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Charles William Sunderland was born in Hereford, England on March 13, 1864 to Joseph and Susan (Pearce) Sunderland. As a young man, Charles Sunderland was a merchant seaman before immigrating to North Dakota. It was there that he met Elizabeth Victoria Stewart. Charles and Elizabeth Sunderland were married on March 1, 1893.

Between 1894 and 1903 Charles and Elizabeth Sunderland had six children: Susan, Wilfred, Lewis, Evelyn, Pearce, and Cleve. In September 1904, the family moved by train from North Dakota and settled in Tyvan, Saskatchewan. The original destination for the family was the village of Osage, however the rail line had not yet been constructed to that village. The Sunderland family first lived in a tent, and then moved into their newly constructed house in the village. Charles Sunderland was one of the first seven male settlers in Tyvan and with Elizabeth and the children, the first family to settle there. Six more children were born between 1907 and 1918: Margaret, Constance, Charles, Beatrice, Ethel and Nanton. Elizabeth Sunderland died on August 13, 1933.

Upon moving to Tyvan, Charles Sunderland built and operated a business and managed the Tyvan Lumber Company. On August 4, 1908, he was appointed Post Master for the Village of Tyvan. Along with his duties as Post Master, he was the agent for the Great West Coal Company. Daughters Susan, and later Beatrice, assisted their father in the post office. Sunderland served as Post Master until his death while at work on December 20, 1943.

Cleve Sunderland was born on June 19, 1903 and was an infant when his family settled in Tyvan. He served in the Second World War. Cleve Sunderland never married. He died on August 26, 1972.

Beatrice (Tootie) Sunderland took over as Post Mistress of the post office in Tyvan temporarily after her father's death. Tootie married Gordon William Hill of Tyvan on January 21, 1944. Tootie and Gordon Hill lived in the Tyvan area and in Regina. They had two children: Mary Elizabeth and Charles Gordon (Charlie). Tootie Hill died on September 9, 2000.

On December 27, 1919, a committee of ratepayers petitioned the Department of Education for the establishment of a school district in the Girvin, Saskatchewan district. Approximately twelve children between the ages of five and sixteen resided in the proposed district at that time. On January 13, 1920, the committee met to organize the district and elect trustees. The individuals elected were Thomas Hansford (secretary-treasurer); F.J. Richardson (chairman); A.P. Wightman; F.J. Richardson and G. Allen (trustees). The Sunkist School District No. 4293 was established on March 1, 1920 in accordance with the provisions of the School Act.

The responsibilities of the Sunkist district board included selecting and acquiring a school site; contracting the building of the school; furnishing and maintaining the school and grounds, buildings and equipment; hiring qualified teachers; providing books, globes, maps and other supplies to students and teachers; administering grants; settling disputes and maintaining school records and accounts.

The Sunkist School, located at SE 1-25-1-W3, was built by Waterman-Waterbury Company Ltd. of Regina. On April 28, 1920, a debenture for $4250 was approved for building the school.

The duties and powers of the district board were revised when Sunkist School District joined the Davidson School Unit No. 31 on January 21, 1946. On March 1, 1946, all assets and liabilities were taken over by the school unit. The school closed in 1947 but was briefly reopened in 1949. In 1957, the school building was sold and relocated.

On December 9, 1971, a group of retired teachers in Regina, Saskatchewan met to discuss the organization of a Regina retired teachers group. The first president of the newly organized group, known as the Regina Superannuated Teachers’ Association, was Frederick W. Greenough. Charter members included Frederick W. Greenough, Avery A. McDowell, Jean Cocks, George McKenzie Taylor, Elwood Spicer, John Mitchell, Marguerite Robertson, Melba Stevenson and Reta Freethy. On October 10, 1973, the Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan (STS) was organized and the local group became known as the Regina Chapter of the Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan. Comprised of retired teachers, the Regina Chapter is dedicated to promoting the welfare of all superannuated teachers, discussing various issues and maintaining social connections with former colleagues. Social activities may include speakers, tours, picnics, banquets and tournaments. Members also do volunteer work in the local community.

Membership in the Regina Chapter of the STS was originally open to any superannuated teacher of Saskatchewan, wherever they resided. Membership was later modified to include anyone receiving or having received an allowance under the Saskatchewan Teacher’s Superannuation Act or the Saskatchewan Teachers Retirement Plan; memberships including surviving spouses and teachers who have retired under other provincial or federal plans and reside in Saskatchewan. The organization is run by an Executive and various communities; all positions are volunteer.

The Regina Chapter of the STS currently (2019) continues to operate in Regina with approximately 1900 members.

Sure Fire Productions Inc. was a film and video production company in Regina, Saskatchewan owned and operated by Susan Risk. The company was incorporated in Saskatchewan on April 28, 2003 and dissolved on November 3, 2008. The company's registered office was located at 2050 Garnet Street. Susan Risk served as the company's president and was the only paid full-time employee.