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RCMP Report for March 1 to 7

UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for March 1 to 7, 2016

RCMP received a request to complete a well-being check on an individual. The request was cancelled by the caller as another person had checked on the individual and no police assistance was required.

There was a two-vehicle traffic collision in Unity, Sask. There were no injuries and no charges were laid.

Police received a complaint of a possible impaired driver. Members patrolled but the vehicle was gone on arrival.

Members attended the sudden death of a 58-year-old Unity female. The death was not suspicious in nature.

RCMP assisted with concerns of a youth near the roadway. Police attended and as did the parents of the youth.

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

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.

RCMP Report for February 23 to 29

UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for February 23 to 29, 2016

Unity RCMP assisted Edmonton Police Services by obtaining statements from two individuals.

Police responded to a Mental Health Act complaint as an individual was disturbing the peace. The subject of complaint was sleeping when police arrived.  No charges were laid.

There was a report of a child left alone in a vehicle. Members located the parent of the child and issued a verbal warning.  No charges were laid.

RCMP responded to a complaint of assault. A male was arrested then later released to the care of another family member until sober.  No charges were laid.

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

Members assisted public prosecutions by serving a subpoena to an individual in the Unity area.

There was a complaint of a vehicle parked at the side of Highway 14 west of Unity, Saskatchewan, and the vehicle driver acting strangely. Members patrolled the area but the vehicle was gone on arrival.

Police received a complaint of theft but it was unfounded.

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.

Sask Central Victim Services – local board members needed

Sask Central Victim Services – “Helping victims of crime and traumatic events through Support, Information, Referral and Advocacy” – is looking for volunteer board members.

Qualifications

  • Mature and responsible
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to commit to two years
  • Willing to complete a criminal record check
  • Experience working with a Governance Board is an asset
  • Ability to work as a team
  • Community minded
  • Willingness to learn
  • Support board decisions as well as professional staff appointed to serve the organization

If you are interested in becoming a board member, please contact Sask Central Victim Services at:

  • Phone: 306-260-0820
  • Fax: 306-975-1612
  • Email: crystal.chahley@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
  • Regular mail: Box 179, Martensville SK. S0K 2T0.

(Funding provided by the Province of Saskatchewan)

Next week’s paper

28 pages of local information, including ads for specials at local businesses, recognition of local people’s accomplishments, photos of local youth and adults, financial and agricultural advice – what a deal the March 14th issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald is for only $1 at the store and less than 50 cents if you’re a subscriber!

Check it out for all of the above, including:

  • full coverage of the Celebrate Unity event and people, businesses and committees honoured;
  • a success story on a bull bred and raised by Ace Herefords of Senlac;
  • details on the week-long closure of the service counter at the Unity post office; and
  • a story and photos of UCHS students participating in WE Day in Saskatoon.

All that, along with the RCMP Report, hockey playoff updates, etc.,  AND next week’s issue is also our annual tribute to the farmers in our community so be sure to check out all the local businesses saluting our agricultural producers!

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RCMP Reports for February 16 to 22

UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for February 16 to 22, 2016

RCMP attended a sudden death at a residence near Unity. The death was not suspicious.

There was a report of fraud. Information sent to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

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

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

There was a report of a break and enter of a business south of Unity, Sask. This matter is still under investigation.

Police received a report of a vehicle driving through the railway crossing arms at Unity causing damage. Members patrolled but could not locate the vehicle.

RCMP received a report of horses running loose south of Unity. Members attended and all horses were behind a fence.

There was also 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.

Tomorrow’s paper

Lots of photos of local youth in next week’s issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald! You don’t want to miss it as along with the photos, you will find:

  • a response from Canadian Blood Services regarding removal of blood donor clinics from Unity;
  • an article and photos from junior high district curling hosted by Unity Curling Club;
  • and article on and colourful photos from the UCHS senior girls’ fundraising “pink” basketball game; and
  • a return of the Faith Matters column!

Below, Coach Mathew Poirier takes a shot during the Unity Composite High School “Pink Game,” held to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer.  In the second photo, the UCHS senior girls play “keep-away” while the boys decide on their next move. Photos by and courtesy of James Herrick. (Pick up your local community newspaper for more photos!)

Basketball

UCHS Warriors basketball

RCMP Report for February 9 to 15

UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for February 9 to 15, 2016

RCMP conducted a welfare check on an individual at the request of a concerned friend. The individual was located and was fine.

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

There was a complaint of criminal harassment. This matter is still under investigation.

Members received a report of a suspicious person walking down the street. Members located the individual who was walking home.

RCMP received a complaint of a break and enter into a secure compound south of Unity, Saskatchewan. Nothing was stolen.  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.

Next week’s paper

Next week’s Unity Wilkie Press-Herald might be a smaller issue than normal, but it’s stuffed full of local news and ads for upcoming events. Check out the calendar for an events update and check out the paper for even more details on events and for the following stories:

  • next weekend is Saskatchewan’s 40th Telemiracle broadcast – check out our lead story for comments from local beneficiaries;
  • a big addition to town – Unity Community Daycare is now open;
  • Parks, Culture and Recreation Director Nicole Goldsworthy is not returning after her maternity leave; and
  • the latest on hockey playoffs.

Below, Town of Unity councillor Ben Weber, left, and Parks, Culture and Recreation Director Nicole Goldsworthy, right, July 25, 2013, on the occasion of the opening of a groomed walking path from town to the Paws Park, thanks in part to a grant from CN Rail. Goldsworthy applied for and received a number of grants for improvements to Unity during her eight-year tenure.

Nicole Goldsworthy

 

RCMP Reports for February 2 to 8

UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for February 2 to 8, 2016

RCMP received a compliant of fraud. Information was sent to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

Members received a report of a found wallet. The wallet was returned to the owner.

Police received a complaint of fraud but it was unfounded.

There was a complaint of uttering threats. This matter is still under investigation.

Members assisted Unity EMS with a patient.

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

CN Police called to report a railway crossing malfunction.

Police received a complaint of the theft of a 40-foot seacan container near Denzil, Saskatchewan. 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.

Next week’s paper

The February 22nd issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald is full of local news! Be sure to check it out for:

  • information from presentations at UCHS about mental health and anxiety, for both students and parents;
  • a preview of what’s to come at this year’s Celebrate Unity event, to be held March 7, tickets available now at Unity Credit Union;
  • details on starting a COP – Citizens on Patrol – program in Unity SK; and
  • the winners of the JayDee AgTech Men’s Open Curing Bonspiel.

Of course, you will also find obituaries, a police report, hockey playoff reports and more. Pick you your local paper and know what’s happening in your community!

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