Carlyle Observer

I still remember the first Ford Fiesta, introduced in the UK in the late 70s. It was simple, boxy and underpowered. As a newly-licensed teenager it did nothing for me. Fast forward to 2011 and everything has changed.

Carlyle, SK, May 4, 2011 - Homeowners in Carlyle will have all the more reason to start those spring projects as Carlyle Home Hardware celebrates the grand opening of its new, expanded store.

The Stoughton library featured author Bill Armstrongand his presentation of History and Heritage of Saskatchewan focusing on the Great Sand Hills, the Edwardian Gardens at Government House and the Bell Barn.

For the fourth year in a row, Manor Rodeo Grounds will be what classic and custom car enthusiasts call home. Moose Mountain Cruisin' is scheduled to take place over a four-day period from May 20 to 23.

Submitted by Krystal Fehrenbach Hopefully everyone had a good Easter break. It is hard to believe it is already the beginning of May.

So just how solid is the Conservative base in rural Saskatchewan? Really solid, Consider the numbers: * Battlefords-Lloydminster. All the other candidates, 9,311 votes. Conservative Gerry Ritz, 18,847 votes.

Sometimes finding an umpire is harder than you think. Luckily in Carlyle, that is not the case. More than five years ago, Bill Wyatt took on the role of organizing Carlyle umpires for minor ball. The level four umpire started umpiring 15 years ago.

The results are in. Candidate Ed Komarnicki of the Conservative party took the majority of the votes in the Souris-Moose Mountain riding, obtaining 21,598 votes or 74 per cent of the vote.

An enjoyable visit to the local detachment at Carlyle, once again revealed that there's no such thing as routine police work.

Club volleyball is alive and well in Carlyle! The Carlyle Fusions Volleyball Club recently wound up a very successful season.