50 years ago
Evesham hosted a “Back Home Week” in July, which included a hobby and handicraft show, gymkhana, musical entertainment, a locally performed musical ride, bonfire, pancake breakfast, parade and more. A number of prizes were given out, including the youngest couple with the most children (Maniann and Bill Sanford), youngest grandmother (Pat Nelson) and the longest married couple (Elsie and Sam Manchester).
Coady Credit Union marked its 24th anniversary. The Wilkie Press reported “It is now a leading financial institution in the community, having been given a boost by the joining of the Leipzig Credit Union in 1957.”
An exploratory well was being drilled near Landis, with the purpose to serve as underground natural gas storage for SaskPower.
Delta Co-op was advertising 126 fl. oz. jugs of rapeseed oil for $2.29.
20 years ago
Luseland Garden Club announced their Green Thumb award winners: Clementine Fischer and Frank and Rita Beausoleil.
The Unity Rustlers, a senior ladies’ fastball team coached by Brent O’Donnell, finished third in Intermediate C provincials.
Wilkie’s Brad Schell, Spokane Chiefs’ forward and a draft pick of the NHL Atlanta Thrashers had healed from back and knee injuries, and was looking forward to the upcoming season.
Local cattlemen were given a reprieve when a proposal to cut Saskatchewan herds by up to 40 per cent was shelved for a couple of months.
The Unity swimming pool was planning a water polo clinic.
