Head lifeguard Lauren Gartner stands guard on an exciting opening day at the Unity Credit Union Aquatic Centre after a one-year absence. Photo by Sherri Solomko
Jim Sego and Wayne Mauthe at one of the events the Unity Lions Club is part of. This club is marking their 75th anniversary this year. Photo by Sherri Solomko
Luther Place residents who golf were thrilled with the volunteer efforts of fellow golfers in helping finish the patio area of their garden space. Photo submitted We know things can change, however the return to games on the diamonds, our provincial cases reducing as a result of more vaccinations taking place and a new skip in everyone’s step has definitely boosted morale in the community. We continue to be optimistic and hope for better days ahead for everyone. Thanks to everyone who has done their part to get to this point.
“It is our understanding that the existing Highway 21 would remain in use until the construction of this new section is complete,” says Unity’s Economic Development Director Carey Baker. The Town of Unity would then take over a section of the existing Highway 21 and use it mainly as a residential street. “With the rerouting of Highway 21 we will also have increased safety for our residents by moving the heavy truck traffic away from our residential area,” says Mayor Sharon Del Frari. “With the coming changes to services provided by NWT, we see truck traffic increasing.” The mayor acknowledges and welcomes the positive impact of NWT expansions on the local economy.
Happy Mother’s Day. For those of you still with a mom, in whatever manner you are able with pandemic protocols, make sure you acknowledge her in some way. Life didn’t come with instructions, it came with a mother – and for this we are thankful. Happy Mother’s Day to my mother-in-law Anne. A recent announcement indicates the long process of relocating Highway 21 north, a discussion topic for the past four decades, will begin to move forward. This highway is narrow, incurs regular surface failures and brings heavy truck traffic through and near residential areas of the community. The Town of Unity, RM of Round Valley and North West Terminal have all been engaged in discussions with the Ministry of Highways and have come to agreements to partner to move a portion of this highway to the east of the community. The project would start south of the museum grounds and meet back up with the existing Highway 14 intersection.