Carlyle Observer

As a farm writer I am always eager to paw through the newest edition of Ag Advance magazine when it shows up in the mailbox.

The Carlyle detachment of the RCMP received 46 calls to service between Nov. 22 and Nov. 28. 911 calls A 911 call to Wawota requested assistance for an individual outside the hotel in town.

Starting a new business can be a hit and miss but for Karen Smith, her idea was far from off target.

The Atom Cougars have been practicing hard over the past couple of weeks. This past weekend, the Cougars played two home games, coming up against some very strong opposition.

Drip... drip... drip... When you're performing on stage or hosting an event indoors, you don't expect it to be gently raining down on you. However, in Alida Memorial Hall this had become an issue.

There is a school dance scheduled for Friday, Dec. 13. Get your dance tickets early to save some cash. The halls of GF Kells are looking very festive as the holiday season approaches.

Christmas is in the air the time of year where gift giving and spending time with family is promoted. However, often times families zone in on the gifts aspect of Christmas.

Control, self-discipline, fitness, and respect are four pinnacles of martial arts. Though many people see karate as violent, the truth is it teaches many important life lessons which 102 individuals in the Carlyle area are participating in.

Simon Ivascu lay dying on a cargo ship as he attempted to escape Romania to freedom. Using his last breaths he began to bargain with God offering a promise to spread his story of faith in exchange for his life.

When people are young, they are usually able to see things better that are near rather than far away. This is called near sightedness.