Carlyle Observer

The 9th annual Dickens Village Festival was another booming success! The streets of Carlyle were bustling with locals and visitors, all excited to take part in the fun-filled weekend.

Ever notice the dire warnings concerning a promised visit from Ole' Saint Nick? "He sees you when you're sleeping, He knows when you're awake" and if that wasn't enough, he's aware of good and bad behaviour and rewards both accordingly.

Alcohol has the ability to destroy lives, marriages, families, it can cause someone to act offensively and do unforgivable things, it causes blood poisoning and death, and it is abused again and again, yet it is completely legal.

Can Sidney Crosby win the National Hockey League scoring title this year? Wow, what an accomplishment that would be, considering he missed the first 20 games of the 82-game schedule amid suggestions he may miss the whole season, or - perish the thoug

Oscar Wild's story "The Happy Prince", describes a prince who lived a very secluded life. When he died, the people erected a statue of him covered with gold leaves, with two sapphires for eyes and a red ruby on the handle of the sword.

Premier Brad Wall announced the expansion of the children's clothing Provincial Sales Tax (PST) exemption on Nov. 15.

The Skate-A-Thon took over Carlyle Sports Arena on Nov. 27 to raise more than $1,800.

Christmas is for kids?

The Student Council started their Twelve Days of Fun Activities. Every lunch hour there is a game with great prizes. Last week, students dressed up in their holiday apparel to kick off this festive season.

This year's Victorian High Tea, put on by the United Church, was another great success, and even busier than last year's High Tea. The event, which ran from 1:30 to 3 p.m.