Carlyle Observer

My brother from my other mother

Life is so filled with conundrums (just in case you hadn’t noticed); an example, however, was a big part of our lives this week. For the second time this summer we were delighted to welcome visits from our oldest granddaughters.

Liberals and NDP still looking for candidates

The Arcola Craft and Trade Show was held Saturday, Sept. 21 in the Prairie Place Complex in the Town of Arcola. Approximately 1,311 people attended this year’s event. Upon arriving, one finds parking at a premium, the lot is overflowing.

Putting people in the same box

Dubbed the “Biggest Little Craft Show in Saskatchewan”, Homespun celebrated its 33 rd year on September 21 and 22. In past years the show has welcomed thousands of people through its doors and this year was no exception.

Sports and education in Alameda have been a big part of Jeff Cameron’s life for more than 30 years.

On Sept. 5 the weather provided a wonderful backdrop as students and parents gathered at the Stoughton School for their annual back-to-school barbecue.

Barb Reid was invited to take part in the MMPP Artist Colony Retreat by her sister and her niece, who also attended this year.

Brenda Blackburn of Estevan is a second-generation artist. After teaching art to middle years students for 32 years, she retired and started painting with acrylics two and a half years ago.