Chronological Index of Ensign Articles for February of 2000
On A Roll Tuesday February 1, 2000 Northern Steel Industries continues to expand markets and maintains steady production as orders and product development continues.	By the week Jan. 30 to Feb 5 Feb 6 to 12 Feb 13 to 19 Feb 20 to 26 Feb 27 to Mar 4
February 2000 Tuesday February 1, 2000 Sorry about running a little late this morning, several projects on the go and Ensign delayed a bit. This is the scene at 10:30 as a bit of ground drift slides across this part of the country side just West of town. We are into February, already as we face the precipation portion of the winter, this article wonders about pedestrians.
Daily Grind Tuesday February 1, 2000 The loads of grain, lumber, manufacturing equipment and sundries rumble in and through the community around the clock.
Wednesday February 2, 2000 Like so many things, groundhog day is decided far away where the sun was shining this morning and both Willy and Phil saw their shadow and winter is to last six more weeks, easy for them to say! This picture was taken about 8:20 and shows this morning's stratus layers but winds will pick up through the day from the West. In the mean time send us e-mail.
Under Their Own Power Wednesday February 2, 2000 Making it around on your own two feet, many people in this community rely upon themselves to get around. Are we doing what we can to make this process pleasant for them.
The Synchrotron and our children: Trading life for science Wednesday February 2, 2000 Mario deSantis explains that with 25% of Saskatchewan's children living in poverty the U of S Synchrotron seems mindless.
Imperial Oil Response Thursday February 3, 2000 Imperial Oil noticed the article about contaminated properties in Tisdale and has sent us a letter.
The Farm Crisis and the Globalization of Our Economy Thursday February 3, 2000 Mario deSantis takes the Premier to task for his remarks and his government which refused to financially support farmers in their economic depression.
Morning Talk Thursday February 3, 2000 Good weather brings out the best in all of us as Tisdale folks get out and enjoy the morning.
Lean on Me! Thursday February 3, 2000 Small fork lift decides that it is better to drive then be carried.
Pat Atkinson: Raising the finger and turning healthcare to a gambling casino Friday February 4, 2000 Check to see which way the wind is blowing then see what happens with health care in Saskatchewan.
Trains Come and Go Saturday February 5, 2000 Timothy takes you for an amble down memory lane to when the trains were pulled by black fire breathers.
Saskatoon In February Sunday February 6, 2000 The picture above is one of several that lets you take in some of the sites around Saskatoon Saturday in a quest to find out more about this place.
Saskatoon Castles Sunday February 6, 2000 A look at a group of houses overlooking the Saskatchewan River Valley in the North area of Saskatoon.
Sky Things Monday February 7, 2000 This is this morning's sunrise just before nine and it pretty well shows our weather this morning but take a look at last night near Birch Hills. One of those amazing pictures.
February Happenings in Tisdale Monday February 7, 2000 Here is the calendar for this month and included with this calendar are various events associated with Tisdale Chamber of Commerce
Making Money is not creating wealth Mr. Premier Romanow Tuesday February 8, 2000 Mario deSantis points out the need for major changes in this province and the way it does things but he also explains how those changes might take place.
Sylvan Lake Tanks Wednesday February 9, 2000 Northern Steel ships first of contract to Alberta Oilfield. This article has a sequence of pictures showing the loading process.
A Message for Health Minister Pat Atkinson: Wear Clean Underwear Wednesday February 9, 2000 Mario deSantis points out the glaring problems with in our health care system and suggests that some serious effort be put into improving the management.
May We Never Grow Up Wednesday February 9, 2000 Timothy Shire tosses around the idea of our realisation and awareness of the child within us.
Father Craig O'Brien Thursday February 10, 2000 Meet the new Rector of St. Matthew;s Anglican Church.
Honourable Janice MacKinnon: debating the economic underdevelopment of Saskatchewan Thursday February 10, 2000 The minister defends Saskatchewan from the criticism in the National Post and Mario deSantis points out that they are right.
Service Denial Attacks Threaten the Concept of the Internet Friday February 11, 2000 There is nothing like poplar trees that can remind us all that some things just happen. Find out more about the Internet crisis that occured this week as Timothy Shire explains what "Service Denial Attacks" could mean to all Internet users.
Don't trust statistics, don't trust Honourable MacKinnon, trust yourself Friday February 11, 2000 This morning Mario deSantis takes us one step further into the mind set of Janice MacKinnon.
Day Ends in Blur Saturday February 12, 2000 Today I am showing you a somewhat burred view of the sunseting on North Central Saskatchewan in a sequence of images shot from a moving car.
Minister Jane Stewart and Minister Pat Atkinson insulting public responsibility Saturday February 12, 2000 Both ministers claim that no one stole the money but Mario deSantis makes the point that squandering public funds has the same affect on the public. Tax money is going were it was never intended to go.
The Nerve of these guys Sunday February 13, 2000 After their last visit it was a surprise to see this bunch show their beaky faces around our yard today.
Governments must stop serving themselves and their friends Sunday February 13, 2000 Mario deSantis takes a thoughtful look at the Ottawa scandal and considers how the underlying problem is so widespread and affects our on provincial politics. Mario sites some excellent sources on this subject.
Important Stuff Sunday February 13, 2000 This morning we get a different view of education then what you might expect from a form high school principal as Timothy Shire discusses the role of education in our society.
Human Resources Development Canada: Deomcracy for sale to the highest bidder Monday February 14, 2000 In this article Mario deSantis explains what the Federal government has been doing with job creation grants and points out that the process is not only wrong but illegal.
A summary of the review of the 459 grants at HRDC Monday February 14, 2000 Here is a quick to understand the details of this brewing Ottawa scandal as Mario deSantis has sorted through the issues making them understandable.
Hits and Misses Monday February 14, 2000 Sugar and spice and everything nice, well it is important to be noticed. Bright hair colour comes and goes, young people have even found that they can get some pretty wild colours with instant drink mixes. This picture was taken late Sunday afternoon in front of the Prince Albert Walmart.
Is Honourable Jane Stewart Lying over the bungled $1-billion jobs program? Tuesday February 15, 2000 Mario deSantis points his finger at the glaring evidence that the Minister of the federal govenment has been less then candid about a number of things.
So What Are You Looking At Tuesday February 15, 2000 Today we take a quick look at what is filling our faces when we look at a newstand. There is a trend here and we try to examine just where it is taking us.
Our Government and Justice System In Canada Wednesday February 16, 2000 Pointing out the concept of the Social Contract from John Locke Mario deSantis expresses his extreme disappointment with the Federal governments lack of accountability.
Another Magic of Premier Romanow: balancing the books, downsizing people and increasing the GNP Wednesday February 16, 2000 Mario deSantis comments on the unusual difficulties within Saskatchewan while the provincial finances improve.
What About the Old Guys! Wednesday February 16, 2000 Today we consider the options when it comes to old computers.
Kinistin Group Travels To Mexico Thursday February 17, 2000 This was my project yesterday and today I will tell you about the remarkable adventure some of these people began this week.
This Won't Last Friday February 18. 2000 Gas prices rise in Melfort and Tisdale after being five cents lower the Prince Albert and Saskatoon for a week.
Pasquia League Play-Offs, Second Round Friday February 18, 2000 Here are the schedules for the semi-final senior hockey play offs.
What's For Lunch? Friday February 18, 2000 Today we talk about lunch, as Timothy Shire reconsiders his perhaps overly conservative selections from menus.
Our Saskatchewan Justice System Is Rotten to the Core Saturday February 19, 2000 The evidence is mounting that a chronic situation is present with the possibility of death quads operating in Saskatoon. Mario deSantis explains how this may be a part of a systemic and pervasive condition.
A World For the Few and Privileged In Saskatchewan Saturday February 19, 2000 Here is some straight talk that you can not ignore, Mario deSantis is advocating our dire need to embrace democracy to its fullest. This is a remarkable article, read it carefully.
Simplicity and Clarity: A Way Out of Confusion Saturday February 19, 2000 Things seem to spin around us as we try to cope with the overload of information and extreme concerns. Mario deSantis reports to us a way out of this confusion.
Sunday February 20, 2000 This is the 6:40 predawn sky of this morning. The cirrus has pretty much left the sky now and we are experiencing an outstanding later winter day. There may be some material added to Ensign later today so you might check back later to see if there is anything new, thanks for dropping by today, I would love to hear from you
Nipawin Takes Game One Monday February 21, 2000 Edge of the seats stuff as Tisdale Ramblers and Nipawin Knights begin best of seven playoff semi final series. See pictures and summary of the game.
Bantam Provincials; Melville over Tisdale 7 - 2 Monday February 21, 2000 Fans had an exciting hockey game Sunday night to see as Melville pretty much dominated play in the first game of a two game total point series.
Setting Flames Monday February 21, 2000 Taken at 6:00 last night just West of town includes a 90 degrees QuickTime panorama.
Honourable Janice MacKinnon and the NDP Government: Spin-doctoring the Truth Tuesday February 22, 2000 Trying to make the very negative reality into something palitable is stretching the margins of believeability as crime, poverty and deteriating social conditions can no longer be hidden from the rest of the country. Mario deSantis let's us consider and question the methods uses to explain away our really bad situation.
Tractors of the Quarter Section Farm Tuesday February 22, 2000 Today we take a look at this impressive collection of engines from half a century ago.
To Market Wednesday February 23, 2000 Private custom trucking operations provide needed services to livestock producers.
February Thaw Wednesday February 23, 2000 This is the lumpy sky we have in Tisdale this morning (8:45) but today promises to be another above zero day check on this story to see how people are coping with the warm weather.
This Little Ford Of Mine Thursday February 24, 2000 Gerry Crawford at Greenwater Provincial Park provides us with some needed details on the picture of Ford tractors we had earlier this week and shows us his working version of one of these outstanding machines.
Deomcracy and Human Rights in Saskatchewan Thursday February 24, 2000 Mario deSantis is taking issue with the underlying attitudes portrayed by the governments provincially and federally as he explains their increasing tendancy to ignore basic human rights.
Ramblers Take Lead in Best of 7 Series Thursday February 24, 2000 Here is a game report with lots of pictures of last night's game against the Nipawin Knights.
Thursday February 24, 2000 A pretty glorious way for the sun to say "good-morning" this picture taken just before sunrise today show the extensive low level cloud cover and the stratus layers above.
Humboldt Bantam "AA" Broncos 5 - 3 Friday February 25, 2000 First game in a two game total point series in the Centre 4 leagues playoffs began last night and the Ramblers were defeated 5 - 3. See this story for pictures and a game report.
Mud Season Already Friday February 25, 2000 The wet season has arrived a bit early as this picture was taken Thursday afternoon just before it began to rain.
Saskatchewan Health Care: Mississippi Burning Saturday Februrary 26, 2000 Mario deSantis points out the circle of blame and the need to break the circle and sort out the administrative problems.
Very Warm Sunday February 27, 2000 Melting snow, blackened fields and more clear skies.
The Heat Goes On Sunday February 27, 2000 Tisdale Dehydration plants runs all year round this year. As bails are being processed around the clock in this busy processing plant
Ramblers Win Semi Final Series Monday February 28, 2000 A report on last night's game as the Ramblers win the series four games to one.
The Dress Monday February 28, 2000 Here is a discussion about the dress Jennifer Lopez wore to the Grammy awards show last week.
Brad Kirkland Pasquia League MVP 1999 - 2000 Monday February 28, 2000 Last night at the last game of the Nipawin / Tisdale semi-final the League president handed out the award for the leagues most valuable player.
Premier Romanow flip-flops on Farm Aid Tuesday February 29, 2000 Mario deSantis points out the Premier's change of attitude and policy as it relates to the farm crisis.
Signs - Market Messaging Tuesday February 29, 2000 Here is a new idea from the past that is brightening up Beeland Co-op.
Tristan Visits Tisdale Tuesday February 29, 2000 Here is a look at a tradition means of handling a baby with some great pictures of this little four month old fellow from near Rose Valley.
Beeland Co-op's Employee of The Month Tuesday February 29, 2000 Office administration worker Laurine Anderson is recognised for her achievements in getting this fiscal year off to a good start.
Just A Little More Winter Tuesday February 29, 2000 With melting snow on the window of the van we see these two, one with snowball in hand on their way home from school yesterday. The needed fresh snow is a nice treat and temperatures remain just around freezing.