It is indeed the last weekend of summer before the Labour Day long weekend. Has the B.C. smoke cleared? Are you still hoping for much-needed rain in the forecast?
Unity Minor Ball ended their season of hosting six big tournaments including the Girls’ Prairie League Softball championship and the U19 Western Canadian softball championship won by the hometown Unity Panthers. Provincial titles earned included mosquito boys’ baseball, gold, and U12 girls’ softball, silver.
The U14 girls’ softball team won provincial silver, earning them a trip to Western Canadian championship. They were unable to get to the championship Sunday.
In U16 girls’ softball, provincial gold meant a trip to Kelowna, B.C. for the Western Canadian championship, but they were unable to capture a playoff spot.
A provincial gold by the U19 girls’ softball team was capped by a Western Canadian title at a tournament they hosted.
UK Royals won gold in the ladies’ C provincial division and the senior Cardinals lost a close final and earned silver in their provincial quest.
Garrin Scherr was chosen to be part of Team Saskatchewan competing in Ontario this weekend and Dillon Poschenreider was part of Team Saskatchewan baseball at the Canada Cup this year.
We owe a big thank you to host committees of these ball events. A community benefits greatly from this influx of teams, parents, fans, officials and volunteers. As well, organizers always ensure there is plenty for attendees to be pleased about. And, where would these diamonds be without the foresight of former recreation director, Keith Wilson, who saw to it that the diamonds are lined with trees?
School is back in class right after the long weekend, beginning Sept 4. After last year’s retirements, new staff will be seen at all three schools.
Welcome to the new general manager of Delta Co-op who came here from Watrous to take the helm after Joe Reddekopp’s retirement. Under Reddekopp’s tenure Delta Coop saw many upgrades including a new food store at Macklin, renovated and improved Wilkie food store, a new fertilizer plant as well as a new home centre, still under construction, but set to open soon.
The annual fall fair and trade show is accepting applications for booths and the fall fair booklets will be out soon. Contact Joan Sperle, Elaine Sperle or Irene Lacoursiere for details or contact the town office at 306-228-2621.
Warrior football and the Unity minor football will take to the field starting Monday. Watch for upcoming games and activity dates for these programs with more upcoming Friday nightl events on tap for this season.
Dr. Bloem, Dr. Williams and nurses Leann Davidson and Rachel Brost participated in a ride for cancer from Calgary to Airdrie, Alta.
Museum season is almost done for this year. Watch for pancake brunches in November. Guests are still welcome by appointment. The weekly farmers market continues to mid September.
A recent rash of thefts reminds residents to lock up, have neighbours keep an eye out while you are away, provide extra lighting in the yard and at entries and report suspicious activity.
The annual Fun Day of Golf is set for Sept. 8 with proceeds to Unity Miners senior hockey club. The fun starts at 10 a.m. and there is $60,000 in prizes offered, including nine hole-in-one prizes worth more than $50,000 and $100 per hole for closest to the pin. There are a other contests, lunch and supper. Registration is at 9 a.m. at Unity Golf Club. For information call 306-228-3688, Peter Gartner at 306-228-3847 or Brian Woytiuk at 306-228-2677.
Also on Sept. 8 is a 3-on-3 ball hockey tournament, with proceeds earmarked to the new outdoor recreation venue under construction. Organizers are still looking for volunteers for officiating. There will be a booth on site, a prize table with lots of great prizes and a kids’ zone with face painting, glitter tattoos, carnival games and much more.
Brownies, Sparks, Guides and Pathfinders have an information meeting and registration Sept. 12 at the Unity United Church CE building with weekly Wednesday gatherings starting Sept. 19 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Revolution dance registration is Aug. 28 on Main Street starting at 4 p.m.
Coffee row folks have been reviewing the summer of 2018 and where it took them or the events and activities they participated in. It might take an extra cup to discuss the weather and harvest predictions, but you can be sure this will be part of their conversation. We continue to rely on the happiness shared, the laughter that comes from this group and the wisdom they offer. So you can see life is full of fun and activity in Unity with our friends at coffee row sharing this traditional part of our community culture. Until next time …
