Carlyle Observer

Saskatchewan’s dry land farmers have proven many people wrong. The first was John Palliser, who made an 1857-1859 expedition through here to help the British secure the territory from the Americans.

The next 12 months will be an interesting time, to say the least, for Arcola’s Chris Lees, who is the chairperson of the board for the Canadian Western Agribition (CWA).

I'm usually quite reluctant to recommend books or movies to anyone because it's a highly subjective thing.

The Saskota Ball League is off to a great start, being that there is not too much anyone can do to entertain themselves outside the confines of their home. The season started on July 2 with all nine teams from last year ready to go.

Doug Boivin hails from Broadview and is a very well-rounded golfer to choose the term correctly. Doug was golfing at the White Bear Golf Course with friends in what is an annual challenge, playing for the coveted J.A.B. [just another bogey} trophy.

Sparky’s Scrap Metal Recycling is a Manor-based business that buys and sells recyclable scrap metal of any kind. The business is owned and operated by Mark and Tara Preston.

The Town of Carlyle is now home to some very happy canines and their owners. Dog owners now have the option of taking their furry friends to the newly opened off-leash dog park in the West Park adjacent to the Moose Mountain Lodge.

Those of you that had July 9 as the date for the Bear Claw Casino to reopen would have had made the safe bet. The doors opened at 6 p.m. that day to the general public for the first time since the popular venue was closed due to the pandemic.

A couple of communities in this region are among those that will benefit from the latest round of funding announced through the provincial Municipal Economic Enhancement Program (MEEP).

After 29 1/2 years of service with the Carlyle Observer, Karen Mitchell-Steele put out her last issue of The Observer this month.