It seems so recent that we were lamenting the end of summer and now here we are looking at September’s end into October.
Unity’s Courtesy Car is back in action. Thanks to this organization and its volunteers for helping our seniors. Please contact them or see your local paper for the protocols in place.
Longtime Terry Fox Marathon of Hope participant, Keith Wilson, who also helped direct people to the virtual event Sept. 20 of this year, will participate in his 37th consecutive event. This fundraiser has gained new meaning for Wilson, who is a Stage 4 cancer survivor.
Even in spite of COVID-19 restrictions, Unity still has plenty of recreation and activity options this fall and winter. Unity Minor Hockey, Unity Skating Club, Unity Multiple 4-H Club, Karate Club and Revolution Dance have had their registrations and will proceed with caution and protocols for their seasons. The curling rink is playing host to the indoor pickleball club until the ice goes in.
The Unity Curling Club will reopen on schedule Oct. 26. They will be using provincial and CurlSask guidelines to create a safe environment and will update as plans unfold. The proposed schedule for league curling offers afternoon league, evening leagues and learn-to-curl and junior programs.
The news of a horse shot near Senlac, reported as suspected illegal hunting activity, brings to light the importance of hunting safety and respecting private property.
For only the third time in 108 years, the Unity Ag Society made the difficult decision to cancel the annual Unity Fall Fair and Trade Show. What began in 1910 and expanded in 1981 to include the trade show portion, was a much-anticipated event in Unity, but with pandemic precautions the committee felt they had no alternative.
Parkview Place has decided to raise funds for a wall-mounted thermometer that residents, staff and visitors can use to self-scan for fever.
For now, residents will continue to be able to visit indoors at family and friends’ homes during the winter months. Parkview hopes that by the end of October, the number of cases in our part of the province will have stabilized enough that they can confidently allow visitation to occur in-house.
Unity Credit Union's drive-through ATM is nearly completed and soon open for business. This rivals what is offered in bigger centres and is a first for our community.
Here’s hoping this finds you all safe, healthy and socially distanced. Until next week ...
