After a day and an inch or more of rain Friday, June 1, the sun came out for a “perfect weather” rodeo weekend at the 2018 Unity Western Days.
By special request, here are photos of Saturday’s competitors in the Bareback Bronc riding.
Calder Peterson of Glentworth SK on Dragon Slayer (a Cooper/Senlac horse):
Denny Phipps of Cochrane, AB on Just Hanging
Lane Ferguson of Stirling, AB on Sandspike
UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for May 15 to 21, 2018
Members executed a warrant during a traffic stop at the request of Saskatoon Police Services.
CN Police reported a damaged railway crossing arm. Reported for information purposes.
RCMP received a report of a break-and-enter at a business but it was unsubstantiated.
Police received a complaint of damage to a door at the Unity arena (Unity Community Centre). There are no suspects at this time.
Members acted as mediators in a dispute between two individuals.
CN Police reported a railway crossing malfunction near Scott, Saskatchewan. Reported for information purposes.
RCMP received a report of a tractor fire. The fire was not suspicious in nature.
Police received a report of a two vehicle collision in a parking lot. There were no injuries and no charges were laid.
Members are investigating a complaint of youth ringing a residence doorbell and running away.
There were also two false 911 calls, 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
UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for May 8 to 14, 2018
RCMP received a report of a stolen truck. There are no suspects at this time.
Police received a report of an abandoned vehicle in a rural area near Unity. Members located the registered owner who agreed to move the vehicle.
Members conducted a well-being check at the request of a family member.
Members acted as mediators in a dispute between two individuals.
There were also two false 911 calls.
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 May 1 to 7, 2018
RCMP received a complaint of four buffalo roaming on the highway near Senlac, Saskatchewan. Members contacted the owners who agreed to locate them.
Police received a report of a single vehicle collision northeast of Evesham, Sask.. Reported for insurance purposes.
There was a report of an unwanted individual at a residence. Members attended and executed outstanding warrants of arrest on the subject of complaint and removed him from the premises.
Members assisted the Unity Heritage Museum by picking up a historic explosive device that had been donated to the museum, to ensure it has been deactivated.
There was a grass fire near Winter SK. Unity and Neilburg fire departments attended and extinguished the fire.
Members received a request to dispose of old ammunition that an individual no longer wanted at his residence.
RCMP received a report of a grass fire in a rural area near the train tracks west of Unity. Unity fire department extinguished the fire.
Members conducted a well-being check at the request of a family member.
Police received a complaint of fraud. This matter is still under investigation.
RCMP received a complaint of harassing communications. Members issued a verbal warning to the subject of complaint. Complainant declined to lay charges.
There was a report of an impaired driver but it was unfounded.
Police received a complaint of assault but it was unfounded.
RCMP received a complaint of an unwanted individual at a residence. Members attended and requested the subject of complaint leave the premises. The complainant declined to lay charges.
Members acted as mediators in a neighbour dispute.
Police are investigating a break-and-enter at Unity Golf Course.
There were also two 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
UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for April 24 to 30
RCMP issued a 60-day roadside suspension during a traffic stop.
Members attended the sudden death of a 48-year-old female in Senlac, Saskatchewan. The death was not suspicious in nature.
Police received a complaint of uttering threats. This matter is still under investigation.
RCMP received a report of an abandoned vehicle in Unity but it was gone on arrival.
Members assisted a guardian in locating a youth.
CN Police reported a railway crossing malfunction in Unity.
Police received a noise complaint. Members contacted the subject of complaint and issued a verbal warning.
RCMP received a complaint of garbage in the ditch west of Unity. This matter is still under investigation.
Members spoke with an individual regarding mental health.
Police spoke to an individual who requested information regarding trespassing.
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
UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for April 17 to 23, 2018
RCMP attended a single vehicle collision on Highway 21 north of Unity, Saskatchewan. There were no injuries and no charges were laid.
Police received a report of trespassing. Members attended and requested the subject of complaint leave the premises. There were no further issues.
Members received a request to attend a residence to pick up firearms that the owner no longer wanted. The firearms were disposed as part of the provincial gun amnesty.
RCMP issued a 72-hour roadside suspension to an individual during a traffic stop.
Police received a complaint of individuals hunting by Highway 14 east of Unity. Members located the subjects of complaint and noted they were complying with regulations.
There was also one traffic complaint 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 RCMP REPORTS for April 10 to 16, 2018
RCMP received a complaint of theft. This matter is still under investigation.
Police received a report of a suspicious vehicle in a rural area west of Unity, Saskatchewan. Members patrolled but could not locate the vehicle.
Unity RCMP provided breath technician services for Luseland Police Services.
Members are investigating a break-and-enter into a business and a residence at Denzil, Sask.
Police are assisting a family in locating an individual.
There were also 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
UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for April 3 to 9, 2018
CN police reported a train stuck on the railway track on the Highway 14 crossing. CN had the train moved. No police action necessary.
RCMP received a report of a suspicious vehicle in a rural farmyard. Members located the suspect vehicle abandoned in the rural area. The vehicle had been stolen out of the Provost, Alberta, area. This matter is still under investigation.
Members received a request to attend a residence to pick up four firearms that the owner no longer wanted. The firearms were disposed as part of the provincial gun amnesty.
Police received a complaint of fraud but it was unfounded.
RCMP received a Mental Health Act complaint. Members spoke with subject of complaint while at Unity Health Centre for an assessment. The individual was released to the care of a friend.
CP Police reported a train stopping on Cut Knife grid road due to a medical emergency. No police action necessary.
Members received a report of a train blocking both railway crossings in Unity. The train crew had noted safety issues with train cars and moved the train as soon as the issue was resolved.
RCMP are investigating the sudden death of a male from the Unity area.
Members acted as mediators in a neighbor dispute.
There were also two traffic complaints, one false alarm and two false 911 calls.
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 March 27 to April 2, 2018
RCMP received a report of a hit and run causing damage to a vehicle. Reported for insurance purposes.
Police received a complaint of trespassing. Members patrolled but could not locate the subjects of complaint.
RCMP received a Mental Health Act complaint. Members transported the individual to Battlefords Union Hospital for assessment.
Members acted as mediators in a family dispute.
There were also two false alarms, one traffic complaint and two false 911 calls.
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
While contributions to the Humboldt Broncos GoFundMe fund are still welcome – and many dollars will eventually be needed for rehab, counselling and even home renovations for accessibility – some people may be wondering about other ways to honour the fallen and injured.
The Saskatchewan Health Authority posted on Facebook April 7: “We would like to thank those individuals who have approached hospital staff in Saskatoon to offer their help – and even food – to those affected by the tragic accident involving the Humboldt Broncos yesterday. Your generosity is a very Saskatchewan response and it is amazing. However, we are asking that you offer that assistance to others in need in our community instead – suggestions include but are not limited to … (food banks, supported living agencies, etc.) If you are not in Saskatoon, but wish to help in some way, we encourage you to reach out to similar support agencies in your own community. #SaskatchewanStrong.”
If, God forbid, a major trauma event happened in one of our own communities, it is our local agencies and emergency response teams who will be tasked with the initial response.
STARS is another organization that would make good, and appropriate, use of donations made in honour of the Humboldt Broncos.
Blood was reportedly in short supply when the injured players first arrived in the Saskatoon hospitals. Kindersley Composite School and Kindersley Co-op are hosting a blood donor clinic at the Kindersley Elks Hall Monday, April 16, from 2 to 7 p.m.
With the entire province touched by the tragedy, the more people who know about how to maintain their own mental health and how to appropriately interact with others in a safe, caring manner, the better. There will be a mental health workshop in Unity April 30 – watch for more details and consider attending.
The Broncos organization itself each year runs a cash lottery as its primary fundraiser. Ticket sales for that lottery close April 27 and the grand prize is $100,000. An add-on 50/50 is also available. With many other things to do this month, in light of the tragic bus accident, we can help ensure this lottery still sells out so the Broncos have the funding they need to ice a team next season. Call 1-833-210-2018.
These are but a few suggestions for those who are wanting to help in some way and aren’t sure what to do.