Carlyle Observer

Reading is a skill that is used throughout one’s life and is developed both at home and in school; proficient readers will take up a book in either setting, which helps develop a solid literary foundation at a young age.

With people always carrying a camera in the form of a smart phone, selfies have become the new norm. Out with friends, take a selfie. On a trip, take a selfie. At a sporting event, take a selfie.

The Carlyle PureChem Cougars are in the midst of playoffs in the Big Six taking on Redvers in a best of five series, while they were recently stopped in their efforts by Ochapowace Thunder in the Senior “C” South Quarterfinal.

The Arcola Daycare is hosting its annual Ladies Night Out in Arcola on Saturday, March 11. The third annual event is going to bring Vegas to Arcola with games tables being hosted by Bear Claw Casino, so dress up for a night on the town.

The Moose Mountain Snowmobile Club has been active since the 1980s and has continued to provide a service to many over the years who enjoy taking to the well-maintained trail system.

The Carlyle detachment of the RCMP responded to a variety of calls throughout the week of Feb. 3-9. 911 calls There were two 911 hang-up calls from the rink in Wawota. It was determined to be kids playing with the phone.

While William Shakespeare first penned the phrase, the “winter of our discontent”, others refer to the “winter of the soul” but these past two weeks I am learning lessons found in “the winter of what seems like forever”.

Congratulations to the Senior Boys Basketball team and their first ever tournament win in Langenburg this past weekend. Congratulations also to the GFK wrestling team on a successful tournament this past weekend in Moose Jaw.

John (Jack) William Barry Greenwood Born June 16, 1939 at Arcola, Saskatchewan Passed away peacefully January 27, 2017 at home in Victoria, BC. Predeceased by his parents William in 1991 and Edna in 1992.

Q: What's the difference between Tom Brady and a dollar bill? A: You can still get four quarters out of a dollar bill. Truth be told Brady did play all four quarters and has the bruises to prove it.