Index for April 2009

Chronological Index of Ensign Articles for
April of 2009

Saying goodbye to winter: Wednesday
April 1, 2009
by: Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale: Spring looks pretty much to be here now and its a good time to look back at what we will remember as this past winter. So much of what we will remember is not the winter itself but the economic uncertainty that were part and parcel of this season.

The Greenwater report: Wednesday
April 1, 2009
by: Gerald Crawford
Saskatoon: The Crawford have been gambling again and this past weekend took in the Gardenscape show. There is no question that they are eager to enjoy spring and the coming summer.

Wading into spring: Thursday
April 2, 2009
by: Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale: Two geese by the highway and perhaps eight at the lagoon but its a start as the puddles expand and the snow thins on the fields and lawns. The streets in town badly need the sweeper and Heritage Road feels like it hasn't been graded in a decade, all are signs of spring.

Major water break: Thursday
April 2, 2009
images by: Ken Styan
Tisdale: Using aa contractor there were repairs made this week to a water main just west of Tisdale's main street. The excavation was about 100ft long.

Rambler's trade show: Friday
April 3, 2009
by: Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale: Here are 38 pictures of some high lights of this year's trade show as it looked this afternoon.

The Greenwater report: Tuesday
April 14, 2009
by: Gerald Crawford
Saskatoon: The garage sale season is on once more and the Crawford have been on adventures. A sore hip is causing some walking problems but its time for a trip out to Greenwater.

Doghide still within its banks: Tuesday
April 14, 2009
by: Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale: Through the years it is normal for the spring run off to exceed the capacity of the little Doghide River that flows along the east side of Tisdale. This year it is flowing along peacefully and the water is staying with in the banks of the river.

BeeMaid moves from downtown: Wednesday
April 15, 2009
by:Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale: The community's primary supplier for the honey making industry has moved to a new location on highway 3 beside the John Bob Farm Equiment yard from its former location between the Credit Union and the Shell service station.

April showers in white: Thursday
April 16, 2009
by:Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale: It began snowing just after midnight and except for a few let ups during the day, has piled the wet foam like snow, on us all day. Here are eleven pictures of our white April shower.

Stone throwing: Best done after self evaluation: Thursday
April 16, 2009
by:Joe Hueglin
Niagara Falls Ontario: The Prime Minister is demanding that his party stay clear of former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. The Prime Minister asserts that his party has a moral compass and the Liberals do not. Looks like we need to think these moral issues over just a little bit more.

Schapansky ready for spring sale: Thursday
April 16, 2009
by:Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale: Tuesday of next week its time for the first big auction sale of the year as Bruce Schapansky pulls out all the stops with a major farm equipment auction sale.

Two buildings in Leacross: Friday
April 17, 2009
by:Timothy W. Shire
Leacross: A little more than twelve miles north of Tisdale is the site of what once was a village. All that remains are two derelict buildings.

The Greenwater report: Monday
April 27, 2009
by:Gerald Crawford
Saskatoon: Time for the Crawfords to get new tires on the car and replace the windshield. They had a chance to visit with some Great Grand children and this coming week they are getting the motor home ready to roll.

Automotive breaking and entering: Monday
April 27, 2009
by: Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale: Unusual car accident occurs Saturday night when a car that was out of control crashed into the back of a duplex condominium lodging in the bedroom.

Downtown building being dismantled: Monday
April 27, 2009
by: Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale: Most buidling when they are torn down are just reduced to rubble and hauled away. Here is an exception where effort is being taken to salvage some valuable materials from the building prior to destruction.

Political reality check: Tuesday
April 28, 2009
by: Eugene Parks
Victoria British Columbia: The prime minister is unpopular because he spends much of his time avoiding issues and creating dissent.

PMO paid former Bush aide $24K for advice: Tuesday
April 28, 2009
by: Brian Marlatt
White Rock, British Columbia: Let's face it the Prime Minister can use all the help he kind find but in this case looking for help from a political regime steeped in possible war crimes and of dubious credibility seems preculiar.

Trojan awards banquet: Wednesday
April 29, 2009
by: Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale: This past Saturday night the Tisdale Trojans held their annual awards banquet to recognise the achievements of the team members this year and show appreciation to those who keep the organisation forging ahead.

House number four: Wednesday
April 29, 2009
by: Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale: A new house is well along in construction located just across the street on the west side of the Beeland Co-op.

Parkland Photography Club April meeting: Thursday
April 30, 2009
by: Darlene McCullough
Tisdale: Some interesting images of frost were the subject of this month's theme shoot. Nineteen members attended this month's meeting and enjoyed the outstanding presentation by Geoff Payton a photography instructor who also judged the evening's theme shoot.

St. Matthew's spring sale: Thursday
April 30, 2009
by: Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale: The Anglican church hall was crowded this morning when the doors were opened for the annual spring rummage sale. It was nearly 5:00 this afternoon before I was able to drop in and get some pictures of this year's spring event. The sale runs for all of Friday and Saturday morning.