MARCH 2021 The official newsletter of the City of Warman

An update from the City of Warman's Mayor Gary Philipchuk

We are approaching one year of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. We have learned so much over this period and adapted as necessary. Serving on council and now as Mayor has given me insights to everything that has happened in order to keep people safe and our city open as much as possible while following the provincial health guidelines.

City of Warman staff have stepped up to this unprecedented Some employees were let go for a period of time, The Public Works Department implemented challenge in Recreation, Public Works, at City Hall, and our with later redeployment. Our Human Resources safety guidelines to keep employees healthy and protective services of Warman Fire Rescue, RCMP and EMO. department ensured all employees were aware of working, such as equipment occupancy/usage the most current policies, benefits and programs guidelines and teams. Everyone remained positive While many places were finding reasons to close, our team was available. and motivated. creative and resourceful in order to provide as many services as possible in a safe way. It is this solutions-orientated attitude Adaptations meant some things could continue, Despite the late spring, crews ensured snow was that I continue to be in awe of. City of Warman employees such as the volunteer awards recognition and the cleared and sewer lines thawed. No summer have a "keep on keeping on" mentality that drives them in municipal election where the City Clerk made students were hired, but staff kept on with regular their roles. sure residents had the opportunity to vote safely. tasks such as pavement management

Our City Manager and management team do a great The Recreation Department stayed on top of the It is evident that community pride is alive and well in our job communicating the operations of different reopening plan. They offered virtual events to employees. I recognize their positive attitudes and work ethic, departments and ensuring safety protocols are keep everyone engaged and connected, such as which has allowed them to tackle the challenge of this global implemented, practiced and known to all employees. Day and Remembrance Day ceremonies. pandemic head-on.

Safety measures, such as plexiglass barriers and hand Staff redeployed to parks maintenance kept the From all of our elected officials and the residents of Warman, I sanitizers, are in place. Employees feel safe in their city maintained and looking beautiful throughout thank our employees for their continued commitment, work environment and have done a wonderful job summer. There were many compliments given to flexibility and resourcefulness in serving our businesses and following the guidelines and respecting one another. employees and council by residents. community.

It is my pleasure to welcome our Staff Sergeant (SSGT) Barry An update from the City of Warman's Thomas! He comes to us from Prince Albert and has deep roots Protective Services Lead in . I look forward to his leadership and passion Councillor Marshall Seed to make our city even safer. I would like to thank our interim SSGT Dion Marquis as he returns to central district after almost It has been a very busy couple two years in Warman. SSGT Marquis was instrumental in of months along the protective streamlining services and setting the tone for Warman. services front. Ambulance service is important for Warman and we continue Warman Fire Rescue (WFR) call to have discussions with stakeholders about overcoming volume is steady and they In order to ensure our fire apparatuses are at the highest levels concerns and realities associated with wait times and continue to rise above and of North American standards, Warman's newest water tender availability. beyond adapting to the will soon arrive. It is currently on its way after its recent final ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. inspection. These large purchases are made available through Lastly, we welcome Adrian Waskewitch as our regional careful and conscientious planning for the future. Emergency Measures Operations (EMO) director. Adrian is It is remarkable that Warman diligently reviewing our emergency preparedness planning. Fire Rescue is a volunteer fire Along the RCMP front, we continue to have discussions department that manages to rival staffed fire service regarding community presence, proactive measures, and Protective services is a constantly changing dynamic in the City expectations throughout the province! With the highest levels of public awareness. These conversations include discussions for of Warman, and with the dedicated men and women on our training and dedication, Warman Fire Rescue continues to a new RCMP detachment to better serve Warman, front lines I am confident and appreciative of their ongoing serve, whether snow or shine! and surrounding communities’ needs. commitment to our community.

Chamber of Commerce ran a couple of roundtable sessions An update from the City of Warman's MARCH 8 6:30 PM on February 2 and 3 with the goal of identifying gaps for Economic Development Lead REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL newcomer entrepreneurs and ways that they can be Councillor Trevor Peterson successfully supported within our communities. For more MARCH 15 1:00 PM The regional business task information about TEN, contact Jaimie Malmgren at the COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE force, in partnership with the Sky Chamber of Commerce (prairieskychamber.ca or Prairie Sky Chamber of [email protected]). MARCH 22 6:30 PM Commerce and the City of REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL The City of Warman would like Martensville, has been to welcome Brennan Gasmo to Due to COVID-19 and SHA guidelines, details regarding council meetings discussing how to support our the team as our Economic will be announced on social media and warman.ca closer to the dates. communities' newcomer Development Officer. Brennan entrepreneurs. This has led to has a marketing degree from the creation of the TEN ... an update from the Mayor's College and comes to project (Training and office, as well as the us from the Blades. COMING Employment Network). Environmental Health & Utilities He also previously worked for and TEN is a Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce program the City of Warman as the NEXT Planning, Development & supported by Western Economic Diversification. The Prairie Sky Deputy City Clerk. Brennan Gasmo MONTH Transportation portfolios. #CALLITHOME