The Week of April 28 to May 4, 2002

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Sunday
April 28, 2002
When we say flat land we definitely mean flat. But what does that mean for those who know flat in their hearts.
CRTC - Supreme Court and Direct TV
Sunday
April 28, 2002
Stu Innes from Regina walks us through the minefield of what we today call television. Stu has included in his story and explanation links to each of the services available.
The Greenwater Report
Monday
April 29, 2002
Jerry catches us up on the unusual weather, the wildlife, quitting smoking, water levels and a fundraiser.
Big In The Sky
Monday
April 29, 2002
After what seems like endless winter these are the first visible summer towering cumulus to cross over us and their beauty seemed novel so you have some pictures of them.
How Many Is Too Few?
Monday
April 29, 2002
Rudy Fernandes of White Rock B.C. has some serious questions about the Liberal government's position on refugees in Canada. The issue was the main event of last night's CBS 60 Minute show titled Al Qaeda In Canada.
The Lawn Thing
Monday
April 29, 2002
As we take baby steps toward warmer weather, one home owner has taken the plunge and started a new front lawn while the neighbour has the first signs of green on his. Here we go again.
Tax time is like eating tinfoil . . . painful
Tuesday
April 30, 2002
Its Tax Day and Walter Robinson fills us in on why it has to be today and if not what it will cost you. Read this one carefully.
Trojan Triumph
Wednesday
May 1, 2002
Yesterday was Trojan day, the town decorated the RECPlex jammed with cheering fans to greet Canada's best midget hockey team winners of the 2002 Air Canada Cup. This story includes a picture sequence (2mb) and a QuickTime VR panorama (800K) even though these are streaming it will take time on a dial connection.
LUMBER DÉJÀ-VU Canada Must Not Yield to U.S. Pressure on Lumber Tariffs: There is History!
Wednesday
May 1, 2002
Thomas Baxter an ecologist and high school teacher in Thunder Bay has taken time to explain the history of Canada's forest problems with our neighbour. This extensive and detailed article gives us some understanding of the issue of Crown (public) land and why it is essential to maintaining our country.
St. Matthew's Anglican Church Spring Sale Begins today
Thursday
May 2, 2002
Of the many garage and rummage sales each spring the Anglicans seem to have the most impressive one with amazing antiques hidden among their many treasures.
Parkland Photography Club April Meeting
Thursday
May 2, 2002
Club member have been entering competitions and this month's meeting dealt with working on the art of getting a good picture with some excellent tips for everyone.
Team Randall Readies 2002 Car
Thursday
May 2, 2002
Though it seems like summer is a long way off the 2002 stock car season will begin soon and when it does Randall Automotive will have their Penzol Special ready to roar around the track.
Questions "before" Consideration
Thursday
May 2, 2002
Stephen Harper, the new leader of the Canadian Alliance asks Progressive Conservatives to join his party in an open letter. Joe Hueglin a former Conservative member of parliament wants to know some things before he even thinks about it.
The Free Market of Education: The Inner Sanctum for our Priestly and Compassionate fortunate Sons
Thursday
May 2, 2002
Unfortunately Canadians are caught in the trends that are what shape North American society and the trend toward elitism and high cost of post secondary education is continent wide. Mario deSantis points out how detrimental this is for a democratic society to head in this direction.
"I've Had Enough of Spring Already!"
Friday
May 3, 2002
Full blown blizzard after two weeks of cold, wind and more cold. The bad weather seems to have set off this writer in a rant about current affairs. This article can be listened to as well as read.
Bad Day Huh?
Saturday
May 4, 2002
Kevin McIntyre considers the editor's lament on Friday and responds with this little flight of fantasy.