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Thanks to freelance contributor Sherri Solomko, the October 26th issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald has a terrific feature on a number of local athletes who are playing sports elsewhere. Be sure to check it out to see who you know!

Also in next week’s paper:

  • A summary of election results;
  • An interview with Dr. David Torr on flu shots; and
  • Details on where to take what when you’re cleaning house.

All that along with the RCMP report, Warriors football update, a Halloween Top 10 and more. Lots of specials and events to check out in the ads too!

Below: There have been several changes to buildings in Unity, including a demolition of the old J&E Convenience and FasGas store last week. See next week’s paper for more photos and other building changes.

building demolition in Unity SK

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Even though it happened in “the town 20 miles down the road,” look for details on the Saskcan Community Centre fire in the October 19th issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald, along with additional photos from the scene.

In next week’s joint community newspaper, you will also find:

  • a story and photos on all the random acts of kindness carried out by Delta Co-op, Unity Credit Union and Luseland Credit Union staff last week;
  • which athletes from UCHS were heading to cross-country provincials;
  • information on what parents should do during a school lockdown, in recognition of National School Safety Week; and
  • the latest RCMP report, a story on singing group The Travelling Mabels and the latest Saskatchewan Crop Report.

Warriors win at home, October 8, giving them hope of reaching the post-season playoffs!

Unity Composite High School Warriors football

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A jam-packed 20-page Press-Herald next week. There was too much stuff going on to fit it into 16 pages! Look for:

  • a report from the all-candidates’ forum in Unity held Oct. 6;
  • a letter to the editor that outlines what you need to vote;
  • some information – but no definite answers – on the strong smell in town earlier this week; and
  • a suicide survivor shares her story in hopes of helping others.

Then there’s a story on local companies making the Saskatchewan top 100 list, the RCMP report, a Warriors’ football update and more. You’ll even want to read the ads because there are a lot of fall specials and upcoming events, including the start of the fall supper circuit.

Federal election candidates in the Battlefords-Lloydminster riding attending the Unity Chamber sponsored all-candidates’ forum Oct. 6:

Conservative Gerry Ritz (incumbent)

Conservative Gerry Ritz (incumbent)

Independent Doug Anguish

Independent Doug Anguish

 

Liberal Larry Ingram

Liberal Larry Ingram

New Democrat Glenn Tait

New Democrat Glenn Tait

 

 

 

 

 

 

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October is here, and next week will be Fire Prevention Week. Check out the tips from and photos of our local volunteer firefighters in the October 5th issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald. You’ll also be able to:

  • read profiles of four of the federal election candidates running in our riding;
  • find out the results of the annual Fall Fair and Trade Show;
  • find out a little about co-operatives as Delta Co-op and Unity Credit Union will soon be celebrating Co-op Week; and
  • learn about a fun new initiative for kids at Unity Public School.

The phone on the table shows the size of this potato, on display at the Unity Agricultural Society’s annual Fall Fair and Trade Show, Sept. 25 and 26:

Unity Fall Fair

A first prize Jack-o-Lantern, made by nine-year-old Shawn Dyck:

trade jack-o-lantern

Nina Burnell’s award winning quilt:

trade quilt

Close-up detail on a first-place quilt made by Edna Jeffrey of Marsden:

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Fall is here and coming up is September’s last issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald. Check it out for:

  • results from the Candace Heitt Memorial Run;
  • details on the new after school program for elementary school students;
  • Warriors football news; and
  • the story on the Wilkie break-in where residents helped out the RCMP.

You will also find the regular RCMP report, the latest news on federal election candidates and an interesting article on retirement myths.

 

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Harvest has been on pause with rain delays but work at the newspaper office keeps on keeping on. Next week’s issue, the September 21st Unity Wilkie Press-Herald will include:

  • a young Cut Knife boy’s encounter with Leonardo DiCaprio;
  • an interview with dance teacher Lynsey Strus;
  • a letter cautioning the use of kids’ photos on social media; and
  • a report and photos on Warriors football.

Lots of photos in this week’s paper, along with the RCMP report, crop report and more.

Meanwhile, Unity police are still looking for the two following trucks:

stolen truck

A white 2006 F350 (Ford Superduty Truck) stolen from a resident in Macklin, Saskatchewan August 29, 2015, bearing Saskatchewan plate 209 JBM. Truck is a company vehicle with Reinbold Electric Ltd written on the driver and passenger side rear window, and it contained work tools and materials.

stolen Ford

A black custom 2005 F350 Lariat (Ford Superduty Truck) with Alberta plate BCR3811, stolen from a business in Macklin, Saskathcewan, Sept. 11, 2015. The truck has a 10″ lift, 38″ r24 black rims, a cowl hood, Bushwacker 4″ cutout flares, a RED TAILGATE and an empty “tool n fuel” box. Interior has no carpet.

 If you have information regarding these or any other crime, please contact Unity RCMP at 306-228-6300 or if you have information and you wish to remain anonymous in your reporting, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a tip via their website:http://saskcrimestoppers.com/.

 

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We’re well into September and our calendar page shows it! Along with further details on many of the events listed on our calendar, the September 14th issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald contains a lot of introductions! Learn about:

  • the new United Church minister;
  • three new teachers at UCHS;
  • one new teacher and two other new staff members at St. Peter’s;
  • three new teachers at UPS (one is a long-time Unity resident but new to UPS); and
  • another new Unity business.

A three-month review of the recycling program and a report on the Warriors football team’s first game of the year and more fill out the pages.

Below, the Roughriders warm up on Taylor Field before the Labour Day Classic. Like everyone else in the province, Unity fans breathed a sigh of relief when the Riders won the game and broke their nine-game losing streak!

Saskatchewan Roughriders

 

 

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The Unity Wilkie Press-Herald staff are back from holidays and there WILL be a new paper next week, catching up on all the August news thus far! Look for:

  • a story and photos on the UK Royals’ championship win at Western Canadians;
  • the latest Sask. Ag Crop Report – harvest has started;
  • how the Bantam Panthers fared at their first ever Western Canadians; and
  • a report and photos from the Cactus Lake and Edenview schools’ reunion.

Below, despite the dry start to the growing season, there are some crops in the fields. Grain stands, continuing to ripen, as peas are combined and canola is swathed. Photo taken northeast of Highway 14 & Nottawa Road, August 18, 2015.

harvest in Saskatchewan

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Last week’s paper is the last Unity Wilkie Press-Herald before everyone at the office gets a well-deserved summer break! Check it out for upcoming events and:

  • a summary and details from the housing study commissioned by the Town of Unity;
  • results from the Bantam and Peewee Cardinals’ provincial quests;
  •  a thoughtful piece on the Canadian Senate; and
  • how a few horses have become a business with 60.

Cey Clydesdales

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Be sure to check out page 2 of the July 27th Unity Wilkie Press-Herald for some reading suggestions for the upcoming long weekend. In next week’s paper, you will also find:

  • another Unity Minor Ball team has won provincial gold;
  • highlights of Drowning Prevention Week activities;
  • a Unity area photo that has gone “viral” and
  • a police report, the latest on the senior Cardinals’ provincial quest, etc., etc.
Graeme Gieni and the Unity Cardinals are moving on to 2A senior men's provincials in August.

Graeme Gieni and the Unity Cardinals are moving on to 2A senior men’s provincials in August.