Carlyle Observer

Kenosee Lake Kitchen Party was in full swing between Aug. 3 and Aug. 7. Over 100 people were registered in the camp from Canada and the United States with many fantastic instructors from across North America attending.

The Saskatchewan Games, which took place between July 29 and Aug. 4, had Team South East do very well.

This is about the one that didn't get away. Los Angeles went fishing for a slugging outfielder and landed a kid by the name of Mike Trout, who is almost guaranteed to hook the 2012 American League rookie of the year award.

The town council meeting on Aug. 1 was a short one, as the members did not have a large number of issues to discuss. The mayor did not have a report to open with this week, as he said it hadn't been a very busy two weeks.

Sunday at noon hour was a sad but also happy occasion filled with both laughter and tears. Not only did it mark the farewell lunch to a great Pastor, but also a goodbye to the man who brought Shockwave Youth Centre to town.

The Kenosee Lake Kids Camp, which is sponsored by the Kenosee Lake Kitchen Party, was held from Saturday, July 28, to Tuesday, July 31. The camp took place at the Boys and Girls Camp within Moose Mountain Provincial Park.

They have always said that everyone in Saskatchewan has at least one foot on the farm. To some extent, this remains true. But there are a few other realities we factor into this old cliché.

Over the years writing this column I have been a supporter of the idea of genetically modified agriculture. When I look to the future and see two trends which suggest to me the need for genetically modified crops and livestock.

On Sunday, Aug. 5, Cannington Fair was held. It is the largest celebration that the park puts on every year and it was attended by many. On a beautiful day with the sun shining families from all over attended the festivities.

The Carlyle and District Leisure Complex has received a generous donation from CanElson Drilling.