Carlyle Observer

Kids, Cellphones and Digital Hygiene By Lynne Bell The results of a recent survey- by nonprofit organization MediaSmarts- of more than 5,000 Canadian students in grades four through 11 from each province found that almost all of them had their own ce

The Carlyle detachment responded to a variety of calls between Friday, Oct. 14, and Thursday, Oct. 20. RCMP would like to ask parents of youth to be aware of where their children are at night.

Alice Pedersen (nee Anderson) late of Carlyle, SK, and formerly of Redvers, SK. May 21, 1915 – September 30, 2016. Alice passed away peacefully at the age of 101 at Moose Mountain Lodge, Carlyle, SK.

Ever heard the expression, “Home is where the heart is?” Let me rephrase that question: “Who hasn’t?” It was a present in the form of a gift card from one of our granddaughters that got me thinking about the expression.

According to Seinfeld, people's number one fear is public speaking . Somehow this ranked even higher than death; which means people would rather be in the coffin at a funeral than give a speech.

After a 15-year absence, Arcola will host a return to rodeo in 2017 and a cabaret on Saturday, Nov. 5 will kickstart the fundraising. “We're hoping to pack the (Prairie Place) hall, “ says Arcola Rodeo Committee president Mike Wyatt.

Staff Sgt. Darren Simons of the Carlyle RCMP detachment says that the use of electronic devices by motorists is increasing and adds that this is a problem that affects drivers of all ages.

Gordon F. Kells High School welcomed Val Caldwell on Wednesday, Oct. 19, who spoke to middle years students attending from the elementary and high schools in the morning and high school kids in the afternoon.

The Senior Girls’ Volleyball Conference Playoff is on Nov. 5 in Oxbow. Junior and Intermediate Volleyball Playoffs are on Nov. 10. The GFK Class of 2017 is currently running a Spook Insurance fundraiser for Halloween.