Monthly Archives: October 2016

Tomorrow’s paper

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Election results weren’t in in time to make the press deadline, but there is still plenty of news in the October 28th issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald. Check it out for:

  • a heart-warming story on a new sport for Special Olympic athletes;
  • photos and a report on the 19th annual Dance for the Health of It;
  • 90-years-plus, 12 members of the Century Club at New Horizons Hall; and
  • a wrap-up of local runners’ results at provincial high school cross-country championships.

And don’t forget to check out the new “What is it?” on page 15!

RCMP Reports for October 4 to 10

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UNITY SK REPORTS for October 4 to 10, 2016

RCMP attended a collision between a semi and a tractor on Highway 31 near Denzil, Sask. There were no injuries. The semi driver was issued a traffic ticket.

Police received a report of a one car train derailment near Senlac, SK. Reported for information purposes.

A land owner requested information about the Trespass Act.

There was a complaint of an intoxicated male lying near the Unity Fire Hall. The individual was transported to Unity hospital by emergency medical services.

RCMP received a report of a cabin fire at Suffern Lake. There were no injuries and the fire was not suspicious in nature.

There were also two 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.

New mayor and council

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Congratulations to mayor-elect Ben Weber, returning councillors Brian Vanderlinde and Brent Weber and new council members Bob Abel, Doreen Bonogofski, Rick Hill and Curtis McLean.

Thank you to outgoing Mayor Sylvia Maljan for your years of service and for making the year’s election a mayoral race.

Thank you to Terry Flaherty, Shaun O’Brian, Pat Varga and Dean Wildeman for letting your names stand for council and giving the residents of Unity a choice.

Friday’s paper

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You don’t want to miss the October 21st issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald. Along with reminders as to who are candidates in the area RMs are profiles of Unity’s two mayoral candidates, Sylvia Maljan and Ben Weber, and shorter profiles of each of Unity’s 10 candidates for the six councillor positions. Check it out and then vote October 26!

And yes, we still have news on the Warriors’ football quest, the Midget AA Lazers report, the RCMP report, some school news, a report on Delta Co-op’s new fertilizer plant, blast from the past, editorial opinion and more. Get your copy today, and remember you can always subscribe so you get the Press-Herald in your mail box each week and don’t miss an issue.

RCMP Report for Sept. 27 to Oct. 3

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UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for September 27 to October 3, 2016

RCMP received a report of an abandoned vehicle. Members located the registered owner.

Members acted as mediators between two business owners.

Unity Detachment served subpoenas to individuals in the area at the request of Alberta Prosecutions Branch.

CN Police reported a railway crossing malfunction.

Police received a complaint of fail to comply with conditions of recognizance. This matter is still under investigation.

RCMP received a report of machinery parked in a rural area that had been moved and damaged. There are no suspects at this time.

There was a complaint of careless use of firearm. Members located the subjects of complaint and issued a verbal warning regarding firearm use in rural areas and advised them to use a local gun range.

Police received a complaint of fail to comply with an undertaking in Denzil, Saskatchewan. Members located the subject of complaint who required medical assistance.  EMS transported the individual to Saskatoon for assessment.  This matter is still under investigation.

Members received a call of cattle in the ditch south of Unity, Sask. Cows had been returned to the pasture by the time members attended.

There were also three false 911 calls, 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.

Friday’s paper

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A local girl heading to a world championship? Who won the vendors’ door prizes at the Trade Show and Fall Fair? Find out all the details in this Friday’s issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald, available October 14. You’ll also learn:

  • about the new archery club at UCHS;
  • how the Midget AA Lazers did in their first two games;
  • the details on a safe driving contest for teens; and
  • about the UCHS alumni volleyball tournament held over Thanksgiving weekend.

And yes, all the regular features will be there – the RCMP report, opinion on the editorial page, financial tips on page 7 and the popular Blast from the Past

Elections in Unity October 26

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Town of Unity voters will go to the polls October 26 to elect a mayor, six councillors and a representative for the Light of Christ Catholic School Division.

Incumbent mayor and long-time Unity resident Sylvia Maljan is seeking her third term of office as mayor. Maljan is being challenged by Ben Weber who has been on Unity town council as a councillor and formerly served on Yorkton town council both as mayor and councillor.

Ten people are vying for six councillor seats. Incumbents Terry Flaherty, meat manager at Delta Co-op; Brian Vanderlinde, maintenance person; and Brent Weber, who works in oil and gas, are being challenged by Robert Abel, marketing advisor; Doreen Bonogofski, clearing clerk; Richard Hill, retired; Curtis McLean, equipment operator; Shaun O’Brian, operations manager; Pat Varga, retired; and Dean Wildeman, business owner.

Both mayoral candidates and all council candidates will be in attendance this evening, Wednesday, October 12, at an all-candidates forum sponsored by the Unity and District Chamber of Commerce. Each candidate will be introducing his or herself to the audience and there will be time for a meet-and-greet afterwards. Plan to attend! The forum is in the upper hall at the Unity Community Centre and begins at 7:30 pm.

Catholic ratepayers will also be electing a representative to sit on the LOCCSD board on behalf of St. Peter’s School. In the running for this position are incumbent Gerald Beres, retired, and educational assistant Sandra Morin.

RCMP Report for September 20 to 26

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UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for September 20 to 26, 2016

RCMP received a report of stolen fuel from a rural farm yard. There are no suspects at this time.

A 37-year-old male from Reward SK was charged with mischief after police received a complaint of a damaged vehicle.

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

Police attended a single vehicle collision with a train near Taco, Sask. The two vehicle occupants, a 62-year-old female and a 66-year-old male from the Unity area, were pronounced deceased at the scene. This matter is still under investigation.

RCMP received a complaint of assault but the complainant declined to lay charges.

Members are investigating another report of assault.

Members acted as mediators in a neighbour dispute.

A 72-hour roadside suspension was issued to a vehicle driver after he blew a warning when police requested a breath sample during a traffic stop.

Members were requested to keep the peace between two individuals allocating property.

Police received a complaint of damage to a vehicle. This matter is still under investigation.

RCMP received a report of cows on Highway 14 west of Unity. Members herded the cattle off the highway then located the owner who moved them to a pasture.

CN Police reported a railway crossing malfunction at Unity.

Members are investigating a break and enter at the Delta Co-op C-Store.

Police received a report of theft of contents in a swather that had been left in a field for harvest near Senlac, Saskatchewan. This matter is still under investigation.

RCMP received a report of damage to concrete forms left at a property in Unity. This matter is still under investigation.

There were also five 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.

Fire Prevention Week

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With Fire Prevention Week running October 9 to 15 in Canada this year, be sure to check out the October 7 Unity Wilkie Press-Herald for photos of all our volunteer firefighters. You will also find articles and tips on fire safety and prevention.

And did you dream of being a firefighter when you were a kid? It’s not too late! The Unity fire department is recruiting and is hosting a “try it out” session at the fire hall next Saturday, October 15, from 1 to 5 pm.

You are welcome to go and try using a hose as well as taking part in other trials that will be set up. You will also be able to see how the Jaws of Life work.

And then, everyone from 1 to 100 can help out our volunteer fire department with their fundraising efforts by buying a cheeseburger and pop for only $5 between 5 and 7 pm.

Below, Unity firefighters on the scene of a house fire in December, 2011.

house fire, Unity SK

RCMP Report for September 13 to 19

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UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for September 13 to 19, 2016

RCMP received a report of damage to a railway crossing gate. Reported for insurance purposes.

Members are investigating a complaint of an individual damaging a vehicle.

Police received a complaint of damage to the windows and doors of the Armada Inn In Unity, Saskatchewan. This matter is still under investigation.

A 24-year-old Unity male was charged with possession of property obtained by crime when police received a report of a stolen bike located in a residence yard.

There was a report of suspicious people loitering in a back alley. Subjects of complaint were gone on arrival.

A 27-year-old Unity male was charged with failing to comply with a probation order, two counts of failing to comply with condition of undertaking and with disturbing the peace when police noted he was out of his residence during curfew and was causing a disturbance.

RCMP received a complaint of a vehicle driving through a gate in Scott, Sask. Members discovered the vehicle had been reported stolen from Wilkie three days earlier.  This matter is still under investigation.

Police received several complaints of an individual going through the contents of a vehicle. These matters are still under investigation.  The RCMP urges residents to lock vehicles and remove the keys and all valuables from inside the vehicle.

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

There was a report of theft in Denzil SK but it was unfounded.

Members assisted Calgary Police Services with an investigation.

A debit card was found at the Unity Golf Course. It was returned to the local bank to locate the owner.

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

RCMP completed a wellbeing check on an individual at the request of family members.

Police received a report of a combine on fire near Unity. No police action required.

Members received a complaint of a loud party at a residence. Members attended and spoke with the subject of complaint.  There were no further issues.

RCMP attended the sudden death of a 42-year-old Unity male. The death was not suspicious in nature.

A 27-year-old Unity male was charged with four counts of failing to comply with an undertaking, mischief, and resisting a peace officer when police located him standing in the roadway and obstructing motorists.

There was also one false 911 call, 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.