Carlyle Observer

“Imperfection inspires invention, imagination, creativity. It stimulates. The more I feel imperfect, the more I feel alive.” Jhumpa Lahiri A water bearer in India had two large pots, one hung on each end of a pole, which she carried across her neck.

The past six days, November 7-12, 2016, have been filled with drama, suspense, shock, mourning, celebration and expressions of gratitude.

Well… Donald Trump has officially been named the President of the United States. I must say I was quite surprised by the decision, but at the same time I tried to put myself into the minds of Americans.

Gerald "Gerry" Wyatt, late of Wawota, SK passed away October 31, 2016, at the age of 64 years. Gerry was predeceased by his parents: Harold and Jean Wyatt.

A sweet seven year old showed her grandfather a small tomato plant she had started from seed in a second-grade school project. She explained that from one tiny seed would come a plant which would grow many tomatoes that would each have many seeds.

Earlier this week our six year old granddaughter announced that she had counted up to 100 all by herself,” and I’m not sure who was more proud: she, her parents or I.

As the first-ever full-time female hockey head coach at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, 30-year-old Robin Ulrich describes her new role as “A fantastic opportunity.

Mayor and Council sworn in Carlyle's Mayor and Councillors took their Oath of Office for a four year term at Town Council's regular meeting, held Wednesday, Nov. 2 at the Carlyle Civic Centre.

Alright, so I’m going to tackle a bit of a controversial topic this week. Whether you agree with me or not, this is simply for the sake of discussion: The Carbon Tax.