Carlyle Observer

There’s little to compare to the excitement of a child waiting to dive into the treasure trove of parcels under a tree. Or, of an adult whose carefully disciplined emotions didn’t quite reach the pupils of his or her eyes.

Sometimes a very random event brings a writer to an idea for a weekly column. Recently I was in a local sandwich shop in Yorkton and decided to try the spicy black bean offering.

The legacy of Carlyle's Dicken's Village Festival continues to grow, with two permanent projects.

If one of your New Year's resolutions is to give back to your community, Friends of Moose Mountain Lodge president, Bertha Isleifson says the recently-formed organization is welcoming assistance, both monetary and volunteer.

A Christmas story needs to include elements of gift, love, joy and hope. It is a tale about those who are poor in spirit. It will bring a tear to the eye.

My son decided that this year he would make a change in his sporting career. As he has followed in mine and my older son’s footsteps baseball has been the predominant sport and most watched event in our household.

Cadet Tucker Sharp, 13, son of Tom and Shelley Sharp of Carlyle, has recently seen success competing in the Stage 2 Cadet Biathlon hosted in White City on Nov.

Arcola School hosted their annual Christmas Concert on Monday, Dec. 15, at both 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., both to a packed gymnasium.

New town councillor In acceptance to council by acclimation, John Brownlee, has taken a seat as an alderman and will begin in 2015. His first meeting will be on Jan. 7. Bridge inspection on Railway Ave. W.