Carlyle Observer

Before moving to Carlyle in April I had visited the area once before, my dad and I went snowmobiling on the groomed trails at Kenosee. This was about five years ago and I had no idea what Dickens was at this time.

40 Development Assets - Search institute has identified the following building blocks of healthy development that help young people grow up healthy, caring, and responsible. Sense of Purpose: Young person reports that "my life has a purpose.

The Dickens Village Festival had a successful weekend, bringing in many to the town from near and far. Memorial Hall under its Dickens title of Fezziwig's Pub was a busy place.

On Dec. 6 1989, a lone gunman murdered 14 women at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal. Since this horrifying incident, one-man killing sprees continue to be an unfortunate reality of our times.

You know you're in a big family when: One of your children looks wistfully at the newborn and asks you, "Can't you have another baby really soon? I hardly get to hold this one because everybody else is taking turns".

The Twelve Days of Christmas was a big success for the Student Leadership Team. They kept students busy every lunch hour last week.

The supposedly darkest day in the history of the world - Dec. 21, 2012, the day according to the Mayan calendar that the world will end - is fast approaching, but negativity in sports was all the rage on one particular day in late November.

Recently a new community event has been introduced to Stoughton. An Acquired Brain Injury Family/Partner/Caregiver Support Group has been established.

Remember your loved ones this Christmas Season. The Palliative Care Committee, serving the communities of Arcola, Carlyle, Kisbey & Manor, helps to supply equipment and provide support for clients who face serious health issues.

As a Fire Chief in southeast Saskatchewan and during an early morning callout on the morning of November 28, I experienced not only the lives of my firefighters at risk too many times in a single call, but all people on the highway.