Carlyle Observer

The statistics for 2020 haven’t been finalized yet, but the preliminary data on distracted driving-related accidents remains pretty shocking.

There are eight staircases, three elevators, 28 fireplaces, 35 bathrooms, a swimming pool, bowling lanes, and 132 spaces that have been renovated numerous times to be bedrooms, a music room, art studio, nursery, offices, games room and on it goes.

The good news is we are getting a lot of vaccines in the arms of a lot of people and it is saving lives. As of the writing of this, 457 Saskatchewan people have died of COVID-19-related illness — a devastating number.

Two MLAs for southeast Saskatchewan are pleased with the contents of the provincial budget released last week. Revenue is forecasted at $14.

Located in the southeast corner of Saskatchewan, Oxbow is a thriving and progressive community. It is located on the Bakken Play, one of the richest oil finds. Oil, agriculture and manufacturing are key contributors to their economy.

Venture out to the town of Lampman for a round of golf and take in the beautiful sites while you're there.

As cases of COVID continue to climb in every constituency (how’s that for featuring the letter C in my opening statement), I found it more difficult last week to find a bit of humour for this column.

Teresa Ottenbreit (nee Penney), originally from the Langbank area and now living in Alberta, has been quietly battling cancer for several years. According to a GoFundMe campaign that is underway for her, she has never complained nor asked for help.

315,405 VACCINES ADMINISTERED, 293 NEW CASES, 223 RECOVERIES, TWO NEW DEATHS

The Government of Saskatchewan is increasing funding for the Veteran Service Club Support Program from $100,000 to $1,500,000 to continue supporting veterans and their families in Saskatchewan.