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Town of Unity Parks & Recreation Dept...... Page 2 Town Office Information...... Page 3 Swimming Pool Information...... Page 4-10 Rivers West District...... Page 6 Canadian Trivia...... Page 7 Blair & Tammy Lauinger and Staff Wheatland Regional Library...... Page 10 175 1st Ave. West, Unity, SK West Nile Virus Awareness...... Page 10 306-228-2202 • 306-228-9337 (cell) B.O.A.T. Training...... Page 10 Campgrounds, Parks and Playgrounds...Page 12-14 Recreational Activities & Programs...... Page 13-14 Annual Events...... Page 14 NOW OPEN Public, Lodge & Church Halls...... Page 14 Greenhouse open 10:00 am Dutch Elm Disease...... Page 15 Unity Community Hall Rental Rates...... Page 15 7 Days a Week Skating Arena Area (dry floor) Rental Rates....Page 15 Clubs, Organizations, Events & Services...... Page 16-17 Pleasant View Cemetery...... Page 18 Sask Lotteries, Dog Licenses...... Page 19 Thinking of building in Unity...... Page 20

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Parks and Recreation Director...... Ryan Doetzel...... 306-228-2621 Recreation Facilities Foreman...... Dale Brownlee...... 306-210-8009 Parks and Recreation Office...... Town Office, P.O. Box 1030, Unity, SK S0K 4L0 Phone: 306-228-2621 Fax: 306-228-4221 E-mail: [email protected] Webpage: www.townofunity.com The Parks and Recreation Department maintains the Kin, Elks and Regional Park, ball diamonds, museum grounds, greenspace and boulevards, campgrounds, cemetery, swimming pool and walking path. The Parks and Recreation staff work May to August from 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. On behalf of the Town of Unity, greetings are extended to residents and a warm welcome to all visitors. We hope you take the time to visit the many attractions we have to offer. ~Mayor, Council & Staff

What is KidSport™? KidSport™ is a children’s charity dedicated to assisting children of families facing financial obstacles to participate in community sport programs. The KidSport™ goal is to provide these children with the opportunity to achieve physical, social, intellectual and moral development through participation in sport.

Individual grants of up to $750 are available to Pick up your application form children up to 18 years old. Applications cannot be at Town of Unity office or visit signed by family members and will be screened by local volunteer committees to ensure the financial www.kidsportcanada.ca need and legitimacy of the applicant. Applications should be mailed to Unity KidSport Box 1030 Unity, SK S0K4L0

2 Printed by Press-Herald Publications TownTown OfficeOffice Town Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9 am - 12 pm, 1 pm - 5 pm Visit www.townofunity.com • Phone 306-228-2621 • Fax 306-228-4221 • [email protected] We’re on Facebook “Town of Unity” Check us out and keep informed Town Managers Town Administrator...... Aileen Garrett...... [email protected] Director of Finance...... Kavi Pandoo...... [email protected] Director of Parks and Recreation...... Ryan Doetzel...... [email protected] Director of Public Works...... Collin Field...... [email protected] Director of Economic Development...... Carey Baker...... [email protected] Bylaw Enforcement Officer...... Randy Kammerer...... [email protected] Office Manager...... Carrie Dresser...... [email protected]

Town Information Residential Garbage Pick-up: Thursday - East side • Wednesday - West side Landfill Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 2pm - 6pm Saturday: 9:30am - 12pm & 1pm - 6pm Recycling Collection:...... every second Friday Town Council Mayor: Ben Weber Ph: 306-228-2621 • Councillors: Brian Vanderlinde, Brent Weber, Bob Abel, Rick Hill, Doreen Bonogofski and Curtis McLean

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SESSION III - July 17 - 28 SESSION IV - August 7 - 11 Monday through Friday - 2 weeks Monday through Friday - 1 week Starfish/Duck...... 11:45 am-12:15 pm Starfish/Duck...... 12:15-12:45 pm Sea Turtle...... 9:45-10:15 am...... 11:45 am-12:15 pm Sea Turtle...... 8:45-9:15 am...... 11:30 am-12:00 pm Sea Otter...... 12:15-12:45 pm Sea Otter...... 9:30-10:00 am Salamander ...... 9:00-9:30 am...... 12:15 - 12:45 pm Salamander...... 10:45-11:15 am...... 11:30 am-12:00 pm Sunfish...... 9:00-9:30 am Sunfish...... 10:00-10:30 am Sunfish...... 9:00-9:30 am Crocodile/Whale...... 11:15-11:45 am Crocodile/Whale...... Level 1/2...... 9:00-9:30 am Level 1/2...... 12:45-1:30 pm Level 3...... 10:15-10:45 am Level 3...... 8:00-8:45 am Level 4...... 12:15-1:00 pm Level 4...... 12:00-1:00 pm Level 5...... 10:30-11:15 am Level 5...... 9:45-10:45 am Level 6...... 8:00-8:45 am Level 6...... 9:15-10:15 am Level 7...... 8:00-9:00 am Level 7...... 10:30-11:30 am Level 8...... 8:00-9:00 am Level 8...... 10:30-11:30 am Level 9...... 9:00-10:00 am Level 9...... 8:00-9:00 am Level 10...... 8:00-9:00 am Level 10...... 9:00-10:00 am Lesson Registration Aqua Adult Lessons Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 1 pm to • Time, date and number of lessons will be 5 pm, May 17 - 19, in the Town Council Chambers determined on an individual basis Session 1 Pre-register on May 10 - 12. • Lesson plans will be designed to suit the needs of Call or come to the office to register for Session 1. each individual’s swimming abilities First come, first serve basis

Private Lesson Registration To register, please call Danielle at the town office (306-228-2621) or the June 26 - 30 August 8 - 11 (right after August long weekend) swimming pool (306-228-2133). If there are any questions regarding lessons or other activities at the pool, feel free to call. 4 Printed by Press-Herald Publications Red Cross Swim Key Preschool...... (from 4 months to 5 years old) Starfish...... 4 to 18 months (parented) Duck...... 18 to 30 months (parented) Sea Turtle...... (parented) Sea Otter...... (unparented) Salamander...... (unparented) Sunfish Crocodile Whale Red Cross Swim Kids...(6 years and up) Level 1-10

NOTE: If your child has turned 6 since their last session of swimming lessons they will now be in the Swim Kids program rather than the Preschool Program, whether or not they have completed the preschool program. If you have any questions as to which level they will enter into please give the pool staff a call and they will be able to aid you in the correct level selection for your child.

Printed by Press-Herald Publications 5 SEASON PASS PUNCH CARDS (10) DAILY ADMISSIONS Family...... $160.00 Adult (19 yrs & up)...... $50.00 Family...... $14.00 Adult...... $80.00 Student (14 yrs - 18 yrs)...... $45.00 Adult (19 yrs & up)...... $6.00 Student (14 yrs & up)...... $70.00 Child (6 yrs - 13 yrs)...... $35.00 Student (14 yrs - 18 yrs)...... $5.00 Child (6 yrs - 13 yrs)...... $55.00 Preschool...... $30.00 Child (6 yrs - 13 yrs)...... $4.50 Preschool...... $45.00 Aquasize punch...... $45.00 Preschool...... $4.00 Fees subject to change without notice Aquasize...... $6.00 (Parent may enter pool FREE with Preschooler for child’s safety) FEES - all prices include GST where applicable 2 - WEEK LESSON PURCHASES POOL/BIRTHDAY BOOKINGS Starfish/Duck...... $37.00 1 Hour Rental (Includes 1 Birthday Cake) Sea Turtles/Salamader...... $40.00 (1 - 20 kids or less) (2 Lifeguards)...... $65.00 Sunfish...... $40.00 (21 - 49 kids) (3 Lifeguards)...... $85.00 Crocodile/Whale...... $40.00 Level 1 and Level 2...... $42.00 1 - WEEK LESSON PURCHASES Level 3...... $45.00 Starfish/Duck...... $30.00 Level 4...... $45.00 Sea Turtles /Salamader...... $33.00 Level 5...... $45.00 Sunfish...... $33.00 Level 6...... $45.00 Crocodile/Whale...... $33.00 Level 7...... $50.00 Level 1 and Level 2...... $33.00 Level 8...... $50.00 Level 3...... $40.00 Level 9...... $50.00 Level 4...... $40.00 Level 10...... $50.00 Level 5...... $40.00 Swim Patrol...... $50.00 Level 6...... $43.00 Bronze Star...... $70.00 Level 7...... $43.00 Bronze Medallion...... $80.00 AquaAdult...... $50.00 Bronze Cross...... $80.00 Privates (5 Lessons)...... $90.00 Clubs...... $40.00 Rivers West provides the residents of the District with: • Grant information/ Funding assistance • Workshops which include Grant Writing, Social Media, Communities in Bloom, High Five, Take The Lead, plus many more workshops. • Coming soon, Recreation Board workshops • Mobile Playground Program (traveling summer camp) • Facility Operator Support Grant • Aboriginal Community Support Grant Services Offered: • District Dream Broker • KidSport & Creative Kids Design Build Projects • Sport, Culture & Recreation Grant Decorative Steel • Contact for the Saskatchewan Summer and Winter Games for Team Rivers West Welding Fabrication Check out our website for a complete list of the Sand Blasting & Painting programs and services, contact information for an office location (3) near you Steel Sales www.riverswestdistrict.ca Look for us on Facebook & Twitter 6 Printed by Press-Herald Publications CanadianCanadian TriviaTrivia

1. When was Canadian Confederation? 2. The tenth province to enter the Confederation? 3. Canada’s flag was first adopted on this date – now known as Flag Day. 4. What is Canada’s National Tree? 5. What was Canada’s first Capital City? 6. Hockey is the official sport of winter, what is the official summer sport? 7. What is Canada’s Motto? 8. What is the oldest walled city that still exists within Canada? 9. What famous faces are on the Canadian bills? 10. What is the most recent territory in Canada? 11. Who led the Metis in the rebellions at Red River in 1870 and in the northwest in 1885? 12. How many time zones does Canada have? 13. How Many national Parks are there in Canada? 14. What is the highest mountain in Canada? 15. What is the longest River in Canada? 16. What U.S. State has the largest border with Canada? 17. Queen Elizabeth II attended one of these on Canadian soil in 1951. She then attended another in 2002 what was it? Answers on page 20.

Printed by Press-Herald Publications 7 RED CROSS SWIM PRESCHOOL 7-level program for children 4 months to 5 years of age This seven-level program allows children to enter levels based on their age and abilities. Each level is built around an aquatic animal theme and has its own mascot, which will make learning engaging and fun for young children. During levels Starfish/Duck, the parent or caregiver will participate in the classes together with their child. Helping the child become familiar and • EMINENCE Organic Skin Care & Body Treatments comfortable with the aquatic environment. Sea Turtle/ • Jessica Natural Nail Care plus Trind Nail Treatment Salamander/Sunfish/Crocodile/Whale are unparented • Great way to start holidays or have a holiday break - the children will be with the instructor at all times. Your child will progress through the preschool swim • Rejuvenate before your holiday! program until they reach the age of 6 years old when • Massage Therapy for injuries, stress prevention they will then be transferred into the Red Cross Swim and health maintenance. RMT on staff Kids program according to their individual swimming Great boutique to shop for that special person or 4 you! ability. The 2 programs have been built to coincide with each other and offer your child the best aquatic learning Book your Spa Service with our experienced staff! environment we as instructors can offer. European Body Wraps • Facials • Pedicures RED CROSS SWIM KIDS Manicures • Footcare • Waxing 10-level program for ages 6 and up Call 306-228-2808 This program for school aged children will help swimmers develop all six swimming stokes, actively learn 120 - 2nd Street East Unity, SK S0K 4L0 how to be safe around the water, and increase their Visit www.sunrisewellnessspa.ca fitness and endurance through fun activities. Email: [email protected]

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 6:30 am - 8:00 am Early Bird Early Bird Early Bird 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Schools Schools Schools Schools Schools 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Maintenance Maintenance 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Aquacise Schools Schools Schools Schools Schools Aquacise (1:00-2:00) (1:00-2:00) 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm Public Swim Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Public Public Swim (2:00-5:00) (2:00-5:00) 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Public Swimming Public Swimming Public Swimming 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Aquacise Aquacise

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 6:30 am - 8:00 am Early Bird Early Bird Early Bird 8:00 am - 12:00 pm SWIMMING LESSONS 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Maintenance Maintenance 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Public AQUA SIZE 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Public Swimming Public Swimming Public Swimming 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm POOL BOOKINGS 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Public Swimming Public Swimming Public Swimming 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Aquacise Aquacise Aquacise UnityUnity CentennialCentennial SwimmingSwimming PoolPool Leadership Training Programs BRONZE STAR: The Lifesaving Society has develops the basic skills and knowledge of lifeguarding. Some introduced a new course to the Bronze program. This of these skills include: high-risk team rescues, scanning/ program begins to equip young lifesavers with the guarding techniques and getting experience dealing with rescue skills and responses for rescue situations. The most problems that could occur while guarding. This course cost of this program is $70.00. It will run upon request. is becoming the minimum requirement for employment at BRONZE MEDALLION: This course is an introduction an aquatic facility. Candidates must have a valid Bronze to basic water rescue and lifesaving. Candidates must Cross and Sr. Rescuscitation and must be 16 years of age. have either Level 10 and be 13 years of age, or hold Candidates are required to have their CPR and First Aid. their Bronze Star award. This course will run in July. ASSISTANT WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR (AWSI): This The cost will be $80.00. Contact pool to register course is a requirement for swimmers who are interested in BRONZE CROSS: Bronze Cross is the minimum working as an assistant swimming instructor and for those qualification to be employed by most aquatic facilities. who wish to enroll in the Red Cross Water Safety Instructor This course concentrates on high-risk team rescue program. The course combines theoretical and practical skills. Candidates must be 14 years of age as well as teaching skills and replaces the former Aqua Leaders course. having previously taken the Bronze Medallion course. In addition to the time spent in the course, candidates are This course is offered in July. The fee for this course required to complete 12 hours of Aquatic Observation. A is $80.00. Contact pool to register. student must be 15 years of age and hold either Red Cross NATIONAL LIFEGUARD STANDARDS (NLS): This course Level 10, or Aquaquest 12. Printed by Press-Herald Publications 9 Swimming Pool Programs BE AWARE AQUASIZES: If you want to get in shape or stay in Be prepared for mosquito season! shape then aquasizes would be great for you! Aquasizes are an aerobic activity done in shallow water, using Mosquito season means the presence of the water as resistance. Aquasizes run in June, July mosquito-borne viruses such as West Nile and August from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. There will also Be Aware of the potential health risks, and be be aquasizes offered in the evenings on Tuesday and prepared with preventative steps: Thursday from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm in July and August. • Don’t stay out too long when mosquitoes are active (dusk and dawn) • Wear light colored long sleeves/pants when CLUBS: The Unity Swimming Pool staff can offer the mosquitos are bad following clubs this summer if enough interest is shown: • Use approved bug spray • Remove standing water in your yard • Fix holes in windows / door screens SWIM CLUB: this is a lane-swimming club. This club develops a child’s strokes, strength, endurance as well Visit www.health.gov.sk.ca for more on West as overall fitness. This club has been non-competitive Nile Virus, a list of symptoms & more detailed protection measures in the past, but there are hopes for competitions in the future. Unity Branch Phone 306-228-2802 DIVING CLUB: this club offers children a chance to Email [email protected] learn how to use proper form and technique when using the diving boards. The librarian at Unity Library is Michelle Schumack • Monday from 9am-1pm & Tuesday & Thursday from 1pm - 9pm • Closed Mondays on long weekends AQUA ADULT: It is never too late to learn how to swim! The library offers free Internet service and carries all current You may be able to save your life or somebody else’s! books as well as classics, references, DVD rentals, and Even if you have experience this is a good way to im- children’s literature. Visit our website at www.wheatland.sk.ca prove your strokes in a controlled positive environment. Individualized programs are made for each swimmer. This program will be set up individually with number of lessons, times and group numbers set to suit the individual’s need.

POOL BOOKINGS: Swimming Pool Bookings are for one-hour. The rental cost is shown in previous pages on this guide along with costs of lessons and other programming the pool offers.

10 Printed by Press-Herald Publications Randy Sander CPA, CGA, CFP P.O. Box 744 257 - 2nd Ave. West Unity, SK S0K 4L0 Phone: 306.228.3032 Fax: 306.228.3049 Email: [email protected]

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THE UNITY HERITAGE MUSEUM: Occupies the north DOG PARK: Located on the Northwest corner of town part of the Regional Park and features restored schools, limits about 1 km North towards the cemetery. Dogs must a church, one of the original early homes of Unity, the CP be licensed. Rail Station, a rural homestead house, an old town hall, a UNITY AND DISTRICT REGIONAL PARK: Located on stone house and has two large quonsets full of restored the North side of 7th Avenue East in Unity. Facilities in cars, trucks, a steam engine, and a threshing machine. the park include: five shale ball diamonds; a playground As well, the grounds house a horseshoe pit, which is a area with variety of equipment; washrooms; a concession fun game for all ages to play. Contact Jim Sego at 306- building; horseshoe pits; an outdoor swimming pool with 228-3981 for information. Museum hours are 2-5pm every both full size and learners pools; picnic and barbecue day from the last week of May until September. facilities; and a large museum complex. Winter months’ Sunday breakfasts. THE UNITY GOLF COURSE: Located west of Unity off KIN PARK: Located between Jubilee Bay and Centennial Highway #14 and it features a 9-hole grass green course Crescent, has modern playground structures, grass play with a modern licensed clubhouse, a snack bar and golf areas and picnic tables. equipment rental. The challenging course has been ELKS-ROYAL PURPLE PARK: Located on 5th Avenue well used in the past few years and is very efficiently West, has modern playground structures, grass play operated by the Unity Golf Club. Call the clubhouse at areas and picnic tables. 306-228-3688 for more information on green fees and ORCHARD PARK: Located North of 10th Avenue special events. East, has newly planted trees with sitting area. Cement pathways connecting to Regional Park.

PUBLIC SCHOOL: On 3rd Avenue East, has children’s For more information on the play structures. Unity and District Regional Park ST. PETER’S SCHOOL: On 5th Avenue West, has contact Ryan Doetzel, children’s play structures. the Town of Unity Director of Culture, MEMORIAL PARK: On 7th Avenue East provides a quiet, Parks and Recreation at 306-228-2621. well-shaded picnic area with the Towns Cenotaph located in the center of the park.

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BASKETBALL AND BEACH VOLLEYBALL: A basketball UNITY CURLING CLUB: Contact Sharon Reiter at 306-228- cement pad and a sand volleyball court are located at the Unity 2386 or Curling Lounge 306-228-2212. There is Tuesday, Composite High School on 3rd Avenue East. The courts are Wednesday & Thursday league curling, Junior curling on available for public use. Monday evenings, and Tuesday & Thursday afternoon curling available. YOUTH SOCCER: The program runs in May/June. Contact Sturling Spiel - November 23, 2017 Carin Leibel 306-228-4183. Boxing Day Fun Spiel - December 26, 2017 KARATE CLUB: Contact Bev Barth at 843-8141 for more Pattison Ag Men’s Open - January 22 - 27, 2018 information. Program runs Sept - April. Traditional Martial Arts Senior Men’s Northerns - February 7 - 11, 2018 Training geared to all ages. Sturling Spiel - February 22, 2018 UNITY GYMNASTICS CLUB: Recreational gymnastics based 17th Annual Oilperson’s Bonspiel - March 1 - 4, 2018 on the CAN GYM badge program. Promotes fun, flexibility, Bramiche Farms Ladies Open - March 16 - 18, 2018 physical fitness, and the joy of the sport. Fall and Winter Funspiel Windup - March 23 & 24, 2018 Sessions are offered for boys and girls. Contact Angela Elder UNITY MINOR BALL ASSOCIATION: Contact Dean at 306-228-4209. Wildeman at 306-228-7686 SUMMER CHILDREN’S PLAYGROUND PROGRAM: The Baseball Camp - TBA Parks and Recreation Department will be offering summer Minor Ball Day - Sunday, May 15, 2016 activities for children. Details regarding program will be UNITY SKATING CLUB: Contact Sherri Rutley at 306-228-9688 advertised at the schools and through the newspapers in mid- SLO-PITCH LEAGUE: A ball league that meets every Friday evening June. Runs from beginning of July to mid-August. from May - July. Contact Mike Gerlinski at 306-228-2111 SECOND AVENUE CINEMA: Located at 225-2nd Avenue West.Theatre plays movies nightly 7 days a week. Movie Line Information at 306-228-3775. For any information call 306-228-2256. UNITY GUIDES ASSOCIATION: Contact Michelle Pilat at 306-228-2799 for more inforamtion. UNITY 4-H CLUB: Call Corinne Van De Meutter at 306-228- 3604. There are four sections in the Unity Club including beef, crafts, archery and cooking. Children, teens, and young adults from age 6-21 years can join the 4-H programs. REVOLUTION DANCE: Lyndsey Struss at 306-228-2263 UNITY GOLF CLUB: Contact Dale Robertson - clubhouse (306) 228-3688. Junior program available. UNITY MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION: Contact Dan Feser at 306-228-2896 UNITY REC SKATING: Targeted for younger children learning to skate. Contact Dave Weber at 306-228-3627

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Printed by Press-Herald Publications 13 Campgrounds Public, Lodge & Church Halls TOWN OF UNITY CAMPGROUND: Located 1.5 km LEGION HALL: Located on Main Street in Unity, this west of Unity off Hwy #14, the campground has 16 hall is just right for smaller gatherings, reunions and well-shaded camp sites that are available on a first meetings. Contact Vern Burns for any further information come, first serve basis. Site provides barbecues, picnic 306-228-2679. tables, a picnic shelter and outdoor toilets. Bottled ST. PETER’S CHURCH HALL: Located in the basement water and concession are available at the Unity Golf of St. Peter’s Church. Contact the rectory at 306-228-2341 Course located straight up the road. from Monday to Friday 9 am - 1 pm for bookings and other BRENTWOOD TRAILER AND R.V. PARK: Located information. on Hwy 21 East side of Unity, the Brentwood R.V. UNITED CHURCH CHRISTIAN EDUCATION HALLS: Park offers full service camping for summer visitors. Located adjoining the United Church, contact Connie Meek There are 32 campsites available with 20 sites have at 306-228-2214 for bookings. electricity, sewer & water. A new shower house is ST. JOHN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH HALL: Located available for all campers. Rates for daily, weekly or adjoining the church. Contact 306-228-4536 for bookings monthly use are available upon request. For info call and other information. 306-210-7000 (C). NEW HORIZONS HALL: Located on the corner of Main GREENHEAD MOTEL-R.V. PARK: Conveniently and 5th Street. Contact Carol Sego at 306-228-3981 for located on Highway #14 adjacent to the Delta Co-op more information. and A & W. The R.V. Park features 12 fully serviced ADANAC HALL: Located on Unity Museum Grounds. hook-ups on well-maintained stalls. A shower house Contact Chris Martin 306-228-4448. and washroom facilities are also included. The Greenhead Motel is a ten-unit facility that includes AGRO-PLEX: Located across Highway 14, contact Joan three large kitchenettes. Contact Shantelle Taylor Sperle at 306-228-2758 for booking. 228-2672. Harbeth House - R.V. & Camping: Call 306-228-2391. 8 electrical sites, water available all sites. Located on Highway #21, East of arena. 115 Main St. Box 877 Annual Events Unity, SK

CANDACE HEITT MEMORIAL FUN RUN: Sunday, Shannon Ireland, BSP Phone: 306-228-2121 September 18, 2016. Contact Donna Boser at 306-228- Pharmacist & Owner Fax: 306-228-2129 2181 or visit www.candaceheitt.com to register. CANUCKS RECREATIONAL HOCKEY TOURNAMENT: Is held at the last weekend the arena is open. End of March. Contact Trevor Frantik at 306-210-0008. UNITY WESTERN DAYS: June 3 - 5, 2016. Contact Brian Woytuik at 306-228-2677. UNITY FACILITIES COMMITTEE FUN GOLF TOURNAMENT: Saturday, September 9, 2017. Contact Brian Woytiuk at 306-228-2677 or Peter Gartner at 306- 228-3847. SPRING FAIR: April 7, 2018. Contact Lisa Lindsay at 306-228-2484. WILDLIFE SUPPER: Held February 3, 2018, contact David Ganter at 306-228-2901. DUCKS UNLIMITED SUPPER: March 17, 2018, contact Bill Fraser at 306-228-3188. UNITY FALL FAIR & TRADE SHOW: September 29 - October 1, 2017, contact Elaine Sperle at 306-228-2809. 14 Printed by Press-Herald Publications DUTCH ELM Town of Unity DISEASE Community Hall Rate To reduce the risk of Dutch elm disease (DED), pruning NON-PRIME TIME (SUN-THURS) of elm trees is prohibited throughout Saskatchewan 6 am - 12 pm...... $80 + GST each year from April 1 until August 31. Fresh cuts 12 pm - 6 pm...... $135 + GST from pruning can attract the beetles that spread the 6 pm - 3 am...... $250 + GST disease, increasing the chance of an infection. The 6 am - 6 am (24 hrs.)...... $385 + GST annual pruning ban is in effect during the time of year Kitchen (per usage)...... $85 + GST when elm bark beetles are most active. Wedding luncheon (includes kitchen)...... $160 + GST Pruning is an important part of regular elm tree care and is encouraged, before and after the annual ban PRIME TIME (FRI-SAT) period. Proper pruning helps keep trees healthy and 6 am - 12 pm...... $105 + GST better able to resist disease. The removal of dead 12 pm - 6 pm...... $180 + GST and dying elm wood through pruning also helps to 6 pm - 3 am...... $330 + GST reduce beetles breeding habitat and control the beetle 6 am - 6 am (24 hrs.)...... $505 + GST population. Timely and proper disposal of the pruned Kitchen (per usage)...... $85 + GST wood is also essential to keep DED from spreading. Throughout the year, including the ban period, prompt Wedding Dance (includes kitchen)...... $420 + GST removal of infected elms is critical to effective disease management. Provincial regulations also require commercial pruners Furniture & Equipment Rental of elm trees to have taken a recognized training program or be under the supervision of someone who PER USAGE, BASED ON A 24 HR PERIOD has. Improper pruning techniques can contribute to the 8ʼ tables...... $7.00 + GST spread of many tree diseases, including DED. Contact Picnic tables...... $15.00 + GST your local municipality if you think you may have a Coffee urns...... $8.00 + GST DED infestation. Liquor dispensers...... $3.00 + GST Chairs...... $1.50 + GST

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EXCLUDING TABLES AND CHAIRS 24 hours (1 day)...... $400 + GST Funeral Home 48 hours (2 days) cost per day...... $375 + GST Glassford’s157 3rd Ave. W. Unity, SK 72 hours (3 days) cost per day...... $325 + GST INCLUDING SIXTY 8 FOOT TABLES, APPROXIMATELY 400 CHAIRS 306-228-2648 (24 hrs) 8 am - 12 pm...... $185 + GST 12 Noon - 6 pm...... $255 + GST • All types of funerals • After Care 6 pm - 2 am...... $375 + GST • Monuments • Pre-Arranged Funerals 8 am - 2 am...... $710 + GST Concession booth (per usage)...... $85 + GST Arnold & Sandra Glassford Arena lobby...... $85 + GST Funeral Directors and Owners Donald Zehner Licenced Embalmer ARENA RENTAL (ICE TIME) - HOURLY RATES All Adult Groups...... $90 - $100 + GST 302 5th St. W. Wilkie, SK Out-of-Town Groups...... $110 - $135 + GST 306-843-2262 (24 hrs) Youth Rate...... $65 + GST We Accept Purple Shield HALL IS AIR CONDITIONED RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE “Serving with dignity and compassion” CONTACT TOWN OFFICE TO CONFIRM Printed by Press-Herald Publications 15 Clubs,Clubs, Organizations,Organizations, EventsEvents andand ServicesServices

ADDICTION SERVICES: Contact Jhalene Groth at 306-228-2666 - ext. 2950 ARENA: contact Ryan Doetzel at 306-228-2621 CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Contact Carol Sego at 306-228-3981 or Evelyn Weeks at 306-228-2471 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Contact Helena Long at 306-228-2267 CURLING RINK: Afternoon, Night and Mixed leagues are available. As well as a super league which is more competitive. Adult curling lessons offered. Curling Rink number is 306-228-2212 DONOR’S CHOICE: Contact Eileen Sword at 306-228-2246 DUCKS UNLIMITED: Contact Bill Fraser at 306-228-3188 ELKS CLUB: Contact Ron Swarbrick at 306-228-3263 HEARTLAND HEALTH REGION VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR: Contact Celeste Bridgeman at 306-228-2666 HEARTLAND HEALTH REGION: General Information 306-228-6330 INDOOR WALKING PROGRAM: Community Center Hall, Oct 17 - April 14 Monday - Friday, 8 am - Noon KILWINNING LODGE: Contact Harvey Johnson at 306-393-8293 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Contact Parish Council at 306-228-2341 LADIES NIGHT OUT: Dixie Berki 306-228-3227 (November) LADIES REC HOCKEY: Contact Niki Bretzer 306-228-7410 MALL IN THE HALL: Val Middleton at 306-228-4536 NEW HORIZONS CLUB: Contact Muriel Kraft at 306-228-3353 ORDER OF EASTERN STAR: Contact Laraine Wood at 306-228-2452 PEST CONTROL: George Dresser at 306-228-3184 REBEKAH LODGE: Contact Muriel Barnett at 306-228-2735 RIVERS WEST DISTRICT FOR SPORT, CULTURE & RECREATION: Contact Donna Johnston-Genest at 306-882-3030 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION: Contact Vern Burns at 306-228-2679 SCHOOLS: St. Peter’s Separate School: Contact Tyson Volk at 306-228-4141 Unity Composite High School: Contact Ruth Cey at 306-228-2657 Unity Public School: Contact Karalyn Brown at 306-228-4177 SHINERS CAR CLUB: Contact Bob Elton at 306-228-3318 ST. PETER’S CWL: Contact Bea Stephenson at 306-228-2494 UNITED CHURCH WOMEN’S CLUB: Contact Muriel Barnett at 306-228-2735 UNITY & DISTRICT HEALTH CENTER: General Information 306-228-2666 UNITY AGRICULTURE SOCIETY: Contact Joan Sperle at 306-228-2758 or Pat Welter 306-228-4486 Trade Show & Fall Fair: Contact Joan Sperle UNITY AGROPLEX: Contact Joan Sperle 306-228-2758 UNITY B.P.O.E.: Contact Ron Boerrichter for more information at 306-228-3565 UNITY COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTRE: Contact 306-228-4042 UNITY CURLING CLUB: Contact Sharon Reiter at 306-228-2386 or Curling Club 306-228-2212 UNITY FIRE DEPARTMENT: Contact Leroy Timmerman’s at 306-228-4225 UNITY FIREARMS ASSOCIATION: Contact Keven Mark at 306-228-3052 or Phil Wirth at 306-228-2370 UNITY FLYING CLUB: Contact Maynard Slater at 306-228-2835 or Jim Reese at 306-228-3915 UNITY GOLF CLUB: Contact 306-228-7302 or Clubhouse 306-228-3688 UNITY HEALTHCARE AUXILIARY: Contact Rose Mauthe at 306-228-2579 UNITY HERITAGE MUSEUM: Contact Jim Sego at 306-228-3981 Adanac Hall: Chris Martin at 306-228-4448 UNITY HOUSING AUTHORITY: Carolyn Kopp at 306-228-8584 including Heritage Manor UNITY I.O.O.F.: Contact Nick Seneshen at 306-228-2332 UNITY KIDSPORT COMMITTEE: Contact Ryan Doetzel at 306-228-2621 for an applicaiton.

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UNITY LIONS CLUB: Contact Stan Moncrieff at 306-228-3417 UNITY LUTHERAN LADIES: Contact Betty Hepting at 306-228-2391 UNITY MINERS HOCKEY CLUB: Contact Jake Senger at 306-228-7120 UNITY MINOR FOOTBALL: Contact Jen Wilson at 306-228-8757 Grades 2 - 6 flag, Grades 6 - 8 tackle UNITY MINOR HOCKEY: Dan Feser 306-228-9956 3-on-3: Dan Feser UNITY MOTO-CROSS CLUB: Contact Steven Dearborn at 306-228-9300 UNITY MUSIC FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION: Contact Vicki Orobko at 306-228-2203 UNITY REC HOCKEY: Bruisers: Roy Mock 306-228-7058 Muddy Lakers: Jeremy Wagner 306-228-2393/7941 Canucks: Kelvin Sener 306-228-4555 or Trevor Frantik 306-210-0008 Northstars: Chris Halter 306-228-1205 Women’s Hockey: Niki Bretzer 306-228-7410 UNITY REC SKATING: Contact Dave Weber at 306-228-3627 UNITY ROYAL PURPLE ELKS: Contact Jean Knelson for more information at 306-228-3703 UNITY SKATING CLUB: Contact Nicoel Bakken at 306-228-9142 CanSkate: Colleen Smith 306-228-2859 UNITY SOCCER CLUB: Contact Carin Leibel at 306-228-4183 UNITY WAGON WHEELS DANCE: Contact Bill Romanowski at 306-228-3693 UNITY WESTERN DAYS: Contact Terry Smith at 306-228-1445 UNITY WILDLIFE FEDERATION: Contact Dave Ganter at 306-228-2901 WEIGHT WATCHERS: Call 1-800-651-6000

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The Unity Pleasant View Cemetery is located 2km North on the North/South access road. You can contact the Town Office at 306-228-2621 for information on reserving plots. SCHEDULE OF FEES 2017 Graced with endless Loving Memorials, Pleasant View Cemetery has become a “special park”, a place of renewed beauty and Lot/Plot Purchase peaceful repose for loved ones, who have been laid to rest, for Single Plot...... $675 families to visit. Double Plot...... $1050 The Living Tree Memorial Fund and Cemetery Beautification Fund, Infant Plot (For infants less than 2 years old)...... $250 to honor loved ones in memory with memorial donations to develop Opening and Closing Charges a Living Tree Memorial shelterbelt of evergreen plantings, curbed, Regular Adult Lot/Plot...... $450 shrub memorial beds with rest areas, granite benches and potted Baby Plot (for infants less than 2 years old)...... $210 annual flower memorial plantings. A Living Tree Memorial cost is Cremains...... $210 $200.00 per tree per loved member and includes an evergreen Exhumation planting within the tree memorial shelterbelt, keepsake certificate, Vault...... $930 donation receipt and inscription of the loved one’s name on the Urn...... $230 new Living Tree Memorial Granite Plaque, located within the East Weekends and Stat Holidays: Add price below plus GST to cost Shelterbelt Memorial Bed. Memorial tree applications are available Cremains...... $200 Vault...... $225 at Unity Town Office. Columbarium Niche Fees The Cemetery Beautification Fund, donation amount of your Single...... $1425 choice, provides beautification enhancements in memory of a Companion...... $1975 loved one and may be chosen for a Loved One’s Funeral/Memorial *** Prices include the interment. Service Tribute fund whereby memorial donations are made. The *** Open and closing of a second (2nd) interment at a later date will be an additional cost of $50 Cemetery Committee expresses sincere gratitude to all whom have ***Engraving is at the cost of the niche purchaser. All engraving on the plaque provided memorial donations and invites everyone to consider must be provided by the niche purchaser and a cemetery permit must be approved a memorial donation in memory of their loved one to provide by the Town of Unity prior to installment. continued beauty to the Pleasant View Cemetery. GRONDINGRONDIN Funeral Services Ltd. UNITY CUT KNIFE WILKIE BIGGAR 306-228-4480 306-398-2469 306-843-2222 306-948-2669

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18 Printed by Press-Herald Publications 2017-2018 Saskatchewan Lotteries RiouRiou LawLaw OfficeOffice Community Grant Program Michel L. (Mike) Riou Saskatchewan Lotteries is the fundraiser for over B.A., B.ED., J.D. 12,000 sports, culture and recreation groups. These groups provide opportunities for people to participate in Legal Profession Corporation activities in every Saskatchewan community. The Town of Unity allocates lottery funding to local sport, [email protected] culture and recreation organizations. Deadline to apply is September 30, 2017 Applications can be found at the Unity Town Office or Tyler J. Young online at www.townofunity.com B.A. (Hons.), M.A., J.D. Questions? Call Ryan Doetzel at 306-228-2621 [email protected] Dog Licenses The Town of Unity requires that all dog owners must obtain a yearly license for their dogs. These licenses expire Mornè Coetzee on December 31st of each year. Failure to obtain a valid B.Proc, LL.B. dog license could result in fines. These licenses can be obtained at the Town Office. Be reminded that all dogs [email protected] must be leashed at all Town parks and are NOT allowed at the cemetery. Unity Office 309 Main Street Box 1900 Unity, SK S0K 4L0 Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Kerrobert Branch Office 428 Atlantic Avenue Kerrobert, SK 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursdays Other times by appointment Phone 306-228-3778 Fax 306-228-4228 email: [email protected] www.rioulawoffice.ca

Printed by Press-Herald Publications 19 Thinking of building in Sunday, September 17th, 2017 The Town of Unity? Land is available and affordable! •Residential Lots •Commercial and Industrial Lots •Infill incentive •Build a house in an established area visit www.candaceheitt.com of Unity and pay property tax on only the land for one to two years! Canada Day Celebration •Downtown incentive Come and Celebrate Canada’s Birthday with us! •Buy or build a business in downtown •Fun for the Whole Family! Unity and receive three years property •Featured entertainment tax free! •Children’s activities (face painting, games, skills) •A balloon release and fireworks •Events take place at the Unity Museum Grounds FREE of For more information contact Carey charge at 306-228-2621 or email Be sure to watch the Unity-Wilkie Press-Herald [email protected] Visit www.townofunity.com closer to Canada Day for full details and times for all events Canadian Trivia Answers

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