Construction on the rise in Martensville, Warman
The number and value of building permits in Martensville and Warman during the first two months of 2021 shows a sharp increase from the same period a year ago. From…
COVID-19 outbreak at Martensville gym causes confusion
A COVID-19 outbreak at Forged Fitness in Martensville is causing confusion for owner Chris Buhr when it comes to contact tracing and who exactly needs to self-isolate. The business received…
Martensville kicks off consultation on blueprint for the future
A comprehensive blueprint for guiding Martensville’s future for the next three decades was unveiled at a Martensville City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 2. The city’s new draft Official Community…
KidSport Playhouse project a go despite pandemic
After a temporary pandemic-related leave of absence in 2020, the KidSport Playhouse project is back, thanks to a volunteer carpenter in Martensville. Marty Goertzen is taking on the task of…
Venture Heights students construct ice wall
Venture Heights Elementary School in Martensville found an activity where students from all grades can physically participate in; together, while following COVID-19 guidelines. Students from Kindergarten to Grade 8 created…
Ambulance delays still a concern in region
A pilot project that would have seen an ambulance based in Warman and Martensville has so far not gotten out of the starting blocks. And that isn’t sitting well with…
Update: Missing Martensville man found
Donald Fowler has been located safely. The Martensville RCMP Detachment thanks members of the public along with partner police agencies for their assistance. On Thursday, February 18, the Martensville RCMP…
Martensville gives businesses break on tax, utility interest charges
Commercial businesses in Martensville that have fallen behind in property tax and utility payments are getting a break. Martensville City Council formally adopted two bylaws at a meeting on Tuesday,…
Martensville holds line on 2021 property tax revenue
Martensville’s 2021 civic budget includes a zero per cent increase in property tax revenue. Martensville City Council adopted its budget for the coming year at a meeting on Tuesday, February…
Martensville considers reallocating funds to upgrade city recreation gear
The City of Martensville is looking to reallocate approximately $11,000 in provincial Sask Lotteries Trust Funding that was not utilized by community organizations last year. A decision on the reallocation…