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Senlac cattle breeder happy with 2015-16 show season

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Along with his 60 head of commercial cattle, Brady Moncrieff has 50 purebred horned Herefords on his farm half a mile west of Senlac, Saskatchewan. Some of those purebreds earned him five jackets and a belt buckle over the fall and winter.

The cattle show season for Moncrieff started with the Stockade Roundup in Lloydminster in early November 2015, where he came away with both the grand champion horned Hereford bull and reserve champion horned Hereford female titles.

His yearling bull, Ace Tracker Lad 21B, also won the People’s Choice Reserve Senior Champion award at the Hereford Genes Gala, held at Farmfair International in Edmonton Nov. 11, 2015. It costs $500 to enter but each entry allows the breeder to invite five customers to the exclusive event, so “the people” choosing the award winners are cattle people themselves. All together there were 33 bulls in the show ring.

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The belt buckle won at the Hereford Genes Gala for People’s Choice Reserve Senior Champion at Farmfair International in Edmonton last year. Photo credit: Ace Herefords Facebook page

Winning the grand champion title at the Lloyd show qualified Ace Tracker and Moncrieff for the Alberta Supreme Cattle Show. This show, also part of Farmfair International in Edmonton, sees the grand champions of every breed from Farmfair, the Olds Fall Classic and the Lloydminister Stockade Round-up competing against each other.

Although they didn’t place in the top six, Moncrieff described the Alberta Supreme as a “pretty neat experience.”

Towards the end of November 2015, Moncrieff and Ace Tracker travelled to Regina for Agribition. At Agribition, only the top two head in each class are placed and Ace Tracker was not one of them. Again, however, Moncrieff was pleased to be able to participate in a “supreme” show, this one the RBC Beef Supreme Challenge.

Grand champions of all breeds from 16 major livestock shows across North America, including the Stockade Round-up, compete together. Moncrieff estimated they were in the ring with some 50 or 60 other bulls. Five experienced cattle producers act as judges in what Agribition describes as “one of the toughest tasks of their cattle judging careers.”

At the Canadian Bull Congress in Olds, Alta., Jan. 23 and 23, Ace Tracker was second in his class and Moncrieff had another bull come in second in a different class.

At the Fourth Annual Premier Hereford Bull Sale in Lloydminster Feb. 8, Ace Tracker Lad 21B brought in the highest sale price of the day, with full possession and a three-quarter interest going to an Alberta buyer for $9,000. Moncrieff also was happy with the prices on the other bulls he sold.

To top off his year, the North West Zone of the Saskatchewan Hereford Association named Ace Herefords/Moncrieff Breeder of the Year.

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Potential future champions are just now being born on the Moncrieff farm. Photo credit: Ace Herefords Facebook page

Moncrieff has been a fan of horned Herefords ever since the age of nine, when his father bought him a horned Hereford calf as a 4-H prospect. This year, Brady and his father will be calving out some 280 cows between them. They grow all the feed for their cattle.

Local RCMP issue warning about CRA scams

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The Unity/Wilkie/ Macklin RCMP Detachment has recently seen an influx of reports of scams from the CRA.

Some recent telephone scams involve threatening taxpayers or using aggressive and forceful language to scare them into paying fictitious debt to the CRA. Victims receive a phone call from a person claiming to work for the CRA and saying that taxes are owed. The caller requests immediate payment by credit card or convinces the victims to purchase a prepaid credit card and to call back immediately with the information. The taxpayer is often threatened with court charges, jail or deportation.

If you get such a call, hang up and report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

These types of communication are not from the CRA. When the CRA calls you, it has established procedures in place to make sure your personal information is protected. If you want to confirm the authenticity of a CRA telephone number, call the CRA by using the numbers on its Telephone numbers page. The number for business-related calls is 1-800-959-5525. The number for calls about individual concerns is 1-800-959-8281.

To help you identify possible scams, use the following guidelines:

The CRA:

  • never requests prepaid credit cards;
  • never asks for information about your passport, health card, or driver’s licence;
  • never shares your taxpayer information with another person, unless you have provided the appropriate authorization; and
  • never leaves personal information on your answering machine or asks you to leave a message containing your personal information on an answering machine.

When in doubt, ask yourself the following:

  • Is there a reason that the CRA may be calling? Do I have a tax balance outstanding?
  • Is the requester asking for information I would not include with my tax return?
  • Is the requester asking for information I know the CRA already has on file for me?
  • How did the requester get my email address or telephone number?
  • Am I confident I know who is asking for the information?

The CRA has strong practices to protect the confidentiality of taxpayer information. The confidence and trust that individuals and businesses have in the CRA is a cornerstone of Canada’s tax system. For more information about the security of taxpayer information and other examples of fraudulent communications, go to www.cra.gc.ca/security.

For information on scams or to report deceptive telemarketing contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre online at www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca or toll free at 1-888-495-8501. If you believe you may be the victim of fraud or have given personal or financial information unwittingly, contact the RCMP.

RCMP Report for March 1 to 7

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!)

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UCHS Warriors basketball

RCMP Report for February 9 to 15

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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

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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