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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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A local girl heading to a world championship? Who won the vendors’ door prizes at the Trade Show and Fall Fair? Find out all the details in this Friday’s issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald, available October 14. You’ll also learn:

  • about the new archery club at UCHS;
  • how the Midget AA Lazers did in their first two games;
  • the details on a safe driving contest for teens; and
  • about the UCHS alumni volleyball tournament held over Thanksgiving weekend.

And yes, all the regular features will be there – the RCMP report, opinion on the editorial page, financial tips on page 7 and the popular Blast from the Past

Fire Prevention Week

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With Fire Prevention Week running October 9 to 15 in Canada this year, be sure to check out the October 7 Unity Wilkie Press-Herald for photos of all our volunteer firefighters. You will also find articles and tips on fire safety and prevention.

And did you dream of being a firefighter when you were a kid? It’s not too late! The Unity fire department is recruiting and is hosting a “try it out” session at the fire hall next Saturday, October 15, from 1 to 5 pm.

You are welcome to go and try using a hose as well as taking part in other trials that will be set up. You will also be able to see how the Jaws of Life work.

And then, everyone from 1 to 100 can help out our volunteer fire department with their fundraising efforts by buying a cheeseburger and pop for only $5 between 5 and 7 pm.

Below, Unity firefighters on the scene of a house fire in December, 2011.

house fire, Unity SK

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Lots of reading and viewing in the September 23rd issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald for your edification and pleasure! Check it out for:

  • a complete report on Unity’s first ever “Under the Lights” high school football game;
  • information on the thefts and break-ins that have been plaguing the Unity-Wilkie area;
  • a report and photos from a Code Orange (mass casualties) drill at the Unity and District Health Centre; and
  • a local vet is recognized by her peers for service above and beyond.

And that’s the highlights! There’s more – Delta Co-op has been busy, the Ag Society has things ready for next week’s Trade Show and Fall Fair, the Courtesy Car received a donation … and there is a number of upcoming events to check out in the ads.

Below, more volunteer patients – albeit standing rather than on stretchers – wait to be assessed in the triage area in the emergency department of the Unity and District Health Centre while a “critically injured patient” is moved out to wait for a STARS pickup during a Code Orange exercise Sept. 15.

Unity and District Health Centre

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Plenty of interesting articles to read and photos to browse through in the September 16th issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald. Here are just a few examples:

  • details on the ongoing repaving of Unity streets;
  • enrolment figures from schools throughout the area (and you can compare this year’s figures to those of 50 years ago, revealed in our popular Blast from the Past feature;
  • details on work done over the summer to improve and upgrade the Unity Community centre; and
  • a Unity dance student grows up to become a member of the RUSH lacrosse team cheerleaders!

The above are just four of over 15 articles, not even counting the regular features as the editorials, the RCMP report and Blast from the Past.

Below, golfers on the course at the Unity Facilities Committee’s 14th annual Fun Day of Golf. See Friday’s Press-Herald for additional photos.

golf

 

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Small but mighty is the theme for the September 9th issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald. Check it out for:

  • details on the new ShopportUNITY app available to those who shop in Unity;
  • the latest Sask Ag crop report (this quote will not be a surprise to local farmers: “high humidity is delaying crop dry-down”);
  • a selection of football photos from the Warriors’ controlled exhibition scrimmage with the John Paul II team out of North Battleford; and
  • the second edition of the revived Blast from the Past series. a new RCMP report, the editorial page and other tidbits here and there in the paper.

Below, combining peas near Phippen, Saskatchewan on the September long weekend.

harvest time in Saskatchewan

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The first September issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald reflects the upcoming local elections as all RMS, villages and towns are calling for nominations for councillors, reeves and mayors. Check out the paper for the qualifications needed to run for council, along with:

  • an article on theft and vandalism at the Unity museum;
  • local winners in the recent STARS lottery draws;
  • a look forward at the UCHS Warriors’ 2016 football season; and
  • as summer draws to an end, a nostalgic look at lake life on the editorial page.

Meanwhile, farmers are grateful for warm, dry weather so they can forge ahead with getting the crops out of the fields and into the bins. The dark clouds in this photo, taken August 28, disappeared overnight and the next day was bright and sunny with combines in operation in many fields.

crop waiting