Carlyle Observer

Is this finally the year for the Saskatchewan Roughriders? The team from the smallest city in the Canadian Football League is the exemplification of winning: On the field they are a CFL power; off the field (at the bank), they are the CFL powerhouse.

This year's Drive for a Cure showed, yet again, the overwhelming support from the local community for the fundraising drive. The annual event raised more than $39,000 with final tallies yet to take place.

For even long than the almost-106-years that Saskatchewan has been a province, the weather has tested the fortitude of its rural residents. Drought hail, tornadoes and the infamously long, cold winters have shaped the character of rural people.

Canada Day is almost upon us, and will forever be linked in my mind to the start of a new chapter in my life.

School is quickly coming to an end for the 2010-2011 school year and summer activities are busy getting under way.

Imagine not being able to remember a name or a face of a lifelong friend. Imagine not remembering whether your socks or shoes go on first. Imagine not remembering that you turned your oven on, or to take your pills in the morning.

All Saints Anglican Church, Cannington Manor, turns 127 years old this month and is in serious need of restoration.

It was around three in the morning when the phone rang. We were fast asleep. I don't know what my wife was dreaming about, but I was having that one where Donald Trump was following me around a department store and knocking over displays.

The regular meeting began with a presentation from Edie Spagrud from Enterprise Saskatchewan.

The Class of 2011 held their graduation ceremonies on the weekend. The Grads would like to thank all of the people who attended and all the people who were involved in making their day special. The staff and students of G.F.