Just a few shots from the 2016 Saskatchewan Senior Men’s AA Tier 3 Championships final, held at Rosetown, August 14, where the Unity Cardinals played the Wilkie Brewers. The Cardinals’ team photo is in the August 19th Unity Wilkie Press-Herald.
The Press-Herald staff is back from summer holidays and even Helena Long has returned from her medical leave as the office begins to gear up for a busy fall and Christmas season. We started with stuffing the August 19th issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald full of local news and information! Check it out for:
Lots of ball in this paper as the season comes to an end but we didn’t forget the RCMP report nor the crop report. There are also three interesting letters to the editor, along with a profile of a contracting business in Unity.
Below, members of the Unity Senior Cardinals receive their silver medals, after losing to the Wilkie Brewers in the 2016 Saskatchewan Senior Men’s AA Tier 3 Championships final.
UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for July 26 to August 1, 2016
RCMP received a request from Probation Services to execute a warrant but the individual was no longer in the Unity SK area.
Members acted as mediators in a family disagreement.
Police received a complaint of attempted theft of fuel from a farm yard. This matter is still under investigation.
There was a report of a stolen trailer. This matter is still under investigation.
RCMP received a report of an individual loitering in front of a building. Members located the subject of complaint and requested he move on. No further complaints.
Members acted as mediators in a neighbour dispute.
Police received a Mental Health Act complaint. Members located the subject of complaint and transported the individual to Unity Hospital for assessment.
RCMP received a complaint of a hit and run causing damage to a vehicle. Reported for insurance purposes.
Police received a complaint of an individual lying on the road. Members located the individual and requested he stop lying on the roadway.
There were also two traffic complaints, one false alarm 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.
The Macklin RCMP Detachment has responded to numerous complaints of break and enters and property theft in the community over the last few weeks. Thieves are targeting unlocked vehicles, storage lots/units and travel trailers.
As a reminder to residents there are several things that you can do to deter thieves from targeting your vehicles/trailers/storage units:
Make it as difficult and time consuming as possible for a thief to break into or steal your property. This may not stop the crime from occurring, however thieves usually pick easy targets.
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.
UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for July 19 to 25, 2016
RCMP received a complaint of a male driving a vehicle and making inappropriate gestures at another individual. This matter is still under investigation.
Police received a complaint of theft from a motor vehicle. There are no suspects at this time.
There was a report of identity fraud. There are no suspects at this time.
Members received a report of a vehicle collision with a deer. There were no injuries.
RCMP received a report of an intoxicated male who was lost. Members located the male and released him to the care of family until sober.
There was a complaint of a suspicious vehicle by Adanac, Saskatchewan. This matter is still under investigation.
Members received a request to complete a well-being check on an individual. The complainant later called by to cancel the request as the individual had been contacted.
A 19-year-old male was charged with trafficking cocaine, possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine, possession of property obtained by crime and three counts of failing to comply with a direction in a remand order during a traffic stop. For further details, please see the post at wilkiestories.com.
Police received a complaint of theft. This matter is still under investigation.
There were also two false alarms, two traffic complaints 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.
UNITY SK REPORTS for July 12 to 18, 2016
RCMP received a request from a family friend to complete a well-being check on an individual.
Police completed another well-being check on an individual at the request of a family friend.
There was a complaint of youth on the roof of the Unity, SK arena. Member attended but the subjects of complaint were gone on arrival.
Members received a complaint of harassing communications but it was unfounded.
RCMP received a complaint of theft of fuel from a local gas station. Members located the subject of complaint who returned to pay for the fuel. No charges were laid.
CN Police reported a railway crossing malfunction near Scott, Saskatchewan. No police action required.
There was a report of a lost wallet. Reported for information purposes.
Police received a report of a child wandering near Highway 14. A parent was located shortly thereafter. Member spoke with the child and the parent. No further police action required.
Members charged a 27-year-old Unity male with possession of cannabis marijuana after finding the drug in his possession during a walk through a local drinking establishment and discovering the male was on conditions to not enter a drinking establishment.
RCMP charged a youth, an 18-year-old Wilkie male, a 19-year-old Wilkie male, a 20-year-old North Battleford male, and a 23-year-old Meadow Lake male with possessing break-in instruments after receiving a complaint of suspicious activity in a back alley in Unity.
Members received a report of a bicycle accident. One rider was transported by emergency medical services to Unity hospital with minor injuries.
Police received a complaint of fail to comply with conditions of undertaking. This matter is still under investigation.
There were also three false 911 calls 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.
You will want to catch up on all the local news in the July 29th issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald – there won’t be another community newspaper out until August 19 as the Press-Herald staff will be enjoying their summer break for the next couple of weeks.
In the July 29th Press-Herald, look for these highlights:
Below – a mock drowning rescue at the Unity Credit Union Aquatic Centre July 21.
UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for July 5 to 11, 2016
RCMP received a report of an abandoned vehicle in Unity, Saskatchewan. This matter is still under investigation.
Members charged a 32-year-old male from Ponoka, Alta., with assault causing bodily harm after receiving a complaint of a domestic dispute.
Police received a call of medical distress. Members attended and assisted emergency medical services who transported the individual to hospital.
CN Police advised of a blocked railway crossing near Unity. No police action required.
There was also one false alarm, one false 911 call 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.
The July 22nd issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald is small but mighty with coverage of:
And yes, there’s a new police report, information on a “CRA” scam and a senior Cardinals’ update too as NSRBL teams start playoffs this week.
Below – the “mayor’s car” in the Senlac Centennial parade, July 2, 2016
UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for June 28 to July 4
RCMP received a complaint of theft of fuel from a local gas station. Members contacted the vehicle driver who paid for the fuel. No charges were laid.
Police received a complaint of fraud. Information sent to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
Members assisted a family inquiring about mental health issues.
RCMP received a Mental Health Act complaint. Members spoke with the subject of complaint.
There was a complaint of uttering threats. Members charged a 60-year-old Unity male with uttering threats and disturbing the peace.
Police have received a few phone calls reporting the CRA Scam. Information sent to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
Members acted as mediators in a neighbour dispute.
RCMP received a complaint of theft of fuel from a local gas station. Members contacted the vehicle owner who agreed to return to pay for the fuel. No charges were laid.
There was a request to locate a missing person. The complainant later called back to say the individual had been contacted.
Police received a complaint of disturbing the peace. Members patrolled but could not locate the subject of complaint.
RCMP received a Mental Health Act complaint. Members transported the individual to Saskatoon Royal University Hospital for assessment.
There were also three false 911 calls 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.