This week’s paper

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You definitely need a copy of next weeks paper, the June 22nd issue of the Unity-Wilkie Press-Herald. Find out whose kids are graduating and how grown up they all look! Yes, it’s our annual Grad issue!

Along with all the grads, you will find plenty more to read and see, including:

  • coverage of the official grand opening of the Unity Credit Union Aquatic Centre last week;
  • wrap-up report for Revolution Dance, including recital photos;
  • a special donation is made by a Unity family to the maternity ward at BUH; and
  • information on Heartland Health’s 2015-16 budget and operational plan
  • elementary school track photos;
  • a sod-turning ceremony for Eighth Avenue Estates and more!

Below – Bobbing for Bottles was just one of the many carnival games set up for kids at the opening celebrations for the new swimming pool in Unity, Saskatchewan.

Unity swimming pool fun and games

RCMP Reports for May 26 to June 1

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UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for May 26 to June 1, 2015

RCMP received a complaint of unsafe storage of a firearm. Members contacted the owner of the firearm who picked it up and moved it to a safe location. No charges were laid.

Police received a report of children on the roof of the Unity arena. Members patrolled, but the children were not located.

There was a complaint of an abandoned vehicle. Members contacted the registered owner and requested that the vehicle be moved.

RCMP received a complaint of disturbing the peace. Members located the subject of complaint and issued a verbal warning.

There was a complaint of uttering threats but after investigation it was determined to be unfounded.

Members attended a small grass fire near Winter, Saskatchewan. The fire was extinguished by Unity volunteer firefighters.

A member acted as a mediator between two individuals arguing about child custody issues.

Police received a report of a vehicle collision with a moose east of Unity on Highway 14. There were no injuries.

RCMP received a report of an egging and small fire set to a senior citizen’s garden at a Unity residence. Youth are suspected in this and parents are asked to speak with their children about the potential consequences of these actions, had the fire of spread to the senior’s housing complex.

Police attended a vehicle fire in Primate, SK. The fire was extinguished by Macklin volunteer firefighters. This matter is still under investigation.

Police attended a vehicle collision with a deer on Highway 14 just east of Unity. There were no injuries.

There were three traffic complaints, one noise 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.

Next week’s paper

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There were plenty of events to cover in Unity over the week and so it’s another full issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald. Look for:

  • photos and a write-up from the French Legion of Honour ceremony for Bill Fleming;
  • an interview with retiring Unity Baptist Church pastor, and faithful Faith Matters contributor, Bruce Moir;
  • photos and award winners from the UCHS awards night; and
  • provincial track results for UCHS, McLurg High School and Luseland School.

Bruce Moir’s final Faith Matters column, the police report and a NSRBL report also are provided for our readers.

Below, Bill Fleming cuts the cake after being formally presented with the French Legion of Honour, at Parkview Place in Unity, Saskatchewan June 6, 2015 – 71 years to the day after he landed at Juno Beach in France as part of the D-Day landings in the Second World War.

William Fleming

RCMP Reports for May 19 to 25

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UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for May 19 to 25, 2015

RCMP received a report of a hit and run that caused damage to a vehicle. It was reported for insurance purposes.

A member acted as a mediator between two individuals having a disagreement.

Police received a report of theft of fuel at a local gas station. This matter is still under investigation.

There was a report of eggs thrown at St. Peter’s School in Unity SK. The drain spouts of the school have also been damaged. This matter is still under investigation.

RCMP received a complaint of harassing phone calls. This was reported for information purposes.

Police received a report of a single vehicle collision on Belton Road, west of Unity. There were no injuries. No charges were laid.

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

A 22-year-old male of Unity was charged in relation to a break-in on Jubilee Bay reported May 5. He is charged with break and enter with intent, mischief over $5,000 and theft over $5,000. He was released to appear in provincial court in Unity on June 15.

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.

Celebrity “Bull” Riding

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15 brave individuals tried their luck at “bull” riding at the Unity Western Days rodeo May 23 and 24, 2015. Results are in the June 8th issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald but here is a photo of the thrills and spills of each of our local courageous (foolhardy?) celebrities, in order of their performances.

Saturday, May 23

Trevor Senger:

Celebrity Bull Riding at Unity rodeo

Scott Brownlee:

Unity Western Days, Celebrity Bull RidingScott Purcell:

Celebrity Bull Riding at Unity, SaskatchewanShae Guth:

Unity Western Days - locals rideAdam Tuffs:Local rodeo action at Unity SK

Mathieu Kiefer:

Celebrity Bull Riding, Unity SKDan Feser:Unity Western Days Celebrity Bull Riding

Joel Schell

Unity's celebrities ride cows!

Kevin Martin:

Celebrity Cow Riding at Unity SK

Ryan Zunti:

Unity Western Days

Dustin Wallace:

Western Days at Unity SK, 2015

Colton Timmermans:

Cow 1 - Celebrity Bull Rider 0Leila Ward:

All smiles even after being bucked off!Rob Jackson:

Unity Western Days, Celebrity Bull RidingBryce Woytiuk:

Out of the chutes ...

 

 

 

 

Next week’s paper

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Well into June and heading towards summer holidays! Lots happening in Unity and area (including the grand opening of the Unity Credit Union Aquatic Centre) so be sure to check out the calendar and pick up the June 8th Unity Wilkie Press-Herald for all the details!

Articles  in next week’s paper include the following:

  • results and a couple of photos from the Unity Western Days Celebrity “Bull” Riding;
  • locals help build a school in Honduras;
  • palaeontologists visit the Unity museum; and
  • scenes from the 2015 Leipzig Music Festival.

Along with the RCMP report, a Faith Matters column and the Top 10 things in summer to look forward to, once again there`s no shortage of reading material and photographs in the next Press-Herald!

Below, Unity`s Dan Feser has an unfortunate post-fall encounter with the cow he was trying to ride.

Celebrity Bull Riding at Unity rodeo Rodeo Dan2

RCMP Report for May 12 to 18

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UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS May 12 to 18

RCMP acted as a mediator between two individuals having a disagreement. The subject of complaint was transported to another residence.

Members attended a residence to investigate a 911 call where two individuals were heard arguing. The complainant declined to lay charges.

There was a report of an abandoned trailer at Suffern Lake, Saskatchewan. The owner of the property will have the vehicle removed as members could not contact the registered owner of the trailer.

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

RCMP received a request to make patrols to Gravel Lake, SK, on the weekend. Patrols were made. No need for police action.

Member issued a 72-hour roadside suspension when a vehicle driver blew a warning while providing a breath sample during a traffic stop.

Unity Detachment received a request from Biggar Detachment to be on the lookout for a vehicle travelling west on Highway 14. Members located the vehicle and issued a 72-hour roadside suspension when the vehicle driver blew a warning while providing a breath sample. The vehicle driver was also arrested for assault charges pending out of Biggar.

Police received a complaint of couple arguing over property. This is a civil matter. Members received another complaint from the same individuals the following day.

There was a single vehicle collision on Highway 21 north of Unitym SK. There were no injuries. The vehicle driver was issued a traffic ticket.

RCMP received a complaint of an individual entering a residence backyard. This matter is still under investigation.

There were also six 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.