Carlyle Observer

Time Magazine described it as "The Year That Changed the World". A bold statement considering the same could, and should, be said about every year of human history. Historians will tell us that our understanding of the past is never final.

Every year the Arcola School has a back to school barbeque. It will again be held, but to a much larger degree.

Across the southeast, a team of 16 came together to play on the Moosomin Predators, a junior women's softball team.

The ALS Ice Bucket challenge has developed from either accepting the challenge or making a donation to an ALS Charity to doing both, which is what Kaylan, Kelsey, and Bjorn Rekken committed to when accepting the challenge from their cousin, Carmyn Sm

"Your money or your life?" "I'm thinking it over." Attributed to comedian Jack Benny. The story goesA traveler is resting in the night shadows when he is approached by a knife wielding man. "Give me all your money!" "I have no money.

That was amazing! I thought we'd hit the peak of intensity when the Roughriders walked into Winnipeg and stole a 23-17 victory two weeks ago. But that had nothing on Saskatchewan's Week 9 CFL game in Vancouver Sunday afternoon.

Sadly summer is coming to a close and the cold weather of winter is about to creep in, but on a positive note, with winter comes Carlyle's annual Dickens Festival.

Arcola's Ultimate Ladie's Extravaganza has quickly grown from a bridal fair to a shopping event that caters to all women.

Just around the corner Carlyle will be hosting numerous visitors as this year's "Biggest Little Craft Show in Saskatchewan," Homespun, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20, and Sunday, Sept. 21.

In 1939, Hironori Otsuka, developed a type of karate called Wado Kai, which translates to "Way of Peace and Harmony.