The Week of March 19 to 25, 2000

Sunday March 19, 2000 This picture was taken at sunrise Saturday morning West of Melfort. Though the wind was cool all day the sky cleared and the country was drenched in sunlight. You might want to check out the newly overhaulled table of contents as Ensign has upgraded this section to further enhance the archieved material.

First Day of Spring Monday March 20, 2000 Our yard is melting but a neighbours is filled with water and has to pump it out.

Away Mission To Regina's RCMP Chapel Monday March 20, 2000 To celebrate this first day of spring we have a very special photo essay for you today, this extensive set of pictures were taken yesterday and depicit the exploration of the RCMP chapel in Regina.

Premier Romanow: Militarizing Health Care and Killing Rural Saskatchewan Monday March 20, 2000 Mario deSantis identifies major US military contractors as the companies benefitting from health care technical projects.

If Its Not Broke, Don't Fix It! Tuesday March 21, 2000 This morning we give some consideration as to the motivation for consolidation of the rural forms of government in Saskatchewan. The picture above was taken at 8:50 this morning and demonstrates the clear blue sky of this fine morning here in Tisdale.

Alternate Universe News: Aliens Tuesday March 21, 2000 The last time we heard from the Alternate Universe was back in May so it is good this morning to once again consider the world created by Carey Heilman.

Is It Time To Take Down the Flag Wednesday March 22, 2000 Tisdale merchants are considering responding to Kevin McIntyre's call for solidarity with Carrot River as this morning Ensign published three articles that respond to the growing provincial threats to Rural Saskatchewan. Country folks, its time to stand together.

Premier Romanow's Government: The Obsession of Saving Money Versus Building Healthier Communitiies Wednesday March 22, 2000 Mario gives us some insight into the processes that seem to be distorting both reality and the future through deliberate government policy.

United We Stand Wednesday March 22, 2000 Kevin McIntyre of Carrot Rivers speaks from the heart as he explains the extreme displeasure felt by residents of his community at the loss of their hospital and the prospects of future losses.

IF Wednesday March 22, 2000 Edwin Wallace, a farmer from the Swift Current area voices his concerns and opinions on the provincial government's recent initiatives.

Tisdale Collective Kitchens Thursday March 23, 2000 Here is a remarkable self-help project that illustrates the power of people working together.

Regina Health District Closes One Surgical Theatre: Shortage of Leaership, Shortage of Nurses and Shortage of Democracy Thursday March 23, 2000 Mario deSantis explains the situation that sees nurses over worked while the District has difficulties recruiting additional staff.

Dr. Steven Lewis: Preaching the Gospel of Statistics at SAHA Convention Thursday March 23, 2000 The man most responsible for the decline in Canadian health care says everythings better than people think, according to his figures!

Honourable Pat Atkinson: Spending More Money and Running for the Laurel of "Saviour of Medicare" Friday March 24, 2000 Mario deSantis has repeated his concern about healthcare mis-management for some time but today with the Provincial Health ministers meeting with their federal counter-part, Mario's comments are particularly appropriate as the same arguments repeat and the tax payer has no choice but to keep forking over money to be squandered.

Spring At Wolf Creek Saturday March 25, 2000 And a fine Saturday it is with the sun shining, water giggling in the ditches and geese circling over head. Today we take a few minutes and visit with the miniature horses at Wolf Creek farms.

Minister of Health Pat Atkinson and Health Indicators:"there are lies, damned lies, and statistics" Saturday March 25, 2000 Mario helps us to see through the clutter and realise that the use of statistics in an evolving and changing society will bear little help toward solving problems of any kind.