Carlyle Observer

Powell River, BC; January 16, 2011 As idyllic as the sights and sounds of the nearby ocean can be, lately we're experiencing the unforgettable racket that accompanies the annual visit of California sea lions (Zalophus californianus).

If I wanted to, I could get a doctor's note for the last few columns I've missed. It would read: "Please excuse the absence of Nils's column. He actually should be found in the Obituaries. Not his column. Him.

For Prairie farmers the start of 2011 must truly be a case of deciding whether they want to look at the year ahead as a situation of the glass being full, or being empty.

The Bantam Cougars have played four games of hockey since coming back from the Christmas break. Jan.5 we traveled to Stoughton and Jan 8 we hosted Weyburn Co-op at home. The Cougars won both these games . Jan.

Who says you can't downhill ski in Manitoba? For about half the cost of a lift ticket at a Rocky Mountain Resort, you can enjoy a day of skiing or snowboarding near the Manitoba/Saskatchewan border at Asessippi Ski Resort.

When a recent change in the provincial education curriculum was announced, Arcola School found itself well situated to provided the now mandatory classes.

The weekly RCMP report is prepared with the assistance of the Carlyle RCMP. Issues involving the Mental Health Act, among others, are not reported. The report this week covers the period of Jan. 7, 2011, to Jan. 13, 2011.

For the town of Carlyle, the year of 2010 proved to be another successful one in terms of business growth.

It was an exciting game for the Carlyle Cougars this past Sunday in Wawota. The play was fast paced and very enjoyable for the crowd to watch.

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