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Marcy Cross , Martensville Messenger The sky was cloudy and the weather was trying to put a damper on the Martensville Canada Day celebrations this July 1st but nothing could keep a group of dedicated patriots from the North Ridge Community Centre . Those proud souls were treated to the best Martensville had to offer . The day was filled with exciting activities and excited people .

The Martensville Information & Visitor Centre ( MIVC ) presented speakers , entertainment , games , fireworks , and a movie . Volunteers had worked for months to prepare the festivities for the day . All events took place at and around the North Ridge Community Centre except the fireworks that popped and dazzled in Kinsmen Park . There was a morning coffee break from 10:00am to 11:00am that was a little more adult focused . At 10:00am the Art Show and Historical Display opened .

The Art Show presented contributions from local high school students as well as grade eight students and other local artists . A BBQ concession was open throughout the day . Family activities including bouncy castles , face painting , donut on a string , puzzles , crafts , a scavenger hunt , and other carnival games cheered and entertained all afternoon .

At 2:30pm guest speakers from the U of S Huskies , David Singer , Brayden Heck , and Lance Bashutsky spoke about sports safety and head injuries . They also gathered interested attendees for an informal football game in the green space near the pool .

Theodore ’ s Bakery donated a cake that was beautifully decorated with a Canadian flag for the first 200 people on hand . The ice cream was donated by Best Ways Convenience Store . This was all timed perfectly so that everyone was sugared up for the water fight that followed . At 3:00pm on the Checkered Flag stage there was a demonstration from Acro Yoga . A dance party rocked the neighbourhood in the early evening . Those

North Ridge C o m m u n i t y C e n t r e .

RIGHT : A youngster checks out her painted face in the mirror with delight .

BELOW : This young man has some fun in the Rider Rush bounce house .

Photo courtesy of Kristee Lynn Adrian

WEEKEND WEATHER

Monday to Friday 7:30-5:30

801 Centennial Dr . North Martensville SK

306-244-4950

Photo by Marcy Cross

A Huge THANK YOU To ALL of Our Local Sponsors Including : Major Sponsors : Martensville & District Kinsmen , The City of Martensville & Saskatchewan Lotteries , and Government of Canada - Canadian Heritage Celebrate Canada , SGI Community Grants , Martensville Messenger , Amber McFadden ( TMG Mortgage Associate ), Poly Plus Insulators Inc ., Hub City Iron & Metal , Checkered Flag Automotive , Freshair Cinema . Advanced Sponsors : Martensville Veterinary Hospital , Tim Hortons , North Ridge , Tumblers Gymnastics , The Wireless Age , Canalta Hotel , Off Road Exteriors Inc ., 8th Street Books & Comics . Standard Sponsors : K & M Classics Autobody , Theodore ' s Bakery , Great Plains College , Ehrenburg Homes Ltd ., Subway , U of S Huskies , Lissa Klassen ( Investors Group ), Martensville Chamber of Commerce , Martensville Plumbing & Heating , Martensville Historical Centre , Chateau Villa . In Kind Contributors : Kim Matheson with Sunset Gourmet , Sports Page , Your Dollar Store with More , Pharmasave , Canadian Tire , Best Ways Convenience Store , Bike Doctor and Terrie Adrian .

Thank you to all of the volunteers that make this event a great success . Thank you for Kristee Lynn Adrian for all her organizing efforts and overseeing the entire event . We appreciate the assistance from our office support , thanks Linda Wilson and Charlene Herbers . Thank you to the Martensville Information & Visitor Centre board of directors that help behind the scenes and day of contributions ; Lori Morphy , Brad Blixt , Kristy Heinbigner , Lissa Klassen , Ann Loeppky . We are grateful for all of the efforts from our planning committee ; Sam , Deb , Jasmine C ., Nicole , Denise , Dolly , Evan , Kathy and Lori . We cannot say thank you enough for the support that we get from our volunteers : Chris , Lex , Terri , George , Mark , Khali , Jody , Jordan , Saraiyah , Akailah , Sahir , Ritesh , Ally , Isabelle , Sian , Jade , Parker , Jesse , Josh , Owen , Zaphyr , Jasmine A , Jonny , Brian , Bonnie , Anne- Marie and Reg . Special thank you to the Fire Department for being on site for the fireworks display !!

ABOVE : An amazing display of fi reworks to end the Canada Day celebrations . Photo courtesy of Kristee Lynn Adrian

ABOVE : The chilly weather didn ’ t stop those who wanted to have some fun on the bouncy castles .

$ 329,900

1441 Besnard Drive