Martensville author explores mother’s pain of losing a child
When her husband passed away a few years ago, Martensville author Dianne Young put pen to paper in the form of a letter to herself. It was her way of…
Martensville to issue property tax, assessment notices together
The City of Martensville will be sending out property assessment notices and property tax notices together in late April. It’s the second consecutive year the two notices are being mailed…
Martensville may provide pandemic-related break on interest penalties
Martensville residents who’ve been financially hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic could get a break on interest penalties for property tax and utility accounts currently in arrears. If a homeowner…
Phase 2 COVID-19 vaccination clinics scheduled for area communities
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is slated to establish COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Warman, Martensville and several other area communities in early April. The province officially began Phase 2 of…
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…