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RCMP Report – April 1 to 7, 2014

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UNITY SK REPORTS

Police received a report of online fraud but the complaint was unfounded.

A member assisted the Saskatchewan SPCA with a search warrant on two rural residences.

RCMP attended a single vehicle rollover north of Winter. The driver sustained minor injuries. Speed and alcohol are considered factors and the accident is still under investigation.

Bank cards and a driver’s licence were turned into RCMP. The cards and identification were returned to the owner.

There was a minor vehicle collision in Unity that was reported for insurance purposes.

RCMP received a complaint of a dog barking early in the morning and late at night.

Police assisted with a complaint of a suicidal male.

Members executed one subpoena to an individual in Unity and there was one false alarm call.

RCMP Report – March 25 to 31, 2014

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UNITY, SK REPORT

RCMP attended a single vehicle collision on Highway 14 between Wilkie and Landis. No injuries were reported. Poor road conditions were a contributing factor.

Members assisted two families with disagreements in separate occurrences.

A concerned citizen reported a single vehicle collision on Highway 14. When police attended, the vehicle and driver were no longer at the scene.

Police attended a domestic assault where charges were laid against a 29-year-old male.

RCMP received a report of a break and enter at a residence garage. Money and a portable DVD player were stolen out of a vehicle. This matter is still under investigation.

A 53-year-old male was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle after RCMP received a report of an erratic driver.

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

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

Mischief and theft of tools from motor vehicle

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The Unity/Wilkie/Macklin RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in determining the person or persons responsible for a mischief/theft from a motor vehicle investigation in Macklin, Saskatchewan.

Sometime between the hours of 11:45 a.m. on Monday, March 31 and 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, a vehicle parked behind a residence on the 5100 block of Leader Street had its driver’s side key hole damaged. A tool box located in the cab of the vehicle was broken into and the following tools were stolen:

• 1/4 inch socket set worth approximately $75

• 1/2 inch socket set worth approximately $330

• Twenty-piece wrench set with pliers worth approximately $120

stolenPersons with information about this crime are urged to call 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.

Sexual assault suspect sought in North Battleford, SK

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North Battleford RCMP report they are investigating a sexual assault which occurred at approximately 1 am Saturday March 29.

A woman was attacked by an unknown male suspect as she was entering her home on Gregory Drive,  in North Battleford, SK, where she was physically assaulted  by the male suspect who also threatened the victim with a knife.  A brief struggle ensued before the victim was able to activate an audible alarm which frightened the subject away.

The suspect is described as Caucasian, younger in appearance, with dyed blonde hair down near the bottom of his neck, wearing a black toque, a long coat, with dark clothing and wearing multiple silver hoop style earrings. Police released this composite drawing of the suspect March 31.

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The investigation is continuing, anyone with any information is asked to contact the North Battleford RCMP at 1-306-446-1720 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

RCMP Report for March 4 to 10

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RCMP Report for Unity, SK, March 4 to 10, 2014

A small amount of cannabis marihuana and drug paraphernalia were located in a vehicle and seized by police during a traffic stop. Vehicle occupants were warned. No charges were laid due to the small quantity of the drug.

There was one false 911 call.

Police received a request to patrol to locate a deer in town to ensure it did not harm anyone. Patrols were made but the deer was not located.

RCMP received two separate complaints of uttering threats. One matter is still under investigation and the other was unfounded.

Police received a report of criminal harassment. This matter is still under investigation.

There was a complaint of assault. This matter is still under investigation.

A 20-year-old female was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle following a traffic stop.

RCMP received a noise complaint. Members spoke to the subject of complaint about the noise.

There were five traffic complaints.

Members located alcohol in a vehicle during a traffic stop and issued a ticket to the vehicle driver.

RCMP attended a family dispute in Denzil.

Persons with information about crimes being committed in the Unity area are urged to call the Unity RCMP detachment at (306)228-6300. 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

RCMP Reports for February 11 to 24, 2014

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UNITY RCMP REPORTS for February 11 to 24, 2014

Police received a report of harassing phone calls. The complaint was unfounded.

RCMP transported an individual to a hotel as he was walking on the highway in frigid temperatures and had developed frostbite.

Police attended a vehicle fire in a parking lot. The fire was not suspicious in nature.

CN Police contacted RCMP to report a crossing arm malfunction on two separate occasions.

RCMP received two complaints that an individual was failing to comply with conditions of an undertaking. Members warned the complainant and subject of complaint to stop communicating with each other.

A request to locate an individual was received by RCMP. He was located.

An 18-year-old Unity male was arrested for possession of cannabis for the purpose of trafficking after the RCMP discovered it during a traffic stop.

RCMP were called to a drinking establishment to deal with an assault. The subjects of complaint were gone when members arrived and could not be identified.

A 39-year-old Wilkie male was arrested for impaired operation of a motor vehicle, driving while disqualified and operating a motor vehicle without certificate of registration after RCMP did a traffic stop near a Unity hotel.

A 24-year-old Airdrie, Alta., male was arrested for impaired operation of a motor vehicle during a traffic stop.

Police seized two firearms and drug paraphernalia from a vehicle during a traffic stop. No drugs were located and the firearms were returned to the owner after the owner produced a valid Canadian Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL).

RCMP assisted the Unity Veterinary Clinic in capturing a bull that had escaped from the clinic.

Members acted as mediators for a family argument on two separate incidences for the same family.

A 24-hour driving suspension was issued to a Unity male following a traffic stop.

Police responded to a 911 hang-up call and transported a female to the Unity Health Centre to be assessed. Police were later contacted to locate her after she left the Heath Centre without a complete assessment. Members located her and returned her to the Health Centre

A report of suspicious people in a farmyard was later cancelled when the caller realized they were local teenagers.

Police attended a single vehicle rollover on Highway 14 near Macklin. The driver did not sustain any injuries.

RCMP attended a vehicle stuck at Brentwood Trailer Courts. The vehicle driver, a 21-year-old Unity male, was located and arrested for impaired operation of a motor vehicle.

A noise complaint was received and was resolved by a call from a member.

There was one false alarm and three false 911 calls.

Police attended a complaint of disturbing the peace but the complainant declined to lay charges.

Police assisted EMS during a mental health call.

There was a report of damaged road signs on Highway 17 north of Macklin. The matter is still under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Macklin RCMP.

There were three traffic complaints. All three vehicles were gone on arrival.

RCMP received a complaint of fraud in the form of a letter requesting financial information to receive a significant inheritance. Residents are urged not to respond to this type of scam.

Members attended a drinking establishment where a male had been assaulted and was injured. The ambulance transported the injured male to the Unity Health Centre and police could not locate a suspect. The Unity Health Centre later requested police assistance when the injured male left without receiving medical care. Police located the male who refused treatment.

A female reported that an indecent picture of her had surfaced and was being sent to other people. This matter is still under investigation.

Police received a report of a male punching holes in the wall of a residence but the complainant declined to lay charges.

RCMP assisted an individual who stated he witnessed an accident in Denzil and was then chased on foot by some of the vehicle occupants. He was transported to another community to spend the night.

Students learn about workplace bullying

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After guest speaker Blake Fly of Toronto, Ont., concluded his presentation to assembled students from Unity Composite High, McLurg High, Luseland and Macklin schools, Feb. 4, a panel discussion on bullying, harassment and the use of social media in the workplace took place.

(For more information on Fly’s presentation, see the February 10th issue of the Unity-Wilkie Press-Herald or http://unitystories.com/judger-or-nudger/)

Panel members were local lawyer Ken Neil; human resources personnel for both the Unity Credit Union, Alan Zimmer, and Living Sky School Division, Brenda Vickers; Lana Mabbett from Heartland Health; local business owner Mike Wismer; RCMP Cst. Eric Macdonald; and Living Sky’s superintendent of schools, curriculum and instruction, Brian Quinn.

UCHS presentationUCHS student Zoher Rafid-Hamed posed questions to different panel members in turn. Responses and comments made by panel members included the following.

Quinn talked about a specific incident in a Living Sky school where an inappropriate comment was made to a student and other students immediately stepped in to tell the offending student it was inappropriate. “No tool is as powerful as peers stepping in,” he said, telling the students that, more and more, “who” you are is more important than the talents or skills you have.

Zimmer reinforced that statement when he explained that, even before someone is hired at the credit union, they try to weed out people who will not fit in. For example, a potential new employee will be asked specific questions about how he or she deals with conflict.

Vickers echoed Zimmer’s comments about the hiring process. She added that, at the school division, reference checking is done not only to confirm skills and abilities but also to ask questions about relationships and how a person solves problems.

In any organization, Zimmer said, “you have a responsibility to everyone in that organization.”

He was referring to workplace bullying and harassment at the time, but that responsibility holds true to the use of social media as well – no matter whether an employee is at work or at home.

Vickers said, even when at home, if you are talking about someone from work online, the employer can take action. Mabbett added, even when you are off duty, you still represent the place you work.

Mabbett cautioned students to establish a positive digital footprint or they may even find themselves not being able to be licensed in the field for which they studied. She gave the example of seeing a photo of a surgeon drunk at a Saturday night party – would she want that doctor operating on her Monday morning?

A video of the panel’s entire presentation is available online at http://streaming.lskysd.ca/, under the heading Social Media and Respectful Relationships.

Horse owner looking for answers

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Although she doubts the person responsible will come forward, horse owner Tamilyn Barr nevertheless would “really like to know what happened, and why.”

Going out to feed her horses at noon Monday, November 18, Barr knew something was wrong when her favourite horse wasn’t waiting at his usual spot to be fed. Walking out to the field, she found him 50 yards away, lying dead in a pool of frozen blood. Boone, her young Norwegian Fjord had been shot.

BooneBarr lives four miles northwest of Unity and she knows her horse was alive and well when he and her other two horses were fed the previous day. Putting that together with reports from neighbours, she believes Boone had to have been shot sometime between noon and 3 p.m. Sunday, November 17.

Was Boone shot deliberately or did someone mistake him for a deer? He was killed during daylight hours, on a clear and sunny day, and within 100 yards of Barr’s farmhouse.

Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact the Unity RCMP detachment at 306) 228-6300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477). Barr knows nothing can bring her Boone back but she would like to know how and why this happened.

Halloween tips to share with your kids

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Halloween is a day when people can unwind and have a blast, dress up and be spooky; but always remember to be safe while enjoying the night!

jack-o-lanternsHere are some trick or treating safety tips from the RCMP website, sent along by Sgt. Rusk.

When you decide to go out trick or treating :

  • Collect candy in a group. Don’t trick or treat alone.
  • Bring a flashlight; some areas might not have any street lights.
  • Use make up instead of wearing a mask; that way your sightline is not blocked. If you do go with a mask, cut the eye holes a little bit bigger.
  • Make sure that your costume props cannot be used as weapons.
  • Bring a cell phone in case of an emergency.
  • Be careful around people you don’t know. While some people may really get into the Halloween spirit and want to scare everyone, others may have more worrisome intentions.
  • Don’t eat any unpackaged candy.
  • Don’t smash pumpkins and egg houses. While it may seem like harmless fun, this is vandalism that can lead to serious consequences.
  • Don’t take any chances by getting into a car with someone you don’t know.

BOO!Unity RCMP want to wish all of their communities a safe and happy Halloween.

From: Sgt. Grant A. RUSK, NCO i/c Unity/ Wilkie/ Macklin RCMP Detachment

Halloween party tips from the RCMP

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Unity RCMP want to wish all of their communities a safe and happy Halloween.

Sgt. Grant A. RUSK
NCO i/c Unity/ Wilkie/ Macklin RCMP Detachment

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 Below are some safety tips from the RCMP site, sent along by Sgt. Rusk.

Halloween Safety Tips – If you decide to spend your evening at a Halloween party:
  • Make sure to use the buddy system while at a party. Stay with at least one of your friends at all times, especially if you don’t know many people.
  • Be cautious of underage drinking, or any illegal drugs that may be circulating around the party.
  • Make sure to never leave your drink unattended.
  • Don’t accept a ride home from someone at the party, especially if you think they may have been drinking or doing drugs.
  • Agree on a time and a place for you and your friends to meet in the event that you get separated, so that you can all go home together.
  • Call your parents or a trusted adult right away if you feel uncomfortable and want to be picked up.

Regardless of what you are doing, make sure you are dressed for the weather which is always unpredictable in late October. Halloween is a day when people can unwind and have a blast, dress up and be spooky; but always remember to be safe while enjoying the night.

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