Carlyle Observer

Another year has come and gone and we are trying to get back to the old, "new" normal. New Year’s was celebrated with special foods including kabobs, crackers, cheese balls, shrimp surprise and a glass of punch to toast the new year.

The Arcola Optimist Club holds a snowmobile rally each year, but due to a few conflicting matters such as COVID restrictions which mean no bar, no food and only 30 people max in the hall at Prairie Place, and also the lack of snow means they may have

As of Dec. 31, the Kipling and District Parks & Recreation Board was dissolved.

Now close to the middle of a new month, I’ve begun seeking out, duplicating and sorting out pictures I have collected over the years. Of particular interest was an aged (almost as aged as I am) picture of me and my oldest brother.

What impact has COVID-19 had on the Town of Wawota in 2020 and how has the community been dealing with it? COVID-19 has had a negative impact on every community group/facility in town, with the shutdown affecting fundraising options and lack of incom

The Carlyle Golf Course has reason to be excited for the upcoming year. In an interview with Terri Fields about her new position as clubhouse manager, some board members present echoed their excitement about this new year.

The Moose Mountain Karate Club in Carlyle has relocated to its own dojo. Prior to the pandemic, the club held classes in the Carlyle Elementary School gymnasium for more than 25 years.

Regina – On Jan. 14, the Saskatchewan Health Authority provided an update on its COVID-19 immunization campaign and delivery plan, as part of the regular COVID-19 update delivered from the Legislature in Regina.

The good news is that the light at the end of the tunnel in the COVID-19 fight might be something other than the proverbial train. The province had a slow start with administering the vaccine, and clearly, things aren’t going as well as hoped.

What impact has Covid-19 had on the town in 2020 and how has the community been dealing with it? In Kipling, we have been extremely fortunate that there has been little direct contact with the virus.