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Page 16 - AUGUST 11, 2016 - mArTenSville meSSenGer Complete Automotive and Tire Service Centre Accredited Open 8-5:30 Monday - Friday 306.975.2140 Produce Provided At martensville Farmers market 109 Centennial Dr. North, Martensville Marcy Cross, Martensville Messenger Dustin Ferris provides an attractive table, full of colour and flavour at the Martensville Farmers Market. This is Ferris’ second year at the Martensville Farmers Market with his produce. “I first came out to Martensville three years ago for a very small market. It was like a three-person farmers market,” Ferris stated. Some popular items at the booth are the homemade pickles and homemade jams that Ferris makes himself. “Mom taught me well! A modern single man has to learn how to fend for himself these days,” added Ferris. When asked about how he ensures such high quality, Ferris commented that he works with the best fruit possible for his jams, using fruits that are currently in season. All of the vegetables that Ferris uses come from Golden View Colony which is just outside of Biggar. “The local vegetables and Freestone peaches are topof-the-line. Right now I’ve got beautiful apricots, lots of BC blueberries, just getting to the BC stuff. Then hopefully we’ll see some Taber corn fairly soon quickly followed by some Saskatchewan corn which is phenomenal,” explained Ferris. LEFT: Dustin Ferris provides a colourful, delicious array of fresh fruits and vegetables at the Martensville Farmer’s Market each and every week. The Market is held each Tuesday from 10am to 2pm, with a special evening market being held August 18th from 4pm to 8pm. The Martensville Farmers Market is held in the curling rink every Tuesday from 10am-2pm, with plans to hold an evening market in the near future. Be sure to check the ‘Martensville Farmers Market’ Facebook page for more details. “I love the crowd here in Martensville. There are lots of happy people, all interested in supporting some local artisans which is really nice. Every week we’re getting more and more people, so get here early because I seem to sell out awfully quick,” Ferris added. ABOVE & BELOW: Main Street in Martensville was flooded temporarily after a downpour of rain hit on Monday afternoon. ABOVE: Don’t forget to pick up a jar of Dustin Ferris’ homemade pickles at the Martensville Farmer’s Market. evening Farmer’s market There will be an bonus evening market held AUGUST 18TH from 4pm to 8pm at the martensville Curling rink. Stop by to find veggies, fruit, baking, homemade crafts and much, much more! 421 Centennial Drive North in Martensville We would like to expand our community and are looking for more residents just like you! Receive a $500 reward* when you refer a friend/family member who becomes a resident of Chateau Villa. *Terms and conditions:  Program runs from July 20, 2016 – September 30, 2016  The referred lead must indicate by who he/she was referred at the first point of contact with Management.  Reward of $500 for referral applies for each suite rented. There is no limit on how many referrals you can do.  Reward issued when referral officially moves in. Come and try our new Spatchcock chicken Greek or lemon herb marinated flavour! Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday - Friday 9:00 am - 6:30 pm (306) 955-9791 Tip: Let us help you get started. Invite someone you know who may be a potential tenant for a tour and introduce them to us. Call Erin Sackmann To book your tour!!! 306-281-4475 www.chateauvilla.ca TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS OFFER AND HELP TO GROW YOUR