Carlyle Observer

A few weeks ago, I attended a memorial service for a relative. They had passed away in early August, due to both health complications and an illness.

Well, that's that. Greg Marshall's tenure as head coach of the Saskatchewan Roughriders lasted a mere and unremarkable eight games.

By the nature of the beast politics is a creature given life by ideologies. At least in the case of party politics.

Carlyle Junior Golf Tournament saw 54 junior golfers from the area take part in its event held on Aug 17. The annual event, held at Carlyle Golf Club, included two categories for golfers to compete in including 10 and under and 10 and over.

Attention all viewers of the Food Network, Massimo Capra is coming to Carlyle.

Even though he could not tell time, my three-year-old grandson was wearing a watch when I visited. Later, when I was putting on my coat to leave, I asked him what time it was. He looked at his watch blankly, then brightened.

In Saskatchewan, success is not determined by a healthy economy, strong families or a bumper crop.

With just over three weeks left before Homespun, organizers are busy putting the final touches on what is sure to be a great show once again. Homespun Craft Show and Sale is fast approaching and is entering into its 25th year.

We are all now wading through the debris, seeing what can be saved of our flooded homes. I pick up a destroyed picture of my son at two with a cast on his arm and the dam of tears burst.

Call it bad luck, good fortune, a dumb move or the occasion for a good chuckle - any of these descriptions could be used to describe a news item I read this week.