The Week of January 31 to February 6, 1999

Moonrise Sunday January 31, 1999 Some interesting pictures of the Bjorkdale area with the moonrising as the sun was setting Saturday afternoon.

A New Approach In Learning Mathematics Sunday January 31, 1999 Mario deSantis explains the use of software designed to teach students calculus. This practical article gives you a look at this software cuts down on the learning curve.

Blackfields Sunday January 31, 1999 So here we are at the end of another month, this new year is already partly used up. With only a couple of warm days already the snow in the fields is disappearing. This picture was taken yesterday near Eldersley (East of Tisdale) at 5:30 and shows the snow cover disappearing.

More hospital closings in Saskatchewan, grain handlers threaten to renew their strike, Monica before the US Senate and another warm winter day to start off this month of February. Monday February 1, 1999 Thanks for dropping by. Send us email about anything that interests or disturbs you in Ensign, have an interesting message in letters later this morning check that out. This morning's picture is a few minutes after eight this morning.

Once In A Blue Moon Monday February 1, 1999 A dramatic picture of last night's moon and a simple explanation about the term "Once in a Blue Moon".

A Personal Story: Learning and New Technologies In Education Monday February 1, 1999 You can't beat first hand experience to bring awareness of not only problems but how problems can and are solved. Mario deSantis tells us clearly and consisely about some problems our educational system has and points to the direction we can take to improve things drastically.

Memo To All Hospital Staff (Part1) Monday February 1, 1999 A satirical memo by Carey Heilman as he points out the dire situation developing in Saskatchewan's major hospitals.

Dale Warke Shows in Vancouver Tuesday February 2, 1999 Saskatoon artist has show of his work in the Vancouver Library. This short article presents some of the pictures from the show and the artist.

A Personal Experience: Knowledge Is Not Transferred, It is Constructed Tuesday February 2, 1999 Mario deSantis shares with us his thoughts on the learning process, this is an article that you need to read carefully and think over. In it, he explains the key to a learning, the ability to construct one's own knowledge base.

A Visit From Jack Frost Wednesday February 3, 1999 Its a black and white sort of day here at Ensign, this photo essay is of a unique storm in December of 1974 and the wonders of the frost that formed on everything.

So, How Much More Winter? Wednesday February 3, 1999 Yesterday was Ground Hog Day so here are the official Ensign results and a couple of pictures of the inscrutable beast himself.

sask.cbc.ca - Outstanding!!! Thursday February 4, 1999 CBC Regina has a new web site that every CBC listener will have to go and check out. CBC is breaking new ground by integrating its broadcasting and the web to provide the listener and viewer with more extensive and indepth coverage.

Promises And Predictions Thursday February 4, 1999 In the light of possible extended years of low commodity pricing this article considers alternatives and possible course of action, plus some great pictures of the Harvest Valley facility.

Computer Advances In Education: Another Internet Revolution Friday February 5, 1999 Mario deSantis tells us about inexpensive job related course that can be taken over the internet.

Alberta Clipper Friday February 5, 1999 This is an extensive photo essay of five pages with nineteen pictures of snow scenes around Tisdale Thursday afternoon.

Can't Talk Now I Got Something In My Mouth Saturday February 6, 1999 Had a short, very short conversation with some man's best friend Thursday afternoon.

Sun Celebrates Saturday February 6, 1999 Here are some pictures that contrast Friday's charm with the hostility of Thursday.

Clearing The Way Saturday February 6, 1999 Some pictures of CP Rail's Kershaw plow, blower, spreader combination.