Carlyle Observer

Kipling Mayor Pat Jackson was recently named the southeast regional director with the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA).

Word has been received of the passing of Norma Struble of Cranbrook, B.C. She passed away at the age of 83 years. Norma was predeceased by her husband Dean and is survived by her daughters, Marlene, Dianne and Lisa and their families.

In the evening of Nov. 30, the Alida fire trucks lead a parade passed Trevor Patton’s house, intruding on a birthday celebration.

With the holiday season upon us, December’s Traffic Safety Spotlight is focused on impaired driving. SGI asked numerous people what they are asking for this Christmas.

This past week, I began to seriously sort out years of “stuff,” knowing that sooner rather than later, Hubby and I will have to consider moving to a lower-maintenance residence. I don’t want to leave a lot of accumulation for our kids to sort out.

DeAnna Lyke, a horsewoman from Stoughton, has started a fun new activity for people and their horses this winter that she is calling 'Equi-cise' Lyke has been involved with horses her entire life; she runs her own business called On Board Equine Serv

Like with many other organizations, the retreating year turned out to be quite tricky for the young Southeast Saskatchewan Search and Rescue (SESKSAR).

Discussions at the latest council meeting in Carlyle were varied but town administrator Natalie Miller was happy to share a few things. Council had the opportunity to review preliminary designs from three separate vendors for a spray park.

We all need healing at some time in our lives. Perhaps sadness or despair is visiting us now as the suicide hotline calls in the U.S. are up 300 per cent. Since June 1, Medicine Hat, Alta., has recorded seven suicide deaths of young men.

A wonderful conversation with long-time volunteer, Anne Leonard, revealed the history of the Arrive Alive Drive Sober program that has been operating for over 30 years.