At the risk of jinxing the rest of winter, we won’t complain too much. Other than the big snow storm in early November and a few blustery days along with the cold snap in February, either winter hasn’t been that bad or we are more adept at adapting, because we are more inclined to be outdoors to relive pandemic fatigue. I am loving Mr. Sun’s decision to enlighten us just a little longer each day.
As a Kin lifer who grew up with parents working Telemiracle and then doing so myself once I was old enough, I revelled in watching Telemiracle 45. Remember to send your donations in a timely manner so the Kinsmen Foundation can put that money to good use for the people of Saskatchewan in need of a hand.
At Unity Composite High School, Grade 12 students are busy with grad plans. You can support the grads with their perogy fundraiser or drop and go Sarcan donations.
The Class of 2020 donated just over $3,200 back to the community as their way of showing the community they appreciated the support. The class voted on their choices for recipients and the money was distributed to the Unity Community Resource Centre, the Unity Food Bank, the hospital auxiliary, STARS and KidSport.
Our local co-op and credit union never likely thought they would be hosting annual meetings in a virtual format for a second year in a row. However, there are many who have commented they enjoy this format and whether it will remain in the works for years to come remains to be seen. Unity Credit Union AGM will be held March 23while Delta Co-op will hold their AGM March 24.
Unity businesses continue to invest in the future in the community by undertaking renovations, expansions and upgrades. JDs RV and Powersport, Gilbert Agencies and Jaron Bearing all took advantage of some extra time in 2020 to undergo these changes. Drop in and check out what they’ve done.
What’s new on the batty story that came out of the arena renovations? Well, bat removal is still ongoing.
Toni Bryan of Hometown Designs is undertaking a fundraiser to support the Canadian Mental Health Association. Sales of shirts and hoodies with the logo “Cont;nue” on them will benefit the CMHA. (Look up the Semicolon Project for the significance of the mark in mental health awareness.) Rob and Shauna of C95 radio showed off their shirts in an Instagram post. You can contact Bryan through her business Facebook page.
Remember the mobile air quality station set up at the pool this summer? The testing unit was set up in Unity on June 16 and collected samples until Aug. 12. According to the Ministry of Environment, the site was chosen because of the number of industrial operations in the area, to supplement previously performed air quality monitoring and to help in air zone evaluation.
“During the time the MAQS was in Unity, average readings for all pollutants were low and considered typical for an urban setting with low risk to human health and environment,” the ministry states.
Here’s hoping this finds you all safe, healthy and socially distanced. Until next week ...
