Midway into the first month of this new decade and how is your year going so far? Let’s continue to hope and pray for peace in our world, for relief from Australian fires and hope for our children’s future.
Unity continues to flourish with activity, wellness opportunities and a continued commitment by residents to enhance the community and community life. Upcoming activities include: Jan. 18 - Midget AA Lazers vs North East; Jan. 18 - Unity Miners vs Eatonia; Jan. 19 - Midget AA Lazers vs Beardys; Jan. 21 to 25 Pattison Ag Men’s Curling Bonspiel; Jan 25 initiation tournament; Feb. 1 - Unity Wildlife Supper; Feb. 8 - Midget AA Lazers vs Martensville; Feb. 14 - Sweetheart Soiree hosted by Unity Kin Club to benefit Telemiracle 25.
Last weekend’s Battle of the Blades was a big hit and could not have been possible without the dedication and commitment of both community men volunteer skaters and the Unity Skating Club skaters, along with the USC organizing team. Next up for the Unity Skating club is an ice carnival set for March 8.
As league playoffs and provincial competitions edge into hockey schedules, stay tuned to the Town of Unity website, posters around town and the TVs at the rink for what’s on tap for the second half of hockey season for all divisions.
You can also check out the seasons of Unity players who are playing with West Central Peewee and Bantam Wheat Kings, the NW Female AA Bantam Sharks and the Battlefords AAA Stars.
Unity’s Karson Blanchette was selected for the Bantam Top 160 SaskFirst tournament in December and has now learned he made the Bantam Top 80 SaskFirst event upcoming in February. Karson currently plays with the West Central Bantam AA Wheat Kings, earning 11 goals and 20 assists with the team as of December’s end. Karson is affiliated with the Unity Midget AA Lazers, having played one game with them so far. Pre-season, Karson played with the Prince Albert AAA Mintos in three games.
Nominations are now open for the Celebrate Unity event for a business or someone who has contributed significant time and dedication to community activities, groups, events or organizations. Deadline for nominations is Jan. 27 and can be made to helena@helenalong.com. The Celebrate Unity event is to be hosted March 2.
The community thanks those who contributed and organized the “adopt-a-grandparent” gift program in December, delivering gifts to Parkview Place and long-term care.
