Chronological Index of Ensign Articles for October of 2008
Fudget Budgets Wednesday October 1, 2008 by: Eugene Parks Victoria BC: The Federal government recent auctioned off hundreds of millions of dollars for the use of various radio telecommunication frequencies for use in this country. Interestingly enough the government considers this part of the country's normal income and totals it in with other revenue and continues to claim our government is in a surplus situation, that simply isn't true.	October 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 31
Harper reality check Wednesday October 1, 2008 by: Casper Davis Victoria BC: The Harper campaign for re-election has been going on steadily since he assumed office as he has relied heavily upon American negative campaign strategies with American consultants running the show. But there is more to being prime minister than advertising hype, you really ought to know that. St. Matthew's 'big' fall sale Thursday October 2, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: This year's fall sale is quite a bit larger than other sales in the past with inventory both inside and outside the church hall. There was a really be crowd on hand this morning but lots of stock for the next two days of the sale. Cusp of a revolution Thursday October 2, 2008 by: Beverley Smith Calgary: Many political pundits are concerned about a wildcard in this year's election. That wildcard is the women are both seeing themselve differently and may vote accordingly. Beverley Smith is a well known social advocate and she tells us that women and men both need to consider the whole concept of work as it relates to the issues of child care, taxation and the value of women in this society. TMSS Tornados take on Wynyard Friday October 3, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Fabulous weather for this afternoon's football game with Wynyard. At the half it was Wynyard up 8 to zip but the Tornados were playing excellent defense so they still had an excellent chance of winning the game.
\ One more look at the magnificient fall of 2008 Monday October 6, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: This is the third set of fall pictures posted this year, more than usual because this is truly an unusual fall. It has been warm and the change of colour of the leaves has been so gradual. There are now bare trees and still many that are green while on the ground there are those that have floated to the street. The Greenwater report Monday October 6, 2008 by: Gerald Crawford Cincinnati OH: The week's report tells us about Gerald and Doreen's bus tour of New York New York as they see the sights and seem to get pretty exhausted as they hurry to go from one line up to another. We are polluters Monday October 6, 2008 by: Murray McEwan Tisdale: Politicians and taxation make for an enormous opportunity for abusing the real world in which things not only take their own time but often don't quite work like advertised. Mr. McEwan has some serious doubts about the Liberal carbon tax plan. Town replaces water service to the RCMP detachment Tuesday October 7, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: A major excavation as the Town of Tisdale replaces the water line into the Tisdale RCMP detachment. The digging crossed the street and plowed up the RCMP's lawn. If you value Medicare, think carefully before casting your vote Tuesday October 7, 2008 by: Randall McGunigal Winnipeg MB: It is important to remember or realise the roots some politicians have. Stephen Harper spent two years as an advocate for the National Citizens Coalition an organisation established to fight public health care in Canada. Failure of the economic system, Part II Wednesday October 8, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: The effects of the economic calamity facing Canadians may persist for decades. This story suggests there is something we can do to lessen the blow of this event and attempts to explain the complexity of the problem. Maintaining the status quo & shun backroom big shots Wednesday October 8, 2008 by: Charles Conn Mississauga ON: What this country really needs is not a strong leader but another minority government that will respond to the needs of the people of the country. There are always alternatives Thursday October 9, 2008 by: Bernd Frank Berlin, Germany: Yesterday's Part II story on the failure of the economic system prompted this interesting contribution that sets out a successful alternative to run away capitalism or the cramped world of socialism. Go to "Google" click on more and find "translation" if you want to work through the German in the referenced article. Stocking up Thursday October 9, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: The new Bargain Shop has a basic staff and today it receive a full truck load of inventory. The need for perspective Friday October 10, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: This writer is suffering from financial crisis fatigue. The media experts seem confused and so indeed are the viewers as we know not if this is the beginning, the middle or the end of some very unusal times for the stock market, the banking industry and everyone of us as these things deeply affect our lives.
The uncertainty of October Tuesday October 14, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: The election is unlikely to clear up the uncertainty that faces us all as the economic woes from the United States are going to affect the whole world, probably more so in countries like Canada, Japan and China which depend on exports to the crumbling US market. But there is more than the economy to have doubts about, this is October. The Greenwater report Tuesday October 14, 2008 by: Gerald Crawford Saskatoon: The Crawfords are back from the trip through northeastern United States. Today's report gives us a look at Washington and a sense of some of the sights in Kentucky to North Carollna. On worrying about worrying about the economy and going green Wednesday October 15, 2008 by: Murray McEwan Tisdale: At the heart of America's economic woes is its reliance upon the automobile both for transportation but also as the economic engine at the heart of its economy. In this story we get to consider the errors made by the manufacturing sector and some solid suggestions as to what we can personally do about our environment and economy. Premature winter in Regina Wednesday October 15, 2008 by: R. W. Shire Regina: This story has four outstanding pictures that show the extent of the snow that fell on Regina on Sunday. Nation adrift Wednesday October 15, 2008 by: Eugene Parks Victoria, BC: Though the majority of Canadians did not want to see the Conservative government get a majority the unpleasant truth is that after a minority government we Canadians get yet another minority government with the support of only 22% of Canadian voters. Need for income security reforms in Saskatchewan Thursday October 16, 2008 by: Judy White Saskatoon: At one time we Canadians thought that we could end child poverty in this rich country but in decades little or no progress has been made. The Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers is proposing some major changes to the delivery of welfare in this province and spells reforms out in this story. Harper's call for working together a one night stand Thursday October 16, 2008 by: Joe Hueglin Niagara Falls ON: This story is suggesting that the Prime Minister's speech after Tuesday night's election was just some words because his real intention is to take the platform released only days before the election and claim he has a mandate to implement those almost secret measures.
Interesting auction tomorrow Monday October 20, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Schapansky Auction is having a sale tomorrow, October 21, 2008 with some really interesting items in the sale. This sale has a really large number of late model vehicles for sale but also a large number of vintage tractors and a few remarkable automobiles. The Greenwater report Monday October 20, 2008 by: Gerald Crawford Saskatoon: Doreen has had a bad cold since their visit to Washington and its moving time as the Crawfords prepare to move into their Townhouse. Gerald reflects on the things about the bus trip that he enjoyed and the remarkable lack of women's washroom facilities in their travels. Provincial President visits Tisdale Superannuated Teachers Tuesday October 21, 2008 by: Darlene McCullough Tisdale: Tisdale's retired teachers and visitors from other nearby areas had lunch together Monday and their guest speaker was the provincial president of their association Jim Sego. 1,000,000 bushels Wednesday October 22, 2008 by: Ken Jones Belle Plaine: You hear numbers like a million bushels on news stories but what's it like to see that much wheat all at one time. Ken Jones dropped by the new Terra Grain Fuels plant at Belle Plaine this past week and we have the amazing pictures he took. Parking problems Wednesday October 22, 2008 by: Kevin McIntyre Saskatoon: Of the various problems that can confront us it is certain that finding a parking place can sometimes rate up there with just about anything that can rattle one's sense of being in control. Lucas Embroidery Thursday October 23, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: A new store opened in Tisdale yesterday. Lucas Embroidery has been a home based business for the past few years but now the business has moved into 1005 - 100th St, downtown Tisdale. This is John Deere country Friday October 24, 2008 by: Kevin McIntyre Carrot River: Located a few miles from Carrot River, the farm of Kenneth Weins. Kevin tells us about his experience with his Kodak and Panasonic digital cameras.   August 1.7 billion deficit. What will September record? Friday October 24, 2008 by: Michael Watkins Vancouver: This story suggests that there is more than a little deception involved as we discover today that Canada's economic picture is a little less lusterous than advertised and even more disconcerting is the concept that the Prime Minister wants it this way. Jammeez Monday October 27, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: This exciting specialty shop opened on Saturday and customers overwhelmed the new store which offers the koolest purses, handbags, sleep wear and accessories. GasFrac Tuesday October 28, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Tisdale is a significant distance from the conventional oil and gas fields that are strung out across the whole of southern Saskatchewan yet today here is a oil field service unit with a very specialised purpose stopped off in Tisdale on its way to a job site. Parkland Photography Club October meeting Wednesday October 29, 2008 by: Darlene McCullough Tisdale: The photo club opened their Shutterbug Show at the Doghide Gallery last Thursday and this week held their monthly meeting. The story includes samples from the Shutterbug Show and this month's still life competition winners. Tisdale pool goes green Thursday October 30, 2008 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Construction is proceeding on the roof of the RECPlex over the curling rink. This is an important project as the community heads in the direction of reducing operational costs for energy.