Chronological Index of Ensign Articles for
February of 2009
Blowing snow
Monday
February 2, 2009
by: Ken Jones
Pilot Butte: Some interesting winter images from Saturday as Ken Jones captures the wind driving the snow across the prairies.
 
 
 

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The Greenwater report
Monday
February 2, 2009
by: Gerald Crawford
Saskatoon: The Crawfords attended an RV show and have planned to take in this summer's 100th Anniversary at Kelliher. Gerald explains his long association with the community and then tells us about the lure of going on a cruise.
Hope
Thursday
February 5, 2009
by: Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale: A mantra of the new US president is the concept of hope. Not an unfamiliar sentiment for people who live in Saskatchewan which often calls itself 'next year country'. Today we give some thought to the idea and merits of hope and couple those thoughts with the need for us to accept rather than wish for reality.
 
Residential construction in Tisdale
Monday
February 9, 2009
by: Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale: It looks like the first housing start of this new year is about to get underway. A lot on 95th street was cleared of snow today and the big Chupa track hoe was brought over to begin work then taken away to start the project on a new day.
The Greenwater report
Monday
February 9, 2009
by: Gerald Crawford
Saskatoon: The renovations to the Crawford house are moving right along. They have had some company and Gerald celebrates the exploits of one of Canada's great athletes, Colette Bourgonje from Porcupine Plain. The man spends so much time going to coffee its a wonder he has time to get his report together.
Not to bad, . . . I guess
Tuesday
February 10, 2009
by: Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale: There is a genuine desire by most folks to be friendly and greet one another in a positive way. Today's store is a brief discussion about this process and wonders just what we are asking and what are we responding with our greetings to each other.
Tisdale landmark images needed
Tuesday
February 10, 2009
by: Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale: Wayne Styan is working on a Tisdale history project and is having a tough time finding some pictures of places that were important in the community at their time.
New cul-de-sac gets natural gas installed
Wednesday
February 11, 2009
by: Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale: It may still be winter but Tisdale's construction season is well underway as natural gas mains are snaked into the back alleys of Tisdale's newest housing area, only laid out as a street in the fall of 2008.
Taking a picture of taking a picture
Wednesday
February 11, 2009
by: Joanne Mortenson
Regina: Last Monday we showed you some great images taken by Ken Jones of Regina of blowing snow near Pilot Butte on January 31st. While Ken was getting the snow shots Regina photographer Joanne Mortenson was documenting Ken's exploits.
Foundering ship of state
Wednesday
February 11, 2009
by: Eugene Parks
Victoria British Columbia: The Government of Canada has been in the hands of Stephen Harper for three years and this government has concentrated all of its efforts on gettting and keeping power while spending away a surplus budget situation and making itself unprepared for hard times which have come along even though only months ago denied it was happening.
SnoBear
Thursday
February 12, 2009
by: Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale: In the late 40s Bombardier built what up to then was the ultimate cabin type snow machine. There are some still in working condition but here is the new ultimate snow machine. The North Dakota made SnoBear.
Differing standards for nominees and Senators
Thursday
February 12, 2009
by: Joe Hueglin
Niagara Falls Ontario: Ih his great rush to fill the senate seats the Prime Minister appointed some interesting members to the Senate. Certainly one of the most interesting is a 34 year old aboriginal leader who distinguished himself as all but destroying the credibility of his organisation. Odd choice because had he chose to run as an MP his history and tainted past would make him ineligible for running as a Conservative.
So how was your breakfast this morning?
Thursday
February 12, 2009
by: Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale: Thursday is my morning to go out for breakfast but today it was without guilt as we have now been informed that a couple of eggs a day are good for you. Breakfasts are available in Tisdale at A&W and Robin's Donuts but this story focuses on the quality breakfasts at The Great Wall Restaurant and Gus' Greek Ribs.
House number one of 2009
Friday
February 13, 2009
by: Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale: A concrete basement has been sitting without a house since early fall but now a new house is sitting on it on Tisdale's south side on 97th Ave.
Waxwings 2009 visit
Friday
February 13, 2009
by: Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale: A chubby bunch of Bohemian Waxwings paid yet another visit to our yard this morning to do a little frozen berry picking. But this year they were forced to do their digestion and depositing elsewhere.
The Greenwater report
Tuesday
February 17, 2009
by: Gerald Crawford
Saskatoon: The Crawford's renovations are nearly complete and they have been enjoying meeting and visiting with old friends. But alas the Rankin concert was unpleasant because of very bad sound.
House #2 taking shape
Wednesday
February 18, 2009
by: Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale: The foundation was dug and the wood basement constructed in early winter but they are back to work now and the walls of a new house on the northeast side of town is emerging.
Last home game of the regular season for the Trojans
Thursday
February 19, 2009
by: Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale: With still one week left in the season the Tisdale AAA Trojans have played their last home game until the play-offs begin in March. They still have one game that was cancelled due to bad weather in November to catch up with and it will be the end of next week before we know who they will start off with in the play-offs.
The Greenwater report
Monday
February 23, 2009
by: Gerald Crawford
Saskatoon: As it gradually shows some signs of warming up the Crawfords are turning their thoughts toward summer motor home trips and various trips. But for at least a week more their attention is still on wrapping of their house renovations.
Losing to the elements
Tuesday
February 24, 2009
by: Ken Jones
Regina: This is a photo essay of nine images of an aging barn about nine miles from Regina, surrounded by the open plain and the snow drifts that have accumulated around it make these images dramatic and interesting.
Parkland Photography Club February meeting
Wednesday
February 25, 2009
by: Darlene McCullough
Tisdale: The photography club met last night and discussed their success with presenting slide shows to various groups in the area and considered the problems of Macro photography. Their theme shoot was "my favourite picture" and the three winners are stunning.
Super Bumper
Thursday
February 26, 2009
by: Kevin McIntyre
Carrot River: Cars in Canada must have a bumper capable of being hit at low speed and absorbing the energy. Trucks and vans which are classified as trucks are exempt from this requirement. Kevin has installed on his van a clever solution to improve the safety of his vehicle.
KKK - Kanada's killer kops
Thursday
February 26, 2009
by: Edwin Wallace
Swift Current: The federal government in response to the outrage of gang violence in Vancouver and Toronto has introduced a bill increasing penalties for gang related violence. Here in Saskaatchewan and British Columbia we have witnessed a large number of police killing people while taking them into custody or already in hand cuffs. The police explanation is that the "officer feared for his life" and was justified and killing. Only beating a prisoner is ever punished the police killing someone as in the Dziekanski case all but ignored.
Fearful men
Friday
February 27, 2009
by: Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale: The sickening statements made by those who killed Robert Dziekanski are just to much to bare. One could understand lying but after being cleared of the murder the RCMP members seem almost proud of killing the tired, stressed, polish speaking man.