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Last paper before summer holiday break

Monday’s newspaper, the August 4th Unity Wilkie Press-Herald (which won’t hit the streets until Tuesday, August 5, because of the long weekend holiday) has plenty of information for readers:

registration dates for fall activities like dance and minor football;
the story of Unity’s Justin Wood coming in second, and even leading at one point, in the Saskatchewan Men’s Amateur Golf Championship;
details of funding for repairs to the Agroplex; and
a history and a preview of this year’s Swing for the Cure at Atton’s Lake.

Not to mention the latest RCMP report, Faith Matters, job ads and NSRBL updates, along with a special article on marking 100 years since the start of the First World War.

The next issue of the paper won’t come out until August 25th but you can keep checking back at unitystories.com for RCMP reports, NSRBL updates and other news during the break.

RCMP Reports, July 8 to 14, 2014

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UNITY SK REPORTS

There were two reports of stolen bicycles. Both bicycles were located and a female youth was charged for possession of property obtained by crime.

A cellphone was turned into the Unity detachment. RCMP located the owner who picked the cellphone up at the detachment.

RCMP received a complaint of impaired driving. Police patrolled, located the vehicle, and charged a 31-year-old Red Deer male with impaired operation of a motor vehicle.

CN Police reported a railway crossing arm malfunction and a broken railway crossing arm.

Member attended a grass fire by a rural residence. Fire not suspicious in nature.

Police received a report of a break and enter at Landis Co-op Store. This matter is still under investigation.

RCMP received a complaint of an individual behaving erratically. A member transported the individual to Battlefords Union Hospital for assessment.

Police received a complaint of uttering threats but it was unfounded.

There were also three traffic complaints and one false fire alarm at a residence.

Persons with information about crimes being committed in the Unity/Wilkie/Macklin areas 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 at 1-800-222-8477, 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

Upcoming paper

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With a significant summer storm hitting Saskatchewan at Luseland, Unity and areas July 17, next week’s issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald has a full-length article and plenty of photo coverage on damage done. Not covered in the article is that some rural homes south of Unity did not have power restored until close to noon July 18. In the Town of Unity itself power was out from sometime after 4 pm until 1 am in the morning.

Along with storm coverage, you will find:

an article and photos on baseball teams winning provincial championships;
an article and photos from Drowning Prevention Week activities at the swimming pool;
two articles from court in Unity SK July 21 – results of drug possession charges and an update on the animal cruelty charges regarding the Scott horses;
a songwriting competition, senior Cardinals’ playoff update, ads for August events including the re-opening of Cinema Satellite (see the unitystories calendar page for more info), the RCMP report and more.

Enjoy and be informed!

With another storm threatening July 23, the fence line at the Cardinals’ home playoff game was unusually empty as can be seen in this photo of Francis Kiefer on the pitcher’s mound.

Blake, Rhett and the AAA Pirates

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Blake Robertson and Rhett Feser of Unity, Saskatchewan, play baseball with the Northwest Prairie Pirates, based in Lloydminster. The Pirates compete in the Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League, the highest calibre midget AA/AAA baseball league in the province.

In front of some 200 local fans, the Pirates hosted a double-header at Unity July 8, against the Saskatoon Diamondbacks. Dan Feser, Rhett’s father, said the Saskatoon coach was so impressed by the fan turnout, he wants to return to play at Unity again next year!

The teams split the games, with the Pirates winning the first one and the D-Backs winning the second. Enjoy these scenes from the afternoon and evening games on what was a perfect day to come out and watch a ball game – warm, sunny and not too windy. For more information and additional photos, see the July 14 issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald.

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RCMP Report for July 1 to 7, 2014

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UNITY SK REPORTS

Police received a report of the theft of a truck but it was unfounded.

There was a report of an abandoned vehicle but it was gone when police arrived.

A member checked the welfare of an individual after RCMP received a report that he needed medical assistance. The individual was located and was fine.

RCMP received a complaint of disturbing the peace but the complainant declined to lay charges.

A member served a summons to an individual in the area for the City of Saskatoon and a subpoena to another individual for the Red Deer RCMP.

There was a traffic collision between a vehicle and a semi on 1st Avenue East in Unity. There were no injuries.

RCMP received a complaint of youth sitting on the roof of the curling rink. This matter is still under investigation.

A bike was located in a back alley. The owner has not been located.

Police are investigating an assault between two females in a rural area. A 50-year-old Unity area female was charged with assault.

RCMP responded to a farm accident at a rural residence where a youth slipped and got his foot caught in an auger.

A 68-year-old Unity male was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle when police initiated a traffic stop.

There was a noise complaint at Suffern Lake.

Police executed a warrant for Saskatoon Police Services to a driver of a vehicle. The driver was also issued three traffic tickets and the vehicle was towed as the driver did not have a valid driver’s licence.

A 42-year-old Unity male was charged with failing to comply with an undertaking when police located him at a residence that he was not to attend according to the conditions of his undertaking.

A 43-year-old Unity male was charged with failing to comply with an undertaking when police located him at a drinking establishment knowing he was on conditions not to be in a place that sells liquor.

RCMP received a complaint that an individual put something in his gas tank. This matter is still under investigation.

Police received a complaint that a vehicle had been moved and had three flat tires. This matter is still under investigation.

There was a complaint of a male in possession of illegal drugs at a drinking establishment. This matter is still under investigation.

CN Police reported a malfunction with the railway crossing arm.

There were two false alarms and one traffic complaint.

You can also submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com

Cut Knife RCMP request assistance; Unity Reports for June 24 to 30

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Cut Knife RCMP are seeking public assistance in the investigation of a break and enter incident that was reported on Wednesday, June 11th, 2014. The Little Pine Days of Thunder Professional Chuckwagon event had just concluded. A camper left behind for a few days was broken into while parked at the Little Pine First Nation horse track. The incident occurred between Sunday, June 8th and Wednesday June 11th. Several saddles, horse tack and personal items were taken from the camper and the interior of the camper was vandalized. No arrests have been made so far.

If you have any information about this crime please contact Cut Knife RCMP, submit a Crime Stoppers tip online or call Crime Stoppers at1-800-222-8477.

UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for June 24 to 30, 2014

Police attended the sudden death of a 55-year-old Unity male. The death was due to natural causes.

An adult bike was located in a resident’s back yard. The owner has not been located.

A railway crossing arm was broken when it was hit by a vehicle. The vehicle was gone on arrival and has not been located.

A child took a bike that was later returned to the owner. Members spoke to the child.

There was a report of broken locks at the Unity landfill where an individual dumped their garbage.

RCMP received two reports of a hit and run on a vehicle. There are no suspects for either hit and run.

Police received a dog complaint and spoke to the owner of the dog.

RCMP received a complaint of a break and entre at a rural residence. Old appliances and other miscellaneous items were stolen.

An elderly man was located walking on the road by Denzil. Police transported the disoriented male to Unity Hospital for assessment. Family members from Alberta came to assist the elderly man return to Edmonton.

There was a complaint of criminal harassment which was unfounded.

Police received a complaint of a stone thrown that damaged a window screen while an individual was cutting weeds. This is a civil matter.

RCMP received a report of children riding dirt bikes and quads north of the Town of Unity. Police would like to inform the public that riding ATVs in that area is prohibited.

There were also two false alarms, two traffic complaints and one false 911 calls.

The paper next week

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With three Unity SK fastball teams earning provincial titles and the AAA Midget Northwest Prairie Pirates playing a double-header in town, next week’s paper has a “ball game” theme! Look for articles and photos on those games and events, as well as articles on:

an award won by Suffern Lake Regional Park;
Unity connections to the flooding in southeast Saskatchewan; and
what is consent under the new anti-spam legislation.

Below, the Unity Panther Peewee Girls, happy with a provincial championship, celebrate with the traditional ritual of soaking their coaches!

Latest report on crop progress

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With the flooding in southeast Saskatchewan, we thought it might be a good time to update readers on the latest crop report. The following is from the report for July 1 to 10, 2014

Province of Saskatchewan

Warm weather in much of the province has helped with crop development and haying. Livestock producers now have six per cent of the hay crop cut and one per cent baled or put into silage, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly Crop Report.

Many producers on the east side of the province continue to deal with localized flooding and saturated fields. Although weather conditions have improved, many crops in these regions have been significantly affected by the excess moisture. Early estimates suggest that between two million to three million acres have been flooded and are unlikely to produce a crop.

Topsoil moisture conditions are improving for many areas. Across the province, topsoil moisture on cropland is rated as 34 per cent surplus, 64 per cent adequate and two per cent short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as 25 per cent surplus, 71 per cent adequate, three per cent short and one per cent very short.

The majority of fall cereals are in the shotblade to dough stages of crop development, while most spring cereals are in the tillering to shotblade stages. The majority of pulse crops are in the vegetative to flowering stages and flax crops are mostly in the seedling to flowering crop stages. Most canola and mustard crops are in the seedling to flowering stages of development.

Crop damage this week is attributed to excess moisture, localized flooding, hail, wind and insects such as the cabbage seedpod weevil. Root rots and leaf spot diseases have also caused some damage. There is adequate water available for livestock, and pasture conditions are rated as 27 per cent excellent, 62 per cent good, 10 per cent fair and one per cent poor.

Farmers are busy controlling pests and haying.

West Central Saskatchewan

Six per cent of the hay crop has been cut and less than one per cent has been baled or put into silage. Hay quality is rated as 89 per cent good and 11 per cent fair; yields are not expected to be as high as normal in many areas. Crop reporters rate pasture conditions as 44 per cent excellent, 49 per cent good and seven per cent fair. Livestock producers report having adequate water supplies for their animals.

Rainfall in the region ranged from small amounts to 35 mm in the Landis area. The Sonningdale area continues to lead the region in total rainfall, having received 287 mm of rain since April 1. Topsoil moisture on cropland is rated as five per cent surplus, 94 per cent adequate and one per cent short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as three per cent surplus, 90 per cent adequate and seven per cent short.

Localized flooding, wind, insects and diseases such as root rots are causing the majority of damage this week. Spraying continues and many producers are now spraying fungicides in some fields. A storm went through the area bringing baseball-sized hail and high winds. There are reports of several tornadoes touching down and damaging fields and yards.

Farmers are busy haying, controlling pests and hauling grain.

RCMP seeking public’s assistance/Report for June 17 to 23

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The Unity detachment of the RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance to identify suspects involved in the following matter.

Sometime between 8 p.m. June 15 and 4 p.m. June 22, a residence on Highway 14, near Wilkie, Saskatchewan was broken into and several kitchen appliances, as well as several smaller items were taken.

If you have information about this or any other crime, please contact your nearest police service or RCMP, or if you wish to remain anonymous Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, *8477 on Sask-Tel Mobility, text TIP206 plus your message to CRIMES (274637) or submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com If your information leads to an arrest or a case being cleared, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

UNITY SK Reports for June 17 to 23, 2014

Unity RCMP are investigating a series of thefts from rural residences located near Highway 14 that occurred between June 16 and 17. Two trucks, one SUV, three quads, one dirt bike, a generator, tools, a firearm and moose antlers were stolen as well as other miscellaneous items that were inside vehicles and rural buildings. There were also two incidents of theft of fuel that police believe to be related to this chain of events. One truck was located burned near Battleford. The SUV was also located abandoned in a field.

A member spoke to two individuals regarding the Family Relations Act.

CN Police reported damage to a crossing arm on two occasions. In both incidents, the arm was believed to be hit by a vehicle.

RCMP spoke to an individual after receiving noise complaint.

Police attended a fight between two family members. No charges were laid.

There was a report of an individual defecating on a residence lawn.

RCMP received a report of a suspicious male walking in town. The male was not located.

A gold BMX bike was reported stolen from Unity Composite High School. This matter is still under investigation.

Police received a report of harassing phone calls. This matter is still under investigation.

There was a noise complaint in Landis.

RCMP attended a single vehicle collision by Salvador. There were no injuries.

A vehicle hit the door at the Country Car & Truck Wash. Police located the individual responsible for the damage.

Police received a report of a break and enter at a residence. Nothing was stolen.

RCMP attended a domestic assault and charged a 47-year-old female from Unity with assault.

There was one false alarm, one false 911 call, one traffic complaint and one collision with a deer.

UCHS scholarship and bursary winners

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Winners of local scholarships and bursaries at Unity Composite High School, Unity, SK, June 27. Congratulations to all 2014 grads!

Adam Wallace was the winner of the Grade 12 Proficiency Award, honour cord and the Governor General Academic Medal. The medal was presented by Jim Sego of the Unity Lions Club.

The first scholarship of the day, sponsored by Living Sky School Division and presented by school board member Ronna Pethick, went to Courtney Boser. Courtney also won the Unity Lions Club bursary.

Allison Kuhn won four bursaries – Unity Wildlife Federation, Order of the Royal Purple, Steven Wesolowski, Jimmy and Ethel Anderson – and a scholarship from the Unity Ag Society. She was also given the Living Sky School Division Technology and Innovation Award, which was presented by Jim Shevchuk, superintendent of curriculum.

Brittany Lacoursiere won the St. Peters CWL bursary and a Knights of Columbus bursary, the latter being presented by Dan Wilgenbusch.

Retiring UCHS principal Maureen Robertson presented Devan Bertoia with the Jeffrey Glen Bounting bursary. Devan also received a Unity Credit Union scholarship and a Knights of Columbus bursary.

Zoher Rafid-Hamed won a Unity Credit Union scholarship, one of two UCHS Leadership and Dedication Awards, the Access Communications scholarship, the Jenai Danielle Bounting Bursary and one of two Isabelle Anderson physical science bursaries. Principal Robertson made the presentation of the Jenai Danielle Bounting Bursary.

Jessica Weber won the second UCHS Leadership and Dedication Award, presented to her by former vice-principal Ruth Cey. Mrs. Cey will be the new principal at UCHS when school resumes in the fall. Jessica also won the Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary bursary and a Knights of Columbus bursary.

Brittany Hauta was awarded a Unity Health Care Auxiliary scholarship, the Delta Co-op scholarship and a Knights of Columbus bursary, the latter being presented by Dan Wilgenbusch. Wilgenbusch, former principal of St. Peters School, also retired at the end of June.

Kylie Walz was awarded the other Unity Health Care Auxliary scholarship, as well as the Tommy Rutherford Masonic bursary, which was presented by Vern Burns.

The David Ray Surine Bursary and the Downtown Medical Clinic scholarship were both awarded to Shevaun Feser. Dr. Lyle Williams and Shevie shared a laugh on stage during the presentation of the medical clinic scholarship.

The Construction Labour Association of Saskatchewan scholarship for someone entering the trades was awarded to Andrew Risling, with the presentation being made by UCHS teacher James Herrick.

Toni-Lynn Burnell won the Ed Burnell and family bursary, which was presented to her by her aunt, Stacey Davies.

Carolyn Loadman presented the CUPE 4747 scholarship to Erin Bick.

Unity Royal Canadian Legion member Si Campbell congratulated Jennifer Field as he presented her with the Legion scholarship.

The Tommy Rutherford Masonic scholarship was awarded to Devin Boser by Vern Burns.

One of two Isabelle Anderson physical science bursaries went to Mackenzie Chorney. Mackenzie also won the Candace Heitt Sports Bursary, presented by Tristan Humble-Halter.

One of two Dr. Robert Knowles scholarships was awarded to Mickayla Brandle. Butch Boskill was the presenter and was especially pleased to be able to present the scholarship to a hunting buddy of his.

Masonic Lodge member Don Wallace was likewise please to be able to present his grandson Adam Wallace with the last Reg Cantelon scholarship. Adam also won the Lions Club scholarship, a Jimmy and Ethel Anderson bursary and one of two Dr. Robert Knowles scholarships.

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Category Archives: Unity

Last paper before summer holiday break

RCMP Reports, July 8 to 14, 2014

Upcoming paper

Blake, Rhett and the AAA Pirates

RCMP Report for July 1 to 7, 2014

Cut Knife RCMP request assistance; Unity Reports for June 24 to 30

The paper next week

Latest report on crop progress

RCMP seeking public’s assistance/Report for June 17 to 23

UCHS scholarship and bursary winners