Carlyle Observer

Thank you Cindy Moffatt for writing the editorial in the Feb. 22nd edition of The Observer. Everyone should respond to her request that we contact our parliamentarians by phone or in writing.

MCCONNELL, William James (Buff) Buff was born on November 10, 1957 in Arcola, Saskatchewan. Buff lived all of his life in Carlyle. He worked at the Bulk Fuel Station in Carlyle and Manor for a number of years. Then he went to work for I.C.G. Gas.

Keegan Robert Third Oct. 24, 1988 - Nov. 18, 2012 It is with very heavy hearts that we, the family of Keegan Robert Third announce his sudden passing in Regina, Sask. on Sunday, November 18, 2012, at the tender age of 24 years.

It's close to sixteen years since I was first invited to submit a weekly column to some of my favourite publications. With the exception of a few trips to the hospital I haven't missed sending in any musings.

When it comes to farming, at least in terms of Prairie grain and oilseed producers the issues which impact profitability are many.

Between Feb. 8 and Feb. 14 the Carlyle detachment of the RCMP received 38 calls. On Feb. 8 RCMP were called to attend a collision west of Redvers on Highway 13. There were no injuries.

On Saturday, March 2, the Moose Mountain Lions are excited to host their third annual Winter Carnival.

Lest there be any doubt that Saskatchewan is changing to a more urbanized place, consider a couple of news items in the last week.

For the first time ever the town of Wawota will be hosting Relay for Life. The event is planned for June 15; but, an informational evening will be held on March 4 for the town of Wawota and surrounding communities to learn more.

For the first time since its inception in 2007, We Day will be held in Saskatchewan. It is being hosted on Feb. 27 in Saskatoon at the Credit Union Centre. Expected to attend are 15,000 students and teachers from 300 schools across the province.