Carlyle Observer

Farmers are enjoying what is a near anomaly in terms of agriculture, good prices on both the livestock and grain side of things. The idea of mixed farms, producing both grain and livestock, was once the norm as a natural buffer against low prices.

That stuff looks pretty white...

The weekly report is prepared with the assistance of the Carlyle RCMP. Issues involving the Mental Health Act, among others, are not reported. The report of this week covers the period of October 28 to November 4.

With the beginning of November, I was reminded of an annual month-long event that will soon be evident upon the faces of men all over the world - Movember.

Father Murphy walks into a pub says to the first man he meets, "Do you want to go to heaven?" The man says, "I do Father." The priest says, "Then stand over there against the wall.

For as long as I can remember, I've been intrigued, annoyed, confused, exhilarated, enraged - any or all of the above - by politics.

The Manor school staff and students are hosting a benefit supper and auction this year in support of Shawna Englot, who has recently been diagnosed with cancer. The benefit aims to raise money to help with costs incurred during her treatments.

Carlyle Sports Arena saw more than 500 spectators fill the building to watch the Estevan Bruins play off against the Notre Dame Hounds on Nov. 2 in Carlyle.

Young people in the Carlyle region are a step closer to completing a unique new outdoor learning space - thanks in part to a $2,000 grant from the Access Communications Children's Fund.

Jail and Bail was a success once again. This year's Jail and Bail, organized by C.E.S. School Community Council, was held on Nov. 2.