Carlyle Observer

Where would sports be without statistics? No one would know who the playoff contenders were if somebody didn't keep track of the wins and losses. Batting titles, Most Valuable Player awards, scoring championships . . . all based on stats.

I read the Observer from a long way away, from Montreal in fact. I have to admit that I really enjoy it as it is a great change from we read about here every day. Sometimes I wish big city life could resemble small town life more often than it does.

As talk of a new football stadium in Regina heats up, talk of the need for it and fairness in paying for it are heating up as well.

On July 11, 1987, the day of Five billion people, the United Nations general assembly recommended that Jully 11 forever be observed as World Population Day.

That was one nice birthday present for Carter Chamblin.

Last Sunday, July 1, was not only Canada Day, but also a very important celebration in Carlyle. The towns's newest gazebo, officially took center stage with a neighbourhood celebration, ribbon cutting and grand opening with the Mayor.

A man orders three drinks from the bartender. "I have a brother in Australia and one in the States. We made a vow that every Saturday night we'd still drink together. So right now, my brothers have three Guinness Stouts, and we're drinking together.

Canada's iconic Loonie has turned 25. June 30 marked the anniversary of the coin and Canadian symbol.

The 16th Annual Alameda Community Rink Fishing Derby and Supper was held on June 30. Beginning with a pancake breakfast at six in the morning the fishermen and women were out shortly after.

Residents of Saskatchewan can celebrate a major anniversary in July, five years ahead of the rest of Canadians.