Carlyle Observer

A father is talking to his son. “What are you going to give up for Lent, son?” "I’ll have to think about it. What are you giving up?" "I've decided to give up liquor." Later the dad is having a beer.

It’s been two weeks since I last reported the news but that was because there was nothing different to report. \This week we have some exciting news, we get to have one family visitor by appointment.

Happy birthday to Jack Aulie, who turns 80 on Feb. 28. Jack is a resident at Deer View Lodge. Word has been received of the passing of Arlene (Jones) Sostorics on Jan. 30. She was 80 years old and lived in Kipling.

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been reading the Old Testament account of the journeys of God’s children as they made their way from captivity in Egypt, and then the years of their trek through the Red Sea, into enemy territory and seemingly endless de

No government has ever been a paragon of virtue when it comes to being unaccountable to taxpayers.

Sincere sympathy is extended to Bonnie and Roy Farr and family on the death of her mother Ethel Curtis of Brandon, Man., on Feb. 24. She was in her 90s.

The students wore their pink shirts on Feb. 24 to participate in Pink Shirt Day at Gordon F. Kells High School.

It goes by many different names and timelines but the idea is the same — kickstarting the removal of clutter that seems to be an issue for many individuals and families.

The Carlyle Figure Skating Club has recognized the accomplishments of several of its members during the 2020-21 season. Rory Miller was named the Outstanding Skater Award winner.

The Envision Counselling and Support Centre is encouraging the public to mark International Women's Day (IWD) on March 8.