The Week of May 26 to June 1, 2002

SilverTown Speedway Begins the 2002 Season
Sunday
May 26, 2002
Miserable weather Saturday for drivers and fans alike and though it is sunny today the wind remains well over twenty knots so its going to be another dusty day at the track.
Now What About The Uniforms
Sunday
May 26, 2002
J. Edgar Robertson of West Hill Ontaril wants to know what Canada plans to do with the thousands of desert uniforms it has on order for troops who will be no longer serving in a desert.
Tough Attempts To Spring
Sunday
May 26, 2002
A touch of green as plants defy the wind and lack of rain and grow anyway.
Endurance and Trial track, Heritage Road Improved
Monday
May 27, 2002
Traffic has been avoiding Heritage Road on Tisdale's West side for months as it appeared as though the road was being turned into a suspension and obstacle track. Today, new gravel.
The Greenwater Report For May 27, 2002
Monday
May 27, 2002
Dry and fire hazard high as Gerald tells about putting in the dock, road construction, farmers market and rabbits.
H1 AM General Hummer
Monday
May 27, 2002
The ultimate SUV, the civilian version of the American military utility vehicle.
ACCEPTANCE or INCREASED CYNICISM
Monday
May 27, 2002
Joe Hueglin wonders if the Prime Ministers cabinet clean up will be enough to satisfy the doubts about corruption in the government.
Low
Monday
May 27, 2002
What a rush flying low waving at friends but death defying feats of aviation misjudgement are dead wrong.
Prime Minsiter Fires Instead of Retires
Monday
May 27, 2002
Ron Thornton wonders if the Prime Minister has errored by not taking decisive action in the past and just should have quit himself.
Whistle Blowers Coleen Rowley and Kenneth Williams and the New Families: the Bushes, the Royal Saudis and the Bin Ladens
Monday
May 27, 2002
The FBI and the CIA had the whole story long before aircrafts began crashing into buildings and the knowledge was surpressed.
Trees and Dugouts
Monday
May 27, 2002
Tisdale's Parks and Recreation department continues to improve the ball diamonds, this year adding trees and dugouts shelters for each diamond.
Waiting For The Light
Tuesday
May 28, 2002
Reflections on critical analysis and the pained expressions of disappointment of human leadership.
Thirty-nine Year Old Bridge To Be Replaced
Wednesday
May 29, 2002
Designed to last thirty-five years the bridge on highway #3 over the Doghide just North of Tisdale is declared unsafe and work has begun on its replacement.
On Economic Productivity and Bush's Agenda: A World for the Bushes and Berlusconis
Wednesday
May 29, 2002
Mario deSantis directs our attention to the view of the economic world by some of America's economists who are seriously at odds with the conventional thinking of the Republican Party and the Republican President.
From The Bottom Up
Wednesday
May 29, 2002
What goes under a building can be pretty important and the new Inchworm store is down in that important part.
Create An Even Playing Field
Wednesday
May 29, 2002
Mike Reilly believes that the Federal government is not doing its part to square things with Canadian farmers as they struggle with a low Canadian dollar, US subsidies and internal trade problems.
Rainless Clouds
Wednesday
May 29, 2002
Gentle cumulus clouds are pleasant to look at as they filter the light but they are a poor excuse for some dampness.
FX Clouds
Thursday
May 30, 2002
Thunder all the appearances of rain but nothing. Weather by Hollywood.
Cumberland Community College
Thursday
May 30, 2002
A fabulous setting for adult education in Tisdale's RECplex facility.
Withdrawal From Afghanistan
Thursday
May 30, 2002
Former Progressive Conservative candidate from London Ontario, Derral Bellaire voices his disappointment at the military devolution that forces Canada to end its participation in the ongoing struggle.
You Can't Pay For Pride
Thursday
May 30, 2002
Mike Reilly brings up an issue that should have been discussed long ago and that is why is the Federal government paying anyone to show the flag.
Little Giant Does The Lifting
Thursday
May 30, 2002
Work progresses on the bridge work North of Tisdale. We will keep you posted as the project continues. Yesterday the crane went to work.
Understanding of Time and Money: Econometric Professor Ian Walker versus Political Historian Kevin Phillips
Thursday
May 30, 2002
The compulsion to quantify things is a human trait but not necessarily an admirable one.
Change of Plans
Friday
May 31, 2002
This repair project will wrap up early next week as damage has been repaired and will wait until next year to replace the structure.
Saskatoons
Friday
May 31, 2002
Down on the desert North of Swift Current Edwin Wallace has his Saskatoon bushes all out in bloom. He says they are a bit late but looking good.
Another Brick In The Wall
Friday
May 31, 2002
Here is a neat finishing and decorative material that looks like something every Tim Allen wannabe can handle.
Waiting For The Bus
Friday
May 31, 2002
Getting to and from school safely is an important part of every child's life. In the small town of Tisdale that involves intown school bus pick ups.
Apologies To Bobby McFerrin
Friday
May 31, 2002
Ron Thornton helps us out of this week with a little tune, to hear the song you need to have QuickTime installed in your computer, it is a free enhancement to your system and adds capability.
Rolling Lawns and Trees
Saturday
June 1, 2002
Landscaping projects in progress today as one family installs a new lawn and another customises their trees.
The Understanding Of The Free Market As "Money Talks BS Walks" and The Understanding Of Religion As "Religion Talks BS Walks"
Saturday
June 1, 2002
Mario deSantis explains how money and religion seem incomprehensible reasons for mutual extermination.
Night Eyes
Saturday
June 1, 2002
Here are five images taken last night that shed some darkness on our awareness.