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Summer Fun Centre is now open

Unity News
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Photo by Louise Lundberg

While some in town bemoan there is nothing to do here, I had out-of-town company for several days and they were most impressed at all the opportunties. They are city people and they enjoyed and appreciated the peaceful quiet, the lack of excess traffic to get places and all the options they had. They took in a round of golf, used beach volleyball and basketball courts, never had to pay for parking and loved all the walking and biking paths.

Summer Fun Centre is being hosted by the Town of Unity, run by Jessica Weber. While early registration has taken place, you can still contact the town office at 306-228-2621 for more details or bring children ages five to 10 to the community centre starting July 3 to sign up. The program runs week days.

Kerrobert is hosting Can-Am football Thursday in conjunction with other events, showcasing top high school players from Canada and the United States.

A Tra-lapa music and sports festival is upcoming at Tramping Lake July 27 to 29. 

Wilkie is hosting a kindergarten to Grade 7 Saskatchewan Science Centre event Monday, July 9 at the Saskcan Community Centre, as well as a reptile show Aug. 13.

Great progress has been made on the construction of the New Crossfit Lair/Gym as well as Delta Co-op Home Centre. Cinema Satellite has acquired a second location in Biggar and is now called Western Wireless Communications.

Third Avenue East and 5th Avenue West have become quiet since school has been let out for the summer. All three schools will see new teachers and employees come this fall replacing the retiring staff of: Conrad Baum, St Peter’s School; Darlene Viekle, UPS secretary and Edie Shepherd, UPS teacher; Pat Orobko, UCHS teacher; and Roxane Mamer, UCHS library technician. UPS will welcome Kyle Laturnus as the new vice-principal there and Tara Ralston as the new secretary. Kelsey Wildeman will take over Mr. Baum’s position at St. Peter’s.

The Unity Facilities Committee has changed direction and instead of continuing the process of fundraising for a ground floor hall, they will put their existing funds raised, more than $100,000, towards a complete renovation of the existing community centre hall. The 11-person committee and other interested parties met for a walk through to assess and plan where improvements should be made.

Coffee row folks marvel at all there is to do in Unity. In fact, they have outlined some of the many things you can take in during a week. Mondays, come watch a ball game or stroll or bike through all of the wonderful paths in town. Tuesdays, you head to the pool for a swim and/or aqua sizes or join in the Tuesday night fun golf night. Wednesdays, you can take in the Unity Lions “chase the ace” offering food, beverages and a chance to win with the jackpot nearing $2,000. Thursday, the farmers market is at the Adanac Hall on the museum grounds. Fridays, you can always take in a new release at the theatre. Saturdays, check out the downtown deals and enjoy a meal out. Sundays, check out a service at a local church or take in the museum or perhaps volunteer there. This list includes only things to do on an average week, however “rowers” know there are always events hosted in town to also include on the “to do” list that might include a barbecue, a milestone birthday party, a celebration shower, one of the events hosted at Parkview Place and so much more. So you can see life is full of fun and activity in Unity with our friends at coffee row sharing this traditional part of our community culture. Until next time …