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I'm sitting in the car on a Sunday morning. Actually I'm in Kennedy for day two of the Moose Mountain Rodeo, but I've arrived early and there's nobody in sight yet, except a few teenagers picking up garbage from the night before.

My condolences if you are feeling at little election fatigued already. With the provincial election still a good four months away, you may already be fed up with it.

What young man wouldn't love driving a race car? Not many of us would be interested in driving a car 90 miles per hour down a speedway, but Mason Big Eagle is one of the young men in this area with a passion for racing.

The weather was certainly kind to the Maryfield Agricultural Fair, which celebrated its 97th year on Thursday, July 28, with temperatures in the mid 20's and good sunshine. "It's a lot better than last year, said the owner of "Taffy's Inflatables.

The flooding caused by run-off and heavy rain has been well-documented over the past few months.

What started as a customary "good morning" greeting from our deck to the neighbour's, ended up as a gathering of friends around the neighbour's breakfast table. It was unplanned and an unmitigated success. In terms of neighbours, we've got the best.

My most favourite memories as a child are from camping in Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park. Now as a parent, I wish to give my two daughters similar memories.

Carlyle is preparing for the upcoming Senior A Baseball Provincial Championship to be held on the weekend of Aug. 5 to 7.

Ben Johnstone, son of Larry and Deb of Carlyle, has been signed to the Estevan Bruins. Born in 1993, Johnstone who plays centre and right wing has been playing hockey for the past 15 years.

Last week I mentioned my Welsh friend who likes to laugh. Today I want to share a bit of advice he gave me years ago, it has always been sound, and you can probably benefit from it.