50 years ago
American recording artist Marsha Lyn was booked to appear at the Heidelberg Inn in Unity for a full week of performances. Her recordings of Best Part of Me and Johnny be Good had opened Nashville doors for her.
Wilkie Kinsmen were hosting a mid-summer cash curling bonspiel, with 48 rinks entered from various places throughout the four Western provinces.
After a lengthy discussion, Unity town council decided to postpone replacement of the ice plant in the community centre, electing instead to rely on repairs for the ensuing year.
The 13 children of the late Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Gerein of Scott held a family reunion. Among the siblings attending were Margaret Krips and Mary McHonick of Unity and Ray Gerein of Wilkie. Others travelled from as far as Nanaimo, B.C.
20 years ago
The Senlac Centennial Homecoming saw approximately 575 people sign in, with many visitors setting up tents or parking their RVs in the old school yard. The parade of over 50 entries was led by horse-mounted flagbearers Danae Brown, Jordon May and Jamie Forbes.
Scott Research Farm hosted a special day on organic farming, which included a session on mechanical weed control.
One hundred and forty units of blood were collected at the Unity blood donor clinic, organized by David Kiefer and the Unity Knights of Columbus.
After winning bantam provincials as members of the Wilkie Brewers team, Ryan Cey, Jared Herle, Brad Frelich and Barret Nielsen were prepping for the zone tournament.
