Carlyle Observer

Thanks to all the students (and their families) who brought in non-perishable food items for the food bank fundraiser this year. The Christmas spirit is alive and well at Gordon F. Kells (GFK).

Moose Mountain Livestock Co-op was a co-operative made up of multiple members ranging from Carlyle to Stoughton. The co-op started in the early 90s. They formed because of a government program called the Livestock Loan Guarantee Program.

McMillan Motor Products had their SUV parked at Kipling’s Community Centre for anyone to stop by and bring their non-perishable food donations throughout the evening on Dec. 21, an event which coincided with the town’s light judging.

Happy 99th birthday to Evelyn Parks on Jan. 1. Evelyn is formerly of Kipling and now resides at Deer View Lodge. (Thanks for the call, Denise). Clinton Brisbois from Winnipeg spent a few days at Christmas with his parents, Joe and Jean.

Welcome back everyone. I do hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas, even if it was a quiet one, with no one coming in for a visit.

In mulling over my thoughts regarding this coming year, I decided to see what other writers had to say on the subject. Here are two quotes from Peggy Horton: “Each New Year, we have before us a brand-new book containing 365 blank pages.

Debbie and Blair Andrew are an animal and people loving couple from Carlyle that own a dog boarding facility in the Carlyle area.

With more than a foot of snow in the forecast, judging of the Windthorst Lions Christmas Light Contest was held on Dec. 21 on a quiet calm evening. Residents were encouraged to keep their lights on during the evenings of Dec.

Andrej Verity of Carnduff has been named Charles Sturt University Alumnus of the Year for Service to the Community in the university’s inaugural 2020 Distinguished Alumni Awards.

It was New Year's Eve 2019 and of the top resolutions being made that night, less screen time sat just behind getting finances in order and living a healthier life. Enter 2020.