Category Archives: Unity

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.

RCMP Reports for March 28 to April 3

UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for March 28 to April 3

RCMP spoke with two individuals regarding a child custody order.

Members met with staff at Unity Composite High School, Unity SK to discuss local resources for students.

A 19-year-old Unity female was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle and possession of cannabis marijuana during a traffic stop.

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

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 March 21 to 27

UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for March 21 to 27, 2017

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

A 19-year-old female from Unity SK was charged with assault. A 22-year-old Unity male was also charged with assault after police received a complaint of a domestic disturbance.

There was a two-vehicle collision in a parking lot. It was reported for information purposes.

Members referred information to Child and Family Services regarding child welfare.

Police received a complaint of individuals driving in a field near Unity, Sask., and making large ruts in the field. The vehicles were gone on arrival.

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

Members investigated another complaint of assault but the complainant declined to lay charges.

Saskatchewan Environment Resource Management reported vehicles on protected land near Suffern Lake, Sask. There were no vehicle descriptors and vehicles had left the area.

There were also two false alarms.

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 March 14 to 20

UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for March 14 to 20, 2017

RCMP received a report of a round bale on Highway 675 south of Reward, Saskatchewan. Members attended but the bale had been removed.

Police received a complaint of failing to comply with an undertaking but it was unfounded.

There was a report of a vehicle collision with an animal. Reported for insurance purposes.

Members received a complaint of a neglected animal. The complaint was referred to the bylaw officer.

RCMP received a Mental Health Act complaint. Members spoke with the subject of complaint who remained in the care of a family member.

There was another complaint of failing to comply with an undertaking but it was also unfounded.

Police received a report of impaired operation of a motor vehicle. This matter is still under investigation.

There were also three false alarms.

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

April has arrived, spring has sprung and the first April 2017 issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald will be available for readers who want to:

  • see photos of local actors in action in the play Drinking Habits;
  • read a report from Unity Credit Union’s annual general meeting;
  • learn what an expert has to say about kids and social media; and
  • get an update on what happened in high school basketball this year.

Be sure to check out the advertisements too for more details on the many events listed on our calendar page, along with sales and specials at several local and area businesses.

Below, at the Unity Community Centre April 1, 2017,  the Unity Little Theatre cast of Drinking Habits, when a Cardinal suddenly appears in their midst:

Unity Little Theatre

 

 

RCMP Reports for March 7 to 13

UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for March 7 to 13, 2017

RCMP received a child welfare complaint. The information was referred to Child and Family Services.

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

Police received a complaint of assault but it was unfounded.

There was a report of a vehicle hitting a business. The vehicle driver was issued a traffic ticket.

RCMP received a report of a residence fire. The fire was non-suspicious.

Police received a Mental Health Act complaint. The subject of complaint was transported to Unity hospital for assessment.

There were also two traffic complaints 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.

Tomorrow’s paper

It has been a busy March for Unity and the surrounding communities and the March 24th issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald reflects that. Check it out for lots of photos and stories, including:

  • special presentations at the 35th Ducks Unlimited banquet and auction in Unity;
  • information from the annual Delta Co-op meeting held in Unity;
  • photos and bios of the adjudicators for the upcoming Unity Music Festival; and
  • lots of photos of happy skaters at the Unity Skating Club’s TOYLAND carnival!

Below, photos from the TOYLAND carnival – lots more in tomorrow’s Press-Herald!

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