Chronological Index of Ensign Articles for August of 1999
Sunday August 1, 1999 Now this is a gloomy way to start off the Month. Temperatures dropped to around 5 during the night descending below dew point and hence the formation of cloud right on the ground.	By the week August 1 to 7 August 8 to 14 August 15 to 21 August 22 - 28
Camping In Black and White Sunday August 1, 1999 A look back at a vacation in 1983 and some black and white pictures of a part of that trip.
Let's Face It Monday August 2, 1999 We all wear one in one form or another, some days I see a lot of people with face trouble, but this article deals with the human face, our non-verbal communicative device.
A View From The South Tuesday August 3, 1999 This article has two QuickTime VR panoramas in it and takes a few moments to load. The idea with this article is try to share the visual experience of what Tisdale and the surrounding countryside is like with people who have never been here or once lived here and are now only remembering their former community.
Saddle Up Tuesday August 3, 1999 A visit to Tisdale's riding stable provides us with some interesting pictures and information about serious horse care and riding.
Saskatoon Car Show Wednesday August 4, 1999 Join Michael Townsend at the Saskatoon Car show, this beautiful collection of images takes a while to download but it is worth the wait.
End Of An Era Wednesday August 4, 1999 The warnings of the development of corporate farms are ten, perhaps twenty years to late, as it has already happened and the reason government will not support argriculture is that it is so heavily supporting those companies who will profit from its destruction.
Second Cut Wednesday August 4, 1999 Nine days behind last year Tisdale Dehydration plant has begun its second cut of the year.
Floor Pouring Thursday August 5, 1999 We are keeping track of this new business as it becomes a reality. This picture was taken at 8:30.
A Morning Look Thursday August 5, 1999 As I drove around this morning I grabbed some snap shots of life in Tisdale just before 9:00.
The Best Corn Patch In Town Thursday August 5, 1999 This remarkable patch of corn in a fine garden is quietly absorbing this great sunlight as the ears are starting to fill and the folks at Ivory Chateau are going to be smiling their way through a lot of corn this fall.
From Lawn To Foundation Friday August 6, 1999 Vacation is over for the house on Caribou Crescent that went to the lawn for a couple of weeks while its new basement was being prepared, today it is back where it belongs.
Flower Wall Friday August 6, 1999 Only a block away there are two houses with what amounts to a wall of flowers.
Purolator Progess Friday August 6, 1999 Purolator's increased business in the Tisdale area has seen their semi coming directly to Tisdale rather then the Tisdale trucks having to go to Melfort each morning.
Subterranean Fire Hydrant Friday August 6, 1999 This is one of those odd little problems that crops up in a housing development.
This Morning's Loose Ends Friday August 6, 1999 Four single pictures, unrelated to one another but the day would not be complete without the incidentals.
Pretty Soon Saturday August 7, 1999 Ayear ago today harvest got underway in ernest in the Tisdale area. This crop photographed this morning against this clear cool sky will be ready next week.
Everything, Including The Picket Fence Saturday August 7, 1999 Here is a composite picture of a great farm yard North of Tisdale. Picture taken this morning.
A View From A Bridge Saturday August 7, 1999 Some pictures and reflections upon the special nature of Saskatchewan's small streams and their little valleys.
Alternate Universe - Farm Crisis Saturday August 7, 1999 Carey Heilman takes us one step further to or from reality to consider the current farm crisis the provincial government's response.
Up In Smoke Saturday August 7, 1999 Concerns about air quality keep arising as we discover the reduction in spending on the environment by both provincial and federal governments with emphasis on self regulation.
The Long View Saturday August 7. 1999 A quick morning look toward Tisdale.
Sunday August 8, 1999 This is the Eastern sky a minute or two before six this morning with an orange sky as the low level cumulus holds its own under a solid upper overcast. Forcasters are predicting showers across the province this morning and the chance of some nasty ones.
It Doesn't Get Any Better! Sunday August 8, 1999 Timothy Shire having enjoyed his breakfast is concerned about the stories in the morning news and how most could be solved with pancakes.
Damp Monday Monday August 9, 1999 Here is a look at the morning's condition as we start the week with rain and fog.
Farmers Market Tuesday August 10, 1999 Tisdale Farmers market is open this morning with great products and prices.
Grand Opening Tuesday August 10, 1999 Tisdlae Livestock Center launches its business today with its grand opening and first sale.
Big Sale Tomorrow Tuesday August 10, 1999 Schpansky Auction Sale tomorrow and work is going full tilt to get the grounds and equipment in position fo rhe sale.
New Business Opens In Tisdale Livestock Center Tuesday August 10, 1999 Livestock supplies and Western clothing are some of the products in one of Tisdale's newest businesses.
Snorkle At The Madison Tuesday August 10, 1999 A couple of pictures showing the laying of the large concrete floor in the new condo's parking area/garage.
UGG Celebrates Grand Opening at Valparaiso Wednesday August 11, 1999 Saskatchewan Express highlights the festivities at UGGs opening party yesterday.
Things I Have Learned Wednesday August 11, 1999 Old age and confusion do not stop the learning process, I am constantly being surpirsed at simple facts that I need or enjoy knowing.
Auction Tales Thursday August 12, 1999 We sample the Auction sale experience with some pictures and a tale or two.
SGI Promotes Safety Friday August 13, 1999 Today we learn about SGIs safety programme at the mall and some concerns are voices about bicycle safety.
Preston's Dilemma Friday August 13, 1999 Phillip Lindenbach, the noted political commentator from Weekes pokes some fun in verse at Preston Manning and the United Alternative.
Cool Time at Carnival Friday August 13, 1999 Cool temperatures lower attendance at Mall parking lot carnival.
Saturday August 14, 1999 This picture shows the morning sky at 6:30 with expected showers in Southern Saskatchewan today but warmer. Ensign will not be posting any new articles later today or tomorrow as we are taking this weekend off. Will have new material on Monday. In the mean time check out the pre-release of the iMac a year ago today and a rural cemetary was featured a year ago today.
TUCs Days Are Numbered Saturday August 14, 1999 The old high school is soon to be torn down. Friday the external doors were removed.
A Summer Place Monday August 16, 1999 Here is a visit to a summer dwelling for a retired couple as we can look around their yard using QuickTime VR.
Its Happening Again Monday August 16, 1999 Sometimes things get ahead of themselves and this year once again its the trees. This picture was taken at 9:30 this morning and though you have to look close it is turning colour and some commentary on trees seasons and diversification in agriculture.
So, What's Happening This Morning? Tuesday August 17, 1999 A quick look at various projects in the community this morning updating you on their latest developments in pictures.
Sidewalk Overhaul Continues Tuesday August 17, 1999 Sidewalk refurbishing goes downtown. This morning the dig is on despite the light misty rain falling.
De-Aphidisation Wednesday August 18, 1999 Bugs in a canary seed field are eliminated from the air. This page has a lot of pictures and will take a few moments to load.
Death Before Harvest Wednesday August 18, 1999 Most agricultural chemical application is done on the ground.
Down With Carraganas Wednesday August 18, 1999 New autobody shop owner cleans up his property by removing the aging and tangled carraganas.
58 Chevy Wednesday August 18, 1999 Here is a look at a great original car from the golden age of automobile manufacturing This article has been updated Aug 21/99
Tisdale Lube Expands Carwash Wednesday August 18, 1999 Shell downtown added carwash to business.
Madison's First Walls Wednesday August 18, 1999 The growth of a building is an interesting thing because buildings can be around for a long time.
Volunteers Cut Field Thursday August 19, 1999 At 8:30 this morning this is what was going on in front of our place as volunteers cut the football field.
The New Car Thursday August 19, 1999 A 1928 Model "A" Ford might not be everyone's new car but for one Tisdale car restorer this one will join his collection and in due course it will become like new.
Short By 99 Thursday August 19, 1999 Two Dalmatians take their owners for a walk.
Friday August 20, 1999 Last night's sunset tells this morning story of an overcast sky. However it is very warm and the wind is calm. Ensign will have a couple of new stories later this morning so come on back and take a look around later today.
ACCU BLEND Friday August 20, 1999 Northern Steel Industries holds an event to show off to fertilizers companies its new automated cardlock system, today.
Downsizing and the City of Saskatoon Saturday August 21, 1999 City Manager hired as a hatch man is himself axed. No justice involved, just confusion.
I'm Three Saturday August 21, 1999 The last weekend of the summer for many kids and teachers. This article and others will appear later this morning. In the mean time check out the article on Beeland Coop that is now used as instructional material in a Minnesota University, it originally appeared in Ensign a year ago today.
Liberty Saturday August 21, 1999 On the road again, that's the life of a dog. Making friends.
Looking Very Good Sunday August 22, 1999 A look at a yard or two in the South part of Tisdale as we see great colour coordination and fabulous apple trees.
Superclouds Sunday August 22, 1999 This picture was taken yesterday afternoon as we saw the creation of instant clouds.
Monday's Blue Skies Monday August 23, 1999 A general run down of this morning's happenings.
Fripp Alfalfa Monday August 23, 1999 Fripp Fibre Form building is now being used as a storage facility for Tisdale Alfalfa pellets.
On Your Mark Monday August 23,1999 School buses are readied for the coming year as questions are raised about the soundness of this concept.
Has Bin Monday August 23, 1999 Three new grain bins were seriously damaged early Sunday morning.
Harvest 99 Begins Tuesday August 24, 1999 Harvest fever is about to take hold of Tisdale as swathing is in full swing and there are even some fields that have already been combined.
Uphill flow Tuesday August 24, 1999 What started as a simple repair to a house sewer line turns into an all day affair as a telephone line is severed.
A Red Harley Tuesday August 24, 1999 Here are some pictures of a marvellous red machine seen on the street yesterday and some thoughts about this mode of transportation.
One Brick At A Time Wednesday August 25, 1999 Sidewalks and curbs both sides now under construction. Some pictures of work on the project.
Get Set Wednesday August 25, 1999 Preparations around the elementary school for the coming new school year.
Garden Cleanup Already! Wednesday August 25, 1999 Here is a look at a large garden and how improved tomato production is being induced by cutting back the tops of the plants.
Thursday August 26, 1999 This picture was taken late yesterday afternoon and I thought it sort of has a lot of the elements that make up this community. From the grain truck to the multiple signs, pedestrians and traffic. The big "X" has always been the sign indicating a railroad crossing yet here we have an oddball sign, one wonders why? Winds were brisk overnight and this morning the smell from the alfalfa dehydration plan is wafting over town.
The Saskatchewan Way Thursday August 26, 1999 Timothy Shire presents his opinions on the provincial election and the platform set forth by the government. His main point is that platform and policy are not what is said but what has been done.
More Smoke Thursday August 26, 1999 Tisdale Dehydration's bale stack bursts into flames a second time in five days
SaskEnergy Closes Main Street Friday August 27, 1999 SaskEnergy closes Main Street Thursday replacing the line under the railway crossing.
The Portal Friday August 27, 1999 The gates we pass through mark out passage to new experiences.
One Good Hole Deserves Another Saturday August 28, 1999 Friday Main street in Tisdale was closed as everyone got into the hole making act. I recommended all pedestrians be given shovels.
End of An Era Saturday August 28, 1999 K & E, the restaurant at the corner of Tisdale's busiest intersection closes its doors today as its owner retires.
And More. . Saturday August 28, 1999 Pioneer and Louis Dreyfus have new facilities under construction.