Chronological Index of Ensign Articles for April of 2008
From hockey arena to rodeo ring Tuesday April 1, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Each year in a matter of a couple of days the RECPlex arena in Tisdale is transformed from a hockey rink to a rodeo ring as the ice went out yesterday and the dirt hauled in and spread today the actual rodeo hardware was being put in place.	April 2008 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
Spring clouds Wednesday April 2, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire Swift Current: With the passage of winter the sky changes and we once again get to see fair weather cumulus clouds and we also get to see surprise snow storms, the two don't always go together but it can happen. Tie quilting group wraps up another year Thursday April 3, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Thirty-five quilts have been produced in this year of cutting and piecing together projects that will be donated to various places. Fat truck Thursday April 3, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Curious about an odd looking truck and the realisation that this is how waste cooking fat is collected for recycling. Tisdale Ramblers Trade Show 08 Friday April 4, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: This year's trade show seemed more subdued and scaled back from other years. Many of the usual displays were not at this year's show and there was a light turn out Friday afternoon.
The Greenwater report Monday April 7, 2008 by: Gerald Crawford Saskatoon: The Crawfords were out to Greenwater this past week and got caught up on the happenings at the park. Coffee row, and fishing were dealt with and now they are ready for the garage sale season. Anticipating a new building season Monday April 7, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Two vacant lots have had the snow removed in preparation for the digging of new basements as Tisdale is ready for another year of housing construction. Housing construction about to begin Tuesday April 8, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: The first basement in Tisdale in 2008 was dug today and preparations for a succession of them are well underway. Gradually the snow is disappearing Tuesday April 8, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: No spectacular floods so far, freezing each night and sun melting each day, this is a spring that requires patiences. ENSASK Biofuels rumored failure Wednesday April 9, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: An official announcement is expected next week to proclaim the failure of the Ethanol production facility for Tisdale and area.
Doghide in full flood Monday April 14, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: With the temperature staying above freezing the snow has all but vanished and the little Doghide is as high as we have seen in recent years. The Greenwater report Monday April 14, 2008 by: Gerald Crawford Saskatoon: This week Gerald shares with us some amazing images taken by his grandson Scott while touring Asia. These are National Geographic quality pictures and give us a rare glimpse into a world so remarkably different from our own. The Queen City Monday April 14, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire Regina: Regina is the home town to a lot of Saskatchewan people and to many others it's the city they know as the seat of government, education institutions, medical care and commerce. House two gets its footings Tuesday April 15, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: The second new house for this construction year got underway last week and this morning the forms were going in place for the footings for the house's foundation. Moving, the North American way Tuesday April 15, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire Watson: We all take it for granted that it is perfectly normal for a construction company to specialise in moving structures of all kinds. It is done all of the time but it is actually a phenomena of this part of the world. 21 Century people Wednesday April 16, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: A discussion on the modern challenges to parenting and the even more difficult challenges of growing up in a world that seems to be burning itself up every fifteen minutes or so. Double start for house three Wednesday April 16, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: House number three was begun yesterday abut the work had to be done on a different lot today after it was discovered that the original lot had a gas line running across and lengthwise on the property. Dealing with the flood of prejudice Thursday April 17, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: The RCMP has been found guilty of serious discrimination and we look to them to uphold the laws of our land. But show me a man who says he is without prejudice and I will show you a liar, the issue is what do we do about it? ONE CANADA, Deux nations, A Canada of 13 States? Thursday April 17, 2008 by: Joe Hueglin Niagara Ontario: The relection of the Harper government depends upon success in Quebec and since winning is everything, the country may come out second best in this fight that really and truly is a matter of semantics. What do the words and phrases that are tossed around, what do they mean and to whom do they have specific meanings? Explosion in downtown Nipawin Friday April 18, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire Nipawin: About 10:45 it is believed a ruptured gas main exploded killing a back hoe operator and injuring at least six others as the explosion and resulting fire erased a meat shop, small dinner and some vehicles on the street. Flood conditions and the threat of more water Friday April 18, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire Nipawin: SaskWater officials were measuring the flow of water on the highway 35 bridge south of Nipawin this afternoon well aware that Environment Canada had warned of percipitation throughout this weekend which would greatly affect already high water levels.
More details and pictures of the Nipawin explosion Monday April 21, 2008 by: Bryan Young Nipawin: Brian explains some more details about the explosion and fire that rocked the community and his mother captured some pictures of the event moments after the explosion occured taken from the bacloney of her condo nearby. Spinter continues Tuesday April 22, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire and images by Judy Shire Tisdale & LaRonge: Oh a little snow is no big deal but a cold air and storm system that settles in for almost a week is quite another thing. This story includes a QuickTime VR of the Tisdale sky and a series of pictures from LaRonge taken late this afternoon. Should those implementing the scheme be charged? Tuesday April 22, 2008 by: Joe Hueglin Niagara Falls Ontario: The investigation by Elections Canada and the RCMP into violations of the elections act by the Conservative Party of Canada raise some serious questions about the state of democracy in this country and did the Conservatives buy the last election with illegal spending. Crocus 2008 Wednesday April 23, 2008 by: Ken Jones Que Appelle Valley: In the years past Ken has provided us with these wonders of Saskatchewan spring and this year's collection are magnificient. Piles and footings for house four Wednesday April 23, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: House number four got underway Monday of this week when the basement was dug, Tuesday the area was drilled and piles set in concrete and today the forms for the footings are being assembled. Trojans wind up year with awards banquet Thursday April 24, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale:This past Saturday night it was time to recognise the achievements of the Trojans of the 2007-2008 season in their annual awards banquet. This story includes a short 55 second video clip that requires QuickTime to view. Parkland Photography club April report Friday April 25, 2008 by: Darlene McCullough Tisdale:Ten members at this month's meeting as they checked out Glen and Alie Neish's pictures of whales and Wyoming. Four-plex gets underway Friday April 25, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale:The fifth new housing start this year in Tisdale is actually a four-plex located just adjacent to the RCMP headquarters. Work began on Tuesday as the initial excavation was started, the lot had been cleared of an older house last fall.
The Greenwater report Monday April 28, 2008 by: Gerald Crawford Saskatoon:Gerald tells about the first signs of real spring, rummage sales and it is clear he is starting to get itchy feet. This week he sends us along the Saskatchewan River to the weir to see some pelicans. Cover up is what brings down politicians Monday April 28, 2008 by: Eugene Parks Victoria B.C.:The money laundering scam of the Conservative Party in the last election is truly a serious matter. Canadians are serious about their democracy and when schemes are cooked up to break the rules there should be series permanent consequences. Interesting to note that the Esquimalt - Juan de fuca candidate is one of British Columbia's most prominent lawyers. Sandhill Cranes, Grus canadensis Tuesday April 29, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire, Images by Darlene Shire Archerwill: With wing spran of between six and seven feet and their distinctive red heads the Sandhill Crane is easy to spot and identify. Though they can go to the Arctic coast to nest many make their homes across the prairies during the summer. This flock are northerners just taking a break. Turkey Vulture , Cathartes aura Wednesday April 30, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire, Images by Darlene Shire Archerwill: Only slightly smaller than a bald eagle this carrion feeding aviator is most often sighted in flight where it glides in circles with the tips of its wings raised in a dihedral. Most of us have seen one thinking it was some kind of hawk but Darlene Shire photographed this one Saturday morning north of Archerwill.