North Prairie Developments and CANWEST Monster Garage Sale – May 23rd & 24th
Join us for the Monster Garage Sale, happening on May 23rd and 24th. Register your house with the City of Martensville for $5, and have your address distributed with other registrants on flyers throughout the city. Flyers will be available for pick up at gas stations, the MAP, and City Hall.
Registration can be done at City Hall, the MAP, online, or by calling 306-683-5576.
Visit Martensville.ca > Program Registrations > Community Events for more information.
Organics/Green Bin Program and Pick-ups
The City of Martensville offers a Green Bin program through Loraas Organics that runs from May through the end of October.
This service is by subscription, with scheduled bi-weekly collection alternating between North/South Martensville on Fridays. The next pickup-day for the North Side is May 23rd. The next pickup-day for the South Side is May 30th.
For more information on signing up for the program contact the Utility Clerk at City Hall.
Visit Martensville.ca to view the full pick-up schedule.
Upcoming Council and Committee of the Whole Meeting Dates
City of Martensville Council Meetings and Committee of the Whole Meetings are open to the public and we invite you to attend in person or virtually to see what is happening in our community.
June 3rd – Regular Council Meeting
June 10th – Committee of the Whole
June 17th – Regular Council Meeting
Location: Martensville City Hall Council Chambers, 37 Centennial Drive.
Time: All meetings begin at 5 pm
If you’d like to speak or present at a meeting, make sure you’re on the agenda by contacting the City Clerk’s office. If you prefer to join from the comfort of your home, contact the City Clerk or check the online agenda at martensville.ca for the meeting link.
Council Recap – May 13th- Committee of the Whole Meeting
Please Note: This is a brief summary of the most recent meeting. For more detailed information on the agenda and the official minutes, please visit Martensville.ca. Official minutes are posted once approved.
Presentations
The RCMP provided their report that included a year over year comparison of crime rates in Martensville. Fraud cases in the area continue to be active. Staffing capacity is anticipated to increase over the next month, with vacancies being filled. The new body camera initiative has enhanced policing, and all members are trained in their use. A reallocation of resources will lead to a traffic section being implemented this summer.
Reports from Administration
Council Policy and Administrative Policy – The City Manager presented information that encompasses all current City of Martensville policies. There is a desire to clarify and differentiate polices between internal administrative polices and outward, governance-related Council policies.
Subdivision 501 2nd Street South – Council was presented an application for a subdivision. This would create 2 parcels from a single lot in the R1A Zone.
Subdivision of Parcel QQ – Located in Lake Vista off Mirond Road, this land is slated for the development of a 20-unit dwelling group. The subdivision application would accommodate the first 7 lots for this condominium development.
Patient Abandonment – The Martensville Fire Department received correspondence form the Saskatchewan Health Authority outlining responsibilities for first responders when applying care. The MFD has asked for clarification around this correspondence because the department currently utilizes the practices and procedures that align with the SHA for first response care.
Council also reviewed a letter from a Town Councillor in Langham outlining concerns on municipal resources being relied on for first response care. Martensville Council would be drafting a letter that would call for enhancing ambulance support and capacity in the region to help ease pressure on municipal volunteer resources, first responders and fire departments
Martensville & Area Healthcare Advocacy Initiative: Health Fair – May 31st
The Martensville & Area Healthcare Advocacy Initiative is presenting their first community health fair. The fair will offer resources and information for community members of all ages, with presentations from local healthcare businesses, Martensville’s Nurse Practitioners, representatives from the USask College of Medicine, and more. The event will run from 10am-2pm on May 31st at the Martensville City Hall Green Space. Stay tuned for additional information in the coming weeks.
Street Sweeping Season
Street sweeping crews have started their first pass of street cleaning this week. This initial pass aims to remove the bulk of road surface debris that has built up over the winter.
Once the bulk of material removal has been completed, crews will be returning for a more thorough cleaning, which will include residential areas. Please watch for signs and posts in your neighborhood. We ask that vehicles be removed from the streets on your ‘sweep’ day, however, vehicle ticketing and towing will not be enforced.
As a reminder, please keep a safe distance from street sweeping equipment as crews work. For more information about street sweeping, contact City Hall.
Buster Days 40th Anniversary: June 6-8
Martensville is celebrating 40 years for one of the biggest annual events in the community – Buster Days! This year, Buster Days will take place on June 6,7, and 8, and will include Music Bingo, Swim Night, a Slo-Pitch Tournament, Fireworks, Martensville Street Hockey Tournament, Pancake Breakfast, Firefit Championships, a parade, a variety of food trucks, petting zoo, and many more events.
For more information on these events and full schedule, visit: busterdays.com.
