50 years ago
Mrs. James and Mrs. Negraff took the 2nd Unity Brownie Pack to Cutknife Hill “for the unveiling of the memorial plaque for Plains Indian, Cree Chief, Poundmaker.” Rev. Andrew Ahenakew dedicated the plaque, Wilfred Tootoosis read a brief biography and the Saddleback Hoop Dancers performed. Artist Allan Sapp autographed the girls’ programs for them.
Wilkie United Church hosted an old-fashioned gospel hymn service, with the choir “dressed in long flowing dresses, complete with ribbons and bows, lace and brooches, shawls and topped off with large brimmed hats … The men came in cut-away coats [and] bow ties.” Mrs. Edmundson played the pipe organ.
Warble flies were causing severe losses in cattle herds.
Colin Swarbrick was elected SRC president at McLurg High School in Wilkie.
20 years ago
Unity Baptist Church welcomed their new pastor, Bruce Moir, along with wife Linda and daughter Kimberly.
A plea was sent out, asking people to step up to be on the Outlaws executive or it was possible Wilkie would no longer host a senior men’s hockey team.
A number of Unity businesses were promoting their participation and special deals for an upcoming Moonlight Madness sale, where stores would be open until 11 p.m.
Some 70 people hailing from Denzil, Dodsland, Kerrobert, Macklin, Harris and Unity attended a fall rally of Region D of the Saskatchewan Seniors Association, held at Adanac Hall on the Unity Museum grounds. Speakers included John Feser, John Coid, Jim Conly, Freida Hogg, Louise Robson and Don Lestach. Edna Foster chaired the meeting.
