Snow And Ice Control Program - What You Need To Know
Christmas Greetings From Off Road Exteriors
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City of Martensville City Hall Hours of Operation :
Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ( Excluding Statutory Holidays )
January Council Meeting Dates
Committee of the Whole , January 10th Regular Council Meeting , January 17th
All Meetings are held at Martensville City Hall in Council Chambers , 37 Centennial Dr . S and are open to the public . All meetings commence at 5PM .
Those wishing to address or do a presentation to Council must be placed on the agenda . To be placed on the agenda please contact the City Clerk ’ s office at City Hall or visit the website for details .
The full Council and Committee of the Whole Schedule can be obtained at martensville . ca
Snow And Ice Control Program - What You Need To Know
The program aims to facilitate the handling of emergencies by Police , Fire , and Ambulance services during the winter months , reduce the hazards of icy conditions to motorists and pedestrians , and minimize the economic losses to the community and industry resulting from unsatisfactory winter driving conditions .
Information on general program procedures and the City ’ s Priority Map is available online at Martensville . ca , but here are a few ways you can help our crews keep our streets as clear and safe as possible :
- Do not shovel , blow , or push snow from private property onto the street – this causes snow ridges on your driveway when our plow cleans your street .
- Do not plow or pile snow on streets – this can block access to manholes and water valves and be a safety hazard .
- Clear your driveways in advance of the city ’ s snow clearing operations - this helps our operators clear your street more efficiently .
- Do not park your vehicle in an area where it could obstruct snow removal procedures this hinders our operations and could result in a snow ridge blocking your vehicle in place .
- Do not leave large piles of snow at the corners of driveways – this snow can be caught by a raised snow-gate blade and topple over into your driveway or the street .
-Prevent snow from piling up on the front of your driveway by moving it near your tree / lawn areas behind your walkway .
-Watch for posted areas for Snow Removal- In case of snow and snow removal , crews need to have roads cleared off of all vehicles on posted streets . If you are going out of the City over the holidays please have your vehicles off City streets . Vehicles left on the street per the traffic bylaw are ticketed and towed ( to a non-posted area ).
Our crews strive to delivery excellent services , however sometimes weather can be unpredictable and snow and ice control activities may vary . Every reasonable effort will be made to remove snow and ice and create safe driving and walking conditions in a timely manner .
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Everyone at the City of Martensville
Be Safe this Holiday Season
The City of Martensville and the Martensville Fire Department would like to remind you to have a safe and merry holiday season . Here are some tips to ensure safety around the home and out on the road .
Placing , decorating and disposing of a Christmas tree :
• The tree should be placed at least three feet from any heat source like fireplaces , radiators , candles and heat vents .
• Tree decoration light strings should be approved by the Canadian Standards Association ( CSA ), discarded if damaged , and never left on when leaving home or going to sleep .
• Trees should also be disposed of quickly after celebrating the holidays .
Smoke detectors :
• Remember to check your home ’ s smoke detectors during the holidays and test them monthly .
• Everyone in your home should understand a smoke detectors sound and know they are to exit a building quickly and calmly before calling the fire department .
Home safety :
• Remember to check around the house to ensure electrical cords are not stripped or exposed , not overloaded and not covered with carpeting or other flammable materials .
• Never leave open flames such as candles or fireplaces unattended .
• Never leave cooking pots or pans unattended on the stove or in the oven when preparing Christmas dinner .
Road Safety :
• Be sure to check the weather and the province ’ s Highway Hotline before leaving getting on the road .
• Make sure your car is in good mechanical condition , preferably with snow tires , and plan ahead to ensure you have enough gas .
• If you do get stuck in an isolated area , don ’ t try and walk out . Stay with the vehicle .
• Always travel with an emergency kit in your vehicle .
Water Meter Reads for Fall and Winter
Since October 2016 , the North Side of Martensville had their water meters read and the South was estimated . The South Side have their meters read in November , while the North will be estimated . This alternating schedule will continue until May . In May , both the North and South residents will have their meters read until the end of September . The alternating of meter reads and estimates will begin in October .
Residents have the option to call in or email in their meter reads . By reading your own meter , you can keep your account current and accurate between readings done by our meter readers . Although estimates are based on your account history , regular reads allow you to monitor your actual water consumption . To leave a meter reading , send an email or to speak to the Utility Clerk , call 306-683-5556 or email utilityclerk @ martensville . ca . Please note the Utility Clerk is in the office Monday – Friday from 9:00 a . m . to 5:00 p . m . You may leave a message as well . Please ensure that your meter reading is given to us the last week of the month .
How Do I Read My Water Meter Water meters may have a digital reading just like the odometer in your car . If you have a digital meter , record all the numbers in the boxes . To phone in your reading , simply read out all the numbers from left to right .
Trip a Month Raffle 12 CHANCES to WIN !
Plus … support innovative learning and change lives !
The Prairie Spirit Schools Foundation is holding its second annual Trip a Month raffle , with proceeds supporting innovative programming in Prairie Spirit schools .
Only 1000 tickets will be sold , with each $ 100 ticket in every draw for 12 trip vouchers ( value : $ 2500 each ). Option to allocate $ 30 from each ticket purchased to the school of your choice .
Contact the Foundation at psfoundation @ spiritsd . ca for more information or to buy a ticket . Tickets can also be purchased online : www . prairiespiritschoolsfoundation . ca Draw date : Thursday , January 26 , 2017
Lottery license number : RR16-0272 Registered Canadian charitable foundation : 81224 2170 RR0001
Visit www . martensville . ca for more information
Christmas Greetings From Off Road Exteriors
Box 970 37 Centennial Dr . S . Martensville , SK SOK 2TO Phone :( 306 ) 931-2166 Fax :( 306 ) 933-2468 Email : inquiry @ martensville . ca
Merry Christmas