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It’s Valentine’s time, remember to love local

Unity News
People may have disliked lingering fog at the tail end of January, however the environment created a
People may have disliked lingering fog at the tail end of January, however the environment created after the fog ended was stunning. Photo by Sherri Solomko

Happy Valentine’s Day! Don’t forget to show the love to your parents, children, significant other and any special people in your life. Another way to “show the love” this Feb. 14 is to support local businesses.

A kids’ groms snowmobile event was held near Unity Feb. 1 with beautiful weather. Eighteen participants were joined by 70 fans that included parents, grandparents and friends. Kids participated in snow drag races and mini snocross events. The success of this event has organizers already planning for next year.

Little Theatre troupe is back rehearsing for May production dates. Stay tuned for details.

Tonight, Feb. 14, the Unity Kin Club is hosting their Sweetheart Soiree with proceeds to benefit Telemiracle 44. Check with Bryce at UMP or Nora at What the Float to see if there are still tickets available.

Speaking of Telemiracle, Will Ballantyne, a local musician who will perform on air at this year’s telethon, is hosting a concert in Unity Feb. 22. Money that Saskatchewan performers bring to Telemiracle 44 is being matched by Nutrien. Come out and enjoy Will’s music while supporting this great cause.

It was staff-teacher appreciation week at schools this week. At Unity Composite High School, staff and students are now on a break. Students are off as part of the Family Day holiday and winter break and will be back in class Feb. 24.

Unity Public School had great fun celebrating their 100th day of school Feb. 11 and will recognize pink shirt day Feb. 26.

St. Peter’s School staff and students will also wrap up classes until Feb. 24. St. Peter’s Grade 3 class is collecting tabs from cans for “Silver for Gold.” Silver for Gold is an initiative that is raising funds and awareness for childhood cancer. Please help them to donate to this worthy cause by collecting tabs and dropping them off at the school.

Tickets are available at Unity Credit Union for the Celebrate Unity event March 2.

Unity hosts Family Fun Day Feb 17. Activities will include sleigh rides, snow games, food and more and is free for the whole family.

Unity Credit Union is treating their members all month. To celebrate the completion of renovations, the staff are hosting different treats every day in February. Feb. 24 to a grand reopening event will be hosted.