50 years ago
John Britton topped the polls for Unity town council, with 415 votes, almost 100 more than closest rival Les Johnson. Johnson and Nick Seneshen both would be sitting at the council table, while Madge Leeson, Franklin Mann and Paul Bast were defeated.
In the RM of Tramping Lake, incumbent reeve Norman McKenzie was re-elected by acclamation. Also elected by acclamation were councillors Frank Laturnus, Philip Gerein and Valentine Schwab.
Leo Schafer sold the flower section of his business to Ron Merkel.
Saskatchewan Finance Minister Wes Robbins announced the 1975 Saskatchewan licence plates would have red numerals on a white background.
Dusan Maljan and Harold Robertson were repeat joint winners of the monthly Unity Hockey Association $500 draw.
20 years ago
A Luseland Grade 9 student was arrested after bringing a pellet gun to school, resulting in all classes being locked down until RCMP arrived from Kerrobert.
Wilkie Business Association presented the Business of the Year award to Fell’s Craft and Garden, with Esther Fell receiving a plaque in appreciation for her service and contributions over the past 10 years.
St. James Parish welcomed a new priest, Rev. Father Mirek Misiura, who grew up in Poland.
One hundred and seventy-nine people donated blood at the Canadian Blood Services blood donor clinic in Unity.
Morgan Cey, goaltending for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish was named CCHA Defensive Player of the Week, only giving up two goals against number one ranked Boston College. Notre Dame won the game 3-2 but were out shot 50-14.
