Tuesday
March 4, 2008
by: Brian Marlatt
White Rock B.C.: The role of the Monachy in our Dominion is not well understood and this story outlines that we have maintained this constitutional monarchy form of government and the benefits that it provides all Canadians and how it provides for remarkable stability in our democracy.
Above: Her Royal Majesty in Saskatoon in 2005 and February 28th
Love for muskrat skinning evident at beauty pageant Beauty pageant contestant skinned a muskrat as part of the talent contest portion of the pageant. The community combines a muskrat skinning contest and beauty pageant.
Happenings In Tisdale:
Wednesday, March 5, 8:00 third Trojan play-off with Moose Jaw
Tuesday
March 4, 2008
by: Joyce Neufeld
Waldeck: So convinced in his own ideology and rhetoric MP David Anderson missrepresents both issues and the views of his constituents in his extreme partisanship that is the hallmark of members of his party and government.
Monday
March 3, 2008
by: Gerald Crawford
Saskatoon: This week Gerald has a restaurant to recommend to Saskatoon visitors and remarkable story about elk raiding a barley bin.
Friday
February 29, 2008
by: Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale: One of the many mysteries which makes our lives interesting is the process of maturation, growing up and how human's accomplish this formidable process. Today we explore the wonder of it and consider the part played by formal and informal education.
Thursday
February 28, 2008
by: Darlene McCullough
Tisdale: With the exception of some European imports Cuba's fleet of cars are American pre-revolution and this photo collection lets you savour the way things looked last week in Cuba but through the filter of 1958.
Wednesday
February 27, 2008
by: Cassandra Shire
Cuba: With the exception of some European imports Cuba's fleet of cars are American pre-revolution and this photo collection lets you savour the way things looked last week in Cuba but through the filter of 1958.
Wednesday
February 27, 2008
by: Richard Phillips
Ottawa: Here is a look at the Federal budget that was announced yesterday from a grain grower and agricultural perspective.
Tuesday
February 26, 2008
by: Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale: No new movie planned for this weekend in Tisdale! What's the problem? We look into the long shadow of difficulties in the entertainment industry demonstrated by the low interest in this year's academy awards.
Tuesday
February 26, 2008
by: Joe Hueglin
Niagara Falls: It is long past the time where Canadian citizens need to know what is going on in a war we as a country have somehow gotten involved in and now we seem to be committing ourselves to further involvement.
Tuesday
February 26, 2008
by: David Orchard
Borden: In the 19th century there was talk of Northern Europeans having the role of carrying out "white man's burden" of bringing civilization to the heathens of the world. It was just plain old colonialism and in this article David Orchard makes the case that what is going on in Afghanistan and Iraq is just plain old imperialism.
Monday
February 25, 2008
by: Matthew Shire
Gravelbourg: Matthew and his family visit Gravelbourg for this past February weekend and he has a photo essay of the community, making a snow man and the horses on the farm.
Monday
February 25, 2008
by: Gerald Crawford
Saskatoon: Time is taking its toll on friends of the Crawfords as this week's report names a number of good friends who have passed on. Gerald has a nice picture of a Lynx for us and tells about the perils of walking the ice covered streets of t he city.
Friday
February 22, 2008
by: Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale: Five death notices in the post office last week and three this week could lead those of us still alive to feel a little depressed. That's why we need to look at things and realise that we are temporary inhabitants and should appreciate the time we have.
Thursday
February 21, 2008
by: Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale: We have had contact with a grandchild of Dora Sharko and with Joy Claypool who wrote the obituary for this remarkable woman who was connected with Crooked River and the now all but forgotten railway siding called Murphy's.
Wednesday
February 20, 2008
by: Brian Marlatt
White Rock B.C.: Here in Saskatchewan the moon will become obscured by the earth's shadow near 9:00 and continue through until midnight. Many are predicting this will be a Red eclipse. Brian shows us his pictures taken in August of 2005.
Wednesday
February 20, 2008
by: Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale: The brilliant sunlight and cold temperatures have produced a crusted countryside as the snow is now covered with ice as we impatiently await some signs of spring.
Monday
February 18, 2008
by: Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale: This weekend the Trojans split with a 4 - 3 lose to the Hounds in over time and a 7 - 2 win over the Argos. Now there is only one home game left in the regular season.
Monday
February 18, 2008
by: Gerald Crawford
Saskatoon: The bus tour is over as Gerald fills us in on the last days of the adventure and some observations he made along the way about freeway traffic and drivers. Ah, but it is good to have them back at home.
Friday
February 15, 2008
by: Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale: When you are just trying to stay warm and keep the driveway clear of snow its hard to figure out just what the heck is going on.
Thursday
February 14, 2008
by: Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale: Mid afternoon and a small troop of white tail deer make their way across the countryside on their way to lunch at Walker Seeds pulse terminal north of Tisdale.
Wednesday
February 13, 2008
by: Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale: Two children die while in the care of a drunken parent and the band chief and leadership want the province and Ottawa to set up a treatment centre on the reserve. Where is the local responsibility for a tragedy like this one?
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