Monthly Archives: November 2016

Friday’s paper

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You will want to get a copy of the November 25th Unity Wilkie Press-Herald even if for no reason other than the list of Winter Wonderland activities on the back page. Yes, it is already Winter Wonderland time, coming up next week Thursday, December 1. Different events/activities start at different times although 9 pm is the latest anything goes.

Of course, there is lots of other information in your local community newspaper too! Check it out Friday for:

  • details on how Unity compares to other communities with respect to commercial property taxes;
  • a story on a neighbouring community that conducted a survey by drone;
  • a report on the Lazer Midget AA, complete with photos; and
  • some provincial news for hunters, including info about a new mapping tool for your smartphone.

Along with the RCMP report, editorial page, Blast From the Past, etc.

 

RCMP Reports for November 1 to 7

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UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for November 1 to 7, 2016

RCMP received a complaint of uttering threats but it was unfounded.

Members completed a well-being check at the request of an employer.

Police received a complaint of a hit-and-run causing damage to a vehicle. Reported for insurance purposes.

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

There was a report of an injured deer on Saskatchewan Highway 21. Members euthanized the animal.

Police received another complaint of fraud. This matter is also still under investigation.

RCMP received a Mental Health Act complaint. The subject of complaint was transported by members to Unity Health Centre for assessment.

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

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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Full of news and photographs, the November 18th Press-Herald is 20 pages long. Pick one up at the grocery stores, drug store or C-store, or call 306-228-2267 to subscribe! This week’s features include:

  • a collage of Remembrance Day photos;
  • some Parkview Place history as the assisted living and seniors’ residence celebrates 10 years later this month;
  • details on a local Movember challenge; and
  • a report on senior girls’ volleyball as the Warriors head off to provincials this weekend.

All that, along with police reports and photos, Les Johnson’s hockey reports, humour from Wilkie columnist Kaare Askildt, the editorial page and more.

Poppy on Remembrance Day wreath

 

RCMP Reports for October 25 to 31

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UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for October 25 to 31, 2016

RCMP received a request from an individual to assist with traffic control while he was moving cattle to a pasture.

Members acted as mediators in a disagreement between two individuals.

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

Members initiated a conditions check on an individual at the request of Kerrobert RCMP.

A 32-year-old female and a 40-year-old male, both from Red Deer, Alta., were charged with possession of cannabis marijuana during a traffic stop. The female was also charged with two counts of failing to comply with conditions of an undertaking and issued two traffic tickets.

There were also three 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.

Friday’s paper out today

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Due to the observation of Remembrance Day, the November 11th Unity Wilkie Press-Herald rem wilkie wreath poppyis only being distributed today. Check it out for:

  • a brief introduction to the new Lutheran pastor in town;
  • a profile on retired councillor Don Robertson who served 28 years on Unity town council;
  • a story on partsperson Jackson Winterhalt, who had on the top mark in Saskatchewan on his journeyperson’s exam; and
  • results of the junior volleyball district tournaments.

You will also find the RCMP report, hockey reports, school news and a timeline of the events in Kerrobert that culminated in the arrest of Johan Klassen, Jr.

RCMP Reports for October 18 to 24

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UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for October 18 to 24, 2016

A lost cellphone was turned in to RCMP.

RCMP received a report of a missing person. The complainant called back to inform police that the individual had been located.

Members attended a two-vehicle collision in a parking lot in Unity, Sask. There were no injuries.

Police received a report of an abandoned vehicle. Member contacted the registered owner of the vehicle who agreed to move it.

RCMP received a report of a two-vehicle collision in Unity. There were no injuries.

There was a vehicle collision with a moose on Highway 21 north of Unity. There were no injuries.

Members received a report of a collision between two vehicles in Unity. There were no injuries.

Police received several reports of gun shots north of Unity. Members discovered the sounds were being emitted from noise cannons used to scare birds away from crops in the fields.

RCMP completed a well-being check at the request of family members.

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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Cross-poppiesYou don’t want to miss our annual tribute to veterans in the November 4th issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald.  Reporter Louise Robson was able to interview Si Campbell and Helena Long talked to Paul Marshall who built a number of metal poppies for installation at an international memorial in Ypres, Belgium. And don’t forget to have a look at all the businesses and others who so generously sponsored this edition of the paper!

We haven’t forgotten all the other important news such as:

  • local election results, for towns, villages, RMs and school boards;
  • a report on Luseland students’ exchange with classes from New Brunswick;
  • an introduction to area senior hockey teams, and an explanation of why the Miners aren’t playing this year; and
  • an assortment of Halloween photos.

Also a note if you are a Unity subscriber and receive your paper in your post office box. Due to changes in how we can deliver the paper to Canada Post, papers will now only be delivered at 1 Friday afternoons. If you wish to pick up your paper in the morning, please call the office at 306-228-2267 to make arrangments.

RCMP Reports for October 11 to 17

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UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for October 11 to 17, 2016

CN Police reported two railway crossing malfunctions near Scott SK this week. No police action required for either occurrence.

RCMP received a report of a vehicle collision with a deer. Reported for insurance purposes.

Police received a report of an abandoned vehicle on Highway 21. Members contacted the registered owner who agreed to have it towed.

A cellphone was turned in to Unity RCMP.

Members received a Mental Health Act complaint. The subject of complaint was located and transported to Unity Health Centre for assessment.

There was a bale on fire in the ditch on Highway 21. Unity Fire Department attended to extinguish the flames.

A 38-year-old male from Tramping Lake, Saskatchewan, was arrested and charged with mischief after police received a complaint of a broken vehicle window.

RCMP received a complaint of slashed vehicle tires. This matter is still under investigation.

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

A 27-year-old Unity male was charged with eight counts of failing to comply with undertaking, three counts of failing to comply with condition of undertaking and resisting peace officer after police located him away from his residence after curfew.

Members received a request to serve a subpoena to an individual in the area but the individual no longer resides near Unity.

RCMP received a complaint of a suspicious vehicle. Members patrolled but the vehicle was gone on arrival.

Police received a complaint of an individual throwing property around a residence. Members attended and warned the subject of complaint. No further issues were reported.

Members received a report of a knife that was located in a garbage can at Unity Health Centre. Members attended and disposed of the knife.

There was also one false alarm 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.