Carlyle Observer

A skilled young defenceman from Carlyle will be furthering his hockey career in Manitoba. The Neepawa Natives of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) have announced the signing of Cade Bendtsen to a letter of intent for the 2021-22 season.

It’s well known that the origins of Valentine’s Day are varied but well documented. This was the first piece of information that I came across: “The holiday has origins in the Roman festival of Lupercalia, held in mid-February.

The editor: Justin Trudeau’s failure to deliver vaccines means another 213,000 Canadians lost their jobs in January.

COVID-19 is still affecting everyone, even in this new year of 2021. The elderly members of the community are still hugely affected by this.

A Lampman farmer has pleaded guilty to a charge under the Animal Protection Act. Chad Mokelky pleaded guilty in late January in Estevan Provincial Court for causing or permitting an animal to be in distress.

There is a story about a small-town priest phoning the Pope and saying, “Jesus is walking down the street in my town. What should I do?” “Look busy,” the Pope replies. It is in the ordinary events of everyday life that we miss or meet Jesus.

Lions International Zone 10 chairman Gord Paulley welcomes new member Rob McWhirter to the Alida and District Lions Club. The sponsor shown on right is Lloyd East.

There are two new families who have moved and making their new home in Alida. At the time of writing this news I unfortunately do not know their names, but hopefully will rectify that shortly.

Feb. 1, the start of a new month, makes you think thoughts of spring. Jan. 25 was Robbie Burns Day.

Sympathy to Rene and Patsy Jacques and family members on the recent passing of Murdena Jackson of Moosomin, wife of the late Herb Jackson. Born to Ben and Christa Taylor, a son on Jan. 23.