Moving in Martensville and Warman: A Saskatoon-Area Guide

Martensville and Warman are the two fast-growing bedroom cities just north of Saskatoon — Martensville about 15 minutes up Highway 12, Warman about 15 to 20 minutes up Highway 11. Both are their own cities, both are heavily new detached-home construction, and both are car-dependent with no transit link to Saskatoon. A move here means driveway parking, an easy load, a short highway drive with a travel charge on the bill, and Saskatchewan winters that dictate timing from November to March.

Martensville vs Warman

Martensville (population around 10,000) sits on Highway 12 near Saskatoon's north industrial edge. Growth has been rapid, so most housing is newer detached and townhomes in subdivisions like Lake Vista. Commuters reach north and west Saskatoon in 15 to 20 minutes.
Warman (population around 13,000) is on Highway 11, the Louis Riel Trail, and has been one of the fastest-growing cities in Canada by percentage for years. Housing stock is very new. The Legends Centre is the recreation hub. Downtown Saskatoon is 20 to 25 minutes via Highway 11 and the Circle Drive bridge, longer at rush hour.

What a Local Move Costs

Saskatoon-area movers charge by the hour. Two movers and a truck run about $100 to $170 an hour (roughly $120 to $135 is typical), with a three-hour minimum and a travel fee for the drive from the depot. A Martensville or Warman job includes that highway travel time, so budget for it.

Move size	Typical crew	Typical local cost
Small move / few items	2 movers	$300–$450
Studio / 1-bedroom	2 movers	$400–$700
2-bedroom	2–3 movers	$650–$1,150
3-bedroom house	3 movers	$1,100–$2,000
4+ bedroom house	3–4 movers	$1,800–$3,000

Saskatchewan doesn't licence movers, so vet on a WCB clearance letter, proof of cargo and liability insurance, a written estimate and recent reviews. The full pricing picture is in how much movers cost in Saskatoon, and vetting in local movers in Saskatoon. For a single room or a few big items, a small move is the cheaper booking.

Setting Up Utilities

Saskatchewan utilities are Crown corporations, not deregulated: SaskPower for electricity and SaskEnergy for natural gas. Set up or transfer both, plus water (billed by the City of Martensville or the City of Warman) and internet, about a week ahead, and close the old address for the day after moving day.

Winter Moves: November to March

Saskatoon-area winters are severe — January means near −14 to −18°C, with extreme cold warnings around −40 with wind chill a regular event. A winter move here:

Snow-event parking rules. Saskatoon restricts parking on snow routes and residential streets during declared snow events so graders can clear. Martensville and Warman run their own snow-clearing parking rules. Check the city website before moving day and keep the truck in the driveway.
Tape fails in the cold. Below about 5°C packing tape won't hold. Tape and stack boxes indoors and carry them out in batches.
Short daylight. It's dark by about 5 pm in December. Book an early start, keep the home's heat on, and lay cardboard or runners at both doors against salt and slush.
Cold-sensitive items. Move TVs, electronics, records and liquids in a heated vehicle and let them reach room temperature before use.

The full checklist is in moving in winter in Saskatoon. The trade-off: winter weekdays are the cheapest time to book.

Timing and Access

Demand and prices peak at the end of every month and across May through September. A mid-month weekday is cheapest and easiest to book — give two to three weeks' notice, more for a month-end summer date. Access is straightforward in both cities: driveways, unrestricted street parking, and few stairs. The exceptions are townhouse blocks with private roads or visitor-only parking, and streets still under construction — confirm truck access with the developer or condo board. After the move, update your driver's licence and registration through SGI, and your address with eHealth Saskatchewan, your bank, insurer and the CRA.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a local move in Martensville or Warman cost?

Two movers and a truck run about $100 to $170 an hour with a three-hour minimum and a travel fee, so a 1-bedroom typically lands at $400 to $700, a 2-bedroom at $650 to $1,150, and a 3-bedroom house at $1,100 to $2,000. The highway drive to and from Saskatoon adds travel time to the total.

When is the cheapest time to move?

A weekday in the middle of the month, and in the winter off-season. The most expensive and hardest-to-book slots are the last few days of a summer month.

Which utilities do I set up?

SaskPower for electricity and SaskEnergy for natural gas — both are provincial Crown corporations, so there's no retailer to choose. Water is billed by the City of Martensville or the City of Warman. Arrange transfers about a week ahead.

What should I know about a winter move here?

Watch for snow-event parking restrictions in Saskatoon, Martensville and Warman and keep vehicles off the street. Tape and stack boxes indoors because tape fails below about 5°C, start early since it's dark by 5 pm in December, and move electronics and liquids in a heated vehicle.

Do movers in Saskatchewan need a licence?

No. Saskatchewan has no provincial moving licence. Vet a mover on a WCB clearance letter, cargo and liability insurance, a written binding or not-to-exceed estimate, and recent verifiable reviews.

Book Your Martensville or Warman Move

Sort your date, the utilities and any parking or elevator booking, then get an upfront price from Saskatoon movers who cover both cities.

Sources

City of Saskatoon — Snow routes and residential parking during snow events (saskatoon.ca), 2025.
City of Martensville / City of Warman — Snow clearing and winter parking (martensville.ca, warman.ca), 2025.
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation — Saskatoon rental market report (cmhc-schl.gc.ca), 2024.
SaskPower and SaskEnergy — Moving and account transfers (saskpower.com, saskenergy.com), 2025.
Environment and Climate Change Canada — Saskatoon climate normals and extreme cold criteria (climate.weather.gc.ca), 2025.