See everything the Martensville Recreation Centre offers in this special feature The Canadian province of Saskatchewan has sent more than 500 players to the NHL, from "Mr. Hockey" Gordie Howe to 23 so far this season, among them Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel and St. Louis Blues forward Brayden Schenn that number could grow in the very near future the small community of about 12,000 situated about 10 miles north of Saskatoon opened up the Martensville Recreation Centre completing a 10-year journey made possible by a group of volunteers field house – with space for two more sheets of ice These types of rink investments are needed to impact grass roots programming like the NHL/NHLPA FIRST SHIFT programs which operate in the province already The program is designed to ensure a positive experience for new-to-hockey families so that they experience the game at its best — to understand why so many Canadians feel an inherent love for the sport and to stimulate a desire for continued participation only 2-3 FIRST SHIFT programs took place in Saskatchewan And it's all because of the grass roots efforts -- efforts like that in communities across the country that will be celebrated during Hockey Day in Canada on Saturday Hockey Day In Canada will feature seven Canada-based teams in action starting with the Boston Bruins at the Ottawa Senators (3 p.m followed by the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Montreal Canadiens (7 p.m the Calgary Flames at the Winnipeg Jets (7 p.m SNW) and concluding with the Edmonton Oilers at the Vancouver Canucks (10 p.m when Martensville Mayor Kent Muench delivered a pointed message: "The city of Martensville supports a new arena but this needs to be driven by the community." The Martensville Community Recreation Project (MCRP) – a volunteer-led charity -- was formed within the next couple of weeks and began organizing and running events to raise funds for the new facility and awareness of the need for a second sheet of ice Everything from community 3-on-3 events to Casino Nights and NHL Playoff Drafts were used to help raise awareness and funds bringing the community together and building momentum Martensville applied for Kraft Hockeyville and was named a Top 10 Finalist in a pool of nearly 3,200 applying communities bringing in $25,000 of upgrades to the community's existing facility but also helped spread the word to those in neighboring cities about what Martensville was trying to accomplish With excitement for the project now at a fever pitch it became clear it would require more than just one sheet of ice and the vision grew into a multipurpose sporting facility which included a regulation soccer-sized indoor turf pitch and future options for up to three sheets of ice Martensville formally committed to the project with a pledge of $6.5 million toward the new facility when Canwest Commercial & Land Corporation North Prairie Developments and the Williams family provided a gift of land for the new facility the location of the new rink was placed on the map after thousands of hours of running events the City of Martensville was granted $32.6 million from the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program the City of Martensville and the entire region now have this spectacular recreation centre for generations to come We are so grateful to the MCRP who catalyzed a community to make this dream a reality,” said Mayor Kent Muench “This is a prime example of what community can do the MCRP reached its financial commitment goal to the project of $4 million with an emotional first skate event celebrating those who contributed through time and donations "And the teamwork did not end with fundraising," Muench said a group of local refrigeration and engineering firms assisted by the NHL's official refrigerant supplier install and successfully start up the rinks' ice-making systems using the state-of-the-art technology which will benefit the community for decades." Sign In Register MARTENSVILLE — A volunteer group concerned about access to health care services in the Martensville area is planning a community event at the end of May intended to showcase the variety of health services available in the community Lori Morphy and Tina Willick of the Martensville & Area Health Care Advocacy Initiative made a presentation to City of Martensville councillors at their April 1 meeting The purpose of the presentation was twofold: first to make councillors aware of their group’s existence to ask for their support with the Community Health Fair that the initiative plans to hold on Saturday “We are a small group of dedicated volunteers who are concerned about access to health services in our community urgent care and diagnostic services in Martensville and the surrounding area,” said Morphy their group has had a number of conversations with community members to explore ways to promote awareness around health services and support efforts to recruit and retain new physicians and health-care workers She noted that one of their members had been on the physician recruitment and retention committee that had existed several years ago but eventually dissolved because the retention piece didn’t exactly pan out,” Morphy added She said the group has started a Facebook page to share information in the community and to hear from people about their experiences; residents can find it by searching for the Martensville & Area Health Care Advocacy Initiative They have also tried to help new physicians feel welcomed and to connect them with people and services to help them settle in when a new doctor joined Martensville Collective Health and Wellness the initiative’s members met with her and provided insight into the community “We strongly believe that the more connected new physicians feel the more likely they are to stay long-term,” Morphy said And then there’s the Community Health Fair which was inspired by a similar event held in Kamsack right outside of the Martensville Civic Centre on the green space and adjacent parking lot Morphy said this event will showcase a variety of health services available to the public in and around the community.  provide education and ultimately improve the health and well-being of our residents,” she said Morphy indicated they’ve so far had interest from several organizations who offer services relating to mental health and public health and are waiting for responses from a number of other potential partners The aim is to ultimately feature 10 to 12 different services in this first event and grow the event in future years potentially combining it with another local event “We’re really excited about the potential of this event and the lasting impact it can have on the health of our community,” she said Morphy asked that the city help promote the event have some councillors show up for the event and also provide some in-kind support in the form of tables barricades to block off the parking lot and some garbage cans.  Mayor Kent Muench indicated that city council would instruct administration to follow up with the group about their requests Clark's Crossing Gazette Two years after construction began in January, 2023, the ribbon has finally been cut to mark the official grand opening of the 145,000 square-foot, $58.3 million Martensville Recreation Centre (MRC). Martensville Mayor Kent Muench wielded the giant scissors for the occasion on Tuesday, February 25. “It’s been a long journey,” said Muench, noting it all started over a decade ago when a dedicated group of residents formed the Martensville Community Recreation Project (MCRP) and began fundraising for a second ice surface in the rapidly-growing community. Since 2014, the MCRP has raised over $4 million through the ‘Lace ‘Em Up’ campaign. “Volunteers are so critically important,” said Muench. “I’d like to thank them for taking a leadership role and spearheading this important project. In the three months since it first opened its doors, the MRC has been embraced not just by people in Martensville, but also by people across the whole region.” As the MRC fundraising campaign progressed from its modest start in 2014, the scope of the project expanded beyond a single ice surface to also include a 62.000 square-foot indoor turf area, mini practice ice, batting and pitching cages, indoor playground, climbing facility, meeting rooms and over 7,700 square feet of commercial and retail space. The city early on allocated annual funding in its budget for the multi-purpose recreational facility, and as the volunteer-led campaign gathered steam over the years, it drew in an increasing number of corporate sponsors, indigenous groups and individual donors. Two big turning points helped turn the dream of a multi-purpose recreational facility into a reality. The first was a donation in August, 2020, by North Prairie Developments and CanWest Commercial and Land Corporation, of a parcel of land in the Trilogy Ranch development valued at $5 million as the site of the new facility. But, for young people in Martensville and area, the new building is worth every nickel. “This building means so much to the youth of Martensville,” said Alex MacDonald. “And it’s more than just a building; it’s a place where young athletes can connect with friends and build memories that will last a lifetime. “To all those who made this happen: thank you. This recreation centre is a game-changer for Martensville, and I speak for all the youth when I say we can’t wait to make the most of it.” Geoff Baker, a member of the MCRP, said the new facility is more than just a building; it’s the realization of a long-sought dream, and illustrates how the community pulled together to achieve a goal that initially seemed very far-fetched. Saskatchewan Government Relations Minister Eric Schmaltz said recreation centres play an important role in villages, towns and cities across the province; not just as sports facilities but also as generators of economic activity for local hotels, stores and restaurants. “Venues like this are gathering places,” said Schmalz. They’re the hub and the heart of the community, and with more than 2,800 hours already booked in both the field house and the arena, I’m happy to see that you are already feeling the value of this impressive facility.” Schmalz said the MRC is more than just bricks and mortar; it’s “part of the community spirit” that will provide young people with “a moral compass and sense of belonging; and a place to find and foster friendships that last a lifetime.” Schmalz said the provincial government has invested $700 million in infrastructure funding for a wide range of projects aimed at improving health and wellness in communities across Saskatchewan. Terry Duguid, Federal Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, was unable to attend, but a statement from him was read at the event. John Williams, President and CEO of CanWest Developments, said he and his family are pleased to have donated the land and to have been part of the process. “Nothing bonds a community together better than a recreation facility like this,” said Williams. The indoor turf field house has been named the ‘Williams Family Field House’ in recognition of the family’s contribution. Muench said the completion of the first phase of the MRC is likely to spur increased interest from potential residents and businesses in Martensville’s new Trilogy Ranch development on the west side of Highway 12. Muench noted the new facility is designed to serve residents of the region, adding the RM of Corman Park was a major partner in Martensville’s efforts to make the building a reality, and the lobby bears the RM’s name in recognition of that contribution. Corman Park Reeve Joe Hargrave and several Corman Park Councillors were present at the grand opening February 25. He also recognized the assistance of MP Kelly Block in helping the city navigate the federal ICIP application process. Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account SaskatoonNewsWhat is typhoid fever and how did it end up in Martensville, Saskatchewan?By Laura WoodwardPublished: November 06, 2024 at 4:36PM EST Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved Warman RCMP received a report of an armed robbery at a business in Martensville Investigation determined a lone individual entered the business and drew a firearm before fleeing with several stolen items on a red and white motorized dirt bike The firearm was not discharged and no injuries were reported to police The suspect is believed to be a male and was last seen wearing a red hoodie Officers made patrols in the City of Martensville and the surrounding area but were unsuccessful in locating the suspect Officers are now asking members of the public for assistance in identifying him If you recognize the individual in the photos or have information about this investigation Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com The Prairie Junior Hockey League and the Chiefs organization have announced that they will move into the Martensville Sports Centre for the 2025-2026 season The Martensville Minor Hockey Association calls the move a significant step in the growth of hockey in the region Martensville Mayor Kent Muench noted the opportunity for players in the community "This move gives local players the chance to continue playing close to home and brings Junior B hockey right to our doorstep It's a great opportunity for our community bringing new energy and visitors to our city." The franchise will continue to recognize its history meaning that the Chiefs' nickname will move to Martensville with the team General manager Brennan Hall says the team is ready to get to work in their new home "The Chiefs are extremely excited to be a part of the City of Martensville and we can't thank the City and Martensville Minor Hockey Association enough for welcoming us with open arms." The Prairie Junior Hockey League Final will resume Thursday night between Fort Knox and the Saskatoon Westleys Nearly two years after construction began in January the new $58.3 million Martensville Recreation Centre (MRC) is about to open for business Residents of Martensville and surrounding communities are invited to check out the amenities in the building on that day * a full-size skating arena and leisure ice surface; including the fieldhouse and batting cages won’t be open to the public until the spring of 2025 The new facility fulfills a pressing need for additional ice surfaces in Martensville and is unable to accommodate the demand for ice time by the local minor hockey teams A grassroots community campaign to build a new arena and multi-purpose recreational facility was launched several years ago to kickstart the project the Martensville Community Recreation Project (MCRP) has donated over $3.5 million toward the new facility The MCRP’s ongoing ‘Lace ‘Em Up’ campaign is currently underway with a goal of raising $4 million The city is also contributed funds toward the new rink which was built with the help of infrastructure grants from the federal and provincial governments The facility was originally estimated to cost about $44 million but inflation and the rapidly-increasing cost of building materials boosted the final price tag to $58.3 million The MRC is located on the west side of Highway 12 in the Trilogy Ranch neighborhood of Martensville The land for the building was donated by CanWest Developments The general contractor for the project was Wright Construction The City of Martensville has signed an agreement with Nustadia Recreation to manage and operate the facility A Community Access Plan negotiated between the company and the municipality for the operation of the facility was approved by Martensville City Council earlier this fall SaskatoonNewsMartensville celebrates grand opening of recreation centreBy Stacey HeinPublished: February 25, 2025 at 5:30PM EST SaskatoonNewsNew recreation centre opens in Martensville Saskatchewan By Noah Rishaug - CTV News SaskatoonPublished: October 11, 2024 at 7:42PM EDT MARTENSVILLE — Homeowners in Martensville will see a slight increase in their property taxes and utilities in 2025, though the impact could have been greater were it not for the removal of a few planning items from the city’s capital budget. After reviewing and deliberating over the 2025 operating and capital budgets for the past couple of months, City of Martensville councillors held a special meeting on Feb. 25 to review the final versions of both documents. Citing a desire to bring down a proposed property tax increase, councillors then passed a motion at their March 4 meeting to approve the amended budgets. “We believe this budget reflects our commitment to opening the Martensville Recreation Centre, maintaining service levels, supporting key projects and ensuring financial sustainability for our community,” said Mayor Kent Muench. “I commend this council for its valuable input during these budget deliberations and thank our administration for their dedicated work in preparing this budget.” According to the operating budget, the city will take in nearly $25 million in revenue, including a total of $14.4 million from property taxes and grants-in-lieu. That includes $96,500 in revenue from new assessment alone as a result of the city’s continued growth. Overall, this represents a 3.97 per cent increase in total property tax revenue from the previous year. A release from the City of Martensville suggests that taxes are going up due to the addition of new services, including the recent opening of the Martensville Recreation Centre, and to accommodate an investment in new staffing requests costing a total of $224,800. As noted in the release, the average homeowner in Martensville with a total assessed value of $337,200 will see an increase in their municipal property taxes of about $7.64 per month, or $91.71 per year. However, it should be noted that the city’s operating budget originally called for a 4.7  per cent increase in property tax revenue. Under that model, a homeowner with an assessed value of $337,200 would have seen their property taxes go up by $8.99 per month, or $107.89 per year. At the Feb. 25 meeting, councillors indicated they wished to eliminate or delay three items from the budget in order to lower that increase: strategic planning worth about $20,000; design updates for the Kinsmen Park master plan, which would have cost about $50,000; and a facilities assessment that would have cost an additional $100,000. Ultimately, council decided at the March 4 meeting to cut the strategic planning and updates to the Kinsmen Park master plan, bringing that proposed increase in property tax revenue from 4.7 per cent to 3.97 per cent. Residents of Martensville will also see their garbage and recycling rates increase by $10 per year and their consumption rate for water usage go up by 4.6 per cent. The former is tied to contract service cost increases, while an increase in rates from SaskWater and City of Saskatoon are tied to the latter. As indicated in the budget report, water rate increases will need to be approved again separately in the city’s Utility Rates Bylaw, which will be brought forward in the near future now that the budget is approved. This 4.6 per cent increase in water rates roughly translates to an increase of $4.26 per month for the average household based on a monthly consumption of 19 cubic metres. In terms of expenses, the city has budgeted for roughly $19.8 million in expenditures, a $2.9 million increase from the previous year. Much of this is tied to an additional $1.7 million in recreation and community services spending, though the budget report notes that a higher amount than usual has also been budgeted for snow removal. After deducting expenses from revenue, this leaves the city with a $5.156 million surplus, which will be directed to items like debt repayments and capital purchases. The 2025 capital budget is just over $12 million, which includes just over $7.3 million in new projects and $4.7 million in carryover projects from 2024. The new projects include $4.6 million in water and wastewater upgrades through the New Build Canada Fund; $1 million in roadway repairs and rehabilitation; $447,000 in civic facility condition assessments and upgrades; $375,000 on a new pool liner at the Martensville Aquatic Centre; $287,000 in upgrades for the water pump house and sewer lift stations throughout the city; and a $150,000 investment in a city-wide drainage master plan. At the March 4 meeting, Councillor Brad Blixt asked if there was room to make changes to the budget in response to external factors like the U.S. tariffs driving up costs. City manager Tanya Garost said there is “absolutely room to pivot” and re-evaluate some projects if they become unaffordable, adding they will definitely think twice if anything comes in “exceedingly” over budget. 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This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Google Terms of Service apply nowFeatured Video - 10 videosVideo3:28 VideoLIVEWATCH LIVE: UBCIC, victims' families make announcement on deaths of young Indigenous women, girl6 minutes agoVideo2:00 Canadians retrace their fathers’ footsteps in the NetherlandsThe National |May 5Video2:23 Air Canada flight credit stolen, used for stranger’s luxury trip | Go PublicThe National |6 hours agoVideo4:45 Trump repeats 51st state taunt as Carney prepares for White House visitThe National |5 hours agoVideo1:59 How GM job cuts could impact OshawaCBC News |May 4More CBC NewsRegina city hall shakeup: 3 senior staff members departNews -Canada -Saskatchewan |May 1Video12:03 MARTENSVILLE — The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is alerting the public to a risk of Salmonella typhi (typhoid fever) exposure due to consuming products from Domino’s Pizza (717 Centennial Drive S.) in Martensville between Oct The SHA says typhoid fever is a serious illness that can cause fever It is spread through eating food and/or water contaminated with the bacteria Some infected persons can present with more serious complications Symptoms develop anywhere from three to 60 days (typically eight to 14 days) after exposure to the bacteria If you consumed food products from this location during these dates and are experiencing symptoms of typhoid fever seek care from your health professional or call 811 You should indicate to them that you ate at this location during the dates listed The risk to those exposed is considered low Practicing good hand hygiene after using the toilet or prior to preparing or eating food are important steps you can take to help reduce the risk of illness MARTENSVILLE — A grand opening was hosted on Nov 22 for the new permanent location of the Martensville-Warman Early Years Family Resource Centre (MWEYFRC) – a safe welcoming space offering free programming and supports to families with children under the age of six Representatives from the various partners involved in the creation and operation of the MWEYFRC gathered at 7 Centennial Drive North in Martensville for the ribbon-cutting ceremony the centre has already been offering programming in the area since spring but the staff lacked a permanent space; as such they operated out of the Warman High School and ran programs in different city parks and the public has been able to access the centre’s services since early October “In the short amount of time that we’ve been in our permanent location we’ve seen an infinite amount of smiles and joy when families come to the centre whether it’s for drop-in play or our most popular program our Sip n’ Chat,” said centre co-ordinator The YMCA of Saskatoon is the main operating partner of the centre in collaboration with Prairie Spirit School Division.  said they also operate two other Early Years Family Resource Centres in the city: one location in Fairhaven that has been open since 2020 and another in Brighton that opened in 2024 “These locations have since welcomed over 31,000 visiting families through their doors and we know the centre in Martensville will be just as successful,” said Mercier Mercier summarized the centre’s purpose as being “a space to play with your child meet people and get advice from early childhood professionals The services provided are guided by four program pillars early learning family wellness and community information and referrals Mercier noted the value of just being able to hear from other people that what you are going through as a new parent is normal and it’s OK for your child to make a mess “Sometimes you just need to hear someone else say that and you need a third space where you can get out of your house with your kids,” she said Funding for the MWEYFRC is provided through the provincial Ministry of Education’s Early Years Branch who brought greetings on behalf of Education Minister Everett Hindley said the provincial government has opened a total of 21 such centres in 19 communities and at all the Saskatchewan Early Years Family Resource Centres are making tremendous impacts on families throughout the province,” he said We didn’t have a facility like this when my kids were young Martensville Mayor Kent Muench indicated he was aware of how vital this type of support is for young children not just in terms of their graduation rates from school but also in terms of their future success He added that in the communities of Martensville and Warman “we really value a place that is safe and provides opportunities for families.” Warman Mayor Gary Philipchuk also commented that as a teacher and former vice principal at Warman High School he understood and personally witnessed the value of a solid early learning foundation and providing access to resources to families with young children He said he wished his parents had access to a centre like this when he was younger “Being a parent and not having relatives close by can be scary The Early Years Centre brings together parents who might be in similar situations and the benefits of having them are immeasurable,” he said Neda Wilson of the Prairie Spirit School Division who co-chairs the management committee that oversees the centre said the division serves as the dedicated accountability partner helping to oversee the centre’s development This includes engaging in community planning advising on the budget and helping shape the strategic direction of the centre as well as managing service agreements and securing funding when needed All of this is “critical” to ensuring the centre’s sustainability and impact Wilson said the management committee includes not just the division and the cities of Martensville and Warman but also agencies like Regional Kids First the Ministry of Social Services and the Saskatchewan Health Authority It’s a symbol of our shared commitment to children and families fostering a brighter future for our communities,” Wilson said The grand opening ceremony was concluded by Martens sharing a story about the impact of the centre: the story of a family who had brought their child to one of their painting programs which was the child’s first experience with “messy play.” “The parent was filled with joy as they saw their child experimenting with paint and it had a noticeable effect on his behaviour and engagement with activities “This is just one of many positive stories we receive from families and the benefits they take with them when they leave the centre,” Martens said UPDATE: The Hockey Day in Saskatchewan event held at Martensville in January 2023 raised $72,511 This article has been changed to reflect the fundraising total – The 15th edition of Hockey Day in Saskatchewan (HDIS) was a resounding success in Martensville bringing the community together to support a worthy cause and promoting the love of hockey This marked the first time the city of roughly 10,549 residents had the opportunity to host the event The main themes of HDIS are to showcase Canada’s wintertime sport build community spirit by making the arena the focal point of activity and celebrate the many volunteers who help local hockey flourish A multitude of events from the weeklong HDIS celebration included 30 games with 53 teams in Martensville Sports Centre Martensville is a growing community that boasts tremendous volunteers and was selected by Hockey Saskatchewan as the host community to assist in the financing of a new recreational facility to house minor hockey for decades to come Martensville Minor Hockey was excited to announce that $72,511 had been raised at the 2023 HDIS The success of the event can be attributed to the hard work and dedication of the Host Committee as well as the support of the community and surrounding area Hockey Saskatchewan wishes to thank the Host Committee This year’s HDIS banquet was hosted by Darren “Dutchy” Dutchyshen Hockey Saskatchewan would also like to thank the TSN sportscaster for his insights and knowledge of the sports world as well as many enduring qualities For those wanting a glimpse of the sights and sounds of HDIS Hockey Saskatchewan has partnered with HalterMedia Inc. an award-winning video production company based in Regina To see pictures from the 2023 Hockey Day in Saskatchewan, head over to the event’s gallery section by clicking HERE Events such as these support grassroots development initiatives in the province, which align with objectives outlined in Hockey Saskatchewan’s 2022-25 Strategic Plan. For more information about Hockey Saskatchewan’s grassroots programming, please visit HERE An announcement with application details for the 2024 HDIS in Zone Eight (8) will be made in the near future Check out the Hockey Day in Saskatchewan website and social media platforms (Facebook and Twitter) for updates PH: (306) 789-5101 Board of Directors Tournaments Hockey Day in Saskatchewan Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame © Hockey Saskatchewan. All Rights /reserved. Website by OH! Media a division of Phoenix Group Kent Muench is facing an electoral challenge for the Mayor’s chair Muench was elected Mayor of Martensville in a landslide win over two other candidates He had already served as a city councillor for nine years prior to that election He was re-elected by acclamation in the 2016 and 2020 civic elections the three-term incumbent mayor is being challenged by Travis Sorenson for the position The municipal election is slated for Wednesday Martensville residents got an opportunity to hear both candidates at a forum organized by the Prairie Sky Chamber of Commerce in Martensville on Wednesday a superintendent with the Prairie Spirit School Division said he’s focused on improving the quality of life for residents in Martensville “We were involved in many things while the boys were growing up,” said Muench during the candidates forum adding he coached sports that his kids were involved in he said he remains committed to the community with a different focus and a “reinvigorated” passion collaboration and listening to everyone,” said Muench “The best way to move forward is through nurturing regional partnerships and relationships.” Muench said in order to build and maintain the type of amenities needed for a growing population municipalities in close proximity need to work together to everyone’s best advantage “We only have a limited amount of taxpayer dollars,” said Muench and we need to continue to build and maintain infrastructure So to leverage the taxpayer dollars we have and going forward we have to look at the region as a whole and build those relatinships and I think that’s one of my strengths – bringing people together.” Muench said one of the challenges facing the city in the next few years is paying increased costs for policing the city pays 70 per cent of the RCMP bill while the federal government picks up 30 per cent once the city’s population hits a threshold of 15,000 (it’s currently over 11,000) the city will be responsible for 90 per cent of the RCMP costs “There are also increased pressures on our actual physical space in the police building,” said Muench “So we will need to work with our neighbours to make sure we continue to have a strong police presence here.” Sorenson spent his early years in Martensville before moving to a small town near Wynyard in 1990 “When I see a problem I try to fix it,” said Sorenson “I ran for city council in 2020 on a certain issue I believe it’s time to move forward and make the best of the situation.” Sorenson said he sees the role of city council as everyone working in the best interests of the community as a whole even when individual councillors disagree on certain issues “At the end of the day you have to move forward,” said Sorenson Sorenson said budget choices are never easy for city council but suggested there may be ways of finding efficiencies He said he would re-examine the contract between the city and Nustadia for the management and operations of the new recreational facility if elected “Our management team in the community can manage it on its own,” said Sorenson the city can learn to make it work and we can perhaps phase out the contract with Nustadia at that point We could take that money and put it towards possibly financing water lines on both sides of the street for the industrial area around 9th Street North he would work to have a pedestrian walkway on the overpass to connect with the new recreation facility he would work to ensure equal treatment for residents and businesses on both sides of Highway 12 KENT MUENCH BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION (from www.martensville.ca) and I’ve had the privilege of serving as Martensville’s mayor for three terms and I have called Martensville home since 2001 raising our three children here and building strong connections within the community transparency and community engagement,” said Muench in his  biography posted on the City of Martensville website “I’ve worked closely with residents and council to make meaningful improvements in our city By actively listening to the community and collaborating with council and other stakeholders we’ve completed important projects that reflect the needs and aspirations of Martensville I believe the best ideas come from working together and I’ve always strived to create an inclusive environment where everyone’s voice is heard I’m committed to continuing this progress by improving infrastructure TRAVIS SORENSON BIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION (from www.martensville.ca) I am a single father of two amazing children I am active within the community as a youth sports coach hockey coordinator and organizer for community initiatives “My reason for running for mayor is both simple and complex,” said Sorenson in his biography posted on the city’s website “I see a City Hall that has double standards when it comes to business a City Hall that is reactionary instead of proactive and a City Hall that has lost touch with what makes this community great I believe that Martensville is a great community and we need to preserve its heart and soul Our current trajectory is leading towards a community divided both figuratively and literally by a twin-laned highway After five terms on Martensville City Council Tyson Chillog knows it’s not easy making tough decisions And it’s also a given that not all councillors are going to agree on every issue But the important thing is that councillors make choices that are in the best interests of the city who chose not to seek re-election in this month’s municipal election In his departing statement at his final council meeting on Tuesday all the councillors he’s worked with over the past several years have done their best to find common ground and work toward solutions that benefit the majority “Everyone needs to be pulling on the rope,” said Chillog the greater the reward” when it comes to investing in city amenities and services “When you’re dealing with such large sums of money “But those things have to be a priority for council.” Chillog said his time on council has shown him there are many factors that need to be taken into account when making budget choices Some of those factors aren’t always obvious “I will never complain about a council decision “And even though we’ve made a lot of progress over the last several years the work in Martensville  is not done.” Outgoing two-term councillor Debbie McGuire was recognized for her contributions over the past eight years McGuire brought a “common sense” perspective to council discussions according to Martensville Mayor Kent Muench “It was very important to have that voice at the council table,” said Muench in his parting comments to McGuire “You’ve seen a lot of change in the community and you’ve been a great leader with your thoughtful another two-term councillor first elected in 2016 who did not seek re-election was not at the November 5 council meeting due to work commitments (he is Principal of Osler School) Muench characterized Cox’s approach to council work as “reliable who was first elected to council in 2012 and has served three terms on council is heading to the provincial Legislature to assume her new role as MLA for the constituency of Martensville-Blairmore In her comments to the November 5 council meeting Martens said her time on city council was a tremendous learning experience that allowed her to also gain a wider perspective through her involvement as a representative for the city on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) She said it was “rewarding” to have the national organization adopt the issue of water and wastewater as a top priority She said she decided to run for the Sask Party nomination in her hometown at the urging of many people and vowed to work hard at the provincial level for her constituents Councillors Spencer Nikkel and Darren MacDonald both of whom opted to run again this election expressed their appreciation for the contribution of their retiring colleagues MARTENSVILLE — For the second time in three years a student at Valley Manor School in Martensville has been named the winner of the TeleMiracle T1-shirt contest Several representatives of TeleMiracle 49 visited the school on Jan 10 to announce before a full gymnasium of students and staff that Grade 6 student Jayda Reimer had won the contest Jayda will be invited to appear on the 40-hour province-wide telethon which will be held on March 1-2 and her T-shirt will also be worn by some of the TeleMiracle cast members “It feels amazing,” Jayda said Jayda said she came up with the design — which depicts five hands within a circle reaching out to each other — because she knows that the telethon helps people in Saskatchewan Each T-shirt design contest entry was limited to three colours Funds raised through the telethon go towards the Kinsmen Foundation which assists Saskatchewan residents who need specialized equipment to maintain or improve their quality of life Funding also goes to residents who must travel outside of their community for medical treatments as well as health institutions that purchase specialized equipment to improve patient care Last year’s telethon featured 75 talented performers from across the province and raised more than $6.1 million Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Wesley Enns on January 13 Wes is survived by his beloved wife Donna; his children Karen (Kevin) and Leighton (Roxanne); his grandchildren Jared Melchert (Camilla Martin) and Darian Enns (Kelsea Wilk); and his great-granddaughter Meryl Melchert He is also survived by his brothers Walter Enns (Mary) and John Enns (Edna) he grew up on a farm before moving to the town of Martensville and together they built a home in Martensville Wes found his calling in the car sales industry where he became affectionately known as “Wes-Country,” a nickname he proudly embraced from the initial handshake to handing over the keys and he took great pride in helping people find the vehicles they needed Wes’s legacy as a trusted salesman is reflected in the many customers who returned to him over the years enjoying the relationships he built along the way whether it was enjoying “going for coffee” (although he only drank decaffeinated tea) attending grandkids’ sporting and drama events especially the one his son-in-law Kevin made for him with an inlay reading “Wes-Country,” and he enjoyed karaoke and auctioneering for fun and creating lasting memories with those he loved.  He and Donna taught their children to do the same “We have a lot of love in our family,” a sentiment that echoed throughout his life His meal prayers were legendary—so much so that we often had to remind him the food is getting cold.” Wes was an active member of Martensville Baptist Church where he contributed by serving as an usher during Sunday worship where he resided for the last year and a half Though it was difficult for Wes and Donna after 61 years of marriage The family is deeply grateful to the staff and residents at Spruce Manor This support meant so much to his family.  donations in Wes’s memory can be made to Diabetes Canada.Martens Warman Funeral Home is honoured to be entrusted with Wes' care and arrangements This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors The Martensville Recreation Centre (MRC) officially opened for business on Friday The 145,000 square foot multi-purpose facility welcomed a flood of curious residents anxious to see for themselves what the massive building west of Highway 12 held inside A towering spacious lobby graced with an impressive display of Indigenous artwork greeted them as they walked through the main doors their attention was draw to the massive climbing wall where youngsters attached to safety ropes were clambering up to dizzying heights Martensville Mayor Kent Muench summed up the reaction of most people when they saw the facility for the first time: “The looks of awe when they walk in the door,” said Muench Muench said the facility has been a long time in the making we dreamed about what this might look like “The most repeated phrase I keep hearing from people is: ‘I can’t believe this is in Martensville the overall feeling after the initial sense of awe is a feeling of being welcome,” added Muench So we made sure to have it as accessible as possible and incorporate things like the Indigenous art and braille for the vision-impaired people to find their way around.” People brought their skates along to try out the new ice surface a badly-needed addition to the community where minor hockey registration has soared in recent years In addition to the full-size hockey arena and climbing wall the MRC also boasts indoor batting cages and pitching tunnels retail spaces and food and beverage concessions The soccer pitch on the north side of the facility is slated to open in 2025 Muench said third-party private-sector partners are a key part of the facility “We have businesses setting up shop here because they have confidence in our community and they realize this is an amazing space,” said Muench corporate sponsors and donors helping fund the facility are also key to its success ESTEVAN - The Estevan Apex U18 AA Bruins' season came to an end on April 5 in a 4-1 loss to the Martensville Marauders Martensville won the best-of-three Hockey Saskatchewan U18 AA provincial final/South Saskatchewan AA Hockey League final in two straight games The Marauders won Game 1 2-1 in overtime in late March Ryder Miller had the Bruins' lone goal in Game 2 – a power-play tally that came in the second period The Marauders led 1-0 after the first period and 3-1 through two It's the second time in three seasons the Bruins have lost in the provincial/league final Estevan finished second in the league's South Division during the regular season with a record of 17-7-3-5 the Swift Current Broncos and the top-ranked Regina Vics in two straight games each to advance to the final It is with great sadness we announce the passing of George Franklin Galambos born May 6 George worked many jobs over the years but retired from Saskatoon Co-Op after 35 years He was an active member with the Knights of Columbus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary church in Martensville George & Emmalene were married on December 29 and parents-inl-aw Joseph & Dorothy (Plummer) Kinns.  The family would like to thank Martensville and Saskatoon Ambulance for their kind attention to George’s needs doctors and nurses at RUH for all their kindness and excellent care they provided The Family held a Graveside Service on Tuesday Martens Warman Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the care and arrangements for George Galambos ESTEVAN - The Estevan Apex U18 AA Bruins lost 2-1 in overtime to the host Martensville Marauders in Game 1 of their best-of three series scoring with 12:50 to play in the first period and scored the winner with 6:16 to play in the first overtime but the Marauders had a 17-3 edge in overtime The series is the final for both the Saskatchewan AA Hockey League and Hockey Saskatchewan's U18 AA provincials The Estevan U13 A Bruins came up just one win short in their quest for a provincial title The Bruins lost 4-2 to the Swift Current Broncos on March 30 at Affinity Place in Game 2 of the best-of-two provincial final after the two teams played to a 4-4 draw in Swift Current the week before The winner of Game 2 would win the provincial title; if they were tied again then there would be a 10-minute mini game to decide the championship Swift Current had leads of 2-0 after the first and 3-1 in the third The Broncos added a goal late in the third Kolter Snell and Jace Garagan scored for Estevan The Estevan Steel Reef Bearcats 1 fell in the consolation final of the Saskatchewan Female Hockey League's U13 A division Estevan had a 1-0 edge in the best-of-three final after winning 5-2 in Swift Current on March 23 but Swift Current responded with two wins – 6-2 and 1-0 – on March 30 at the Power Dodge Arena in Estevan Avi Mack and Isla Roberts scored for Estevan in the first game Swift Current scored the lone goal early in the first of the second match-up The games were played the day after many members of the Bearcats won a provincial championship with Estevan Kevin BergerLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterClark’s Crossing Gazette A new primary health centre staffed by three full-time nurse practitioners is now operating within the community of Martensville Prince Albert's only locally-owned daily newspaper SaskatoonNewsSask. sculptors create art pieces for MartensvilleBy Stacey HeinPublished: August 10, 2024 at 12:06PM EDT ESTEVAN - The Estevan U13 Provincial Bearcats have captured Hockey Saskatchewan's U13 A championship Estevan defeated the Martensville Marauders twice on March 29 at Affinity Place to win the provincial title they defeated Martensville 4-3 in Game 2 to tie the best-of-two final and force a 10-minute Isla Roberts and Mecca Brock scored the goals in Game 2 Everleigh Blanchette was in goal for both games Coach Wade Grimes said the Bearcats were relentless in Game 2 and the mini game Martensville scored late in Game 2 to pull within a goal "We just battled from start to finish," Grimes said in an interview with SaskToday "They just had it in their mind they were going to win that game "They skated well and they defended well and they kept that Martensville team to the outside very well And they were just buzzing around the net." "Thankfully it went ours," Grimes said with a laugh There was a good crowd for the game as well and some fans brought horns and signs to support the Bearcats The local team was also able to use the dressing room for the Eagle Sky Estevan Bruins Grimes asked the players if they wanted to be the champions at the U13 level He also told them that he never had the opportunity to win a provincial championship at home when he was growing up in Estevan's minor hockey system They got pucks out [of the defensive zone] and they got pucks deep [into the offensive zone] and they just skated the heck out of them and they wouldn't take anything less than a win Kudos to the girls with their mindset." Estevan was comprised of players from the two Steel Reef U13 A Bearcats teams The Bearcats 2 team was fourth in the Saskatchewan Female Hockey League's East Division during the regular season And the two teams combined to have seven of the top 15 scorers in the league "The girls have developed well and they've played together for a long time," said Grimes "You have some years that are off years quality players that are in this 2012 and 2013 age range." The club was formed after tryouts in November and they have been practising weekly ever since They won a tournament in Winnipeg after Christmas played in the U13 boys' tournament in Estevan and won a game in the competition They beat Swift Current in the south final to reach the final SaskatoonNewsSaskatchewan health officials warn of typhoid fever exposure at pizza restaurantBy The Canadian PressPublished: November 06, 2024 at 9:59AM EST A volunteer group concerned about access to health care services in the Martensville area is planning a community event at the end of May intended to showcase the variety of health services available in the community to make councillors aware of their group’s existence “We are a small group of dedicated volunteers who are concerned about access to health services in our community urgent care and diagnostic services in Martensville and the surrounding area,” said Morphy their group has had a number of conversations with community members to explore ways that they can promote awareness around health services and support efforts to recruit and retain new physicians and health care workers She noted that one of their members had been on the physician recruitment and retention committee that existed a number of years ago but eventually dissolved because the retention piece didn’t exactly pan out,” Morphy added the initiative’s members met with her and provided insight into the community “We strongly believe that the more connected new physicians feel the more likely that they are to stay long-term,” Morphy said And then there’s the Community Health Fair Morphy said this event will showcase a variety of health services available to the public in and around the community provide education and ultimately improve the health and wellbeing of our residents,” she said Morphy indicated they’ve so far had interest from several organizations who offer services relating to mental health and public health “We’re really excited about the potential of this event and the lasting impact it can have on the health of our community,” she said barricades to block off the parking lot and some garbage cans Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account MARTENSVILLE—As the provincial election campaigns enter the homestretch the Saskatchewan Party and Saskatchewan NDP continue to woo provincial voters for their respective caucuses to earn the 4majority needed to form a government The provincial elections’ voting week begins on Tuesday The province is divided into 61 constituencies—14 for Saskatoon and two each for Moose Jaw and Prince Albert in a campaign stop in Martensville with candidates Terry Jensen (Warman) and Jamie Martens (Martensville-Blairmore) said the sacrifices made by Allied soldiers in World War II earned everyone the ability to vote “We live in a great place in Saskatchewan and Canada we celebrated the 80th anniversary of D-Day the end of a war that was fought so that we have the right to vote in Canada and the right to vote in Saskatchewan a municipal election or a school division election,” said Moe “I would ask Saskatchewan residents and family members to take that right very seriously and to look at the candidate and the party that you're voting for and the policies that they have and whether they best reflect your views and also whether that party is going to ensure that the next four years they are going to lay the groundwork for an opportunity for that next generation for our children.” He added that everyone has the right to vote as many have lost their lives defending the freedoms that we enjoy today that is why he is encouraging people to participate in voting week to avoid long lines on Monday “Confidence isn't really the question We're going to do everything we can to find our way out whether in Martinsville or Warman or any of the 61 constituents across the province to get out and talk to people about the importance of voting and the difference between the plans that we have,” said Moe “A plan that is ensuring that we have that strong economy and that bright future Our plan and a record of the NDP which is one of decline enclosures and in some cases not answering questions with respect to what their policies are and so you know that's what our focus is to work hard in the lead up to the election.” Moe said thousands of their volunteers along with all of their candidates will continue knocking on doors in the final days leading to the election next week to encourage every resident to vote as it would determine the everyone’s opportunities “People can expect that there's going to be a Saskatchewan Party candidate or volunteer on their door encouraging them to exercise the right that that was afforded to us through that 80th year celebration of D-Day just this summer Those are the folks that fought for our right to vote and we're going to go out and ask people to exercise [that right],” said Moe Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck said they will work harder in the last week of this election during a campaign stop with 17 of their candidates that included all 14 in the city along with Erica Baerwald (Warman) “There are seven more days. We're going to make sure we work right until the very end we're so close. People can vote for change this election You can expect a lot of hard work [for us] They need to get out and vote. Your vote does matter; it matters more than ever right now in this province,” said Beck “Convince your neighbours to get out and vote People say my vote doesn't matter; your vote matters in this election. People are looking for change and the only way we're going to get that change is if people get out and vote and that's what we're going to do over the next seven days is to make sure that everyone in this province understands how close this race is.” who is running for re-election for the constituency of Regina Lakeview and Saskatchewan NDP have been routinely criticizing Moe and the Saskatchewan Party on how they allegedly mishandled the issues on the province’s education and healthcare “If you are looking for change or looking for better health care and relief on day one we've been right across the province hearing from people really that they're looking for a change and we're hearing that in rooms like this in the cities we're hearing it back in small communities right across the province,” said Beck and we're proud of what we're putting forward We're proud of the work that we're doing There are seven more days. We're going to make sure we work right until the very end She added their volunteers and candidates are expected to knock on more doors and make more phone calls to get their message out “More volunteers are showing up and we've got people showing up every day, still asking for signs Beck said if the provincial NDP is given the chance to form a government they are committed to suspending the 15 cents per litre gas tax like what their counterpart in Manitoba did early this year “We've committed to that [suspending gas tax] they've been waiting a long time for that relief [We’re] getting to work right away on day one fixing health care; those are the top two priorities You can expect that we are going to continue to focus on the number one priorities of people right across this province: fixing health care offering relief on the cost of living on day one,” said Beck The Saskatchewan Party was returned for another four year-term as government Terry Jenson will be representing the riding of Warman as a member of the re-elected Saskatchewan Party government in the next session of the legislature Jenson won the riding with a sizeable margin in the October 28 election Erica Baerwald of the NDP placed second with 2,145 votes according to the Elections Saskatchewan website Jenson will be joined on the government side of the Legislative chamber by rookie MLA Jamie Martens Martens won the Martensville-Bairmore constituency for the Saskathcewan Party with a similar margin of victory The NDP candidate in the Martensville-Blairmore riding Saskatchewan Party leader Scott Moe easily won his Shellbrook-Rosthern constituency Jim Reiter of the Saskatchewan Party won in Rosetown-Delisle with 5,753 votes Darlene Rowden of the Saskatchewan Party won after receiving 4,235 votes In the Dakota-Arm River constituency south of Saskatoon rookie MLA Barret Kropf of the Saskatchewan Party took the seat with 4,788 votes Jordan Wiens of the NDP received 1,949 votes Raquel Hilbert of the Saskatchewan Party was victorious in the riding of Humboldt-Watrous east of Saskatoon NDP candidate Kevin Fallis placed second with 1,976 votes The Saskatchewan Party dominated the rural constituencies in Saskatchewan while the NDP almost swept the two large urban centres of Saskatoon and Regina The Saskatchewan Party also won the popular vote receiving 53% of all ballots cast in the election the Saskatchewan Party received 232,760 votes province-wide The NDP received 39.5% of the popular vote earning 173,285 ballots across the province The Saskatchewan United Party didn’t elect any members to the legislature but accounted for 4.1% of the popular vote The Saskatchewan Green Party placed fourth in the popular vote at 1.8% The Progressive Conservative Party was fifth earning 1% of the popular vote and 4,300 votes.