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Scholarship presentations at UCHS grad – Part 2 of 3

(Please see the July 8th issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald for complete graduation ceremony coverage. The June 24th issue of the Press-Herald has photos of each individual grad, along with their names and those of their parents.)

More winners of local scholarships and bursaries at Unity Composite High School, Unity, SK, June 30. Congratulations to all 2016 grads!

12 Sask Apprenticeship Award - Tyson Senger

 

 

Saskatchewan Apprenticeship Award – presented by Mathew Poirier to Tyson Senger

 

 

 

13 Unity Wildlife Federation - Cody Thompson

 

 

Unity Wildlife Federation Bursary – presented by Martin Berg to Cody Thompson

 

 

 

14 Tyler Glackin Memorial - Rommel Biri

 

 

Tyler Glackin Memorial Bursary – presented by Kyla Snell to Rommel Biri

 

 

 

Unity Lions Club Bursary and Scholarship – presented by Joe Reddekopp to Raelyn McAleer and to Katrina Laing

15 Lions Club Bursary - Raelyn McAleer15b Lions Club Scholarship - Katrina Laing

 

 

 

 

 

 

16 PDG Lions John Coid Memorial - Gianne Demafelix

 

 

PDG Lions John Coid Memorial Bursary – presented by Joe Reddekopp to Gianne Demafelix

 

 

 

17 - Royal Purple - Brett Kuhn

 

 

 

Order of the Royal Purple Bursary – presented by Elaine Sperle to Brett Kuhn

 

 

 

18 Ed Burnell & Family - Katrina Laing

 

 

Ed Burnell and Family Bursary – presented by Ron Weslowski to Katrina Laing

 

 

 

19 Steven Weslowski Bursary - Cody Thompson

 

 

 

Steven Weslowski Bursary – presented by Ron Weslowski to Cody Thompson

 

 

 

20 CUPE Local 4747 - Michaela Deck

 

 

CUPE 4747 Scholarship – presented by Michelle Squires to Michaela Deck

 

 

 

 

21 Downtown Medical Clinic - Elise Stifter

 

 

Downtown Medical Clinic Scholarship – presented by Dr. Linda Bloem to Elise Stifter

 

 

 

 

St. Peter’s Knights of Columbus Bursaries – presented by Richard Colbow to Elise Stifter and Byron Hauta

22 Knights of Columbus - Elise Stifter22b Knights of Columbus - Byron Hauta

 

RCMP Report for June 14 to 20

UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for June 14 to 20, 2016

CN Police reported a broken railway crossing gate.

RCMP received a complaint of a male jumping in front of traffic. The individual was taken to Battlefords Hospital for assessment.

A 72-year-old male from Unity was charged with refusal to provide breath sample during a traffic stop.

A 26-year-old Unity male was charged with mischief and failing to comply with a probation order when officers located him lying on the highway. Members also transported him to Battleford Hospital for assessment.

Police received a complaint of a male swearing at another individual in a vehicle and kicking the vehicle. This matter is still under investigation.

Members are investigating graffiti spray painted on two businesses in Unity.

RCMP attended a house fire at a rural residence. It was later discovered to be a controlled burn. Police action not necessary.

Police received a complaint of theft at Suffern Lake, SK. This matter is still under investigation.

Members are investigating a report of drug trafficking.

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.

Scholarship presentations at UCHS grad – Part 1 of 3

(Please see the July 8th issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald for complete graduation ceremony coverage. The June 24th issue of the Press-Herald has photos of each individual grad, along with their names and those of their parents.)

Winners of local scholarships and bursaries at Unity Composite High School, Unity, SK, June 30. Congratulations to all 2016 grads!

Governor General's Academic Medal

 

 

Raelyn McAleer was the winner of the Grade 12 Proficiency Award, honour cord and the Governor General’s Academic Medal.

 

 

Congratulations!

 

Living Sky School Division Board Scholarship – presented by board member Ronna Pethick to graduate Robyn Sperle.

 

 

 

 

2 CWL - Elise Stifter

 

 

 

St. Peter’s CWL Bursary – awarded to Elise Stifter

 

 

 

Unity Credit Union Scholarship and Bursary – presented by GM Gerald Hauta to Cindy Chang and to Raelyn McAleer

3b Unity Credit Union - Raelyn McAleer3 Unity Credit Union - Cindy Chang

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unity Health Care Auxiliary Scholarships – presented by Sandra Glassford to Ayob Rafid-Hamed and Megan Bloder

4 Health Care Auxiliary - Ayob Rafid-Hamed4b Health Care Auxiliary - Megan Bloder

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Matthew Borden Bursary - Michaela Deck

 

 

Matthew Borden Bursary – presented by Maureen Robertson to Michaela Deck

 

 

 

 

UCHS Senior Leadership and Dedication Awards – presented by Ken Parker to Brett Kuhn and by Ann Marie David to Iza Belle Lucenio

6b Leadership - Iza Belle Lucenio6 - Leadership Award - Brett Kuhn

 

 

 

 

 

 

7 - Access Commmunications - Byron Hauta

 

 

Access Communications Scholarship – presented by Greg Bick to Byron Hauta

 

 

 

8 Delta Co-op - Caitlin Moon

 

 

Delta Co-operative Association Bursary – presented by GM Joe Reddekopp to Caitlin Moon

 

 

 

9 Jenai Danieele Bounting - Cody Thompson

 

 

 

Jenai Danielle Bounting Bursary – presented by Maureen Robertson to Cody Thompson

 

 

 

10 David Ray Surine - Elise Stifter

 

 

 

David Ray Surine Bursary – presented by Maureen Robertson to  Elise Stifter

 

 

 

11 Jeffrey Glen Bounting - Iza Belle Lucenio

 

 

 

Jeffrey Glen Bounting Bursary – presented by Maureen Robertson to Iza Belle Lucenio

 

 

 

Photos of additional presentations to be posted later this week in two further installments.

July 1 paper

Because of the Canada Day holiday, the July 1 Unity Wilkie Press-Herald can not be distributed until Monday, July 4. Check it out for:

  • an article on break-ins at the Unity swimming pool;
  • a Unity girl performs at Carnegie Hall in New York;
  • an introduction to the Unity girls’ U12 team hosting provincials July 8, 9 and 10; and
  • a report on a Unity shopping survey.

And don’t forget to check out your local newspaper ads for vehicles, farm auctions, homes, jobs, events and special sales at businesses in town!

RCMP Report for June 7 to 13

UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for June 7 to 13, 2016

RCMP received a complaint of break and enter into four trailers at Suffern Lake, SK. This matter is still under investigation.

Members received a request to keep the peace during a tenant eviction.

A 26-year-old female from Denzil. Sask., was charged with driving While disqualified during a traffic stop.

Members acted as mediators in a dispute between a landlord and a tenant on several occasions during the week.

Police received a complaint of individuals breaking into the Unity Credit Union Aquatic Centre at night and using the facility. This matter is still under investigation.

There were two reports of harassing communications this week. Information was sent to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre in both incidents.

RCMP received a Mental Health Act complaint. Members spoke with the subject of complaint.

Police received a complaint of a dog barking. Members spoke with the owner of the animal.

RCMP received a report of a missing person. The individual was later located at home.

There were also three 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

Our Grade 12 students are in the midst of their final high school exams and then it will be time to truly celebrate! Yes, tomorrow’s edition of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald is the annual grad feature. Be sure to get your copy and check out all the graduates in Unity, Wilkie and Luseland. If you have someone graduating, you may want to pick up an extra copy or two of the paper for grandparents, etc.

Along with the special pages on our grads, the June 24th Press-Herald also has:

  • an article on retiring UCHS teacher, Martin Berg;
  • an NSRBL report on where the Cardinals are at (their last non-playoff home game is this upcoming Tuesday, June 28);
  • the latest Sask Ag crop report; and
  • an introduction to the guest speaker at the Living Sky Student Hall of Fame night, along with highlights from his speech.

You will also find information on where you can pick up your paper if the threatened postal strike next month comes to pass.

Below, hats litter the gym floor after the traditional grad toss at UCHS in 2015.

after the hat toss

RCMP Report for May 24 to 30

UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for May 24 to 30, 2016

RCMP executed an arrest warrant for Saskatoon Police Services.

Members completed a well-being check on an individual at the request of a family member.

There was a complaint of uttering threats that was reported for information purposes.

Police spoke with an individual regarding a Peace Bond.

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

Members received a report of a single vehicle collision with a deer. There were no injuries.

There was a report of a knife located behind the Unity arena. Member attended and disposed of the knife.

A 35-year-old male from Cut Knife was charged with Impaired operation of motor vehicle during a traffic stop.

A 35-year-old male from Coleville was charged with obstructing a peace officer and resisting arrest and a 32-year-old female from Coleville was charged with obstructing a peace officer when they confronted RCMP Members during an Impaired investigation, after repeatedly being requested to leave the area. The male was also issued two liquor tickets and the female was issued one liquor ticket.

CN police reported a male standing near the railway track while the train was passing through Unity. Members patrolled but could not locate the individual.

There was a report of a lost ring but the complainant called back the following day to say she had located it.

Members were called to a single vehicle collision with a power pole just south of Cut Knife. The driver sustained minor injuries. This matter is still under investigation.

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.

RCMP Report for May 17 to 23

UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for May 17 to 23, 2016

RCMP received a report of a fire at the Unity Health Centre. Members attended but the fire was extinguished by Unity fire department.  No police action necessary.

Police received a report of two youth hanging around a work area where dangerous goods were being unloaded. Members located the youth and took them back to school where they should have been.  Members spoke with the guardians of the youth and agreed to have the school discipline their actions.

There was a complaint of the theft of two bicycles. The bikes were later recovered but the matter is still under investigation.

RCMP charged a 29-year-old Unity male with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and operation of a motor vehicle while being pursued by police after the vehicle fled when police attempted to initiate a traffic stop for speeding and driving through stop signs. Three traffic tickets were also issued to the vehicle driver and his vehicle was impounded.

CN Police reported a railway crossing malfunction.

Members attempted a traffic stop and the vehicle fled. This matter is still under investigation.

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

Members executed a warrant of arrest on behalf of Saskatoon Police Service.

There was also one false 911 call, one false alarm and two 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.

First Friday paper

The first Friday issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald is now available! If you’re not a subscriber, pick one up at the Delta Co-op C-store or grocery store, AG Foods, Prairie Moon Inn, Armada Inn or Our Drug Store to read all about:

  • Scott Gilbert, Unity’s 2016 Citizen of the Year;
  • the 29- team GPLS softball tournament held in Unity May 27-29;
  • a fashion show at Parkview Place; and
  • the latest news from the Unity and District Heritage Museum.

And be sure to check out the rodeo and parade photos from Unity Western Days as well.

All the regular features continue such as the editorial page (the June 10th issue includes two letters to the editor), weekly RCMP report, the latest local real estate listings, local obituaries and the Top 10 feature on the back page.