Monthly Archives: May 2017

Tomorrow’s paper

Check out page 2 of the June 2nd Unity Wilkie Press-Herald for the list of addresses for Unity’s town-wide garage sale days, next weekend, June 9, 10 and 11! Also in tomorrow’s paper:

  • an introduction to the three contestants running for Unity Rodeo Queen; the winner will be crowned this Sunday, June 4, at the 2 p.m. rodeo;
  • a map of Saturday, June 1’st Western Days parade route;
  • what many have been waiting for, a new RV sani-dump station in Unity, details in the paper;
  • which high school athletes are competing at provincial track and field this weekend; and

RCMP reports, pictures of kids at Unity Public School track and field and lots of odds and ends you won’t learn about or see anywhere else. Grab a copy at your local newsstand or subscribe by calling 228-2267!

Below, ponytails were flying as girls competed in high jump at the annual UPS track and field day May 29.Unity Public School, girl high jumping

RCMP Reports for May 2 to 8

UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for May 2 to 8, 2017

Unity RCMP provided seatbelt presentations to Grade 4 and 5 students at the request of the Unity Agriculture Society.

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

Police received a complaint of a stolen truck. The truck was recovered undamaged in a rural area near Unity. This matter is still under investigation.

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

Members received a Mental Health Act complaint. The individual was located and transported to Unity Hospital for assessment.

Police received a report of damage to a truck. This matter is still under investigation.

RCMP received another Mental Health Act complaint. The individual was transported to Unity Hospital for assessment and then was later transported to North Battleford Hospital for admittance.

There were also two false 911 calls 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.

RCMP Reports for April 25 to May 1

UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for April 25 to May 1, 2017

RCMP received a report of a sudden death of an 86-year-old male at a rural residence near Unity, Saskatchewan. The death was not suspicious in nature.

Members received a report of a single vehicle rollover on Highway 14 near the Scott turnoff. There were no injuries and no charges were laid.

Police received a report of a structure fire at a rural yard north of Denzil, Sask. Macklin Fire Department extinguished the fire which was not suspicious in nature.

RCMP received a complaint of an intoxicated male at Bluez on 2nd. Members arrested the subject of complaint for being intoxicated in a public place and released him into the care of a family friend. No charges were laid.

Police are investigating the theft of a Town of Unity truck that was located in a field northeast of Unity.

Members are investigating the theft of a red, 2005 GMC Sierra also belonging to the Town of Unity. The truck had been parked near the Unity arena when it was stolen.

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.

RCMP Reports for April 18 to 24

UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for April 18 to 24, 2017

RCMP received a report of theft of fuel from a local gas station. Members located the subject of complaint who agreed to return to pay for the fuel.

Unity Fire Department informed RCMP of a controlled burn.

There was a grass fire near Unity, Saskatchewan. The fire was extinguished by Unity Fire Department.

Police received a report of a semi-truck stalled on a railway crossing. Members contacted CN Police to cancelled rail traffic until truck was removed.  No charges were laid as the truck had a mechanical issue.

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

Members are investigating a complaint of property damaged by spray paint.

There was a report of a suspicious person near the ball diamonds in Unity. Members patrolled but could not locate subject of complaint.

A 72-hour roadside driving suspension was issued when the vehicle driver blew a warning while providing a breath sample during a traffic stop.

RCMP received a complaint of disturbing the peace. Members attended and requested the subject of complaint leave the premises.  There were no further issues.

A 61-year-old Wilkie male was charged with Impaired care and control of a motor vehicle during a traffic stop.

Members received a request to secure a residence as the resident was in the health centre.

Members advised an individual to stay off school grounds during school hours as the individual had no reason to be there during that time.

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.

Today’s paper

You can’t put a Facebook post on the refrigerator! Check out the May 12 issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald for fridge magnet worthy photos of:

  • Unity Minor Ball Day;
  • the 2008 SaskWest Wheat Kings; and
  • UCHS track athletes; and
  • Unity bodybuilders.

And then there’s the local news articles accompanying most of the photos, along with a story on Unity winning a provincial award for Economic Initiative of the Year, details on the new marijuana legislation and the first crop report of 2017.

Below, May brought summer storms and the first rainbow of the season – photo below taken near Phippen May 2, 2017.

Living Skies - Phippen, Saskatchewan

 

RCMP Reports for April 11 to 17

UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for April 11 to 17, 2017

RCMP received a report of an abandoned vehicle. Members spoke with the registered owner who agreed to move the vehicle.

A 21-year-old Unity male was charged with assault after police received a complaint of assault.

Members received a complaint of a stolen cellphone. The phone was later located by the owner.

Police attended a workplace accident at North West Terminal. Emergency Medical Services transported an individual to Unity Hospital for medical treatment.  The incident will be investigated by Occupational Health and Safety.

RCMP received a complaint of a break and enter at Co-op Agro. There are no suspects at this time.

CN Police reported a railway crossing malfunction. Reported for information purposes.

Police received a Mental Health Act complaint. Members located the subject of complaint and transported the individual to Unity Hospital for assessment.  The individual was later transported to North Battleford Union Hospital for admission.

Members received a report of an individual displaying inappropriate hand gestures. Members spoke with the subject of complaint but the complainant declined to lay charges.

RCMP received a complaint of defamatory libel but it was unfounded.

Police are investigating a complaint of an individual hacking a FaceBook account belonging to another individual.

There were also two false alarms 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.

RCMP Reports for April 4 to 10

UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for April 4 to 10, 2017

RCMP received a report of a vehicle in the ditch. There were no injuries and no charges were laid.

There was a vehicle collision in the parking lot at Unity Composite High School, Unity, Saskatchewan. Reported for insurance purposes.

Police received a request to keep the peace between an employer and an employee.

Members initiated a peace bond application between two individuals at the request of the Crown Prosecutor.

RCMP received a report of a suspicious male walking in the back alley of a residence. Members patrolled but could not locate the subject of complaint.

CN Police reported a grass fire near the train tracks in a rural area near Unity SK. Police action was not necessary as the fire was already extinguished by Unity Fire Department.  The fire was re-ignited in the same area the next day and was also extinguished.

Police received a complaint of a break-and-enter into a building at the Unity ball diamonds. 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.