50 years ago
General Motors of Canada announced it had appointed Don’s Motors Ltd. as its dealer in Unity. Don Wildeman and Francis Zunti purchased the former Mack’s Motors building and car dealership business. Mack’s Motors moved to a new location on Highway 14 where they handled Massey Ferguson and J.I. Case Equipment lines.
Wilkie Legion Branch bid farewell to President Jack Fraser and his wife Donna. A corporal with the RCMP, Fraser was moving to Lanigan.
Saskatchewan Municipal Affairs Minister Gordon MacMurchy announced up to $44,514 would be available to the Town of Unity as a grant toward construction of a new fire hall.
The Saskatchewan Department of Health was advertising for dental assistants in multiple locations, pay ranging from $5,376 to $7,968 per annum.
20 years ago
The Heritage of Hope Museum in Denzil held its grand opening. Town councillor Ken Dewald had the honour of cutting the ribbon.
Unity town crews were dealing with the aftermath of four inches of rain in 36 hours.
The blacksmith shop at the Wilkie Museum complex was broken into and an artifact taken.
Sam and Karen Johnson hosted 81 family members for a special weekend celebration recognizing the family’s 100 years on the farm near Phippen.
Luseland’s Joel Budd played with the Midget AA Provost Shooters in the Western Canadian baseball championship tournament and returned home with a silver medal.
Terri Martin was the manager of the Fields Store in Unity, which held its grand opening.
