Carlyle Observer

The North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) were held in Regina during the week of July 20 to July 26. Here teams from across Canada and the United States came together to compete in a variety of athletic events.

I must admit I get a touch envious of the multitude of summer camp offerings available to children and teens. When I was growing up there were two types of camps to choose from; Bible Camp and Band Camp.

"They call us the mall," says staffer Teresa Walker of Stoughton's New Hope Pharmacy. "It's about what we have, not about what we don't have.

Michele Amy has helped to bring about a strong fiddling community in southeast Saskatchewan. Many of her students have gone on to become very adept in the art and have helped her spread the love by teaching their own students.

An old Arcola favourite has new owners.

The Carlyle RCMP detachment received 52 calls to service for the week of July 25-31. 911 calls Three 911 calls were received. Two calls from Wawota were static lines and one from Manor was accidentally dialled.

Wawota Heritage Days brought together young and old in a celebration of their community on August long weekend. Events began on Friday, Aug. 1 and ran through to Sunday, Aug. 3.

The world had been in turmoil, an arms race escalating between Germany and Great Britain. Worry of an aggressor was amidst the feelings of the time, which can be seen in writings from then including Erskine Childers, The Riddles of the Sands (1903).

Southeast Saskatchewan has a strong connection with their rodeo roots and an upcoming event is no different. Stoughton's New Hope Horse Club will be hosting their annual Rough 'N Ready Roughstock Event on Saturday, Aug. 30.

You could say it's a success before it's even started.