Monthly Archives: September 2015

Next week’s paper

Fall is here and coming up is September’s last issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald. Check it out for:

  • results from the Candace Heitt Memorial Run;
  • details on the new after school program for elementary school students;
  • Warriors football news; and
  • the story on the Wilkie break-in where residents helped out the RCMP.

You will also find the regular RCMP report, the latest news on federal election candidates and an interesting article on retirement myths.

 

RCMP Report for September 1 to 7

UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for September 1 to 7, 2015

RCMP received a complaint of criminal harassment. This matter is still under investigation.

Police received a report of Facebook posts about vehicle tires getting slashed at Suffern Lake.  This matter is still under investigation.

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

RCMP received a complaint of uttering threats. Reported for information purposes.

Members are investigating a complaint of fraud.

A window was reported broken at the Anglican Church. Nothing was stolen.

A member discussed a child custody issue with an individual’s lawyer.

Police received a report of a vehicle hitting two deer on Highway 14. Reported for insurance purposes.

There was another report of a vehicle hitting a deer near Winter, Saskatchewan. This was also reported for insurance purposes.

RCMP received a complaint of fraud. Information was sent to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

Members charged a 23-year-old Unity male with breach of probation order at the request of the Public Prosecutions Office.

There was also one traffic complaint, one false 911 call and 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.

Next week’s paper

Harvest has been on pause with rain delays but work at the newspaper office keeps on keeping on. Next week’s issue, the September 21st Unity Wilkie Press-Herald will include:

  • a young Cut Knife boy’s encounter with Leonardo DiCaprio;
  • an interview with dance teacher Lynsey Strus;
  • a letter cautioning the use of kids’ photos on social media; and
  • a report and photos on Warriors football.

Lots of photos in this week’s paper, along with the RCMP report, crop report and more.

Meanwhile, Unity police are still looking for the two following trucks:

stolen truck

A white 2006 F350 (Ford Superduty Truck) stolen from a resident in Macklin, Saskatchewan August 29, 2015, bearing Saskatchewan plate 209 JBM. Truck is a company vehicle with Reinbold Electric Ltd written on the driver and passenger side rear window, and it contained work tools and materials.

stolen Ford

A black custom 2005 F350 Lariat (Ford Superduty Truck) with Alberta plate BCR3811, stolen from a business in Macklin, Saskathcewan, Sept. 11, 2015. The truck has a 10″ lift, 38″ r24 black rims, a cowl hood, Bushwacker 4″ cutout flares, a RED TAILGATE and an empty “tool n fuel” box. Interior has no carpet.

 If you have information regarding these or any other crime, please contact Unity RCMP at 306-228-6300 or if you have information and you wish to remain anonymous in your reporting, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a tip via their website:http://saskcrimestoppers.com/.

 

RCMP Reports for August 25 to 31

UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for August 25 to 31, 2015

RCMP received a complaint of theft from an oil well site. This matter is still under investigation.

There was a complaint of fraud. Information was sent to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

Members assisted an individual with concerns about a family member’s ability to drive safely.

Police received a report of a hit and run that caused damage to a vehicle. This matter is still under investigation.

A 44-year-old Unity male was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle during a traffic stop. Members also executed warrants for his arrest on separate charges.

There were also three false alarms, one false 911 call and one traffic complaint.

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

We’re well into September and our calendar page shows it! Along with further details on many of the events listed on our calendar, the September 14th issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald contains a lot of introductions! Learn about:

  • the new United Church minister;
  • three new teachers at UCHS;
  • one new teacher and two other new staff members at St. Peter’s;
  • three new teachers at UPS (one is a long-time Unity resident but new to UPS); and
  • another new Unity business.

A three-month review of the recycling program and a report on the Warriors football team’s first game of the year and more fill out the pages.

Below, the Roughriders warm up on Taylor Field before the Labour Day Classic. Like everyone else in the province, Unity fans breathed a sigh of relief when the Riders won the game and broke their nine-game losing streak!

Saskatchewan Roughriders

 

 

RCMP Report for August 11 to 24

UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for August 11 to 24, 2015

RCMP received a complaint of three individuals causing damage to Unity Golf Course property. The complainant agreed not to lay charges as the subjects of complaint paid for the damages.

There was a grass fire near Unity. It was extinguished by the Unity Fire Department.

Members acted as a mediator between two individuals in a disagreement about child custody.

Police received a complaint of stolen golf clubs and range finder at Unity Golf Course. There are no suspects at this time.

RCMP received a report of harassing communications but it was unfounded.

There was a complaint of breach of recognizance but the complainant cancelled the request for police assistance.

Police received a complaint of an attempted break and enter at a residence. The subject of complaint was gone on arrival and members could not locate a suspect during patrols of the neighbourhood.

Members attended a business that was left open with no employees present. The owner was notified. Nothing was stolen.

Two sets of golf clubs were stolen from a shed at the Unity Golf Course. There are no suspects at this time.

There was a complaint of fraud. This matter is still under investigation.

RCMP received a report of a vehicle driving over a rock causing damage to the vehicle. Reported for insurance purposes.

Police received a complaint of six individuals trespassing on CN property in Scott, Saskatchewan. Members attended but the subjects of complaint were gone on arrival.

CN Police advised RCMP that there was a complaint of loose railway ties at the railway crossing on Highway 14 at Unity. No police action necessary.

There was a report of the theft of a bicycle. This matter is still under investigation.

RCMP received a complaint of the theft of fuel from a local gas station. This matter is still under investigation.

Police received a complaint of an individual breaking a residence basement window in the early hours of the morning. This matter is still under investigation.

Members assisted an individual who needed a vehicle towed.

Police assisted an individual with concerns about a child.

There were also three false alarms and two traffic complaints.

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 Report for August 4 to 10

UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for August 4 to 10, 2015

RCMP attended a single vehicle collision on Highway 374. No injuries. Vehicle was towed. Reported for insurance purposes.

Member assisted Calgary Police Services with a next-of-kin notification; however, the individual was no longer living in the Unity area.

Police received a report of an individual with access to a firearm that may be a safety issue.  Members removed the firearm from the possession of the subject of complaint.

There was a recreational vehicle fire on Highway 21 south of Unity, SK. No injuries.

RCMP received a report of a hit and run that caused damage to a vehicle. This matter is still under investigation.

Police received a complaint of uttering threats. It was investigated and determined to be unfounded.

Members received a report of an individual writing cheques from a bank account that is closed. This matter is still under investigation.

RCMP received a report of damage at Holy Rosary Shrine near Reward, Saskatchewan, but it was unfounded.

Police received a report of a break and enter at a rural residence. This matter is still under investigation.

There was a complaint of uttering threats. This matter is still under investigation.

RCMP received a complaint of sexual assault. This matter is still under investigation.

Members received a report of a single vehicle collision with a deer near Denzil, Sask. No injuries. Reported for insurance purposes.

An abandoned vehicle was towed from Highway 14 west of Unity.

Police received a complaint of an individual trespassing in a residence yard. This matter is still under investigation.

CN Police reported a malfunction with a railway crossing near Unity.

There were also three false alarms, one false 911 call and one traffic complaint.

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.