Enforcement blitz results in rise in traffic charges
Police laid 62 traffic charges in Martensville during the month of July, 2020, compared to 13 in July, 2019. That’s a 377% increase. But that doesn’t necessarily mean drivers have…
Martensville park named in honour of young cancer victim
A small park in Martensville’s MacCormack Ranch neighbourhood has a new name. The park on MacCormack Road beside the ‘Ranch House’ is now known as ‘Molly’s Park’ in honour of…
Great Plains College leases more space at Martensville Civic Centre
Great Plains College (GPC) is increasing its academic footprint in Martensville. Beginning this fall, the college is leasing additional classroom and office space in the Martensville Civic Centre building for…
Construction numbers on par with last year
While it hasn’t been a banner year for construction so far in Warman, Martensville and Corman Park, the numbers are still looking pretty good. All three municipalities are seeing healthy…
Martensville West Sector Plan takes shape
It will likely take several decades before Martensville’s plans for residential and commercial development on the west side of Highway 12 are fully realized. But the guidelines for that expansion,…
Martensville, Dalmeny receive funding for municipal projects
The City of Martensville and Town of Dalmeny will see several infrastructure projects constructed, thanks to a cash injection from the provincial government. On Wednesday, July 8, Government Relations Minister…
Aquatic Centre dives right back to business
After months of uncertainty, the Martensville Aquatic Centre is back in the swim of things. The popular outdoor pool opened for the season on Saturday, July 4. And boy, was…
Loeffler receives honorary award
Martensville High School teacher Myles Loeffler received top honours after earning the Saskatchewan High School Athletic Association (SHSAA) Merit Award. The Merit Award is the highest honour the SHSAA bestows…
Martensville, Warman firefighters battle housefire
Martensville and Warman fire departments responded to a large house fire on Charity Cove in Martensville on Monday morning, July 6. Occupants of the home were able to self-evacuate. One…
Student transportation will be a challenge in the fall, says PSSD
School divisions across the province will face some challenges when it comes to ensuring physical distancing on buses in the fall. At a Prairie Spirit School Division (PSSD) Board of…