Switch to E-Bills and Enter to Win
Switching to e-bills is quick and easy, and Martensville residents who make the switch before December 31, 2024 will be entered to win one of 20 $50 gift cards. It only takes a few minutes to go paperless—visit martensville.ca > My Account.
City of Martensville Traffic Bylaw – Things You Should Know
The City of Martensville’s Traffic Bylaw sets rules for how vehicles should be operated within the city. This includes guidelines for parking, signs, weight limits, and other regulations that apply to various vehicles such as cars, bikes, skateboards, rollerblades, trailers, RVs, and snowmobiles.
• Here are some of the key points of the bylaw:
• Do not park in a way that blocks a lane, driveway, or access to private property.
• Do not park on any street for more than 72 hours.
• Do not park on the left side of the street (facing the wrong way).
• Trailers cannot be parked on a street unless attached to a towing vehicle. Construction trailers are the exception but can only stay unhitched for up to 12 hours during the day while work is being done nearby. They must be hitched overnight.
• Recreational vehicles cannot be parked on any street between October 1 and April 30.
• Do not park in a way that extends any part of the vehicle over a sidewalk.
For the full Traffic Bylaw or if you have questions, visit the City of Martensville website or contact City Hall.
Snow Removal this Winter – What you need to know
The City’s Snow Removal Program aims to keep roads safe, accessible, and clear for emergency services, vehicles, and pedestrians. While our crews work diligently, winter weather can be unpredictable, and snow-clearing activities may vary. Here’s how you can help:
– Avoid pushing snow onto streets – This creates ridges that obstruct plowing efforts and creates larger snow ridges at your driveway.
– Don’t pile snow on streets or hydrants – This can block emergency access.
– Clear driveways before plows arrive – This helps crews work efficiently and prevents ridges.
– Avoid parking on streets during snow clearing – Vehicles hinder operations and risk being blocked by snow.
– Prevent driveway snow buildup – Place snow in yard areas rather than at the driveway edge.
– Watch for posted removal zones – Vehicles parked in these areas may be ticketed and towed.
– Stay back from sanding trucks – Keep a 15m distance to allow safe dispersion of salt and sand.
For more information and to view the City’s Priority Map, visit Martensville.ca.
Information on general program procedures and the City’s Priority Map is available online at Martensville.ca.
Join the Fun at ‘Play & Skate with Santa’ This December!
Get ready for an afternoon of holiday excitement at the Sports Centre on Sunday, Dec. 15th, as the much-anticipated ‘Play & Skate with Santa’ event returns! Perfect for children and families, the day will be packed with activities including skating, photos with Santa, candy bags, hayrides, and warming up with hot chocolate.
This festive drop-in event is just $5 per person. A special thank you goes out to our generous sponsors: North Prairie Developments, CANWEST, Lakeview Insurance Brokers, Catterall & Wright, and aodbt. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled holiday celebration!
Preventing Sewer Line Back-ups – It starts at Home
Sewer line back ups can cause a major inconvenience in the home, and can be time-consuming and costly to find and remedy. Here are some things we can do right in our own homes to help prevent back-ups.
• Do not pour grease or cooking oil down the drain. Instead, scrape out or pour cooking oil and grease into a container or plastic bag and dispose of it in your kitchen garbage.
• Do not dispose of large absorbent items like paper towels, diapers, baby wipes or feminine products, down the toilet, these are not items that disintegrate like toilet paper will, including “flushable” wipes. These products should be disposed of in your garbage.
• Kitchen garburators increase the amount of organic material in the service lines. Depending on the condition of the service line, organic material can stick to the lines and over time cause blockages. Compost your organic material instead.
To help prevent a sewer backup, be mindful of what goes down the drain. Your pipes are not built to handle most food items and will almost always cause a blockage in the short or long term. When in doubt, properly dispose of these items by throwing them away.
Upcoming Council 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.
• Committee of the Whole- December 10
• Regular Council Meeting December 17
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.
