Monthly Archives: February 2016

Next week’s paper

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Next week’s Unity Wilkie Press-Herald might be a smaller issue than normal, but it’s stuffed full of local news and ads for upcoming events. Check out the calendar for an events update and check out the paper for even more details on events and for the following stories:

  • next weekend is Saskatchewan’s 40th Telemiracle broadcast – check out our lead story for comments from local beneficiaries;
  • a big addition to town – Unity Community Daycare is now open;
  • Parks, Culture and Recreation Director Nicole Goldsworthy is not returning after her maternity leave; and
  • the latest on hockey playoffs.

Below, Town of Unity councillor Ben Weber, left, and Parks, Culture and Recreation Director Nicole Goldsworthy, right, July 25, 2013, on the occasion of the opening of a groomed walking path from town to the Paws Park, thanks in part to a grant from CN Rail. Goldsworthy applied for and received a number of grants for improvements to Unity during her eight-year tenure.

Nicole Goldsworthy

 

RCMP Reports for February 2 to 8

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UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for February 2 to 8, 2016

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

Members received a report of a found wallet. The wallet was returned to the owner.

Police received a complaint of fraud but it was unfounded.

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

Members assisted Unity EMS with a patient.

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

CN Police called to report a railway crossing malfunction.

Police received a complaint of the theft of a 40-foot seacan container near Denzil, Saskatchewan. This matter is still under investigation.

There was also one false 911 call.

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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The February 22nd issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald is full of local news! Be sure to check it out for:

  • information from presentations at UCHS about mental health and anxiety, for both students and parents;
  • a preview of what’s to come at this year’s Celebrate Unity event, to be held March 7, tickets available now at Unity Credit Union;
  • details on starting a COP – Citizens on Patrol – program in Unity SK; and
  • the winners of the JayDee AgTech Men’s Open Curing Bonspiel.

Of course, you will also find obituaries, a police report, hockey playoff reports and more. Pick you your local paper and know what’s happening in your community!

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RCMP Reports for January 26 to February 1

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UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for January 26 to February 1, 2016

(another quiet week)

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

Police received a report of criminal harassment but it was unfounded.

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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Coverage of soil studies in the Antarctic in the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald?! Yes, your local community newspaper does range that far afield when one of the scientists involved is a UCHS alumnus! Check out the story in the February 15th paper, along with:

  • details on last weekend’s power outage;
  • reaction to blood donor clinics being pulled out of Unity, SK;
  • 4-H public speaking results; and
  • the latest RCMP, hockey and cancer diary reports.

NOTE – If you enjoy being active in the community and attending functions, the Press-Herald is looking for another freelance reporter! Check out the ad in either last or next week’s paper or email publisher Alana Schweitzer at newsoptimist.alana@newsoptimist.ca.

RCMP Reports for January 19 to 25

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UNITY SK RCMP  REPORTS for January 19 to 25, 2016

RCMP impounded a vehicle for 30 days during a traffic stop when it was discovered the vehicle driver was driving while disqualified.  A traffic ticket was also issued to the individual.

A member assisted an individual in locating a place to stay for the night.

Police received a complaint of fraud.  No personal information was given.  Information sent to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

RCMP attended a mental health complaint.  Members transported the individual to Unity Hospital for assessment.  The individual was released to the care of family.

There were also two traffic complaints and one false alarm.

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

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.

Tomorrow’s paper

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You don’t want to miss tomorrow’s Unity Wilkie Press-Herald – it has far too many pictures of cute babies in it! Yes, the February 8th issue is the annual baby issue. In the paper, you will also find:

  • exciting news about Unity being the Canadian pilot project site for an Australian-invented water treatment system;
  • just in time for Valentine’s Day, financial planning tips for new couples (and Found Treasures in Unity is advertising 30% off engagement rings!);
  • lots of career opportunity ads; and
  • a cancer diary update from Helena.

And yes, hockey reports, a story on Unity dancers and information about a COP (Citizens on Parol)  program starting in Unity too.

On the hockey side, the Miners played their last game of the season Friday night, losing to the Biggar Nationals and putting the Unity SK team out of the SWHL playoffs. Congratulations to the team of local “boys” on a good season and we look forward to next year!  Below Miners goalie Stephen Wolf, before his jersey number changed to 70,  smothers the puck in an early season game.Stephen Wolf

 

LIam and Olivia most popular 2015 baby names

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eHealth Saskatchewan released the top 20 baby names in 2015 earlier this week.  Liam was the most popular name for baby boys for the sixth year in a row and Olivia was the most popular name for baby girls.  The second most popular names were Noah and Emily.

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There were 69 baby boys named Liam in 2015, followed by Noah, Benjamin, Lincoln and Lucas.  There were 80 baby girls named Olivia, followed by Emily, Emma, Ava and Avery.

Perhaps the royal family’s newest addition influenced some parents in Saskatchewan, as Charlotte was one of the top 20 girl names in 2015 for the first time.  Last May, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate, introduced the world to their baby girl named Princess Charlotte.

In 2015, 15,497 live births were registered in Saskatchewan.  This number does not include Saskatchewan mothers who gave birth outside of the province.

For more information on the most popular baby names, and to see the lists of popular names from previous years, visit the eHealth Saskatchewans website at www.ehealthsask.ca/vitalstats/births/BabyNames/Pages/default.aspx

While 2016 new babies are being celebrated already by many families, our hearts go out to the Surine and Romanowski families of Unity who lost the second of their twin girls earlier this week. Addison joins her sister Emma in heaven. The girls suffered from a rare disorder, spinal muscular atrophy, SMA. Donations for research into a cure for this horrible disease that afflicts babies may be made at curesma.ca,

 

RCMP Reports for January 12 to 18

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UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for January 12 to 18, 2016

(a quiet week)

RCMP received a dog complaint in Scott, Saskatchewan.  This matter is still under investigation.

There were also two 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.