The Week of March 26 to April 1, 2000

What's good for the Gander is good for the Goose! Sunday March 26, 2000 Two weeks ago this same group of geese were complaining about the lack of fluid water but are now in their glory. Here are some pictures of this cheerful flock.

Saskatchewan Health Care: our politicians and bureaucrats have no vision and no leadership Sunday March 26, 2000 With the apparent reversal or partical reversal with Carrot River Mario deSantis questions the underlying philosophy of the government and its impending "ultimate" solution legislation.

Green Grass Grew All Around Sunday March 27, 2000 Already there are green lawns showing up around town even before we see folks in short pants.

Spring Clouds 2000 Monday March 27, 2000 The picture above was taken yesterday afternoon but we have low fast moving cumulus clouds proceeding overhead again today. This story has some more pictures of a grand sky that signals the unsettled climatic condition that we all associate with spring.

Letters Monday March 27, 2000 I have found it difficult to keep up to date with the mail that comes in and have not updated the letters section of Ensign in some time. However, I received a really important message yesterday and have put it into this section so you can find out first hand from a Nurse what the issue of "nurse shortages" is all about. Please keep sending me e-mail, so many articles flow directly from these communications and it gives this publication a vital link with reality.

Round Wood Tuesday March 28, 2000 Not completely unique for odd loads but this truck of cores is an interesting load spotting in Tisdale Monday.

Saskatchewan Health Care: the most corrupted system in Canada Tuesday March 28, 2000 Mario deSantis reports on the balancing act that is going on between reality and the reporting of reality as seen through the eyes of government officials.

Cominatchyah! Wednesday March 29, 2000 Yes I realise I am belly-aching but I am terrified of hitting a cyclist. With the ice gone from the streets its time for two wheelers to claim the side of the street on which you drive your car or truck. They are cominatchyah!

Few Words on the WCB Rebates Wednesday March 29, 2000 Year after year the Workers compensation board refuses to pay injury claims while injured workers receive medical treatment that is paid from medicare then the board refunds the surplus to employers.

Region 7 Drama Festival Thursday March 30, 2000 Three intense days of drama get underway today at TMSS.

And Expression of Democracy: "are you in favour of forced municipal amalgamation?" Thursday March 30, 2000 Mario deSantis gives his view of the SARM / provincial conflict over rural govenment. Mario is highly critical of provincial government policies in the light of the past performance and positions taken on issues affecting the non-urban areas of the province.

Tisdale Marchs On Thursday March 30, 2000 A quick run down on things happening around town.

The Crow Says Thursday March 30, 2000 A few questions to a crow and a few comments from a crow.

A Month In Sheep's Clothing Friday March 31, 2000 This morning's picture was taken around 9:30 and we have seen March come and go as a lamb.

Good Work by Justice Robert Laing: Charging Saskatoon Police with Rambo style investigation Friday March 31, 2000 Saskatoon City Police are identified by Judge for improper conduct and treatment of an accused.

Farm Machinery In An Off Year Friday March 31, 2000 A short article discussing diversity and sales in Tisdale.

Education and Health Tax: Wider Based and Breaks the Treaties Saturday April 1, 2000 Though you will be receiving information in the mail here is a summary of the changes to the provincial sales tax and how these changes will affect you and me. As a part of this article is an explanation of the ramifications of extending the tax to First Nations people.

The Synchrotron and higher taxes, closing court houses and saving fictitious money Saturday April 1, 2000 Mario deSantis points out some concerns he has about the recent budget.

Fourteen New Fridges for Cedar Villa Saturday April 1, 2000 Time to replace the Cedar Villa ice boxes.