The Week of June 10 to June 16, 2001

See the Morning Light
Sunday
June 10, 2001
The morning sky at 0500 today filled with colour and the dissipating clouds of the shower just concluded. This story includes a small QuickTime Vr, if you see a long vertical picture download "QuickTime" so that you can see the image.
Where's The Money Going
Sunday
June 10, 2001
Carey Heilman is a long term work related injury victim suffering from chronic back injury and permanent disability caused by improper medical procedures. He explains in this story how you are footing the bills instead of the money collected for that purpose by the WCB.
Vapour And Rock
Sunday
June 10, 2001
Judy Shire's pictures of la Ronge prompt a discussion on the struggle for all life to survive on a frontier.
Rain Clouds
Monday
June 11, 2001
This morning's sky is a lighter version of what was seen (above) yesterday afternoon. As rain sweeps across the Northern grain belt.
Greenwater Report For June 11, 2001
Monday
June 11, 2001
Gerald Crawford updates us on the weather, Sunday Smorgs, caterpillars, greenhouses, removal of an old cabin, utility rates and the inexpensive water system in the US of grain moving.
Canadian Politics and Political Economy
Monday
June 11, 2001
Mario deSantis points out the paradox of getting those who create problems to solve them. To get the most out of this story be sure to check the references as they actually carry the load of the argument presented.
This Camera Is For Real
Tuesday
June 12, 2001
Once again Todd Wakefield and photographer Wesley Parkvold take us along with them to visit the summer student employment centre and we get the teenager's view of the world plus information on what the centre is doing this summer.
Devolving of America
Tuesday
June 12, 2001
Violence begets violence, a discussion on the execution of Patriot Timothy McVeigh.
The Post Napster Era of Software
Tuesday
June 12, 2001
Carey Heilman rolls up his sleeves and digs into music download software and comes up with a review and recommendation.
Town Replaces Water Line
Wednesday
June 13, 2001
Two streets a year have their cast iron water pipes replaced and this one is nearly done.
Final Pour
Wednesday
June 13, 2001
The minor rains over the past few days have slowed progress on the Golden Age Centre but today's sunshine should see the concrete floor finished.
The Spiraling Cost of Downsizing Healthcare Workers
Wednesday
June 13, 2001
Mario deSantis points out the incredible follie in overworking the medical and support staff and thinking that this will save money. Be sure to check out the links that Mario has provided with this story.
Back Yard Garage
Wednesday
June 13, 2001
As we have mentioned before this seems to be the year for home renovations and this is at least the second home owner in town to add a garage to their yard.
Motorcycle Escort
Wednesday
June 13, 2001
Mom provides outrider duty as junior tours town on his electric motorcycle.
The Retail Battlefront
Thursday
June 14, 2001
Is one of Tisdale's most reputable businesses closing up? Almost afraid to ask as we see the competition for dwindling expendable income squeezing retailers everywhere.
The Unpotency To Look Into the Social Causes of Injustice
Thursday
June 14, 2001
Please check out the various links and references has included with this editorial as Mario deSantis leads up to consider the ramifications of government, not necessarily directed toward assisting its citizens.
Been Here for Forty Years, Will Be Here for Forty More
Friday
June 15, 2001
Tim Markwart sets us straight, he is not going out of business the signs are just part of a promotion.
No Help From Saskatchewan's Minister of Agriculture
Friday
June 15, 2001
Lloyd Pletz is a Belcarres farmer who was down in Ottawa trying to explain the Saskatchewan Agricultural story and wittnessed first hand the lack of performance by Clay Serby.
Work Experience Luncheon
Friday
June 15, 2001
This semester's work experience programme is almost over but Thursday we all had lunch to celebrate our achievements.
Common People being squeezed by both governments and businesses
Friday
June 15, 2001
Mario deSantis points out the remarkable paradox of reduced government spending, costing more and providing less.
Tisdale Knows How to Celebrate
Saturday
June 16, 2001
Morning preparations and participation shows the whole town involved in the fun this weekend.
Sidewalk Sale For Motormadness Weekend
Saturday
June 16, 2001
Friday afternoon Wesley Parkvold and Todd Wakefield, Ensign's intrepid reports venture forth to seek out evidence of excitement building for the weekend celebrations.