Monthly Archives: June 2016

RCMP Report for June 7 to 13

UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for June 7 to 13, 2016

RCMP received a complaint of break and enter into four trailers at Suffern Lake, SK. This matter is still under investigation.

Members received a request to keep the peace during a tenant eviction.

A 26-year-old female from Denzil. Sask., was charged with driving While disqualified during a traffic stop.

Members acted as mediators in a dispute between a landlord and a tenant on several occasions during the week.

Police received a complaint of individuals breaking into the Unity Credit Union Aquatic Centre at night and using the facility. This matter is still under investigation.

There were two reports of harassing communications this week. Information was sent to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre in both incidents.

RCMP received a Mental Health Act complaint. Members spoke with the subject of complaint.

Police received a complaint of a dog barking. Members spoke with the owner of the animal.

RCMP received a report of a missing person. The individual was later located at home.

There were also three false alarms 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.

Tomorrow’s paper

Our Grade 12 students are in the midst of their final high school exams and then it will be time to truly celebrate! Yes, tomorrow’s edition of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald is the annual grad feature. Be sure to get your copy and check out all the graduates in Unity, Wilkie and Luseland. If you have someone graduating, you may want to pick up an extra copy or two of the paper for grandparents, etc.

Along with the special pages on our grads, the June 24th Press-Herald also has:

  • an article on retiring UCHS teacher, Martin Berg;
  • an NSRBL report on where the Cardinals are at (their last non-playoff home game is this upcoming Tuesday, June 28);
  • the latest Sask Ag crop report; and
  • an introduction to the guest speaker at the Living Sky Student Hall of Fame night, along with highlights from his speech.

You will also find information on where you can pick up your paper if the threatened postal strike next month comes to pass.

Below, hats litter the gym floor after the traditional grad toss at UCHS in 2015.

after the hat toss

RCMP Report for May 24 to 30

UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for May 24 to 30, 2016

RCMP executed an arrest warrant for Saskatoon Police Services.

Members completed a well-being check on an individual at the request of a family member.

There was a complaint of uttering threats that was reported for information purposes.

Police spoke with an individual regarding a Peace Bond.

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

Members received a report of a single vehicle collision with a deer. There were no injuries.

There was a report of a knife located behind the Unity arena. Member attended and disposed of the knife.

A 35-year-old male from Cut Knife was charged with Impaired operation of motor vehicle during a traffic stop.

A 35-year-old male from Coleville was charged with obstructing a peace officer and resisting arrest and a 32-year-old female from Coleville was charged with obstructing a peace officer when they confronted RCMP Members during an Impaired investigation, after repeatedly being requested to leave the area. The male was also issued two liquor tickets and the female was issued one liquor ticket.

CN police reported a male standing near the railway track while the train was passing through Unity. Members patrolled but could not locate the individual.

There was a report of a lost ring but the complainant called back the following day to say she had located it.

Members were called to a single vehicle collision with a power pole just south of Cut Knife. The driver sustained minor injuries. This matter is still under investigation.

There was also one traffic complaint 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.

RCMP Report for May 17 to 23

UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for May 17 to 23, 2016

RCMP received a report of a fire at the Unity Health Centre. Members attended but the fire was extinguished by Unity fire department.  No police action necessary.

Police received a report of two youth hanging around a work area where dangerous goods were being unloaded. Members located the youth and took them back to school where they should have been.  Members spoke with the guardians of the youth and agreed to have the school discipline their actions.

There was a complaint of the theft of two bicycles. The bikes were later recovered but the matter is still under investigation.

RCMP charged a 29-year-old Unity male with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and operation of a motor vehicle while being pursued by police after the vehicle fled when police attempted to initiate a traffic stop for speeding and driving through stop signs. Three traffic tickets were also issued to the vehicle driver and his vehicle was impounded.

CN Police reported a railway crossing malfunction.

Members attempted a traffic stop and the vehicle fled. This matter is still under investigation.

Police received a complaint of theft from a motor vehicle. This matter is still under investigation.

Members executed a warrant of arrest on behalf of Saskatoon Police Service.

There was also one false 911 call, one false alarm 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.

First Friday paper

The first Friday issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald is now available! If you’re not a subscriber, pick one up at the Delta Co-op C-store or grocery store, AG Foods, Prairie Moon Inn, Armada Inn or Our Drug Store to read all about:

  • Scott Gilbert, Unity’s 2016 Citizen of the Year;
  • the 29- team GPLS softball tournament held in Unity May 27-29;
  • a fashion show at Parkview Place; and
  • the latest news from the Unity and District Heritage Museum.

And be sure to check out the rodeo and parade photos from Unity Western Days as well.

All the regular features continue such as the editorial page (the June 10th issue includes two letters to the editor), weekly RCMP report, the latest local real estate listings, local obituaries and the Top 10 feature on the back page.

RCMP Report for May 10 to 16

UNITY Sk RCMP REPORTS for May 10 to 16, 2016

RCMP received a complaint of an aggressive individual at a group home. Member spoke with the subject of complaint about acceptable behaviour.

There was a noise complaint at the Unity Regional Park. Members located several individuals having a party in the Unity campground and requested it be shut down.

Members acted as mediators in a disagreement between a couple.

Police received a request from an individual to assist with collecting property from a former workplace.

RCMP received a report of harassing communications. This matter is still under investigation.

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.