Carlyle Observer

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Town Council would like to meet with CN (Canadian National Railway) to talk to them about doing a press release or a public meeting.

The weekly report is prepared with the assistance of the Carlyle RCMP. Issues involving the Mental Health Act, among others, are not reported. The report of this week covers the period of Dec. 10 to Dec. 16.

A proposal by Canadian National railways to build a crude-oil transfer depot in the community of Carlyle has proved to be controversial, as town council moves to register its disagreement with the planned facility.

You had to be there to appreciate the passion of the moment: I was standing in the doorway of our canvas garage, waiting for a friend to pick me up for a Toastmaster's meeting.

Ron Carson of Lampman was the recipient of Saskatchewan's highest honour, the Saskatchewan Order of Merit, in Regina on Dec. 7.

Looking at where Premier Brad Wall's Saskatchewan Party now sits, it's hard to imagine it having many struggles in 2012. Its 64-per-cent and 49-seat win in the Nov. 7 election obviously gives it an unquestionable mandate to govern as it sees fit.

The Manor elementary school students, from kindergarten to grade 6, all worked together to perform a fun Christmas show for their family, friends, and community members.

"Need a little lovin' from the oven? Sweet Tooth has got you covered!" Seventeen-year-old Courtney Knibbs from Stoughton Central School was selected as the second place winner of the 2011 Community Futures YouthBiz competition.

Students in grades one to six got on stage and performed for a full house at this year's Christmas concert, held in the gymnasium of the Arcola School on Tuesday, Dec. 20.