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RCMP Reports for February 6 to 12

UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for February 6 to 12, 2018

RCMP received a complaint of an individual looking in a vehicle. Members located the subject of complaint who was a tow truck operator who was instructed to tow a similar vehicle and was given wrong directions.

Members received a Mental Health Act complaint. The subject of complaint was transported by police to Battlefords Union Hospital for assessment.

Police received a report of a lost wallet. Reported for information purposes.

RCMP received a report of a suspicious vehicle in Salvador, Saskatchewan. This matter is still under investigation.

Members conducted a well-being check at the request of a family member.

Police received a complaint of fraud. Information sent to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

CN Police reported a railway crossing malfunction in Unity.

There was also one false fire 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

Gold medals for Unity youth at SWG

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Unity youth were key members of the Rivers West District alpine skiing team, winning two gold and one silver medal. Harley Harris of Landis also added to the Rivers West medal count with two silver. All events took place at Table Mountain.

Alexis Elder, on course above, and with her fellow medallists below, won the gold medal in the U14 girls’ division slalom.

Ashton Brebner won gold in the U16 boys’ slamon and silver in the ski cross. The next two photos are Ashton in/for the slalom event.

Alexis Elder also competed in ski cross and finished just out of the medals, in fourth place. Here she is, in slalom.

Here is Reece Harris of Landis on the slalom course. Reece finished 12th in the U12 ski cross.

Other results included Jack Brebner 11th in U14 male ski cross and Garret Brebner ninth in U12 ski cross.

Here is double silver medallist Harley Harris on the U16 slalom podium.

Congratulations to all skiers on their efforts in the 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games!

RCMP Reports for January 30 to February 5

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UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for January 30 to February 5, 2018

RCMP received a complaint of criminal harassment. Members contacted the subject of complaint and issued a verbal warning.

Police received a report of uttering threats. Members contacted the subject of complaint and issued a verbal warning.

A 58-year-old Wilkie male was charged with weapons possession contrary to prohibition order, unsafe storage of firearms, resist peace officer and assault on police officer during a traffic stop.

Members received a Mental Health Act complaint. The subject of complaint was transported by Emergency Medical Services to Saskatoon for assessment.

RCMP received a complaint of theft from a motor vehicle and fraudulent use of a debit card over $5,000. This matter is still under investigation.

Members spoke to an individual regarding a peace bond.

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

Members spoke to an individual regarding a mental health concern.

RCMP received a complaint of theft but it was unfounded.

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

RCMP received a complaint of assault. One individual left the residence to stay with a family member.

There were also two traffic complaints, one false alarm and three false 911 calls.

You can also submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com

RCMP Reports for January 23 to 29

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UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for January 23 to 29, 2018

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

Police received a report of an individual forging a document but it was deemed a civil dispute.

Members served subpoenas to individuals in the Detachment area at the request of Alberta Crown Prosecutors Office.

There was a single vehicle collision but it was non-reportable.

RCMP received a report of an unwanted individual in a building. Members located the individual who left the premises willingly.

Police received a complaint of a suspicious vehicle. The vehicle driver had parked the vehicle legally and was resting.

There was also one false alarm.

You can also submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com

Annual baby issue on newsstands tomorrow

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Another special issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald is on its way! The February 9th issue features many cute babies. You don’t want to miss it, find out who has a new little one and/or who are the new or repeat grandparents in town!

Along with the babies, you will find:

winners (and scores) of the hunting and fishing awards handed out at the annual wildlife awards and wild game banquets held around the area;
a recap of the Unity Miners’ first SWHL playoff game;
the latest report from the Ministry of the Economy on the odour in Unity Jan. 2; and
regular features such as the RCMP Reports and Blast from the Past.

RCMP Reports for January 16 to 22

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UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for January 16 to 22, 2018

RCMP received a complaint of disturbing the peace but it was unfounded.

Police received another complaint of disturbing the peace. The complainant declined to lay charges.

A 56-year-old Unity female was charged with assault with a weapon after members received a complaint of assault.

RCMP received a Mental Health Act complaint. Members transported the subject of complaint to Battlefords Union Hospital for assessment.

Police received another Mental Health Act complaint. The subject of complaint agreed to meet members at Unity Hospital for an assessment.

Members received a complaint of an individual tampering with a vehicle gas tank. Reported for information purposes.

There was a report of a vehicle collision with a deer. The driver of the vehicle was issued a traffic ticket after police discovered the vehicle was not registered.

RCMP received a complaint of uttering threats. Members issued a verbal warning to the subject of complaint.

There was also one false 911 call and one traffic complaint.

You can also submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com

Celtic band coming to Unity for Celebrate Unity 2018

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The date is set, the hall and caterer have been booked and the chosen entertainment has confirmed their attendance. Planning for Celebrate Unity 2018, to be held Monday, March 5, at the Unity Community Centre, is well underway.

Along with recognition of community volunteers, new and long-time Unity businesses, and exemplary service award winners; a delicious meal and good conversation with friends and neighbours, prepare to be well entertained. Performing at Celebrate Unity 2018 will be West of Mabou, an acclaimed Saskatchewan ceilidh band of five. Your toes will be tapping to the lively Celtic music they perform.

One of CBC Saskatchewan’s 2017 Artists to Watch, West of Mabou performs lively dance music steeped in the rich traditions of Scottish and Cape Breton fiddle and pipe tunes.

You can check them out at their website, http://westofmabou.ca/.

Almost all the pieces are in place for Celebrate Unity 2018. All that remains is for the Unity and District Chamber of Commerce to send out the invitation letters to this year’s selected honourees. Nominations are still open for the exemplary service awards.

If you know a business; business owner, manager or staff person; or a community volunteer who has gone above and beyond in serving the needs of our community, please feel free to make a nomination. Nominations are open until Monday, Feb. 5. Contact Helena by calling or texting 306-228-8780 or emailing helena@helenalong.com.

To attend Celebrate Unity 2018, watch for tickets to be available in early February at the Unity Credit Union.

West of Mabou band members are Scott Benson and Roberta Wallace, each on fiddle; Alex Rasmussen who plays pipes and whistles, Justin Easton on guitar and Jared Dormer on the drums. Each of the members is an experienced performer in his or her own right, having performed at festivals, competitions, pubs and ceilidhs around the world, including the World Pipe Band Championships, Canmore Highland Games, Western Canadian Music Awards, Canada Cup of Curling and the Ford World Men’s Curling Championships.

Together they have achieved such honours as making the Top Celtic Bands of 2017 on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast based in Austin, Tex.; debuting at number seven on the National Folk/Roots/Blues Chart, peaking at number 21 on the iTunes Canada World Music Chart and in first spot on the CFBX – Kamloops, B.C. – Folk/Roots/Blues Chart and getting international airtime in places as diverse as Maui, Hawaii; Glasgow, Scotland; Spall, Germany; Port Hawkesbury, Canada; Reading, England; and Indianapolis, Indiana. Their CD also made Album of the Week on the Blues and Roots Worldwide Radio Network.

The band has received glowing reviews, with comments such as “Lively, Celtic music highlighted by its virtuoso fiddle players and jubilant attitude” from Bucketlist Music Reviews in Montreal, Que., and “Great band. Great CD … I can’t stop listening” from Calum Macdonald of the Celticset in Scotland.

You don’t want to miss this lively evening of music, food and honouring of fellow community members.

RCMP Reports for January 9 to 15

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UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for January 9 to 15, 2018

RCMP received a report of a deer carcass on Highway 14. Members contacted the Department of Highways to remove the animal from the roadway.

Police received a complaint of criminal harassment but it was unfounded.

Members issued a 72-hour roadside suspension during a traffic stop.

There was a two-vehicle collision in Unity, Saskatchewan. There were no injuries. A charge of failing to yield the right of way was issued to one driver.

Members received a request to keep the peace while an individual retrieved property items from a residence.

The Unity RCMP were called to assist a parent calling to report their adult son was stuck in a ditch and was running out of gas and was at risk of freezing. The adult male did not want to call 9-1-1 so that members could locate him. Members spent several hours looking for the male before he was finally located, stuck in a rural area south and east of Landis, in the Kerrobert Detachment area. The male was transported for medical examination.

There was also one false alarm

You can also submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com

RCMP Reports for January 2 to 8

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UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for January 2 to 8, 2018

RCMP received a report of a possible gas leak. Members contacted SaskEnergy.

CN Police reported a railway malfunction at Senlac, Saskatchewan. Reported for information purposes.

RCMP received another report of a possible gas leak. Members contacted SaskEnergy.

Members attended the sudden death of an 83-year-old male from Unity, Sask. The death was not suspicious in nature.

CN Police reported a railway malfunction in Unity. Reported for information purposes.

Police received a report of a single vehicle rollover near Scott SK. Two individuals sustained minor injuries. No charges were laid.

There was a complaint of an individual shining a light into residences. Members made patrols but could not locate the subject of complaint.

Members conducted a well-being check at the request of a family friend.

RCMP received a report of a suffering animal. Members euthanized a deer that was hit by a vehicle but was still alive at the side of the highway.

Police attended the sudden death of a 66-year-old male from the Unity area. The death was not suspicious in nature.

Members executed warrants for Humboldt, Wadena, and Yorkton RCMP Detachments as well as Saskatoon Police Services on an individual during a traffic stop.

RCMP received a report of a single vehicle rollover. A 47-year-old male from Denzil, Saskatchewan, was charged with public mischief after falsely reporting a vehicle had been stolen the previous week.

There were also six false 911 calls.

You can also submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com

Atom Lazer Reds visit the Wilkie Outlaws

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The Unity Red Lazers visited the Wilkie Outlaws in an atom division Hi-Way Hockey League game Jan. 14. Unity won the game 4-3.

For Unity and Wilkie minor hockey team photos, and a complete write-up (and more photos) of this Atoms game, check out the January 19th Unity Wilkie Press-Herald. There are also additional photos at wilkiestories.com.