Hasn’t April brought the most drastic of weather instances? April 17 brought a spring snow storm and by April 19 the spring runoff was flooding some side roads and edging onto highways in the area. Most people just want to know if this is spring for real or are we still in for some more of Mother Nature’s moodiness.
Unity welcomes a new dentist as Dr. Anis Haji and his wife Kendra have purchased the Unity dental clinic. Dr. Boparai sold the practice and he and his wife returned to British Columbia where Dr. Boparai works full time at his new practice in Langley.
The staff at Unity dental clinic includes Adele Gray, Courtney Galgaer, Andrea Melnyk and Kaye Lucenio. Kendra Haji is hoping to expand their team to ensure patients current and new can receive treatment quickly and efficiently.
The couple starting seeking their first practice in 2016 and they had decided with patience, the right opportunity would come and the transition would make sense for everyone involved. They feel lucky to have received the opportunity to purchase the Unity dental clinic, as it can be difficult to find clinics for purchase, Kendra says.
Kendra’s father grew up near Denzil and they have family close. Dr. Haji was born in St. Albert, Alta. and was raised in Saskatoon. He completed his dental degree in Saskatoon at the University of Saskatchewan. Kendra grew up in Rosetown and pursued a Bachelor of Education and a Master in Business Administration from the University of Saskatchewan.
While the tragedy of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash has faded somewhat from the news, ongoing fundraising efforts have continued, with Unity residents attending the Bronco benefit concert in Saskatoon this weekend.
A Chase the Ace event hosted by the Unity Lions continues to grow each Wednesday at the Legion Hall with food now being offered. The Lions club offers so many donations and man hours to our community it is hoped people will support this weekly lotto event.
The Unity recreation team is looking for a volunteers to help with upcoming work at the arena over the summer and would welcome monetary, material and in-kind donations for this work.
Some business changes have taken place in our town. Greenwald Redi Mix, who marked 41 years in business, have sold their business to Dustin McAleer and Mark Ganter. Cross Fit Lair has purchased The Gym and will be operating both locations at the end of May.
Once the water settles, we can help out with the appearance improvement in town by cleaning yards and brushing away layers of grime, helping to bring in the green.
This is your last Sunday to take advantage of the Unity Museum’s Sunday brunches before they end for the season.
Coffee row folks are hoping spring is here to stay. Rowers are enjoying talk of a new sports season that includes the Jays, the Riders, RUSH playoffs as well as local ball teams and upcoming ball events. Of course, the retired farmer contingent adds their predictions for a late spring seeding season due to a prolonged winter. Longer sunshine has provided smiles as people revel in their new-found freedom outdoors as well as enjoying the re-acquaintances with friends and neighbours. So you can see life is full of fun and activity in Unity, ith our friends at coffee row sharing this traditional part of our community culture. Until next time …
