We are halfway through October already and what we are seeing is a definitive move by Mother Nature towards winter. There are also plenty of yards decorated for upcoming Halloween festivities.
The Unity rural fire department welcomed a new Freightliner fire truck that arrived Oct. 2 from Red Deer, Alta. The UFD is thankful for funding support from the RMs of Senlac, Round Valley, Buffalo, Tramping Lake and Grass Lake. Upon arrival, the firefighters had an immediate training session on all of the features and benefits of this new equipment.
The UCHS alumni Tyler Zunti Memorial Volleyball Tournament raised $5,051 for the local mental wellness group.
UCHS cross-country runners Reece Gilbert and Graden Rusk competed at the provincial cross-country meet Oct. 12 weekend.
This week is Co-operative Week with the Unity Credit Union still hosting a thank you to their members Thursday with coffee and treats served amidst their renovation chaos.
Harvest woes continued with a dryer fire at the North West Terminal Oct. 11. I hadn’t heard updated reports from this incident, so here’s hoping damage is minimal.
Fall supper season is upon us with St. Peter’s Church now selling tickets for their event on Nov. 4. Tickets are available at the parish office. Unity United Church will hold their event Thursday, Nov. 8 with tickets available at the courtesy car office.
Next weekend there is plenty of Halloween fun for young and old with the Kinsmen hosting their Hellbilly Ball at the community centre with prizes for best costume and multiple musical acts performing. That same weekend, the Legion Hall will be the place to be with KC Rescue holding their Meowloween event with little monsters invited from 7 to 9 p.m. and big monsters from 9 to 11 p.m. both Oct. 26 and 27.
Museum brunches will begin again starting Nov. 4 for only $7 each Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is the museum’s biggest fundraiser, so please support this event.
Community Remembrance Day services are Nov. 11 and I know Unity United Church is forgoing their service that morning so people don’t have to choose which one to attend and they will support the community event. We have only one Second World War vet left in Unity, so for him and all others before him, let’s show our support and respect.
Unity Public School library has gained many new books from the recent book fair. This past week, UPS celebrated Education Week with a number of activities that included a special salute to bus drivers.
Coffee row has been actively reviewing harvest season, the Riders and what’s on tap right here in Unity this fall. 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 …
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