Geoffrey Bilson was born 27 January 1938 in Cardiff, Wales. He obtained his early education at the Liverpool Institute, then went on to the University of Wales where he received a B.A. in history in 1960. Bilson continued his education in the United States, earning a MA from the University of Omaha (1963) and a Ph.D. from Stanford (1970). In 1964 he came to the University of Saskatchewan as an Instructor and rose through the ranks, becoming full Professor in 1980. The majority of Dr. Bilson's academic writings centred on 19th and 20th century Canadian history with a strong interest in immigration and health. In addition to his academic writings, Dr. Bilson established himself as a writer of children's books and plays. He died 25 July 1987.

Incorporated in February 1983, Biostar Inc. is a research, development, production, and marketing agency for animal and poultry health care products. Additionally, Biostar serves as commercial partner for the Veterinary Infectious Diseases Organization (VIDO).

Larry Birkbeck was born in 1943 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He and was raised in Welwyn, Saskatchewan and received his primary education there. He completed his secondary education in Rocanville, Saskatchewan. Birkbeck operated a dairy and grain farm. He also worked at the provincial and federal levels of the Progressive Conservative Party and served as president of the local United Grain Growers Board. He elected to the Saskatchewan Legislature in 1975 as an MLA for Moosomin. Birkbeck became one of the "group of seven" Progressive Conservatives to hold seats in the Legislature. Birkbeck was re-eclected in 1978 and 1982. He remained the MLA for Moosomin until 1985. While in office Birkbeck served as legislative secretary to the Minister of Health, Graham Taylor and to the Minister of Social Services, Gordon Dirks.