Carlyle Observer

There's a lot of talk of becoming all you want to be. Whether in a religious, motivational or business setting the emphasis is on determining in your mind what you want to achieve and then daring to move forward in pursuit of your goal.

When Pope Benedict left the papal office comedians enjoyed a unique opportunity for jest. Here is an example: "The Vatican said that as soon as the Pope resigns, he will no longer be infallible.

Events such as the Grain Millers Harvest Showdown in Yorkton always hold a special interest for me.

On Sunday, November 3, 2013, Phyliss Mowles, widow of Rupert Mowles, Stoughton, SK., and formerly of Corning, SK., died at the age of 86 years. The funeral servicewas held in the Corning Community Hall, Corning, SK.

Boston Red Sox World Series triumph was all about Big Papi and Little Koji.

Kids need to be active and with recent changes to certain schools in Canada, I'm not entirely sure if they can be. First an elementary school in Toronto bans all types of balls that aren't foam, followed by a school in B.C.

The Carlyle Cougars Atom coached by Brian Hagel earned their first win this season. On Saturday November 9th, Arcola Combines were in town for a regular season league game. The Cougars came out strong and dominated with a 15-2 win.

It is the season of fall fairs across the Prairies. Here in Yorkton Grain Millers Harvest Showdown celebrated its 25th anniversary.

Twenty-one years ago a friend of Brenda Thompson was leaving town and for her friend's going away party Thompson and others took her to a tea house in Wapella, SK.

On Wednesday, Oct. 30, the Top 100 Saskatchewan Companies list was released. Based on the fiscal year of 2012, the 2013 awards were based on revenue and sales driven by the companies.