Chronological Index of Ensign Articles for September of 2008
Work begins on 35 Tuesday September 2, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: The first section of #35 highway south of town was tore up today and the makings of a new surface begun. Also the widening of the intersection and entrance to Louis Dreyfus has begun.	September 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
The Greenwater report Tuesday September 2, 2008 by: Gerald Crawford Saskatoon: In this week's report to catch up on how some Greenwater folks are doing and learn of the passing of a lady from Wynyard. Meanwhile Crawfords are moving into their townhouse and getting ready for a three week bus tour of eastern United States. What should the election be about? Tuesday September 2, 2008 by: Eugene Parks Victoria B. C.: Mr. Parks takes the view that the decisions that politicians make are something for which they should be made accountable. In this case he is pointing an accusatory finger at the prime minister. Parrish & Heimbecker begins work on terminal Tuesday September 2, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: With the demise of ENSASK the former Tisdale Dehydration plant property became available and has been purchased by the grain company Parrish & Heimbecker. Work has begun to get the property ready for the construction of a concrete grain terminal. "on your side" poor choice as slogan for Conservative Party of Canada Tuesday September 2, 2008 by: Joe Hueglin Niagara Falls: The Harper government have had serveral slogans and almost all of them have meant the opposite to the actions taken by the government. In this story Mr. Hueglin points out some of the less than credible actions taken by a government supposed to be looking out for the interests of the people of the country. Riders support KidSport with charity calendar Wednesday September 3, 2008 Press release, Images by Ken Jones Regina: With the help of SaskEnergy the Saskatchewan Roughriders laundhed their 2009 Saskatchewan Roughrider Charity Calender Rain not a serious interruption Thursday September 4, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Most of us non-farmers thought the recent series of rain showers would be a major set back for this year's harvest. But, that is just not the case. TMSS Tornados play Nipawin Bears Friday September 5, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Tisdale football fans are not very vocal but they are definitely dedicated as the stands were filled this afternoon for the season opening game with Nipawin.
House twenty moves to Forester Monday September 8, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Not counting several mobile homes we now have twenty additional housing starts in Tisdale this year and basements and footings underway for four more. The Greenwater report Monday September 8, 2008 by: Gerald Crawford Saskatoon: A weekend with the Sunseekers at Watrous and a visit the Martinsville Barn Playhouse are among some of the things in this week's report. Merv Miller is out of hospital and Gerald had to do some baby sitting. Running on your record, Mr. Harper? Tuesday September 9, 2008 by: Eugene Parks Victoria BC: The main issue in the Canadian federal election is the Prime Minister himself who makes all decisions of his government and has failed to develop any sort of team or support from his often pathetic cabinet. Sunny skies and the grain is flowing Thursday September 11, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: A remarkable sight this afternoon, driving north of Tisdale into "combine country". In some areas all the fields are harvested then about eight miles northwest there were combines in every field in sight. House twenty-one takes shape Thursday September 11, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Farber Construction is well on its way with this project begun August 25. This house will have its roof in place by this time next week. Smith River in 1961 Friday September 12, 2008 by: Allan Bird Smith River B.C.: Smith River airport is in the wilderness between Fort Nelson B.C. and Watson Lake Yukon. Built to support the war effort it remained in operation after the war. Allan Bird worked as a radio operator in 1961 and provides us with a picture of the tower and a Beaver on the strip.
Autumn Monday September 15, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Most of the leaves are turning colour and with the outstanding weather this past few days it is a true joy to go out and soak up the scenery. Here are twelve pictures that tell that story. Canadian Sovereignty Monday September 15, 2008 by: Wayne Pietz Brampton, Ontario: No one is talking about this issue in the election and they certainly should be. Is the Conservative government moving toward union with the United States and Mexico? The secret negotiations are going on and Canadians are being kept in the dark. The Greenwater report Monday September 15, 2008 by: Gerald Crawford Saskatoon: The motor home is tucked away for the season and preparations are underway to get ready for the bus tour of Northeastern United States. It seems that Mr. Crawford is a bit annoyed at the price of gasoline. Bargain Shop Tuesday September 16, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: This sign appeared on the windows of the former SAAN store today and it looks like "The Bargain Shop" is taking over the property and will be hiring workers on September 22. Will Canada support US invasion of Pakistan? Tuesday September 16, 2008 by: Joe Hueglin Niagara Falls, Ontario: Locked into the war in Afghanistan Canada is obliged to toe the line as directed by the United States. Though combat is supposed to be under NATO control the United States makes no bones about calling the shots and the direction the conflict is now headed is into the tribal area of Pakistan. Men at work Thursday September 18, 2008 by: Ken Styan Tisdale: Some neighbourhood boys set out to gather up some of the leaves and came up with some unusual impliments to carry out the task. A shovel, fishing net and lacross rackets. Superannuates tour Prince Albert Churches Thursday September 18, 2008 by: Darlene McCullough Prince Albert: On Monday a group of retired teachers went into Prince Albert to enjoy lunch together and then did historical tours of three of Prince Albert's distinguished churches. Failure of the economic system Friday September 19, 2008 by:Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: The United States Government is buying up all the forclosed properties and assuming the irresponsible debts of the Banking and financial institutions because it has to their economic free market system has failed. Friends of CWB launch second lawsuit related to CWB director elections Friday September 19, 2008 by:Anders Bruun Hanley: The Federal Government is determined to destroy the Canadian Wheat Board and in its latest move it is rigging the election of directors of the board. Friends of the CWB have brought a lawsuit against the government as it is violating the Wheat Board Act. Rather a good leader, than a "strong leader" Friday September 19, 2008 by:Casper Davis Victoria, B.C.: There has been a lot of noise in this election campaign about leadership. Mr. Davis sets out the parameters of a good leader and points out the extreme shortcomings of a strong one.
A fall perspective Wednesday September 24, 2008 by:Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: There is more than just leaves turning colour and falling from the trees, and more than an edge on the morning breeze there is a way we look at things that changes as we see summer behind us and winter soon to be upon us. The Greenwater report Wednesday September 24, 2008 by:Gerald Crawford Saskatoon: This week's report catches us up on some e-mail with an important clue about a good dinner theatre. The Crawfords have packed up and are off on their trip to the eastern seaboard. Parkland Photography Club report for September Thursday September 25, 2008 by:Darlene McCullough Tisdale: Though the Parkland Photo Club is a small association they are a busy group and this month's report outlines the various competitions and projects that is engaging the group as they strive to improve the pictures they take. This month's theme was "flowering trees." Life and death decisions Friday September 26, 2008 by:Eugene Parks Victoria B.C.: The media and the politicians themselves sometimes reduce politics to a sort of game but the people we choose to represent us have to make vital decisions. Decisions that can kill people or save lives. Mr. Parks takes a dim view of the way the current prime minister has carried out his duties. Canadian productivity Friday September 26, 2008 by:Dale Swirsky Winnipeg: Canada has the enormous potential to be truly an outstanding country in which to live and work. Unfortunately some of our politicians do not share a view of the country as a whole but only of their vested interest or ideology. At this election we need to consider anybody but the conservatives.
Autumn in Weekes Monday September 29, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire Weekes: As the day wore on it is clear that September 29, 2008 is a historical day. It is hard to understand the importance to us in rural Saskatchewan of the fall of the TSX by more than 800 points or the sell off of the New York Stock exchange as it lost $1.2 Trillion dollars in value. The Greenwater report Monday September 29, 2008 by: Gerald Crawford New York, NY: Their on their bus tour of northeastern United States and this report gives us the low down on the Amish and has some great pictures of some other stops along the way to New York. Stephen Harper: Promise keeper or Promise breaker Tuesday September 30, 2008 by: Joe Hueglin Niagara Falls: Some define the truth as something that you can get others to believe. That might be the same with promises as to keeping them or just throwing them around to get votes knowing that memories and details often get lost in time. This story has the facts frozen in the words written at the time. The Arts vs Stephen Harper; Stephen Harper vs the Arts Tuesday September 30, 2008 by: Brian Marlatt White Rock BC: The Conservative government has targetted arts funding across the country selectively dropping programmes and in the case of movies and television imposed a form of sensorship. It would appear that the government considers the Arts some sort of enemy but in this short article Mr. Marlatt points out that the Arts are the heart and soul of a society.