Monthly Archives: January 2017

Today’s paper

You don’t want to miss the January 13th issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald. It’s the annual tribute to Minor Hockey and you can check out all the boys and girls playing hockey in Unity and Wilkie, Saskatchewan. How many names and/or faces do you recognize?

Of course, we still have all the regular features such as the latest RCMP report, our editorial page, Blast from the Past, the SWHL report and so on. Also featured this week are:

  • a story about the Unite for a Miracle campaign which was kicked off this week with a fundraising barbecue and a talk at UCHS – attended by all 3 Unity schools – from Telemiracle 41 Chair Darcy Wildeman;
  • Living Sky and Light of Christ school divisions hold a joint press conference;
  • Gerry Ritz speaks out on drywall duties; and
  • Duelling Pianos, to be the entertainment at Celebrate Unity 2017 in March.

Speaking of Celebrate Unity 2017, remember that anyone may nominate a business, group or individual who’s gone above and beyond in service, whether to the public at large, the community or their pet project. Just email helena@helenalong.com with your nomination before February 6.

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RCMP Reports for December 13 to 19

UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for December 13 to 19, 2016

RCMP assisted emergency medical services staff with a patient.

Police received a complaint of trespassing. Members issued a verbal warning to the subject of complaint. The complainant declined to lay charges.

Members assisted an individual who needed fuel.

There was a complaint of neglected animals.  Members referred the complaint to animal protection services.

RCMP received a noise complaint. Members attended and warned the subject of complaint.

Members acted as mediators in a family disagreement.

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.

Tomorrow’s paper

Be sure to check out the first Press-Herald of 2017:

  • find out who won the “grand in their hand”
  • a quick review of Unity events in 2016 and what’s upcoming in 2017;
  • advice on how to pass down your heirlooms; and
  • coverage of Secret Santa donations and assembly night!

Below, any 1960s teens and hippies would have enjoyed seeing this creation, an entry into the Prairie Branches gingerbread house competition. Yes, that’s a peace sign on the roof, along with some flowers! An open house at the activity centre in Wilkie Dec. 14 had the gingerbread houses and other creations on display, along with many other activities for visitors.

Prairie Branches gingerbread house competition

RCMP Report for December 6 to 12

UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS – December 6 to 12, 2016

RCMP received a complaint of uttering threats. Members warned the subjects of complaint. The complainant declined to lay charges.

Police are investigating a report of unwanted communication with child through a social media website.

There was a complaint of breach of peace. Members attended. No further police action was necessary.

Members were called to assist the ambulance but the request was cancelled immediately by emergency medical services personnel.

There was also one false fire alarm, one false alarm 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.