s ideas, concerns and answering any questions they may have.
2018 October Council Meeting Dates
Regular Council- October 2 Committee of the Whole - October 9 Regular Council - October 16 The Council Meetings are located at Martensville City Hall Council Chambers in Martensville City Hall at 37 Centennial Dr. S. All Regular Council Meetings and Committee of the Whole Meetings are open to the public. 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
Water Meter Read/Estimate Schedule Commencing in October
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. Why Should you provide your own meter reading? • 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. For further information on this program, your meter, and submitting your reading, visit Martensville.ca or contact utilityclerk@martensville.ca
The following is the local media release for the Warman Detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for the week of September 17, 2018 to September 24, 2018. Police received 179 calls for service from September 17, 2018 to September 24, 2018.
TRAFFIC September 17, 2018 at 9:00 p.m. Police received a number of complaints of a vehicle in the ditch at the corner of Highway 12 and Lutheran Road. Police dealt with the vehicle earlier in the day and found that the vehicle belonged to an individual who was working on the highway construction. There were no charges. Cross Word Answers
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Martensville Youth Issued Without Due Care and Attention Ticket September 23, 2018 at 10:30 p.m. Police received a complaint of a single vehicle accident on Highway 12 near Martensville. Police attended the location and issued a ticket to a male youth from Martensville for driving without due care and attention. The male received minor injuries in the accident. The vehicle required towing from the scene.
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Abandoned Vehicle Reported in Martensville Parking Lot September 17, 2018 at 11:20 a.m. Police received a complaint of an abandoned vehicle in a parking lot at a business in Martensville. The caller advised that the vehicle did not have a license plate on it.
Police attended and checked the vehicle. It was not stolen. The registered owner was contacted and advised to remove the vehicle. There were no charges.
COFFEE WITH A COP Warman RCMP are advising residents of Martensville that “Coffee with a Cop” is at McDonald’s Restaurants. Martensville September 25th, 2018 @ 7:00 o’clock RCMP members will be at Martensville McDonalds Restaurant for a chance to ask questions and to get to know the police officers in your city. Everyone is invited to attend.
Section 35(2)(a) of the Traffic Safety Act refers: willfully deface/alter a drivers licence. The fine for this infraction is $ 125.00.
NOTICE If you have information regarding these or any other crimes, please contact Warman/ Martensville RCMP at 306975-1670/306-975-1610 or if you have information and you wish to remain anonymous in your reporting, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-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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provided by Martensville High School students while the football fans enjoyed the games. Canalta Hotel was on hand to host their Frisbee Toss that they sponsored between games. The Maddogs would like to thank our Gold sponsors Poly Plus, Checkered Flag, and Clearcut Coffee House for sponsoring the Homecoming. Our Orange sponsors are Sky Dive Saskatoon, Wrench Fitness, Crossfit, The Legends Golf, K&M Autobody, SoulPower, Rock Ridge Paintball, Mr. Mike’s, RFS Engineering, and Canalta Hotel, the homecoming committee, Allison Noble, Janine Hayward, Erin Leier, Tammy Pike and Lori Biggs and the executive also did a tremendous amount of work to make this day happen. They would like to thank their other sponsors Martensville Messenger, City of Martensville, Affinity Credit Union, Apex Trampoline, Black Pepper, Bluewave, Boston Pizza, Caesar Mill, Dollar Store, Dairy Queen, Fun Factory, Furrific Grooming, Great Canadian Oil Change, Headstart Hair Design, Infinity Salon, JS Props, Lacy WatsonColdwell Banker, Lakeview Insurance, Legends Pharmacy, Levesque Chiropractic, Mar’s Mini Golf, Co-op Gas, Mosaic Potash, Movement Chiropractic, Nutrien Potash, Muscle Check, Old Dutch, Olena Yova, Precise Engines, Read Automotive, Ringers Pizza, Roughriders, Smokehaus, Smoke’s Poutinerie, Subway, Tim Horton’s, Valley Welding, Wireless Age, Rawlco Radio. The next home games for the Maddogs are on September 30 and October 14. Games start at 1:00 at Maddog Field. Thanks for supporting the Maddogs.
THIS WEEK IN SPORTS
Week 15 in the CFL was an absolute wild one that included the first overtime game of the 2018 season but I’ll save that for last. The week kicked off with a classic Montreal loss with QB Johnny Manziel throwing no touchdowns and one interception. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers crushed the Alouettes 31-14 but still sits last place in the West. The first game of the triple-header Saturday saw the Ottawa RedBlacks taking on the Edmonton Eskimos. Ottawa quarterback Trevor Harris out-dueled Mike Reilly 28-15 to keep the RedBlacks at the top of the East standings. That was the last blowout game of the weekend. Saskatchewan and Toronto battled it out to the very last second and the Riders came out with a 30-29 win. After being up 27-17 the Riders coughed up the lead and after a pick 6 by Ottawa the game was tied at 27 headed to the fourth quarter. Saskatchewan kicker Brett Lauther nailed a 56-yard field goal to take the lead with over a minute to play. The Argo’s couldn’t quite make it back to easy field goal range and they missed another kick from 51-yards out to lose their 4th game in a row. The final game of the week was a thriller with three TD’s being scored in the last three minutes of the game. The final TD was scored by the BC Lions with no time left on the clock and a successful two-point convert to send the game into overtime against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Teams would trade field goals in the first section of overtime but in the second, Hamilton missed a field goal and BC was able to hit theirs and take the win 35-32. I finished week 15 with a 2-2 record making my season record 36-21 on the year. My picks to win in week 16 are Calgary, Hamilton, Winnipeg, and Saskatchewan.
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Passions Beauty Studio has become a familiar name with many throughout the area. Since 2009, the vision of owner/operator Chelsey Harder has seen many upgrades, additions, and has received numerous accolades. Most recently, Passions Beauty Studio was nominated as one of five finalists for the provincial ABEX Award in the Young Entrepreneur category. For Harder, this prestigious honour validates the years of hard work and dedication that not only herself, but the staff of Passions Beauty Studio has given within the industry and community. The ABEX Awards have been recognizing Saskatchewan business success since 1984 and were created as a method of honouring outstanding achievements in business excellence. As one of the most highly esteemed symbols of business excellence within the province, Harder feels privileged to be a part of this annual gala. At the age of 20 years old, Harder embarked on a journey that would forever change her life and through hard work, perseverance, team building and community support, she has transformed her vision of what she would like to see in the beauty industry into a reality. Believing strongly in the motto, “if you choose a career that you are passionate about, you won’t have to work a day in your life,” Harder is the embodiment of hard work truly paying off. Realizing that she did not want to create a hair salon, but instead wanted to build a culture, family and something that the market had never experienced before, Harder has carefully chosen each member of the Passions Team, looking for individuals that had the same mindset. “At Passions we hire for personality and attitude. Skill is important, but we definitely need to ensure they understand what we are as a team and aspire to be for our clients. This allows us to take on staff that fits our culture and we will provide the training and education for them to thrive,” Harder explained. Beginning as a 700 square foot leased space, Passions has now grown into a 3000 square foot high-end boutique salon and spa. Currently, Harder not only operates Passions Beauty Studio, but also a barbershop attached to the studio called The Barber Corner, which was established in 2017, as well as a hair product line, Prime Hair Brand, which she created in partnership with her sister and mother. Their product is currently being marketed and distributed to salons across the country. “The support from so many over the past nine years is truly heartwarming and I know that this would not have been possible without them all,” Harder said. As a wife, mother and business owner, Harder manages to make time to be heavily involved within the local communities and also mentors others and takes time to continue learning from other professionals around the world. Congratulations to Chelsey and the entire team at Passions Beauty Studio and The Barber Corner on their ABEX nomination!
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Provincial Politics with
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By-Elections Suggest Sask. Party Still Solid The Saskatchewan Party’s Sept. 12 by-election loss in Regina Northeast doesn’t much affect the short or even long-term future of this government. After all, the Sask. Party still holds 48 of Saskatchewan Legislature’s 61 seats, so New Democrat Yens Pedersen’s win changes very little. The truth be told, this city seat was a way bigger deal for the 13-member NDP Opposition than it was for the Sask. Party. Because funding at the Saskatchewan legislature is directly tied to the number of MLAs you have, another member means more in Opposition because it means money to hire staff researchers and communicators. Moreover, losing a city seat would not have looked good for the NDP, but a loss in a city seat - even one it held - isn’t much of threat to the Sask. Party’s long-term viable, either. Here’s why: Pedersen’s approximate 730-vote win (the official Election Saskatchewan tally is yet to come) is a healthy enough win and for the NDP, it does mark a significant turnaround from the former Sask. Party finance Minister Kevin Doherty’s 2011 and 2016 wins that were by even widen margins. This win now followed two other city NDP byelection wins in Saskatoon Meewasin (Ryan Meili) and Saskatoon Fairview (Vicki Mowat) since the 2016 election. This is significant because the federal election scheduled for 2019 will see two sitting MLAs - Corey Tochor in Saskatoon and Warren Steinley in Regina - contest seats for the federal Conservatives. That means that their current respective seats of Saskatoon Eastview and Regina Northwest will face byelections because the next provincial general election won’t be until 2020 and our law stating no legislative seat cannot be vacant for more than six months. Two more city seat by-election losses for the Sask. Party is a distinct possibility. Given the trend we witnessed in Regina Northeast, one might think a couple more by-elections win would give the NDP plenty of momentum going into that 2020 general election, but we need to remember just how solid the Sask. Party is in rural Saskatchewan. Between the NDP wins in the two Saskatoon byelections and its win earlier this month in Regina Northeast, the Sask. Party won three rural elections in Kindersley (won by Ken Francis to replace Bill Boyd), Swift Current (won by Everett Hindley to replace Brad Wall) and Melfort (won by Todd Goudy to replace the late Kevin Phillips). Kindersley is a solid conservative country. You’d have to go back to the Tommy Douglas era to find a time when the CCF/NDP last had a legitimate shot of winning. Both Swift Current and Melfort did flirt with NDP representation after the demise of the Grant Devine Progressive Conservative government; however, it’s been 27 years ago since Devine was in power and everywhere in rural Saskatchewan has become rock solid for the Sask. Party. Or at least, that’s what the recent by-elections suggest. The margins of victory for the Sask. Party candidates in the three rural by-elections was between 75 per cent and 85 per cent of the popular vote. By comparison, the margins of victory by NDP candidates in the three city by-election was between 50 per cent and 60 per cent. Pedersen’s win in Regina Northeast was solid enough, but this part of the city voted NDP for 40 years prior to Doherty. There are more than a dozen urban seats in Regina, Saskatoon, Moose Jaw and Prince Albert - all of which, the Sask. Party now hold - that will be tougher for the NDP to win and besides having to win all of these city seats, the NDP by-elections would still have to make a breakthrough somewhere in the Sask. Party’s rural fortress. Recent byelections suggest there is no chance of that.
MLA Report With Nancy Heppner Review of Rural Trespassing Legislation The Government of Saskatchewan is reviewing trespass legislation to determine if changes are needed to better address the balance between rural landowners and the public. Existing access and posting rules vary for different activities under The Trespass to Property Act, The Wildlife Act, 1998, The All-Terrain Vehicles Act, The Snowmobile Act and The Provincial Lands Regulations. These different rules may contribute to confusion on what legally constitutes trespassing. As part of the review, the Ministry of Justice is asking Saskatchewan citizens for their input. In particular: • Should all access by members of the public to rural property require the express advance permission of the rural land owner regardless of the activity? • If so, how should permission be sought and granted? The questionnaire can be found at https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/justice-crime-and-the-law/review-of-trespassrelated-legislation Please provide responses to the questionnaire by October 1, 2018 to: Ministry of Justice Legislative Services Branch Attn: Review of Trespass Related Legislation 800 – 1874 Scarth Street Regina, SK S4P 4B3 Or by email at LSBQuestionnaire@gov.sk.ca.
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 ssealey@martensvillemessenger.ca or jottenbreit@martensvillemessenger.ca or drop by the Martensville Messenger office at Bay #7 - 301 Centennial Drive North.
Community Support Overwhelming for Team Dunville Jocelyn Ottenbreit, Martensville Messenger
The North Ridge Community Centre was packed Wednesday, September 19th filled with supporters of ‘Team Dunville’, the family of Molly Dunville who is undergoing treatments for Stage 4 Neuroblastoma, a cancer of the nervous system. The night started out with Master of Ceremonies Lyle Evanisky keeping the mood light for the crowd before supper. After the delicious meal provided by Smokehaus Meats, the crowd was entertained by Matt Gore, better known as ‘Ginger Ninja’. A dessert auction hosted by Rory Bergerman, teacher at MHS, saw generous people open up their wallets in return for some delicious baking. Molly will be receiving scans in the upcoming week to see if the treatments she has received up until now are shrinking her tumors. After that she will be going to Calgary where she will receive a cycle of high dose chemo that will destroy the cancer cells, along with the healthy cells. Upon completion, the frozen stem cells which were harvested earlier, will be returned to her body and she will be required to spend the next two months in the hospital, giving her body time to build the immune system back up. The grand total for the event was $17,400. The organizers for this fundraiser would like to thank all their sponsors; Vern’s Pizza Martensville for donating the youth meal, City of Martensville for providing the venue, A&W Canada for donating the buns and MHS Commercial Cooking for providing the salads. Also to Handy Special Events, Sprinkles the Clown, as well as everyone who donated baking, silent auction items, raffle items and cash donations and the Martensville Messenger Newspaper for advertising the event. ABOVE: Molly with Sprinkles the Clown.
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Travel Packing Tips Submitted by Dean Johnston
A little advice never hurts. Unless it’s bad advice, of course. But I wouldn’t do that to you. First off, I understand that every trip is different and every person has different priorities when it comes to choosing their travel gear. However, there are a number of (nearly) universal truths I have determined over many years of travel, plus countless of those tense moments when you finally start truly thinking about what you may have forgotten. Which inevitably occurs five minutes after you leave for the airport. Roll your clothes into a tight bundle - It may not be the best way to avoid wrinkles, but it will definitely buy you some extra space. Money belt - If you plan to spend any time wandering around a strange place carrying all your cards and the only document that will allow you access back into Canada, you should definitely be thinking about pickpockets, not to mention simple carelessness. Just don’t hang your money belt around your neck outside your shirt because “it’s too hot”. It should contain your passport, health card, and at least one bank card and two credit cards, all of which should have 4-digit PIN codes as many foreign bank machines will not accept anything but. Digital Copies - Take photos of all important documents and make sure they are accessible online in case you lose your phone. Email them to yourself, or save them in one of the countless apps designed for just such tasks, and you’ll be one step ahead if you somehow forget to retrieve the passport you so cleverly hid under the sink at your last hotel. Phone apps - In 2018 it is safe to assume that a dedicated app exists for basically any task you can imagine wanting to accomplish. Hotels, airlines, hiking maps, train tickets, wifi passwords, earthquake trackers, you name it. Never forget that the wafer-thin phone hanging half out of your back pocket is equivalent to a 1990’s military supercomputer. Multi-purpose shoes - I find footwear the hardest thing to decide on when travelling. Carrying six different pairs just to make sure your feet don’t sweat quite as much when browsing for mangos in the local market just isn’t feasible. Finding a pair that works for basic hiking and full days of sightseeing, yet aren’t mortifying to wear out for dinner will kill several birds with one breathable upper and save room in your bag. E-Reader - I understand many people still have a nostalgic attachment to dogeared paperbacks that “you can hold in your hand” and “just smell like a book”. However, I’ve been using an e-reader for years now and I assure you that a) it can definitely be held in my hand, and b) I couldn’t care less what it smells like when I can leave for a 4-month trip and know I have enough reading material to last me anywhere from 5 to 10 years. Ear plugs - I have been haranguing people about these for years now and I’m not about to stop now. You don’t have to be sharing a dorm with four overweight Spanish grape farmers to be concerned about night noise. That hopping dance club at your beach resort will seem a lot less fun pounding techno-pop at 2 am, as will the couple next door using their annual winter getaway to rekindle the romance. Bluetooth speaker - Assuming you like music, that is. If you do, well, you probably already know how small, affordable and impressive Bluetooth speakers are these days. It will come in handy for almost any type of trip. Sim card - This isn’t so much something to pack as something to buy when you arrive. If you make sure your phone is unlocked then you can pick up a sim card which gives you a local phone number and, generally, very cheap calls, texts and internet. In Italy, for example, you can get a sim card with unlimited calling, texting and 2 GB internet for about $25. And if you’re thinking, “Well, why does the same thing cost so much more in Canada?” I would say, excellent question. Small daypack - No matter what type of trip you are on you probably plan to leave your room sooner or later. At which point you’ll appreciate having something small and unobtrusive with which to carry your extra hiking socks and personalized beer cozy. Kazakh hunting eagle - This won’t come in handy on every trip, but when it does you’ll be really happy you came prepared. Dean Johnston is the author of three travel books, including Roam: The 9 Greatest Trips on Earth. He once threw an axe at a log and got it to stick on his first try. You can read about all his travels at routinelynomadic.com.
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Prairie Spirit School Division Brings in Social Media Awareness Opportunity Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger
Prairie Spirit School Division (PSSD) is offering an opportunity for parents to take part in a presentation where they can learn more about social media awareness and parenting in the digital world. This educational presentation will consist of several parts, first kicking off with a staff presentation in the afternoon on October 2nd, followed by a parent presentation that evening at 7pm to 8:30pm in the Martensville High School Theatre. The education will be provided by Safer Schools Together, a group based out of British Columbia that will come in and provide information and tools for parents, teachers and students to use on their own. “They are absolutely fantastic and we are looking forward to how each of the presentations will benefit the various groups. Each presentation will focus on the different areas that are most beneficial for each group to be aware of,” Peggy Mattila-Bains, PSSD Coordinator, explained. The staff presentation will focus on supporting student safety online, evolving trends, how to include digital citizenship pieces when teaching, among other items. Although many schools either limit or remove device use throughout the school day, it is quite apparent that the use of social media outside of the classroom follows students into class, so the goal is to better prepare school staff on how to encourage online safety and educate them on maintaining periodic and relevant education of evolving youth trends online. The parents presentation will look at all things digital; video games, social media, internet, YouTube, etc. “They will offer suggestions such as setting up rules in the house for electronic use, having device free times and encouraging parents to be digital role models which is extremely important,” Mattila-Bains added. Information about cyber-bullying, digital footprints, the dangers of anonymity, online reputations, worrisome behaviors to watch for, and more will also be provided. “I think the difficult thing for parents is that they don’t know enough about some of the social media options, so it can be hard for them. If you don’t know, how can you help? This presentation is designed to provide some helpful and practical assistance for parents.” In addition to the presentations, on October 3rd there will be a student led peer mentoring program that will include approximately 40 students from around the division, with a focus on grade 9 students. These students will be trained so they are then able to deliver a presentation to their own school and at elementary schools to teach their peers. “We know as teachers and adults and parents that we can tell our kids what to do and what not to do, but they are going to hear it from a peer more so than from us. They can relate to someone near their age, and there is research that tells us that when kids have something bothering them, are having issues or feelings of harm, doubt or anxiety, they do not go to an adult or parent first, they go to their friends. With support, we can help kids recognize worrisome behavior and then find an adult to talk to,” explained Mattila-Bains. The goal is to have grade 9 students participate so they can not only teach the older students, but teach the younger students as they proceed through high school and build a culture within the school. “It will be a great leadership opportunity for the students involved. Often, these opportunities include grade 11 and 12 students, so it is exciting to be able to target some of the younger kids and give them a chance to shine and build their leadership skills.” On Saturday, October 20th, the Division will be hosting a conference called “Growing Together: Building Partnerships Within Prairie Spirit Learning Communities”, with the purpose of supporting teachers, School Community Councils (SCC) and parents to work together towards the same goals for students. This conference is open to parents of any aged student and will include presentations by keynote speakers such as Dr. Debbie Pushor, a professor at the University of Saskatchewan in the Department of Curriculum Studies and Cory O’Soup, Saskatchewan’s Advocate for Children and Youth. Other informative topics will include mental health/emotional wellness/trauma, supporting your teenager, navigating social media with children and teens, supporting your child with math and reading at home, SCC/communities/schools engaging and working together and more. The cost to attend is $10 and SCC members, parents, administrators and teachers are invited to attend. For more information, contact Peggy Mattila-Bains at peggy.mattila@spiritsd.ca and to register contact Erin Olexyn aterin.olexyn@ spiritsd.ca. “As parents and teachers, we want to share and learn from each other as we support student learning. We all have the same goal of student success and working together can help everyone achieve that goal,” Mattila-Bains said.
Bowties for Logan Scholarship Fundraiser November 2nd, 2018 Martensville North Ridge Center Doors open at 8pm/Program at 9pm Dance to follow - 19+ event only Tickets - $25 in advance at Class C Artisans in Martensville $30 at the door. Call 306-261-2817 Ticket includes a bowtie! Cash bar and food available for purchase Featuring: Gong Show, The Electric Cattle Company and Boom Box Entertainment
ABOVE: Some travel plans are just not made for suitcases. (Dean Johnston)
Logan was taken tragically in the Humboldt Bronco accident April 6th. He left a legacy at Martensville High School and had plans of continuing his future going to university and playing hockey. This fundraiser is to raise money to continue his legacy and help others pursue their dream of post-secondary education in the form of a scholarship presented by the Martensville High School.