Chronological Index of Ensign Articles for February of 2007
Its February   Thursday February 1, 2007 by : Timothy W. Shire Tisdale : If the months of the year were listed in a preference list number twelve on the list would be February. Even though it is a few days shorter than the rest that doesn't make up for this being the least desireable month of year.	February 2007 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
2007 Star Skate Championship   Friday February 2, 2007 by : Timothy W. Shire Tisdale : Saskatchewan figure skating championships began yesterday and continue through until Sunday as the top skaters of all ages compete here in Tisdale to earn their position in the world of Saskatchewan figure skating.
Salary for the CEO of the CWB   Friday February 2, 2007 by : Vern Bretin Leduc Alberta : Here is an explanation about the paying of a salary to the rreplacement boss at the Canadian Wheat Board. The minister of Agriculture failed to follow the established guidlines for CWB employees and the Board refused to pay the man $30,000 a month.
Potential buyers beware!   Friday February 2, 2007 by : Dale Swirsky Winnipeg : You do not have to dig up the past to find the Harper government trashing the whole concept of global warming. In 2006 they dismissed fifteen programmes and decided to set emission targets in 2050.
More 2007 Star Skate Championship   Monday February 5, 2007 by : Timothy W. Shire Tisdale : What a fantastic show! Today's report includes a ten minute streaming video of only one class of performers mid afternoon on Saturday.   Cool   Tuesday February 6, 2007 by : Timothy W. Shire Tisdale : Looks like a few more days of -20º days, we might even get used to it, a look back in Februarys past indicates this is not a new thing, its that warm December that made us forget that we live in a very cold country. The Greenwater Report   Tuesday February 6, 2007 by : Geerald Crawford Flagstaff Arizona : The tour continues for the Crawfords as they enjoy the events, scenery and the fun they make for themselves. Gerry is cool on shopping but is making the best of the trip which will see them back home this Thursday. Grain burner 2.0   Wednesday February 7, 2007 by : Edwin Wallace Success : A month ago Edwin told us about his work on a protype grain burning heating unit for his shop. Since then the work has progressed and a second version has been completed and is working. I love Regina   Wednesday February 7, 2007 by : Matthew Shire Regina : Here is a picture essay of seventeen pictures taken in the last week of January while Matthew was going about his business in Regina. Street scenes that give you a sense of what Regina is like this time of the year. Reflections over the third cup   Thursday February 8, 2007 by : Timothy W. Shire Tisdale : Enjoying a third cup of brreakfast coffee this morning with the world outside frozen solid, cabin fever closing in and far to much coldness in our hearts. Saskatchewan is what you make of it   Friday February 9, 2007 by : Timothy W. Shire Tisdale : Its not Manitoba, or Alberta, though close to both Saskatchewan is a place geographically, socially and economically, entirely unto itself and we will all be better off when we begin to accept our place for what it is and realise what it is not. January meeting of Parkland Photo club   Saturday February 10, 2007 by : Gerald Crawford Greenwater Provincial Park : This month's theme was colour and we have thre excellent examples as the club continues its quest to do better every time.
Managing climate change   Sunday February 11, 2007 by : Joe Hueglin Niagara Falls : Mr. Hueglin has put together some important resources to give you the opportunity to do some research on the topic and inform yourself on this pressing problem. The Greenwater Report   Sunday February 11, 2007 by : Gerald Crawford Greenwater Provincial Park : Big news at the park, the beach cafe is open for weekends. Gerald gives us a solid look and story about the last days of their bus tour and it looks like he has decided against becoming a Mormon. One year not thirteen   Sunday February 11, 2007 by : Eugene Parks Victoria B.C. : It looks like the Prime Ministers attampt to condemn the Liberals for in-action on Kyoto is a major exaggeration since the Kyoto Accord was only passed in February 2005. CN strike is no surprise   Monday February 12, 2007 by : Timothy W. Shire Tisdale : Conductors go on strike and much of CN rail grinds to a halt. But the strike is just part of the growing trend in the American run company as it relies upon confrontation as its normal means of settling disputes. Gilding the lily (la fleur-de-lis)   Tuesday February 13, 2007 by : Joe Hueglin Niagara Falls : It appears the prime minister is gearing up for a spring election and yesterday's $349,000,000 donation to Quebec is intended to go a fair distance in re-electing Charest and putting conservatives in Parliament from Quebec. Nothing fair about the Wheat Board barley vote   Tuesday February 13, 2007 by : Jan Eliason Outlook : Barley growers able to vote on the Wheat Board barley issue are cautioned to consider carefully what they are about to do for the US grain companies which seem to be who the minister of agriculture has decided support. For the Harper government its always US interests first. Combines replace alfalfa swathers   Wednesday February 14, 2007 by : Timothy W. Shire Tisdale : It is interesting to hold meeting and issue press releases but the proof is in what is done and progress toward developing a bio-energy industry in Tisdale is beginning to emerge.   The real issue is power   Wednesday February 14, 2007 by : Timothy W. Shire Tisdale : From our vantage point in rural Canada we have to learn to accept the reality of political power and though it affects us we are definitely out of the loop. This story is accompanied by pictures taken around Tisdale this afternoon. Panama Canal   Thursday February 15, 2007 by : R. W. Shire Panama City : Here is a picture essay showing scenes around the entrance into the canal. Where there is no vision, the people perish   Thursday February 15, 2007 by : Robert Ede Richmond Hill Ontario : Six news stories appeared yesterday that seemed to strike a common threat for Mr. Ede as he explains some things about Canada and how it so badly needs a real leader with a real vision for the country as a whole. Seeing is not always believing   Friday February 16, 2007 by : Timothy W. Shire Tisdale : We have done it before and will certainly do it again in the future, we have made a mistake. The combines mentioned in the story "Combines replace alfalfa swathers" was just plain dead wrong and a reader pointed out the mistake but we invite you to help us get this one right. Consider should he have a majority   Friday February 16, 2007 by : Eugene Parks Victoria : The Conservatives have put out another attack ad this one with a newspaper headline attacking the integrity of Ralph Goodale who was cleared of all wrong doing by the RCMP yet the Prime Minister is sticking to his false accusation despite the possiblity it was deliberately leaked during the last campaign and may have put him in power. What's in a name   Saturday February 17, 2007 by : Timothy W. Shire Tisdale : Friday the Bank of Montreal in Tisdale became the BMO. This story considered the name brand business of banking and the recent distribution of credit cards by this bank and the CIBC with the refusal to explain why the switch. Dogs on duty   Saturday February 17, 2007 by : Timothy W. Shire Tisdale : We call them pets, man's best friend a lot of other things but attention to duty, being on the job protecting property and supervising their domain dogs definitely have their day.
The Greenwater report   Monday February 19, 2007 by : Gerald Crawford Greenwater Provincial Park : This week's report includes an outstanding sequence of pictures showing a mirage. Life at the park centres around coffee time at the beach cafe and snowmobiling. But, at the Crawford cabin its all about wildlife, birds, deer, rabbits and a great picture of a porcupine. Why are the Harper's Quebec attack ads being continued?   Monday February 19, 2007 by : Brad Thomson Ottawa : The Conservative attack ads on the Liberals and their leader will adversely affect federalism in Canada. The deliberate move by the government suggests a pretty nasty attitude toward our country. Government prepared to ignore Wheat Board barley vote   Tuesday February 20, 2007 by : Wendy Manson Outlook : The barley plebscite is heavily weighted to favour the government's American position to end the Canadian Wheat Board monopoly but the signals are already there that the minister of agriculture is prepared to ignore the results of the vote no matter what the outcome. A walk in the woods: my encounter with Wade Davis   Thursday February 22, 2007 by : Michael Townsend Kamloops : Wade Davis was interviewed on CBC radio's Sounds like Canada this morning and will appear tonight on The Hour on CBC television at 11:00. Mike tells us about his strange encounter with this world famous National Geographic explorer in residence. Phishing   Thursday February 22, 2007 by : Timothy W. Shire Tisdale : This story is a warning about a method of stealing from your bank account. It would be a good idea to look this over very carefully. Reason not rhetoric necessary   Friday February 23, 2007 by : Chris Schmurr Windsor Ontario : The news media has realised the public's concern over environmental issues and the politicians are scrambling to out green one another. This story points out the extremes of the politicians and the need for the public to demand some solid reasoning. Is "a full debate in the House of Commons on the SPP" needed?   Friday February 23, 2007 by : Joe Hueglin Niagara Falls : Without public discussion and for the most part without even public awareness the process of turning North America into the United States of all North America is progressing. Should there be some public discussion on this process?   Trojan's season almost over   Saturday February 24, 2007 by : Timothy W. Shire Tisdale : Friday night's game with the Swift Current Legionaires ended in a 4 - 4 tie and tonight the Trojans are on the ice for the last home game of the season with the Notre Dame hounds.
More threats of rural school closures   Sunday February 25, 2007 by : Christine Whitaker Edgeley : The monster school systems act like they are examples of manufacturing companies in the private sector and ignore the fact that the cost of schools is, for a very large part, still paid for with local land taxes. Ms. Whitaker a former teacher explains the situation that affects all of Saskatchewan. Maintaining balance is best for Canada   Sunday February 25, 2007 by : Eugene Parks Victoria, B.C. : The descretionary powers of government were severely curtailed almost nine centuries ago yet the fight continues to maintain a balance of civility and human rights. The present government is showing itself lease competent of having any descretionary power. Security Certificates quashed by Supreme Court 9 - 0. The Greenwater Report   Monday February 26, 2007 by : Gerald Crawford Greenwater Provincial Park : Time to catch up on the weather, ice fishing and a few tales of the good old days of the one room rural schools. Provincial high school curling   Tuesday February 27, 2007 by : Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Last year the provincial play-offs took place here in Tisdale and this year the TMSS mixed team completes in Hudson Bay and the girls go to Whitewood. The Tisdale Mall   Wednesday February 28, 2007 by : Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: We are all inclined to take the things about us for granted. Today we take a look at the Tisdale Mall with three QuickTime VR panoramas and a composite image of the outside of the mall consisting of thirteen images.