Chronological Index of Ensign Articles for
August of 2003

The Greenwater Report
Monday
August 4, 2003
by: Gerald Crawford
Gerald has been off touring again and today's report has some great pictures of our part of the world.

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Oshkosh AirVenture 2003: an introduction
Monday
August 4, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
After a week on the road we are back and we have stories to tell about our trip to the biggest airshow in the world.
Tisdale's Farmers Market's new look
Tuesday
August 5, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
Definitely a classy farmers market now with coffee and hot dog stand as the group has shaped the market into a market square.
Gooseville
Wednesday
August 6, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
Though Saskatoon and Regina lead the country in crime statistics they are also two of Canada's most beautiful cities. Here is a brief glimpse at Regina.
A Letter to the Prime Minister about BSE
Wednesday
August 6, 2003
by: Peter MacKay
We received this letter while on our recent trip into the states and saw first hand how the absence of Canadian beef in the US market has sent the price of beef well above average. While here in Canada we are seeing cattle feed falling to unheard of low prices. This situation is terminal for many and must be addressed. Peter MacKay has a suggestion.
Our Summer Vacation or... How I Love Saskatchewan, Sometimes
Wednesday
August 6, 2003
by: Ron Thornton
Here is your chance to go on a camping trip in Canada's desert with Ron, his wife Amy and sons John and Ronald. During their trip they were to not only smell the dust but they got to find out where hell is.
Premier Calvert Visits Tisdale
Thursday
August 7, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
The Premier and several cabinet ministers were in town today meeting workers and neighbours on their annual tour. They will be in town until 1:30 and then its on to Nipawin.
Speculation regarding Charter challenge confirmed
Thursday
August 7, 2003
by: Joe Huegin
The government decision to deal with the "same sex" marriage issue may have opened a whole set of related issues.

The Greenwater Report
Tuesday
August 12, 2003
by: Gerald Crawford
Gerald takes us to the Golburn fair and tells us about the world of being a CNR station agent.
Harvest 2003
Wednesday
August 13, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
The half way mark in this year's harvest is approaching quickly as most farmers have or are just finishing their peas. Wheat and barley are being straight combined and most advanced Canola crops are already in the swath.
Catholics are bound by conscience to adhere to the Pope's teachings
Wednesday
August 13, 2003
by: Rudy Fernandes
It is important to understand the mind set of our fellow citizens and Mr. Fernandes gives us a look on the pro-Bishop Henry side of things. It would have been nice for Bishop Henry to have been as vocal when the issue of Catholic priest and sexual abuse of children was in the news. For many of us the Roman Catholic Church has lost all moral authority as it condones and contributes to sexual abuse by its priests and leaders.
The game theory of Policy Analysis Market (PAM):Bush's attempt to make terrorism a commodity of the Free Market
Wednesday
August 13, 2003
by: Mario deSantis
Mario deSantis developed this remarkable story over a week ago but we were unable to get it to you until now. Sometimes, and this is one of those times real events are much wilder than anything anyone could dream up as fiction.
The No-Fault Insurance of the Free Market: No fault with Dr. Cassidy, SGI, University of Saskatchewan and Dr. McLennan
Wednesday
August 13, 2003
by: Mario deSantis
Three years ago we figured out that the provincial insurance company was using the University of Saskatchewan to create some evidence for their no fault scheme. Now the research has been declared invalid by the University's ethics committee but the fools are still circling the wagons and the University's credibility and ability to attract research is history.
Breast Cancer Screening Programme
Thursday
August 14, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
Throughout North American one in every eight women will develop breast cancer. As a society we have to do what we can to give woman a fair shot at dealing with this incredible threat.
Gay Marriage . . . And Then What?
Thursday
August 14, 2003
by: Ron Thornton
This issue will be dealt with by parliament this fall as it attempts to cope with court rulings and the intention of the government to find a compromise. But what are the possible consequences of changing the definition of the fundamental core of our society.
Ottawa’s Kyoto plan: Another billion-dollar boondoggle
Thursday
August 14, 2003
by: Walter Robinson
The concern Mr. Robinson brings to our attention is that the Government simply doesn't know what it is doing with this huge project. The present proposals sound like massive spending of taxpayer's money in a variety of programmes that have little prospect of producing the desired result.
Transportation Salvation Wraps up season
Friday
August 15, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
A great summer for this project as it is about to close up for the summer with school resuming on August 27.
The Road to Oshkosh
Sunday
August 17, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
We often hear the cliche that "getting there is half the fun." For most of us the travel to a destination is a means to an end but on this trip the travel across three states by Interstate and the day light awareness of the country through which we travelled became a separate adventure. This page has sixty seven pictures.
Paul McCarthy
Monday
August 18, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
Wisconsin farmer explains the troubles that he is faced with and there are no surprises.
The Greenwater Report
Monday
August 18, 2003
by: Gerald Crawford
Gerald has made a trip over into southern Alberta and sure enough he has pictures to share with us some of the things he checked out.
 

An abbreviated week as a family member was hospitalised but recovered quickly and all is well with the world.

 
Saskatchewan: now!
Friday
August 22, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
From Mossbank to Regina and then some as we look at this place as it is becoming.
An upside down world led by the finest liars
Friday
August 22, 2003
by: Mario deSantis
Prior to the US invasion of Iraq there was no terrorism in the country now it is an everyday occurance, as the country is still almost entirely without power, unemployment is the norm and now even the UN attempting to bring aide to the place has taken a serious hit as the man who had been expected to succeed the Secretary General is a victim with many others including two Canadians. Mr. deSantis leads us to consider some of the underlying issues, be sure to check out the references.
Oshkosh - First Look
Sunday
August 24, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire & Andrew Shire
We arrived in Oshkosh the first day of the enormous Experimental Aircraft Association convention, AirVenture 2003 on July 29th. This story deals with the impressions and sights of that day. My goal was to see the legendary Chuck Yeager and as you can see I got what I was after. This page contains a QuickTime Virtual reality image (444K) and to be seen requires that QuickTime be installed in your computer.
Thank you again Professor Paul Krugman: Some clarity on the $38 billion California budget deficit
Sunday
August 24, 2003
by: Mario deSantis
Californians got seriously burned in the ENRON scandal which was partly to blame for the energy crisis their state experienced. The campaign is on to oust the governor but Professor Paul Krugman suggests that the truth may be getting in the way of a good campaign. This one you have to read the references to get the story.
Winning With People: The Challenge of Change
Tuesday
August 26, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
Teachers and business leaders from Nipawin, Hudson Bay, Melfort and Tisdale attend a workshop by Kit Grant on personal development and coping with change in the work day environment. This page includes a QuickTime VR panorama of the scene this morning, if you do not have a recent version of QuickTime installed this image will not appear, the most recent version can be downloaded free and is easy to install.
UN Ewen Lumber Inc.
Tuesday
August 26, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
Lumber company has fullly operation mill on the South side of Tisdale offering specialty and regular lumber made to order.
Kelsey Trail Health District NO SHOW at meeting about Sasko Park Lodge
Wednesday
August 27, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
The health region has decided to consolidate food services in Tisdale and a large crowd met at the Golden Age Centre tonight to discuss the consequences of this decisions for the people who live in the Sasko Park Lodge. The Health Region refused to attend.
A Woman's View: Same Sex Marriage
Wednesday
August 27, 2003
by: Barbara Reid
Barbara noted that "With all the current serious concerns to pay attention to, such as the Blackout, floods, all the fires, etc., and disrupted lives, this same-sex thing is rather ridiculous to be spending so much time on." She felt it was time that we heard what a woman, a "mom," a "misses," has to say about this contentious topic that will take up a lot of time when the house sits this fall.
First Day of Tisdale School Year 2003 - 2004
Wednesday
August 27, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shiire
Absolutely perfect, that's what today's light rain was to signal the beginning of a new school year in this community.
Upgrade to the RECPlex
Wednesday
August 27, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
Not a major overhaul but certainly some important work has been done this summer in the RECPlex with the replacement of the skylights with bright and shiny pyramids while other work is also being carried out.
The Oshkosh Experience
Friday
August 29, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
This is a first impression of one of the largest aviation events held each year in the world with over 770,000 people in attendance and 25,000 aircraft. To say it is overwhelming is an understatement so today's story is an attempt at giving you an overview of the experience. This story will take time to load as it contains 79 pictures and a QuickTime VR panorama.
4-Js Feed Tack and Westernwear Moves
Saturday
August 30, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
From one side of town to the other this business is changing as it has to adapt to the remarkable effect the BSE issue has created in Canada's animal feed industre. This page includes a QuickTime VR panorama and your computer needs a recent version of QuickTime installed to see this scene.
 

 

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