Carlyle Observer

The Alida community extends sincere sympathy to Shirley Bendtsen on the passing of her sister-in-law Ellen (Peacock) Desmarais on Feb. 9 at Glenboro Personal Care Home in Manitoba.

COVID-19 has put a stop to so many community events and use of community facilities, but thanks to the town and council, there is funding in place and plans in motion for a wonderful, new spray park for the town.

Sitting on a coffee table in our living room are two thriving plants, one, a poinsettia, and the other, an assortment of spring flowers. So, big deal I say (and perhaps, you would too).

The Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser for Choose Life Ministry on Saturday in Estevan proved to be a hit. A total of nine teams and 55 participants registered.

Each year, the Town of Kipling recognizes volunteers who work to make the community a better place, for seniors, in sport and recreation, and in culture and heritage.

In Victor Frankel’s stories about his days in Auschwitz, he talks about how people facing such horror and suffering found hope in the midst of the pain. A young woman, facing death in the very near future was always smiling and cheerful.

Carlyle and Lampman are among 38 communities from across the province entered in the 10th annual Saskatchewan Blue Cross/Saskatchewan In Motion Get Out and Play Challenge. If successful, Carlyle would use the money for a new spray park.

I was getting some work done, but cheating a bit using a split screen so I could watch the landing of the Perseverance rover on Mars.

The Southeast Saskatchewan Search and Rescue (SESK SAR) chapter keeps getting stronger.

Congratulations to Dylan and Celeste Lamontagne on the birth of their son. He was born on Feb. 9 and weighed four pounds, 14 ounces. He has been named Lucien (Lution) Rene Joseph and he is a brother for Clarice.