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Another provincial title for a Unity Panthers ball team! Read all about it in the July 20th issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald! In Monday’s paper, you will also find:

  • Photos of the RCMP Musical Ride, hosted at Wilkie SK and attended by people from far and wide;
  • some details on the latest research being done at Scott Research Farm;
  • the story of Gwenevere, Luseland’s whooping crane, in pictures and words; and
  • player stats in the NSRBL.

Then there is the RCMP Report, details on Drowning Prevention Week activities at the Unity Credit Union Aquatic Centre, a 1980s UCHS grad gets recognized for achievements and news of a big hockey event coming to Unity in November! Check it out!

RCMP Musical Ride July 14, 2015

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Come Monday and the July 13th issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald and we will be almost halfway through July already! Get out when you can and enjoy the summer!

The pages of next week’s paper will tell you:

  • who the first ball teams are to bring provincial titles back home to Unity;
  • what local farmers are saying about this year’s hay crop;
  • about the last Cardinals/Brewers game of the regular NSRBL season; and
  • what kind of insects were captured in the Malaise trap at St. Peter’s School earlier this spring.

And don’t forget to check out the ads (two of our Main Street businesses have specials on this month!).

Below Cardinals’ pitcher Cory Wildeman in a game against the Wilkie Brewers July 7.

Cory Wildeman

 

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School is done, the Grade 12 have graduated and summer is here. Stay up to date with local happenings by checking out this week’s Unity Wilkie Press-Herald for:

  • who won what scholarships at both UCHS and Luseland;
  • police suggestions on preventing thefts;
  • a selection of photos from Unity’s Canada Day celebrations (between storms and rain); and
  • photos from the Parkview Place fashion show held at the end of May.

The police report, editorial page and advice on choosing children’s lifejackets help fill out the pages.

The UCHS Class of 2015:

Unity Composite High School Class of 2015 uchs group2

 

 

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School is out, grad is this weekend and Monday sees the last June 2015 issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald hit the streets. In that paper, you will find:

  • a story on the Saskatchewan Legionnaire of the Year – yes! a Unity resident;
  • the names of all Unity Composite High School students who were named to the Living Sky School Division Student Hall of Fame earlier this month;
  • a full report on Unity Minor Ball teams; and
  • an article on the Outlaws’ 100th anniversary celebrations coming up August long weekend includes some early details of Wilkie-Unity hockey rivalry.

The editorial page, RCMP Report and some school news round out next week’s paper.

Below, the Battleford Arena was decorated in an Alice In Wonderland type of theme for the Living Sky School Division Student Hall of Fame awards night.Living Sky School Division Student Hall of Fame

 

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You definitely need a copy of next weeks paper, the June 22nd issue of the Unity-Wilkie Press-Herald. Find out whose kids are graduating and how grown up they all look! Yes, it’s our annual Grad issue!

Along with all the grads, you will find plenty more to read and see, including:

  • coverage of the official grand opening of the Unity Credit Union Aquatic Centre last week;
  • wrap-up report for Revolution Dance, including recital photos;
  • a special donation is made by a Unity family to the maternity ward at BUH; and
  • information on Heartland Health’s 2015-16 budget and operational plan
  • elementary school track photos;
  • a sod-turning ceremony for Eighth Avenue Estates and more!

Below – Bobbing for Bottles was just one of the many carnival games set up for kids at the opening celebrations for the new swimming pool in Unity, Saskatchewan.

Unity swimming pool fun and games

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There were plenty of events to cover in Unity over the week and so it’s another full issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald. Look for:

  • photos and a write-up from the French Legion of Honour ceremony for Bill Fleming;
  • an interview with retiring Unity Baptist Church pastor, and faithful Faith Matters contributor, Bruce Moir;
  • photos and award winners from the UCHS awards night; and
  • provincial track results for UCHS, McLurg High School and Luseland School.

Bruce Moir’s final Faith Matters column, the police report and a NSRBL report also are provided for our readers.

Below, Bill Fleming cuts the cake after being formally presented with the French Legion of Honour, at Parkview Place in Unity, Saskatchewan June 6, 2015 – 71 years to the day after he landed at Juno Beach in France as part of the D-Day landings in the Second World War.

William Fleming

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Well into June and heading towards summer holidays! Lots happening in Unity and area (including the grand opening of the Unity Credit Union Aquatic Centre) so be sure to check out the calendar and pick up the June 8th Unity Wilkie Press-Herald for all the details!

Articles  in next week’s paper include the following:

  • results and a couple of photos from the Unity Western Days Celebrity “Bull” Riding;
  • locals help build a school in Honduras;
  • palaeontologists visit the Unity museum; and
  • scenes from the 2015 Leipzig Music Festival.

Along with the RCMP report, a Faith Matters column and the Top 10 things in summer to look forward to, once again there`s no shortage of reading material and photographs in the next Press-Herald!

Below, Unity`s Dan Feser has an unfortunate post-fall encounter with the cow he was trying to ride.

Celebrity Bull Riding at Unity rodeo Rodeo Dan2

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The June 1st (JUNE! oh my!) issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald will feature plenty of Unity Western Days coverage, including:

  • congratulations to and a list of achievements and contributions by Ken Parker, Unity’s 2015 Citizen of the Year;
  • Western Days parade photos and results; and
  • a general Western Days wrap-up report with rodeo photos.

The only thing missing will be the results and photos of the Celebrity “Bull” Riding, which will be in the June 8th issue.

Not only Western Days coverage of course! Also in the paper are more serious matters such as details on the Town of Unity 2015 budget, passed earlier this week at a council meeting, and the RCMP report. Along with some baseball on the sports page and many new events being advertised, subscribers will find a wealth of entertainment and information in next week’s Press-Herald.

Below, Unity’s own Twila Zunti competed in the ladies’ barrel racing event at the Unity rodeo May 23. Twila is a entrepreneur (Junction 21 Tack & Feed) and a member of the Western Days committee. (Stay tuned to unitystories.com for more rodeo photos which will be uploaded soon.)

Twila Zunti, barrel racer

 

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A little bit about farming, a little bit about policing, a little bit about agricultural safety, a little bit about Western Days, a little bit about football, a little bit about faith – just some of what awaits you in the May 25th issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald. More specifically, check out:

  • the story and photos on the Progressive Agriculture Safety Day held at Unity SK May 20 for Grade 4 and 5 students;
  • a story and photos on celebrating a 100th birthday;
  • the story and photos about a UCHS student playing football at Mosiac Stadium; and
  • details on Luseland needing and starting to fundraise to replace their swimming pool and arena.

Add in Faith Matters, the RCMP report, school news, a David Letterman inspired Top 10 and some ads for events upcoming in June and it’s another jam-packed paper full of local information.

Below: Unity Credit Union transformed itself into a old-time Western saloon for the week leading up to Unity’s Western Days. Check out the paper AND watch for more photos to be posted at unitystories Monday.

Western Days at Unity Credit Union

 

 

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Our page layout people did a fabulous job of creating a Western look for the May 18th issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald, all in honour of this week’s Unity Western Days. As for content, you will find:

  • an introduction to the five girls running for rodeo queen;
  • a list of the locals brave enough to throw their hats in the ring for Celebrity “Bull” Riding;
  • photos from and a write-up on  the Unity Sports Wall of Fame induction ceremonies May 9; and
  • results from the UCHS junior high track meet.

Add in the editorial page, a Western Days Top 10, judges’ comments on the Press-Herald from the Saskatchewan newspapers’ awards night and the RCMP report and everyone should find something of interest in their local community newspaper!

Below – members of the Cardinals senior men’s baseball team, themselves inductees into the Sports Wall of Fame, congratulate the 2014 Mosquito Cardinal Provincial A2 Baseball Champions. Look for photos of all inductees to be posted at unity stories later this week.

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