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Unity-Wilkie Press-Herald Blast to the past

The weekly blast to the past from the Unity-Wilkie Press Herald continues to show the communities' histories from 50 and 20 years ago

50 Years Ago

Unity figure skaters were presented with awards during the inter-club competition in Lashburn.

The Marie Heidt rink of Kerrobert captured the grand challenge in the Unity ladies' annual open bonspiel.

A big weekend was in store for Unity and district with the annual ice carnival. TomBoy Foodmaster in Unity was advertising regular ground coffee for 89 cents.

Canada Post was reminding everyone that postal codes were coming into effect.

Former Unity residents Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Ennis celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

20 Years Ago

Residents were encouraged to bring their assessment concerns to SAMA, who were holding an open house in Unity.

UCHS was preparing to host two big events with the Northwest Regional Science Fair and the regional drama festival.

Zone 7 cleaned up at the Sask. Winter Games, earning 32 medals in total: 10 gold, seven silver and 15 bronze.

Wilkie's Margaret Skinner was named to the list of Saskatchewan's Ten Most Influential Women.