100 years ago – 1926… More than 200 people attended the first Robbie Burns Dinner, featuring haggis. A Dr. Scholl’s foot appliance demonstration was held at A.F. Higgins Co. Roland travelled to Swan Lake for a hockey game, followed by a dance, with the team seen off by train the next morning. Stan and son Reid performed a cornet duet at a Father and Son banquet. Carman was asked to contribute photographs for a History of Agriculture in Manitoba. The Carman Great War Veterans Association held a dance, with admission set at $1 for men and 50 cents for ladies. D.S. Woods of Miami served as district school inspector.
75 years ago – 1951… Archie Hardy was re-elected to the hospital board. Song Jack sold his ownership in the York, Rex and B.C. Cafes, the former Carmania building, and the house occupied by the RCMP and constable, to a Winnipeg businessman for $50,000. The ball club was in arrears $6,200 to the Manitoba Power Commission. Elm Creek formed a chamber of commerce. A subscription to The Leader cost $3 per year. The Recreation Association announced its annual Carnival Queen Contest.
50 years ago – 1976… Carman Hospital posted a $21,500 deficit due to lower patient numbers. The Kinsmen agreed to pay a $150 annual fee for use of the Kin Room at the arena. Carman now had four banks following the opening of TD. Esso dealer Peter Sanderson hosted a Farm Forum and Exhibition at the arena. Safeway Lucerne ice cream sold for 85 cents per litre. Council agreed in principle to 24–36 senior housing units in partnership with the province. Lisgar MP Jack Murta travelled to the United States for trade talks involving eggs, beef and grain. Keith Kyle served as farm management specialist. Midland School Division received $45,000 of the $69,000 requested in the provincial budget.
25 years ago – 2001… The RM of Grey faced opposition to a rezoning proposal. The Trudel family celebrated three years at the Carman Motor Inn. The Journey for Sight Snowmobile Ride arrived in Carman. The Birch Mountain Sports Group was formed to help keep Birch Ski Area open. Dean North headed to California for a full season on the Canadian Golf Tour. High-speed internet was scheduled to arrive in Carman later in the year. The former Miami Elementary School was being used by various community groups. Members of the Graysville 4-H Variety Club advanced to district speaking competition. Town council issued a call for volunteers for the Recreation Commission and the Dufferin Historical Society.
