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RCMP Reports for October 25 to 31

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UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for October 25 to 31, 2016

RCMP received a request from an individual to assist with traffic control while he was moving cattle to a pasture.

Members acted as mediators in a disagreement between two individuals.

Police received a complaint of assault but the complainant declined to lay charges.

Members initiated a conditions check on an individual at the request of Kerrobert RCMP.

A 32-year-old female and a 40-year-old male, both from Red Deer, Alta., were charged with possession of cannabis marijuana during a traffic stop. The female was also charged with two counts of failing to comply with conditions of an undertaking and issued two traffic tickets.

There were also three 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.

Friday’s paper out today

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Due to the observation of Remembrance Day, the November 11th Unity Wilkie Press-Herald rem wilkie wreath poppyis only being distributed today. Check it out for:

  • a brief introduction to the new Lutheran pastor in town;
  • a profile on retired councillor Don Robertson who served 28 years on Unity town council;
  • a story on partsperson Jackson Winterhalt, who had on the top mark in Saskatchewan on his journeyperson’s exam; and
  • results of the junior volleyball district tournaments.

You will also find the RCMP report, hockey reports, school news and a timeline of the events in Kerrobert that culminated in the arrest of Johan Klassen, Jr.

RCMP Reports for October 18 to 24

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UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for October 18 to 24, 2016

A lost cellphone was turned in to RCMP.

RCMP received a report of a missing person. The complainant called back to inform police that the individual had been located.

Members attended a two-vehicle collision in a parking lot in Unity, Sask. There were no injuries.

Police received a report of an abandoned vehicle. Member contacted the registered owner of the vehicle who agreed to move it.

RCMP received a report of a two-vehicle collision in Unity. There were no injuries.

There was a vehicle collision with a moose on Highway 21 north of Unity. There were no injuries.

Members received a report of a collision between two vehicles in Unity. There were no injuries.

Police received several reports of gun shots north of Unity. Members discovered the sounds were being emitted from noise cannons used to scare birds away from crops in the fields.

RCMP completed a well-being check at the request of family members.

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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Cross-poppiesYou don’t want to miss our annual tribute to veterans in the November 4th issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald.  Reporter Louise Robson was able to interview Si Campbell and Helena Long talked to Paul Marshall who built a number of metal poppies for installation at an international memorial in Ypres, Belgium. And don’t forget to have a look at all the businesses and others who so generously sponsored this edition of the paper!

We haven’t forgotten all the other important news such as:

  • local election results, for towns, villages, RMs and school boards;
  • a report on Luseland students’ exchange with classes from New Brunswick;
  • an introduction to area senior hockey teams, and an explanation of why the Miners aren’t playing this year; and
  • an assortment of Halloween photos.

Also a note if you are a Unity subscriber and receive your paper in your post office box. Due to changes in how we can deliver the paper to Canada Post, papers will now only be delivered at 1 Friday afternoons. If you wish to pick up your paper in the morning, please call the office at 306-228-2267 to make arrangments.

RCMP Reports for October 11 to 17

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UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for October 11 to 17, 2016

CN Police reported two railway crossing malfunctions near Scott SK this week. No police action required for either occurrence.

RCMP received a report of a vehicle collision with a deer. Reported for insurance purposes.

Police received a report of an abandoned vehicle on Highway 21. Members contacted the registered owner who agreed to have it towed.

A cellphone was turned in to Unity RCMP.

Members received a Mental Health Act complaint. The subject of complaint was located and transported to Unity Health Centre for assessment.

There was a bale on fire in the ditch on Highway 21. Unity Fire Department attended to extinguish the flames.

A 38-year-old male from Tramping Lake, Saskatchewan, was arrested and charged with mischief after police received a complaint of a broken vehicle window.

RCMP received a complaint of slashed vehicle tires. This matter is still under investigation.

Police received a complaint of theft. This matter is still under investigation.

A 27-year-old Unity male was charged with eight counts of failing to comply with undertaking, three counts of failing to comply with condition of undertaking and resisting peace officer after police located him away from his residence after curfew.

Members received a request to serve a subpoena to an individual in the area but the individual no longer resides near Unity.

RCMP received a complaint of a suspicious vehicle. Members patrolled but the vehicle was gone on arrival.

Police received a complaint of an individual throwing property around a residence. Members attended and warned the subject of complaint. No further issues were reported.

Members received a report of a knife that was located in a garbage can at Unity Health Centre. Members attended and disposed of the knife.

There was also one false alarm 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.

Tomorrow’s paper

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Election results weren’t in in time to make the press deadline, but there is still plenty of news in the October 28th issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald. Check it out for:

  • a heart-warming story on a new sport for Special Olympic athletes;
  • photos and a report on the 19th annual Dance for the Health of It;
  • 90-years-plus, 12 members of the Century Club at New Horizons Hall; and
  • a wrap-up of local runners’ results at provincial high school cross-country championships.

And don’t forget to check out the new “What is it?” on page 15!

RCMP Reports for October 4 to 10

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UNITY SK REPORTS for October 4 to 10, 2016

RCMP attended a collision between a semi and a tractor on Highway 31 near Denzil, Sask. There were no injuries. The semi driver was issued a traffic ticket.

Police received a report of a one car train derailment near Senlac, SK. Reported for information purposes.

A land owner requested information about the Trespass Act.

There was a complaint of an intoxicated male lying near the Unity Fire Hall. The individual was transported to Unity hospital by emergency medical services.

RCMP received a report of a cabin fire at Suffern Lake. There were no injuries and the fire was not suspicious in nature.

There were also two false alarms 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.

New mayor and council

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Congratulations to mayor-elect Ben Weber, returning councillors Brian Vanderlinde and Brent Weber and new council members Bob Abel, Doreen Bonogofski, Rick Hill and Curtis McLean.

Thank you to outgoing Mayor Sylvia Maljan for your years of service and for making the year’s election a mayoral race.

Thank you to Terry Flaherty, Shaun O’Brian, Pat Varga and Dean Wildeman for letting your names stand for council and giving the residents of Unity a choice.

Friday’s paper

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You don’t want to miss the October 21st issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald. Along with reminders as to who are candidates in the area RMs are profiles of Unity’s two mayoral candidates, Sylvia Maljan and Ben Weber, and shorter profiles of each of Unity’s 10 candidates for the six councillor positions. Check it out and then vote October 26!

And yes, we still have news on the Warriors’ football quest, the Midget AA Lazers report, the RCMP report, some school news, a report on Delta Co-op’s new fertilizer plant, blast from the past, editorial opinion and more. Get your copy today, and remember you can always subscribe so you get the Press-Herald in your mail box each week and don’t miss an issue.

RCMP Report for Sept. 27 to Oct. 3

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UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for September 27 to October 3, 2016

RCMP received a report of an abandoned vehicle. Members located the registered owner.

Members acted as mediators between two business owners.

Unity Detachment served subpoenas to individuals in the area at the request of Alberta Prosecutions Branch.

CN Police reported a railway crossing malfunction.

Police received a complaint of fail to comply with conditions of recognizance. This matter is still under investigation.

RCMP received a report of machinery parked in a rural area that had been moved and damaged. There are no suspects at this time.

There was a complaint of careless use of firearm. Members located the subjects of complaint and issued a verbal warning regarding firearm use in rural areas and advised them to use a local gun range.

Police received a complaint of fail to comply with an undertaking in Denzil, Saskatchewan. Members located the subject of complaint who required medical assistance.  EMS transported the individual to Saskatoon for assessment.  This matter is still under investigation.

Members received a call of cattle in the ditch south of Unity, Sask. Cows had been returned to the pasture by the time members attended.

There were also three 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.