Chronological Index of Ensign Articles for May of 2007
Silverwheels   Tuesday May 1, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Investigating high floatation applicators lead to the interesting linage of this machine for sale at John Bob Farm Equipment in Tisdale.	May 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 29 30 31
Unfriendly flames   Wednesday May 2, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Though no agricultural expert recommends or even condones this practice economics and the need to get the job done cheaply and quickly take precidence and fields are set on fire. House number three   Wednesday May 2, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: A new basement appeared today beside the construction site of house number one as construction of the third house for the year has begun. St. Matthew's spring sale   Thursday May 3, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Like the years before the Rummage sale of the spring got underway at 9:00 this morning and we have highlights. To bad you missed the date squares. Questions arise from quote   Friday May 4, 2007 by: Joe Hueglin Niagaara Falls: The prime minister and whispers from Quebec suggest that he will do what ever it takes to get support from that province in an upcoming election no matter what the consequences for the country as a whole. The best backyard   Saturday May 5, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: One always has to keep their eyes open for something special and while visiting a garage sale today we discovered Tisdale's best backyard.
Brad Wall's hidden vision   Sunday May 6, 2007 by: Henry Neufeld Waldeck: The Saskatchewan Party has ranted for the past month about personale issues in the government and past governments while showing no indication of positive outlook on what they want to see for the province. The Greenwater report   Monday May 7, 2007 by: Gerald Crawford Saskatoon: The Crawfords are in Saskatoon for a few days after a trip to Prince Albert and this week's report clues us in on Saskatoon property values, the ice is gone off the lake, Crawfords met their new great grand child and coffee row is sipping right along. Seeding 2007   Wednesday May 9, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Despite winds over 30 knots the seeding process in the Tisdale area is well underway with that same ole wind being responsible for rapidly drying up the wet spots. Annual visitors   Wednesday May 9, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Various types of arctic geese make the Tisdale and Kinistino area their annual two week rest stop before heading over the tree line to the tundra where they will nest as they do each year. Tisdale development plan one year old   Thursday May 10, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Here is a chance to meet the Tisdale Director of Economic Development as he outlines some of the achievements for the development plan over the past year and highlights the upcoming community forum on the Bio-fuel project. Putting it in   Thursday May 10, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Here are four pictures of four field operations in progress today right around noon hour. Get SummerActive Friday May 11, 2007 by: Joni Hagen Regina: Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association have launched a programme running from today until June 22 for us all to get out and enjoy our province and do some healthy living for ourselves.
The Greenwater Report Monday May 14, 2007 by: Gerald Crawford Greenwater Provincial Park : Time for the annual greenhouse adventure as the Crawfords do the local tour and fill up the motorhome with plants. Next weekend's yard sales are on at the park and Gerald is happy the Park is evicting the geese. Recycling - maybe not! Tuesday May 15, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Dumpster truck was seen this morning emptying the paper product boxes at SARCAN this morning makes one wonder about what is going on and why are we going to all the effort of sorting out our garbage? Legacy Project: final preparations Wednesday May 16, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: A surveyor was on the street today marking out the modifications to main street as the town prepares for completion of this outstanding downtown upgrade. Cumulo-fractus clouds Wednesday May 16, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Saturday we had showers in this part of Saskatchewan but the showers were part of a large weather system with embedded thunderheads but all that was visible were the fractus clouds. Don Trembath Wednesday May 16, 2007 by: Judy Shire LaRonge: Juvenile fiction author from Alberta visited LaRonge Public Library last week and gave a reading from his 2005 novel "Rooster". Pool opens tomorrow Thursday May 17, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Everything is ready for a new season as the Tisdale swimming pool was inspected for safety this morning and will open tomorrow with a free swim. Tourist booth and campgrounds ready for another season Thursday May 17, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Nine people were working flat out to trim up the campground for opening day and it will be looking outstanding as a new tourist season begins. Partisan politician first Prime Miniser second or third Thursday May 17, 2007 by: Joe Hueglin Niagara Falls : It wasn't a pretty sight the Prime Minister at Petawawa to offering encouragement and support to the families and arm forces members and instead he launches into a highly partisan campaign speech. Truly unseemly behaviour.
Ensign posted for nine years today Sunday May 20, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Certainly, the editor and most readers, would never have expected this web site to still be posting nearly every day, nine years after it began in 1998. The Greenwater Report Monday May 21, 2007 by: Gerald Crawford Greenwater Provincial Park : A cool Victoria day at the park with garage sales and a run down on real estate as cabins and lots are purchased but the Cove remains closed. Harper's Handbook: "We are not amused" Monday May 21, 2007 by: Joe Hueglin Niagara Falls : The Canadian system of Parliamentary democracy and its reliance on committees to sort of legislation is not without its flaws but it is truly unfortunate that the government has seen fit to put in print its methods of blocking the democratic process. Hay fever season Tuesday May 22, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Despite the cool weather the blossoms are starting to show up on trees around town and noses are running. Back to school Tuesday May 22, 2007 by: William Dascavich Edmonton: Mr. Dascavich is a former farmer and now lives in Edmonton. Today he tells us about the joys of taking some collage classes as part of Edmonton's Lifelong Learners Association. Tisdale Motor Speedway ready for 2007 season Wednesday May 23, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Here is the schedule for this year's motor racing season in Tisdale as things get underway this weekend. Prevost motor home Thursday May 24, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Not just an RV but the best on the wheels accomodation that money can buy. 2.5 Thursday May 24, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: We have had five days of rain and cold temperatures. Here are some pictures and comments about the weather and what it means for farmers. Parkland photography club May meeting Friday May 25, 2007 by: Gerald Crawford Greenwater Provincial Park : Theme this month was "horses" and the club picked out their themes for the coming year.
Pirates and the Wall of silence Monday May 28, 2007 by: Edwin Wallace Success: While the premier seems abandoned upon a sinking ship the opposition is saying nothing about what it stands for or would should it be elected. The Greenwater report Monday May 28, 2007 by: Gerald Crawford Greenwater Provincial Park : Looks like it rained a bit out at the park but one red deer and a bunch of geese survived. Rose breasted grosbeak Wednesday May 30, 2007 by: Helen Carson Crooked River : One of the most reliable attendents of the boreal forest, this bird and his mate were photographed by Lyle Carson. Elk calf Wednesday May 30, 2007 by: Helen Carson Crooked River : The Wapati is common to this part of Saskatchewan but few have seen newborn elk calves. Today you are in luck, Lyle Carson was able to get us a picture. SARCAN expands Thursday May 31, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: The SARCAN facility has been bulging at its seams as people make use of the service and now with receiving electronic equipment the facility has to be expanded. House number four Thursday May 31, 2007 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: The basement for the fourth new house this year in Tisdale has been dug and construction on it will proceed immediately.