Carlyle Observer

So, here's some early strategy for getting to the Grey Cup Game, which has become almost a national holiday in Canada: Start your season 0-5, then 1-6, then start getting serious. Usually, 0-5 means at last three things: 1.

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 Nov. 5 to 11.

At Premier Brad Wall's first caucus meeting with his massive 49-member Sask. Party majority, he emphasized the need for humility. This should not be surprising. Wall has, at least to date, remained humble. He is also very politically smart.

Making mistakes in health care The provision of health care is a service that involves people, and any organization that has employees knows that mistakes will be made from time to time.

The Carlyle 6 & under hockey team coached by Ryan Irwin and Jeff Humphries had a fun filled first game on Saturday Nov.12, 2011 at Carnduff rink at 10:00 am.

Students and staff from Gordon F. Kells High School and Carlyle Elementary School gathered to pay tribute to those who fought for this country. The service, which was organized by high school teacher Mrs. Biberdorf, was led by the students of G.F.K.

Some youth think of others before themselves. Lee-Amber Laderoute is one of those youth. The 12-year-old young girl has been busy organizing a number of fundraisers to be held at Gordon F. Kells School on behalf of the Canadian Cancer Society.

This year is a reunion year for some of the veteran novice players. They're happy to be reunited with their old teammates and excited to play with new ones.

There is something about being around draft horses which I have always enjoyed. It probably goes back to stories my Dad used to tell about how he quit school in Grade 8 to stay home and work the big horses in the field.

The Canadian Football League is down to its final four in the running for the 2011 Grey Cup but the Saskatchewan Roughriders got a headstart on all of them in the news this past week.