Chronological Index of Ensign Articles for June of 2004
Just maybe there will be a summer Tuesday June 1, 2004 by : Timothy W. Shire Tisdale : The clouds cleared away and its 23ºC what more is there to say. With a teeny weeny breeze and a sky that speaks of a storm moving away, just maybe, June is busting out all over.	June 2004 Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Time to give up Tuesday June 1, 2004 by : Timothy W. Shire Tisdale : Grass will grow almost anywhere but there are limits as to how much traffic it can take. At some point you have to make the decision, if its not growing, maybe its time to replace it. Elections Canada Letter Registering PC Party On the Ballot Tuesday June 1, 2004 by : Joe Hueglin Niagara Falls, Ontario : From the shambles of the merger between the Canadian Alliance and the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada there has developed some serious and deep felt feelings. It was not a merger but a decietful take over and the resulting party does not represent most of the supporters of either of the parties involved but is really a construct of the leader of that party. So now another party has emerged to try to represent the 12% of Canadian voters who are not Liberal, NDP or neoconservatives. TUCs field Tuesday June 1, 2004 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale : Once a school yard and football field in the middle of Tisdale has become the centre of recreation for senior citizens and it looks like twenty-two couples are going to make their homes on the site. Bill West Thursday June 3, 2004 by : Timothy W. Shire Langbank : Yesterday the people of Southeastern Saskatchewan came to gether to bid farewell to a man who was a hero, a legend, a friend and generous servant of all who came to him for help. This is his story.
Donuts Sunday June 6, 2004 by: Timothy W. Shire Wadena : Wednesday morning we stopped for fuel in Wadena and inside a modern convenience store there was a lady busily making donuts the way moms made them years ago. So, what are the options? Sunday June 6, 2004 by : Joyce Neufeld Waldeck : Joyce has looked at the parties seeking her vote in the federal election and rejected the three main line parties and thinks that maybe we ought to take a look at the Green Party. Busted grad car Sunday June 6, 2004 by : Kevin McIntyre Carrot River : RCMP detachments are paying attention to speeders in Carrot River and Tisdale this past week. PC party on Dartmouth-Cole Harbour ballot Sunday June 6, 2004 by : Tracy Parsons Dartmouth, Nova Scotia : The take over of the Progressive Conservative party by the Canadian Alliance has not gone smoothly as almost half of the original Progressive Conservative party have no stomach for the Alberta lead and separatist focused party. So some have struck out on their own and Tracy Parsons is on the Dartmouth ballot as a PC. Female Baltimore Oriole Sunday June 6, 2004 by : Helen Carson Crooked River : Two outstanding images of this attractive bird who has been not a common bird in this part of Saskatchewan. Fear Over What Could Be Over What Already Is Sunday June 6, 2004 by : Ron Thornton Edmonton : The voter is faced with some difficult decisions with the government having shown considerable lack of respect for the tax payer and the Conservative party carrying with it baggage from its past forms such as abortion, death penalty and weakening the central government of the country. A fix for pitted lights Sunday June 6, 2004 by : Timothy W. Shire Tisdale : Can you see where you are going, are you over driving your lights at night? Check and see if the plastic is still clear enough to emit the light necessary to illuminate the road. Niska Sunday June 6, 2004 by : Helen Carson Crooked River : There are nine goslings in this Crooked River family that Mrs. Carson shares with us today. The Greenwater Report Monday June 7, 2004 by : Gerald Crawford Greenwater Provincial Park : A trip to a petting zoo, relay for life and a remarkable picture of a rare bird in this part of Saskatchewan. Ronald Reagan's Legacy Monday June 7, 2004 by : Mark Weisbrot Washington : It was a turning point in history with both Britain and American lead by reactionary leaders who produced a world wide recession and the reversal of progress in the third world. Ronald Reagan may have been popular in his own country but in the world he was the enemy of ideas of freedom and democracy. Kyle Mills Monday June 7, 2004 by : Kevin McIntyre Carrot River : How about some summer reading? Kevin has a suggestion, now that you've made it through Tom Clancy and Clive Cussler here is an entirely different action hero. Bohemian Waxwing Tuesday June 8, 2004 by : Timothy W. Shire Tisdale : So far a group of five Bohemian Waxwings have been behaving themselves in our back yard and we have pictures of these boreal forest dwellers who love to eat fruit, but today, flowers. Dalton McGuinty: Disingenuous or delusional? Tuesday June 8, 2004 by : Joe Hueglin Niagara Fall : This is one of those, "look who's talking" stories. Joe Hueglin points out that though McGuinty has caused problems for Paul Martin, it looks like Mulroney is afoot. Ornamental Crabapple Tree Tuesday June 8, 2004 by : Timothy W. Shire Tisdale : No matter how cloudy, or how much rain falls the flowering trees of this season bring smiles and delight to all who pass by. Fahrenheit 9/11 in theatres June 25th Tuesday June 8, 2004 by : Michael Moore Flint Michigan : This web site has posted so many stories about the tragic events of September 11 and the wars since. It seems only fitting to highlight the release of film that attacks the issue and the people who must assume responsiblity for the political instability shaking most of the world. Ice Cream Wednesday June 9, 2004 by : Timothy W. Shire Tisdale : The sun is out and its time to indulge in the reason there is summer. For those of you who don't know the reason there is summer is so we can enjoy the delight of ice cream. The Hypocrisy of the Free Market: Running public policies as private businesses, the war in Iraq and health care in Canada Wednesday June 9, 2004 by : Mario deSantis Nipawin : This story makes the point that perhaps what is at the root of the seemingly endless trouble we see occurring is the belief by leaders and the acceptance by the public that if all things were run like businesses all would be well. Keep on truckin' Wednesday June 9, 2004 by : Timothy W. Shire Tisdale : Those big units are crucial to resource, agriculture and manufacturing and today we take a look at the structure of the business as it occurs in and around this community. Running a personal server Wednesday June 9, 2004 by : John Smith Personal servering is built into the operating system of Macintosh computers but with a Windows machine you need to obtain the right software and assemble your server. However, as John explains this is really worthwhile as it lets you move files to and from your computer over the internet without resorting to e-mail. This story has the links to get you started. Kansas Campers Wednesday June 9, 2004 by : Timothy W. Shire Tisdale : The tourist season appears to be on as north bound traffic steadily makes its way through town. This group were spotted today at noon. PC Party Candidates Overlooked in CPC's revocation of memberships Wednesday June 9, 2004 by : Joe Hueglin Niagara Falls, Ontario :The PC party have nominated a surprising number of candidates, most in Ontario but three in Nova Scotia and one in Alberta. Red Rabbit Wednesday June 9, 2004 by : Kevin McIntyre Carrot River : Once again Kevin McIntyre is coming to our rescue with a reading suggestion for this summer.
The Saskatchewan Air Show 2004 Monday June 14, 2004 by : Matthew Shire Moose Jaw : Rain and low ceiling dampened the spirits on this years airshow but many took the chance and went to participate in one of the best air shows in North America. The Greenwater Report Monday June 14, 2004 by: Gerald Crawford Greenwater Provincial Park : The cool weather has delayed development of this year's cropp of wild flowers and if any birdwatchers are tuning in, Gerald has a hummingbird problem. Doug Saunders of Globe and Mail: A little bit of hypocrisy is good Monday June 14, 2004 by : Mario deSantis Nipawin : Ronald Reagan's death has brought back memories and the experiences of his two terms in office, Saddam Hussein's buddy as he was called in the Asia Times today. All of this brings us back to the present and the willingness we all have and seem to continue to accept rather large doses of hypocrisy. The sacrifice of idealism Tuesday June 15, 2004 by : Timothy W. Shire Winnipeg : It is not a pretty sight, neighbours with rival signs on their lawns, in one case a duplex with opposite signs and mixed into the federal election is the Winnipeg campaign for a replacement mayor. A graveyard for our dreams: why I’m not voting Conservative Tuesday June 15, 2004 by : David Orchard Borden : This is one of the strongest condemnations of Stephen Harper and his Alliance Party people who now call themselves by another name. But, David Orchard points out, in their own words what they are really all about. Winnipeg's Special Place: The Forks Wednesday June 16, 2004 by : Timothy W. Shire Winnipeg : The market-place, cultural centre, community meeting place, all of that and then some. Winnipeg's Forks is one of the most interesting and stimulating place I know of and almost suggests that we should take a very long look not only what it is but what it does in terms of bringing a community together. This story has some pictures that show the way it looks now and includes a QuickTime VR panorama (2.4MB) of the whole overview of the scene. The Great Sandhills mistake Wednesday June 16, 2004 by : Edwin Wallace Success : Mr. Wallace is a bit cranky about the recent decision by the Saskatchewan government to increase the amount of drilling for natural gas in the Great Sandhills area of western Saskatchewan. Environmentalists and scientists appear to agree on the ecological mistake of this decision. Philip Harper, died August 28th 1944 Saturday June19, 2004 by : Timothy W. Shire Togo : Canadians went to Europe and Asia in two world wars, many did not come back. This is the story of one of them who is buried in Caen France and remembered there as well as here in his home town. After The Great Debates, It Is Now Up To Us To Choose Saturday June 19, 2004 by : Ron Thornton Edmonton : The issues make the difference for this writer as he mulls over the options he decides that his religious convictions and political beliefs come out on top and he has made his decision. Why I'm not voting Conservative Saturday June 19, 2004 by : Patricia Green The real threat of a conservative victory has many Canadians and non-Canadians as well very worried. The very fabric of the country is threatened simply because we are grossly aware of the way things have gone in the United States with this form of government policy and of course the last Conservative government did so much damage that our fate as a country may already be doomed. Thanks, but no thanks Saturday June 19, 2004 by : Susan Walsh Mississauga, Ontario : The Conservative Party bulled its way into existance by bribing the PC leader Peter MacKay, paying off his campaign debts and it boldly continues to assert that the whole take over was fair and legal. It has now issued membership cards to members of the PC party further antagonising already bad feelings. Say it in an image Saturday June 19, 2004 by : Antoinette Martens Saskatoon : As long as there has been politics there have been political cartoons. Often these works say far more than the written word as images have a different address in one's intellect. On this site we have taken some liberty in the past with images but always in the electronic format, these are done the traditional way. Bush’s America: lack of moral grounds and consequential violence Saturday June 19, 2004 by : Mario deSantis Nipawin : It might be called stirring the pot as the President of the United States desperately wants to hold on to his role. It is neglegent to blame he alone for the woes of America for indeed his followers must themselves accept responsiblity for a never ending ever escallating cycle of violence. These people seem bent on murder and destruction and they are succeeding. The prime directive Saturday June 19, 2004 by : Kevin McIntyre Carrot River : The television science fiction show Star Trek, captured the imagination and the intellectual curiousity of millions because much of the underlying principles were worked out over the years examining just what exactly does it mean to be human. Kevin explores one of the most fundamental principles worked out in the show and gives us reason to consider it application in our present day world.
Don Hovdebo, only candidate to attend all candidate's forum Thursday night Friday June 25, 2004 by : Timothy W. Shire Tisdale : The Chamber of Commerce All Candidate's forum was cancelled, apparently because a candidate could not attend but like myself and a dozen or so others Don Hovdobo was unaware of the cancellation until he got to the RECPLex last night. Find out what he has to say about equallisation payments and agricutlure in the QuickTime video clip (1.7MB) in this story. The Greenwater Report Friday June 25, 2004 by : Gerald Crawford Greenwater Provincial Park : The creek is running as deer and other animals of the woods make their presence known. Gerald's thinking about getting his boat in the water but that snow last week has had slowing effect on getting the boat launched. A question to be asked and answered Friday June 25, 2004 by : Joe Hueglin Niagara Falls : The Conservatives and their leader have indicated that they would like to see more foreign investment. Perhaps we have heard this line before. This Is One Orchard That Seems To Bare Rotten Fruit Friday June 25, 2004 by : Ron Thornton Edmonton : In this article Ron Thornton rebuts an earlier article by David Orchard and in these two positions we can see the reflection of the political climate of the United States. Polarisation is by far the most dangerous thing our society. From their perspective both Mr. Orchard and Mr. Thornton see the issues. The untouched issue Friday June 25, 2004 by : Joe Hueglin Niagara Falls : If you thought Mulroney was bad for Canada, Joe Hueglin warns that you haven't seen anything yet as the Conservative leader is determined to merge once more. The Great Sandhills: a fourteen thousand year old crisis Saturday June 26, 2004 by : Timothy W. Shire Sceptre : From Swift Current to Maple Creek, north of the TransCanada highway to Leader is a geological consequence of the last glacial period. Its not empty, it is full of life, has enormous potential and deserves a good deal of respect. This is a large collection of pictures that tells the story is in the form of a 4MB QuickTime slide show.(This takes a while to download even on high speed) This story includes information and attitudes from some of the interviews with its human inhabitants and included is a QuickTime VR panorama of some open dunes south of Sceptre.
Bush’s language: lies and TIT for TAT Sunday June 27, 2004 by : Mario deSantis Nipawin : The anger and disturbing direction of the United States government and the people of that country needs to be closely watched as things go from very bad to much worse. Lion's Park FunZone, first day Tuesday June 29, 2004 by : Timothy W. Shire Tisdale : We all welcomed the warm weather but it was a perfect day to get the Lion's Park FunZone activities started for another year yesterday. The Greenwater Report Tuesday June 29, 2004 by : Gerald Crawford Greenwater Provincial Park : Grand children are graduating from high school and here are the pictures. But there was time to get on a field trip to Candle Lake and keep tabs on pelicans and the dredging of the marina. Gravelbourg, a fleeting impression Tuesday June 29, 2004 by : Timothy W. Shire Gravelbourg : This is a hurried look at one of Saskatchewan's special places. A Francophone community with its own junior college and a wealth of cultural activities that match the architecture and meticulous landscaping. Parkland Photography Club June 2004 Tuesday June 29, 2004 by : Gerald Crawford Greenwater Provincial Park : The photo club went off on a field trip to Candle Lake and have wrapped up their year with some images of flowering trees. Figures in Leader Tuesday June 29, 2004 by : Timothy W. Shire Leader : On the western edge of the Great Sand Hills is the community of leader and it is a placed filled with eye candy. Our front yard Wednesday June 30, 2004 by : Timothy W. Shire Tisdale : The development of the old TUCs field seemed to be in full throttle this week as the town installed water and sewer service into four lots on the north side of the field while Chupa Excavation developed a parking lot on the west side of the Golden Age Centre and the first floor of the new condominium is taking shape on the southeast corner. There goes the neighbourhood! This story includes a QuickTime VR panorama (400KB).