Monthly Archives: July 2015

RCMP Reports for June 30 to July 13

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UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for June 30 to July 13, 2015

A 19-year-old female from Ahtahkakoop First Nation was charged with failing to comply with an undertaking after officers located drug paraphernalia in her vehicle during a traffic stop.  Members also executed a warrant for her arrest for Shellbrook Detachment.

RCMP received a report of break and enter at the Unity & District Regional Park Golf Course. Thieves broke into two large storage shed structures at the golf course that each contained multiple individual cart and club storage units. Once inside the buildings, the thieves went through the individual storage units and stole a large amount of brand-name golf equipment.  This matter is still under investigation.

Police received a request to locate an individual. The individual was located by police at his residence.

There was a report of an individual walking with a shopping cart north of Unity SK on Highway 21. Members located the individual who stated his ride left without him. Members arranged for transportation to his home community of Littlepine First Nation.

A 36-year-old male from Dundurn, Saskatchewan, was charged with fraud under $5,000 and theft under $5,000 when RCMP received a complaint that he had written fraudulent cheques.

There was a report of a railway crossing malfunction in Unity, and also near Senlac in the last two weeks.

RCMP received a report of a single vehicle collision with deer. The collision was non-reportable so no police action was necessary.

Police received a report of eggs and bath salts thrown at the Unity pool. Members will increase patrols in this area.

There was a complaint of fraud through mail. No personal information was given. Members sent the information to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

RCMP received a complaint of harassing phone calls to a residence saying that the resident had won a significant amount of money and requesting personal information. No information was given. Police advised resident on how to block the phone number using SaskTel. Residents are urged not to respond to this type of phone call.

Police received a report of a lottery scheme. Members contacted the subject of complaint and explained that they needed to apply for a lottery licence to sell raffle tickets. No charges were laid.

There was a complaint of youth being unlawfully in a residence. The youth apologized to the owners of the residence. No charges were laid.

Police received a report of a small grass fire near the NorthWest Terminal on Highway 14. Unity fire department extinguished the fire before members arrived.

RCMP received a report of an employer having problems with an ex-employee. This matter was reported for information purposes.

There was a report of a suspicious male at a residence. Members located the individual and spoke to the property owner who stated the male had permission to be on the premises.

Members received a report of trespassing near Adanac. Members patrolled the area but could not locate the vehicle.

Police received a complaint of an aggressive dog running loose through Unity. This matter was referred to the bylaw officer.

RCMP received a complaint of an individual selling drugs near the Sunrise Hotel. Members located the suspect who consented to a vehicle search. No drugs were located.

Members received a complaint of harassing phone calls in Denzil but it was unfounded.

RCMP received a report of a small silver car with a male driver asking a female child to get into his vehicle. The girl ran to a nearby workplace. Members patrolled Unity but could not locate the suspect vehicle.

There was a Mental Health Act complaint. Members located the subject of complaint and transported him to Unity hospital for assessment.

Police received a report of a hit and run causing damage to a vehicle in the Unity Delta Co-op parking lot. Members issued a media release. This matter is still under investigation.

A 41-year-old Calgary male was charged with theft under $5,000 when members received a complaint that he did not comply with a payment agreement with another individual.

RCMP received a complaint of theft of an electronic device. This matter is still under investigation.

There were also three traffic complaints and six false alarms.

Persons with information about crimes being committed are urged to call the Unity RCMP detachment at 306-228-6300; the Wilkie RCMP at 306-843-3480; or the Macklin RCMP at 306-753-2171. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may also call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at1-800-222-8477, or *8477 on the SaskTel Mobility Network. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2,000 for information which leads to the arrest of person(s) responsible for any serious crime. Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe to call display, nor are your calls traced or recorded.

You can also submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

Next week’s paper

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Be sure to check out page 2 of the July 27th Unity Wilkie Press-Herald for some reading suggestions for the upcoming long weekend. In next week’s paper, you will also find:

  • another Unity Minor Ball team has won provincial gold;
  • highlights of Drowning Prevention Week activities;
  • a Unity area photo that has gone “viral” and
  • a police report, the latest on the senior Cardinals’ provincial quest, etc., etc.
Graeme Gieni and the Unity Cardinals are moving on to 2A senior men's provincials in August.

Graeme Gieni and the Unity Cardinals are moving on to 2A senior men’s provincials in August.

Habs coming to town this fall

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The website of the Montreal Canadiens says:

Hockey game with Canadiens Alumni
For more than 40 years, Canadiens Alumni have been traveling throughout Quebec and the rest of Canada to make your hockey dreams come true.

Pit your local team against the Canadiens Alumni as a fundraiser for your organism or organisation.

Each year, the Canadiens Alumni help raise over $1.5 million for grass-root and community causes. 

As reported by Sherri Solomko in the July 20th, 2015, Unity Wilkie Press-Herald, the Montreal Canadien alumni team is coming to UNITY, SK.

They will be here November 27 to play a team from town. Who will be representing Unity is yet to be determined – the opposition team will be paint for the privilege to play against the Habs alumni. Details are being hammered out on how the selection process will work and organizers promise to let people know as soon as the details are available.

Delta Co-op and the Unity Credit Union have already come on board as major sponsors for the local event. Net proceeds are earmarked for the food bank, the Unity Community Resource Centre and at least one other organization yet to be determined.

The Canadien alumni team selected three locations in Saskatchewan to take their game to, Unity, La Ronge and Yorkton.

The Habs’ roster includes recently retired players as well as fan favourites from the past.

There is also a unique “thrill of a lifetime” opportunity for two Habs fans as they can pay to have the privilege to actually play with the Canadiens, even receiving their own jersey with their name on the back and having the opportunity at intermission to have that jersey signed.

Watch for details around town and in this paper regarding updates on yet another exciting hockey event coming to Unity.

RCMP Reports for June 23 to 29

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UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for June 23 to 29, 2015

RCMP received a complaint of an abandoned vehicle. The vehicle was registered and parked legally.

CN Police reported a malfunction with the railway crossing arms twice during the week.

Police received a complaint of garbage thrown on a rural property north of Unity, SK. The subject of complaint returned to the property to clean up the garbage. No charges were laid.

A licence plate was missing from a vehicle but was later located on another vehicle. The second vehicle’s licence plate was then reported missing.

There was a report of a hit and run that caused damage to a vehicle. Reported for insurance purposes.

RCMP received a complaint of theft of fuel at a Unity gas station. The subject of complaint was located and returned to pay for the fuel. No charges were laid.

A medical review was completed for an individual during a traffic stop as the member was concerned about the individual’s driving capability.

Members acted as mediators between two rural neighbours regarding loose livestock.

Police received a complaint of a generator and a jerry can of fuel stolen from a locked trailer in a rural area south of Unity. The generator is described as a new Champion Generator with camouflage colorings. The matter is still under investigation.

RCMP charged a 28-year-old Marwayne female with failing to comply with a probation order when she blew a warning while providing a breath sample during a traffic stop. She also received a 72 hour driving suspension.

There was a fire west of Unity. Unity fire department extinguished the fire.

There was also one traffic complaint, two false alarms and one false fire alarm.

Persons with information about crimes being committed are urged to call the Unity RCMP detachment at 306-228-6300; the Wilkie RCMP at 306-843-3480; or the Macklin RCMP at 306-753-2171. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may also call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at1-800-222-8477, or *8477 on the SaskTel Mobility Network. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2,000 for information which leads to the arrest of person(s) responsible for any serious crime. Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe to call display, nor are your calls traced or recorded.

You can also submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

RCMP Reports for June 16 to 23

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UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for June 16 to 23

RCMP received a report of a horse that got out of the corral near Denzil, Saskatchewan. The horse was later located by the owners.

Police received a complaint of disturbing the peace. Members warned subject of complaint.

There was a dog complaint. Members spoke to the owner of the dog who agreed to keep the dog indoors.

Members were informed of an individual removing their belongings from a residence, and they wished police to be aware in case there were issues with the homeowner.

RCMP received a complaint of an suspicious/abandoned vehicle in a parking lot. Members located the owner who agreed to move it.

Police received a complaint of assault. Members spoke to the subject of complaint but the complainant declined to lay charges.

There was a Mental Health Act complaint. Members located the subject of complaint who agreed to stay with a friend.

An individual contacted police to request an explanation of the noise bylaw.

Members acted as a mediator in a disagreement between neighbours.

RCMP received a request to locate an individual. The individual was located by a family member.

There was also one false alarm.

Persons with information about crimes being committed are urged to call the Unity RCMP detachment at 306-228-6300; the Wilkie RCMP at 306-843-3480; or the Macklin RCMP at 306-753-2171. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may also call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at1-800-222-8477, or *8477 on the SaskTel Mobility Network. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2,000 for information which leads to the arrest of person(s) responsible for any serious crime. Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe to call display, nor are your calls traced or recorded.

You can also submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

RCMP looking for “person of interest”

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After a hit-and-run in the parking lot at the Delta Co-op grocery store in Unity SK, July 9 at about 6:20 pm, police are looking for information.

Surveillance video has identified a person of interest and Unity RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the person shown below.

person of interest in hit-and-run

Persons with information about this or any other crime are urged to call the Unity RCMP detachment at 306-228-6300; the Wilkie RCMP at 306-843-3480; or the Macklin RCMP at 306-753-2171. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may also call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at1-800-222-8477, or *8477 on the SaskTel Mobility Network. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2,000 for information which leads to the arrest of person(s) responsible for any serious crime. Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe to call display, nor are your calls traced or recorded.

You can also submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

Next week’s paper

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Another provincial title for a Unity Panthers ball team! Read all about it in the July 20th issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald! In Monday’s paper, you will also find:

  • Photos of the RCMP Musical Ride, hosted at Wilkie SK and attended by people from far and wide;
  • some details on the latest research being done at Scott Research Farm;
  • the story of Gwenevere, Luseland’s whooping crane, in pictures and words; and
  • player stats in the NSRBL.

Then there is the RCMP Report, details on Drowning Prevention Week activities at the Unity Credit Union Aquatic Centre, a 1980s UCHS grad gets recognized for achievements and news of a big hockey event coming to Unity in November! Check it out!

RCMP Musical Ride July 14, 2015

Next week’s paper

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Come Monday and the July 13th issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald and we will be almost halfway through July already! Get out when you can and enjoy the summer!

The pages of next week’s paper will tell you:

  • who the first ball teams are to bring provincial titles back home to Unity;
  • what local farmers are saying about this year’s hay crop;
  • about the last Cardinals/Brewers game of the regular NSRBL season; and
  • what kind of insects were captured in the Malaise trap at St. Peter’s School earlier this spring.

And don’t forget to check out the ads (two of our Main Street businesses have specials on this month!).

Below Cardinals’ pitcher Cory Wildeman in a game against the Wilkie Brewers July 7.

Cory Wildeman

 

RCMP Reports for June 9 to 15

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UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for June 9 to 15, 2015

RCMP received a report that lawn ornaments were taken from a residence. This was reported for information purposes.

A black bear was spotted near the Unity Regional Park. A Saskatchewan conservation officer was notified.

Members acted as mediators in a family disagreement.

A “For Sale” sign was stolen from the front lawn of a residence. It is black and red and has the owner’s phone number displayed on it. If anyone has any information regarding the whereabouts of this sign please contact the Unity RCMP.

There were also four false alarms and one traffic complaint.

Vern Burns – Saskatchewan Legionnaire of the Year

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(By George Ward)

At a Legion rally in Lloydminster May 6, Vernon Burns of Unity SK was presented with Saskatchewan’s Legion Member of the Year Award, in recognition of his years of creative, energetic participation with the Royal Canadian Legion, Unity Branch No. 90.

Vernon Burns of Unity Saskatchewan

After serving briefly in the militia — Canadian Army Reserve Forces — Vern joined Unity Branch No. 90 in the early 1960s. From the start, he worked hard. As an electrician, he knew the building trades, had contacts and know how to get jobs done.

When the Boy Scout Camp was constructed at Atton’s Lake, a Legion-assisted project, Vern and his helpers build the dining hall and other smaller buildings.

Committed to athletics, like his older brother Robert Burns, Vern coached and played, both in local and Legion-organized sports.

Eventually, Vern’s work called him and his wife Sadie to other communities. After retirement, he and Sadie returned to Unity and Vern rejoined the local Legion in the early 1990s.

Vern has served as branch president and, for many years, as property manager, performing hundreds of minor repairs to the Unity Legion Hall and, when necessary, consulting other tradesmen. His skill and experience have saved the Unity Legion thousands of dollars through the past 25 years.

Beyond the call of official duties, Vern for years sanded and re-varnished the hall main floor annually. Until very recently, he was usually “first on the scene” to shovel winter snow.

With Sadie, a member of the Legion Auxiliary, at his side, Vern has judged dozens of Remembrance Day essay and poster contests, has helped serve hundred of meals — and cleaned up afterwards — and has been “Johnny on the spot” for countless special projects.

What a wonderful team this team have been, working hard for Branch No. 90 and our community!