Monthly Archives: November 2017

RCMP Reports for November 7 to 13

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UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for November 7 to 13, 2017

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

Members are investigating a report of forgery.

Police received a complaint of assault. A 24-year-old male from Unity was charged with assault and resisting a peace officer and a 24-year-old female from Unity was also charged with assault.

There was a complaint of uttering threats but it was unfounded.

Members attended a residence on two separate occasions this week to keep the peace while an individual retrieved personal property.

RCMP received a complaint of harassing communications but it was unfounded.

CN Police reported a railway crossing malfunction in Unity.

Police are investigating the theft of a large piece of oilfield equipment. The equipment, known as a blow-out preventer, was stolen from a Cona Resources lease near Winter, Saskatchewan, and belongs to Cru Well Services.

Members are investigating a fraud complaint.

CN Police reported a single train car derailment near Unity SK. There was no danger to the public and no environmental concerns.  Police did not attend.  The incident was reported to RCMP as per CN Railway policy.

There were also five 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.

24 pages of locally relevant news

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The November 24th issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald is a big one – 24 pages of local and locally relevant news! Check it out for:

  • a special section on the Unity salt plant, construction of which started 70 years ago;
  • an introduction to the candidates running to represent Battlefords-Lloydminster now that long-time MP Gerry Ritz has joined the ranks of the retired (there was an article on Conservative candidate Rosemarie Falk in the November 17th Press-Herald);
  • coverage on the Nov. 16 snowstorm; and
  •  photos of local music students.

And much, much more, including an update on plans for a Kin club in Unity, hockey reports and RCMP reports. Pick up a copy at grocery stores, drugstores or the Co-op C-store!

Below, the Compass Minerals salt plant at Unity SK is shrouded in fog as the winter sun rises.Compass Minerals at Unity

RCMP Reports for October 31 to November 6

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UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for October 31 to November 6, 2017

RCMP received a complaint of an intoxicated individual walking on the street. Members patrolled but could not locate the subject of complaint.

A 36-year-old male from Unity and a youth from Unity were both charged with theft Under $5,000 after RCMP received a complaint of theft. The adult male was also issued a liquor ticket for providing liquor to a minor, an offence with a voluntary payment of $1,050.

Members attended the sudden death of a 65-year-old female from the Unity area. The death was not suspicious in nature.

Police received a complaint of a hit-and-run causing damage to a vehicle. This matter is still under investigation.

RCMP received a complaint of harassing communications. Members spoke to the subject of complaint. No charges were laid.

Members received a request to assist Child and Family Services with a child welfare investigation.

Members received a request to assist Emergency Medical Services with a patient.

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

RCMP received a report of loose cattle on Highway 14 near Unity, Sask. Members attended but the owners were already herding the cattle back into the pasture.

Police received a report of a single vehicle hitting the ditch in a rural area. The collision was due to icy road conditions.  There were no injuries.

Members received a report of a single vehicle rollover near Unity. There were no injuries.  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.

RCMP Reports for October 24 to 31

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UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for October 24 to 30, 2017

RCMP received a complaint of a break-and-enter at a residence but it was unfounded.

There was another complaint of a break-and-enter at a residence. This matter is still under investigation.

Members spoke to an individual regarding keeping the peace at a residence.

CN Police reported two railway crossing malfunctions in Unity, Saskatchewan, this week.

Police received a complaint of fraud but it was unfounded.

Members acted as mediators in a dispute between two individuals.

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

There was also one false 911 call 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.

Remembrance Day issue

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You don’t want to miss  Friday’s local paper, the November 10th Unity Wilkie Press-Herald, as with the support of local businesses and others, veterans are honoured and remembered. Although the focus of the paper is Remembrance Day, you will also find:

  • reminders of the fun in town on Halloween;
  • a report on junior boys volleyball;
  • an article on winter weather; and
  • of course, your weekly local RCMP and hockey reports.

Remembrance Day services start in town tomorrow, Thursday, November 9. Check out our calendar page for a complete list to help determine which one fits into your schedule.

Poppy on Remembrance Day wreath

RCMP Reports for October 17 to 23

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UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for October 17 to 23, 2017

RCMP issued a 60 day roadside suspension during a traffic stop.

Police received a report of a two-vehicle collision in Unity, Sask. There were no injuries.  A traffic ticket was issued to one vehicle driver.

There was a report of intoxicated individuals loitering on the street. Members patrolled but could not locate the subjects of complaint.

Members attended a two-vehicle collision near Salvador, Saskatchewan. Both vehicle drivers sustained minor injuries.  A traffic ticket was issued to one vehicle driver.

RCMP received a complaint of a break and enter at Unity Delta Co-op but it was unfounded.

Police received a report of a vehicle collision with a deer. One vehicle passenger sustained minor injuries.

Members received a complaint of theft. The property was returned the following day.  No charges were laid.

There was a report of vehicle driving off the road near Winter SK. Members attended but the vehicle was gone on arrival.

RCMP received a report of a suspicious female walking on Highway 21. Members located the subject of complaint and transported her to Unity.

Police received a complaint of an individual damaging property at a residence. 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.