Carlyle Observer

The Magazine Campaign started with a Pep Rally on Friday, September 16th. The campaign ends on Friday, September 30. Every time a student sells ten subscriptions his/her name is entered to win a lap top.

What is likely a surprise to no one who has seriously followed the ongoing soap opera of the future of the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB), the majority of farmers don't appear to want the change the Conservative government is bent on making happen.

Homespun 2011, at Carlyle arena, was a golden opportunity for more than 80 vendors to showcase their incredible talents on Sept. 17 and 18.

It's a rhetorical question, it seems, because the results are staring us right in the face. The Saskatchewan Roughriders are 3-0 since Ken Miller replaced Greg Marshall as head coach of the team and they aren't looking back.

With the incredible buzz of excitement being set at Homespun in Carlyle, it might have been easy to overlook the trade and craft show going on just a few miles down the road in Arcola.

The world changed on Sept. 14 for a five-year child and her loving family. With the first days of Kindergarten just underway, Gwen, daughter of Sarah Kleyh and step-daughter to Ken Fortier, was diagnosed with leukemia.

Ever heard of astragalus? What about calendula? Do you happen to know what myrrh gum is? If you are wondering what the new business in Carlyle is, you are about to find out.

Golf Kenosee was home to the 14th Annual 55+ Golf Tournament on Tuesday, Sept. 6. The tournament attracted more than 150 golfers. A full day of golf and beautiful weather was enjoyed by all.

Volleyball is officially back for the year and it is clear with the number of teams in attendance at the eighth annual Mega Volley tournament, the sport is a priority for many young girls and coaches throughout the region.

Carlyle RCMP received 38 calls between Sept. 2 and 8. Here's a brief summary of reportable incidents. A complaint of harassing text messages was received from the Carlyle area. The matter is under further investigation at this time.