Chronological Index of Ensign Articles for June of 2000
Marbled Godwit Thursday June 1, 2000 A pair of Marble Godwit, (Limosa fedoa) seen this morning on the fair grounds. This pair of duck sized shore birds may have decided to make the area their home.	By the week May 28 to June 3 June 4 to 10 June 11 to 17 June 18 to 24 June 25 to July 1
The Incredible Abuse of Saskatchewan No-Fault Insurance Part 2 Thursday June 1, 2000 Today Mario deSantis shows us other researchers concerns about the lack of common sense in government supported research to support policy.
New RecPlex Parking Lot Thursday June 1, 2000 Development of the former RM lot began this morning as Town workers and equipment excavated the area removing soggy soil.
Big Mak Friday June 2, 2000 Mak is a Chinese Shar-Pei and at seven makes his home here in Tisdale.
The Incredible Abuse of Saskatchewan No-Fault Insurance Part 3 Friday June 2, 2000 This is the third part of Mario deSantis four part discussion about the misuse of research by SGI and other supporters of No-fault insurance.
HOGs Bring the Ice Cream Friday June 2, 2000 Mike Townsend shares with us the fun and joy experienced by his motorcycle club when they visit a special education class in Kamloops. This page can take well over a minute to download because of the large number of pictures but it is well worth the wait.
Parkland Photo Club May Meeting Friday June 2, 2000 Gerald Crawford gives us a full report on the activities of this creative group and shares with us some high class images.
White Light'n Saturday June 3, 2000 Three Nipawin fellows stopped to refuel in Tisdale on their way to the Dundurn mud races this weekend.
The Incredible Abuse of Saskatchewan No-Fault Insurance Part 4 Saturday June 3, 2000 Mario deSantis wraps up his four part series on the way a piece of research and its nature subverts the concepts and concerns that need to be addressed.
University Becomes A Business Sunday June 4, 2000 Across Canada underfunded centres of higher learning have decided to become businesses in order to keep their doors open. Our examination of this condition and what it means for the future is well worth your consideration.
Light for Profit Sunday June 4, 2000 Here are some pictures of the new University of Saskatchewan Synchrotron project now under construction.
Magpie (Pica pica) Sunday June 4, 2000 The common magpie is shown today in our series on birds.
Tia Kwan Do Sunday June 4, 2000 Here is a short pictorial visit to a Tia Kwan Do competition.
The Doghide Monday June 5, 2000 A fine morning in Tisdale, this scene is from the Kinsmen park area looking toward the town.
Greenwater Report for June 5, 2000 Monday June 5, 2000 Gerald Crawford keeps us up todate on happenings around Greenwater Provincial park and this week he has two great pictures for us.
Government Mistrust in Saskatchewan: The Continuous Saga Monday June 5, 2000 Today Mario deSantis explains his concern about the way in which trust in government and government officials continues to disappear.
First Cut 2000 Tuesday June 6, 2000 This picture was taken this morning around 9:30 as Tisdale Dehydration is getting its new season underway.
New House Moving Along Tuesday June 6, 2000 Here is an update on how a new house is developing as its moves from basement to structure.
A Lineal World Tuesday June 6, 2000 A long look at things gives some perspective.
Landscaping Matters Wednesday June 7, 2000 Like composing a painting or decorating a Christmas tree planning and creative design can make a place special and create an environment that is suited to the needs of those who dwell there for what is comfortable, interesting and practical.
University Castle Wednesday June 7, 2000 The sign that leads to this remarkable building says "Private road" but what we find is an eighteenth century English manor house.
Upgrade Wednesday June 7, 2000 Time to replace an aging water hydrant as town crews block of a street this morning preparing to conduct a little subterranian expedition.
A Place For Petunias Thursday June 8, 2000 These petunias were seen this morning in a finely crafted yard. (This is an 11:40 posting there is more to come today with a commentary from Mario in the works to be online later)
Experimental WebCam Thursday June 8, 2000 "WebCam" while I am online these pictures are updated about once a minute or even less. Ensign's delivery was interrupted yesterday as our connection to the Internet was undergoing some work to improve security.
Honourable Judy Junor: a skewed government and her skewed statistics Thursday June 8, 2000 Mario deSantis points out the glaring and overwhelming fact that the death rate of infants is rising in this province reaching an appalling 0.89%
Puddles From Last Night Friday June 9, 2000 With the temperature at 4 celcius at 4:00AM we had a nice little thunder shower that has left its mark on Tisdale this morning.
TMSS Football 2000 Friday June 9, 2000 The riders take to the field in Saskatoon tomorrow but the TMSS guys were on the field yesterday.
Life In the Pasture On a Rainy Day Friday June 9, 2000 Some pictures of some horses in a field near town.
Purple Martin - Progne subis Saturday June 10, 2000 The largest North American Swallow, the famed mosquito guzzler. Today we take a look at this super insect vacumn cleaner.
DJ's Entertainment Closes Saturday June 10, 2000 What are some of the implications of the diffusion of the television entertainment and information industry. Today we take a look at this problem and offer some explanations.
Retro Sunday June 11, 2000 Today we peer into the present/past in an interesting Saskatoon neighbourhood.
Plymouth 1948 Sunday June 11, 2000 Here is a brief story about a 1948 Plymouth about to be restored.
No-Fault is not an administrative matter, it is a politcal matter, it affects all of us Sunday June 11, 2000 Mario deSantis explains the ramifications of the government and SGI's stance taken insupport of this widely criticised system of dealing with accident victims.
Hydrant Replacement Monday June 12, 2000 Town workmen are replacing an old fire hydrant near TMSS this morning.
Black-and-White Warbler: Miniotilta varia Monday June 12, 200 Here we have some pictures and the song of this little opera singer. The song should begin when you go to the page as it is streaming QuickTime.
The GreenWater Report for June 12, 2000 Monday June 12, 2000 Gerald Crawford is off to B.C. and sends us his commentary on his trip and some reflection on road maintenance
Crackling Symphony Monday June12, 2000 Here is a sound bite made this morning of some vocal reptiles. This sound is brought to using QuickTime.
Fog Tuesday June 13, 2000 Dull and gray as we enter a second week of wet.
Simply The Best Tuesday June 13, 2000 Tisdale's best garden is doing just fine but then so are many others.
8:15 Tuesday June 13, 2000 A couple of boys off to school forty-five minutes early catch our attention this morning.
Re-Roofing Tuesday June 13, 2000 Work at fair grounds as big weekend approaches.
Processing Begins Wednesday June 14, 2000 Yesterday Tisdale Alfalfa Dehydration began processing product.
SGI President Larry Fogg: No-Fault Insurance is a proxy for No-Fault Incompetence Wednesday June 14, 2000 Mario deSantis attacks the recent remarks by SGI president about the worthlessness of senior citizens.
Lil' Kickers Wednesday June 14, 2000 Children's soccer is extremely popular again this year in Tisdale.
Hare Today Wednesday June 14, 2000 Here are a couple of pictures of a pair of Jack rabbits.
Cedar Waxwings - Bombycilla cedrorum Thursday June 15, 2000 Meet the "good" waxwing, the version that does not make a mess of my van. The name waxwing is given these birds because of the wax-like wing tips with their little red dot.
The Commission on Medicare: Another expert, another vision, and another number Thursday June 15, 2000 Mario deSantis points out the series of recent Government studies/reviews and has little regard for the government's failure to get public consensus to create a collective vision.
Light Is A Paintbrush Thursday June 15, 2000 Gerald Crawford brought back a a couple of great pictures from his trip to BC and that prompts a story on the intricacies of photography.
The Park Friday June 16, 2000 Summer grooming is paying off as Tisdale's park on main street is the centre piece of a fine looking community.
Vampire Power: or, What does long in the tooth have to do with it? Friday June 16, 2000 Timothy Shire ponders the utilization of a whole generation of soon to be retired radicals.
A Long Day Saturday June 17, 2000 What an utterly glum image to display on such a gorgeous day. This video image of the moon last night is simply interesting and does not herald some doom. Find out more about our moving adventure yesterday.
Engines Roaring Mud Flying Sunday June 18, 2000 Tisdale Stock Car Club have initiated their first invitational Race Saturday. See some of the action and a Quicktime VR panorama of the scene.
Wings Monday June 19, 2000 Airshow day at Tisdale Airport hosting a flyin and water bomber demonstration.
The Greenwater Report for June 19, 2000 Monday June 19, 2000 Gerald Crawford brings us up to date on the golf course, catapillers and suckers.
Sprinkler Turned On Tuesday June 20, 2000 Rain began last night and continues until now, it is interesting that this day two years ago it also rained. Here is what is happening today.
Have you ever had a real good look at Tisdale's water tower? Tuesday June 20, 2000 Gerald Crawford lets us savour the perspective of the water tower from his photographic view of the world.
Asserting Human Rights by Changing Attitudes in a land for the Few and Privileged Tuesday June 20, 2000 Mario deSantis takes us to the Prince Albert No-Fault meeting and helps us with some insight into the troubled times in which we live.
Web Wonders Wednesday June 21, 2000 There seems to be no end or lack of imagination when it comes to the sort of things you can find or use on the WWW (world wide web). This morning we take a look at some.
Its up to Nature Now Thursday June 22, 2000 Today we will be considering agriculture in today's story and how the world economy is not one of the forces of nature. Read this commentary careful you might be surprised what you will find.
The Sponsors Friday June 23, 2000 Hats off to the solid support many Tisdale businesses give to community projects.
Our Phoney Government: preaching Human Rights While Breaking the Law Friday June 23, 2000 Mario deSantis takes exception with the posturing of the provincial government in the light of the concern over no-fault insurance and other government action with regard to the rights of individuals.
Senior Citizens Centre Fundraiser Saturday June 24, 2000 Excellent quality auction sale to raise funds for Golden Age Centre.
Ensign's Illustrations Get Their own Gallery Saturday June 24, 2000 A new web site highlights Ensign's illustrations.
Parlee Planters Sunday June 25, 2000 Like so many great yards in town this one has so many interesting elements. Friday morning Agnes Parlee showed me around the yard as we discussed the pleasures a yard can give.
Moving Day Sunday June 25, 2000 For many people they are born grow up and die living in the same place but for many of us life is a series of transistions. Today, two families join us in Tisdale.
The Wet Year Monday June 26, 2000 A few days do not make a year a wet year but a few weeks do. This story with a sky panorama discusses the whole idea of weather patterns.
Years of Service Honoured Monday 26, 2000 Tisdale's Volunteer Fire Department hold a social and recognise the long time dedicated service of some of their members.
The Rubbish of the WHO's Ranking of Saskatchewan Health Monday June 26, 2000 Mario deSantis urges our politicians to start here at home to improve things as he specifically identifies some structural problems that continue to add nothing.
The Greenwater Report for June 26, 2000 Monday June 26, 2000 Gerald Crawford keeps us posted on rain fall the golf course, camp grounds, a trip to Cranbrook and where to get big pants.
PatchWork Tuesday June 27, 2000 Department of highways does exist. For a run down on the road problem check out this story.
Waterline Installation Tuesday June 27, 2000 The town continues to improve the infrustructure with the installation of a new waterline in the North East corner of town.
TUCs Disaster Area Tuesday June 27, 2000 A small attempt at cleaning up the TUCs site ends after a few hours as we are all puzzlled at the failure of the school division to have the site cleaned up a full year after it was to have been done.
Sky Farming Wednesday June 28, 2000 About a week behind average aerial application of herbicides got underway this morning. This story and others will be posted at 10:30 this morning, thanks for checking on Ensign today.
Auction Day Wednesday June 28, 2000 The sun is out and it is warming up, as you read this folks are getting ready to place their bids on a wide range of things from combines to press drills at the auction sale here in Tisdale today.
Summer 2000 Thursday June 29, 2000 Second warm day in a row, school ends, grad over gas prices up, Yup, must be summer.
A Case for Legal Class Actions and Contingency Fees against Saskatchewan's No-Fault Government Thursday June 29, 2000 Mario deSantis declares its time to change things with the legal alternatives for SGI victims sewn up it looks like political action is the only action available.
New Big Toy Friday June 30, 2000 Though to most of us a new piece of elementary school yard equipment is no big deal but to the kids at Tisdale Elementary this is a major news story as Thursday saw the setting up of some fabulous equipment in the middle of the school yard.
New House Number 4 Friday June 30, 2000 This new home is going on one of the two remaining vacant lots on the developed portion of NewMarket Drive.