Just because the Olympics and Saskatchewan Winter Games are over doesn’t mean there is nothing to talk about; because you can be sure Telemiracle this weekend and the Brier kicking off this weekend will keep the topic tables alive and well.
With that being said, a big congratulations to all Saskatchewan Winter Games participants from Unity, whether there were medals won or not – all have said the experience will be memorable for a lifetime. Volunteers from here that were involved in the event were also happy with their experience with their chance to give back in addition to experiencing the games first hand.
Don’t forget to ring those phones this weekend as the 42nd Telemiracle takes place, Saskatchewan’s only and long standing telethon that benefits so many.
As Easter approaches, our Unity Ministerial Association offers their annual Lenten lunch series. The first one is at St Peter’s Church on March 8; second is at the United Church on March 15 and the last is at the Baptist Church on March 22. All will begin at noon and end at 1 p.m. There will be a silver collection at the door. All are welcome during this time of preparation for Easter. As well, the “Way of the Cross Walk” will once again be offered on Good Friday, wherein anyone can join the service that starts at the Unity United Church and walks through various community stations ending with food and fellowship at the end; a very poignant, engaging service that anyone can attend (transportation provided for those who cannot walk the distance).
School has resumed on Monday, Feb. 26. At UCHS, return from the break meant senior curlers were prepping for their regional competitions taking place this weekend in Allan, for girls, and Blaine Lake for the mixed team. Also this past week, the junior curlers took to the ice in their district competitions. Basketball will be in the last leg of their season as senior teams will prepare for districts and regionals, with junior teams having competed in their district events prior to the break. Drama team will continue to stay focused on their festival production knowing there is only weeks left to work on this year’s plays. Travel club students are also in the tail end of preparation for their trip coming up at Easter. Robotics will enter competition season as well come March.
I won’t have results from Senior Men’s Provincial championships before this deadline however the Unity Curling Club facebook page kept fans up to date on their UCC curlers, Daryl Eddingfield and Glen Heidt who were competing with Team Heidt and Team Hritzik for this title. Unity Curling Club sends good luck to the UCHS curlers who are heading to regional championships this weekend, in the hopes of earning a provincial berth (teams coached by Kyla Snell, UCC member). This weekend will be the Oilperson’s bonspiel and there will be plenty of room to watch and plenty of games to take in; and you can be sure the Brier will be on the big screen in the lounge throughout the weekend. The Oilperson’s spiel also includes a free dance this Saturday, with anyone welcome to attend to enjoy the music of Danny and the Dusters.
The hockey rink is getting to crunch time with hockey playoffs. The Miners are out of provincial contention and in the battle royale with arch rivals Wilkie Outlaws to advance to the league championship. Some minor hockey teams have been eliminated from their playoffs while some are still battling hard to continue their season. The Midget AA Lazers continue to be in the top three of their league as they head into playoff season. Congratulations to current Unity Midget AA player, Colby Ralston, who has committed to the Battlefords AAA North Stars for next season.
This weekend, you won’t want to miss the annual Ice Carnival, this year’s theme “Around the World.” Tickets are available at the door for this show March 4 at 2 p.m.
Lots on the go in Unity in addition to busy hockey and curling sessions which include the free dance with the Oilperson’s spiel this weekend, the Celebrate Unity gala event and entertainment on Monday at the community centre as well as the upcoming live theatre production March 9 and 10 to benefit the UCRC and Lions Club (tickets still available at UCRC or Guys Furniture. Also coming up in March are the annual meetings for both Delta Co-op and Unity Credit Union so watch for details on these supper meetings that provide details of the past year and future plans for these businesses.
The museum wants to remind residents the Sunday pancake brunches will continue until the end of April and they always count on your support as this is one of the main fundraisers for the museum each year. The Unity Museum board tries very hard to keep our museum front and centre and a positive feature to our town. Many people have built and toiled over the year to have this fine facility that we do, with good reviews as a heritage site and as a “must see” in tourism Sask. Your support is what keeps the museum viable so keep it coming folks. The board meets the third Wednesday of every month at the Adanac hall on the grounds at 7:30 p.m. to discuss plans and they are always looking for new members.
Coffee row folks know that the Olympics being over doesn’t end their sports corner as the Brier, local curling and hockey, RUSH season as well as upcoming Rider and Jays seasons will keep them in the conversations. And, it won’t be long until spring predictions are upon them regarding the weather, seeding, moisture levels and all that is prominent with the coming spring. So you can see life is full of fun and activity in Unity and our friends at coffee row sharing this traditional part of our community culture. Until next time…
