Chronological Index of Ensign Articles for January of 2000
Going Out On A Limb Saturday January 1, 2000 Just being wrong is no excuse for not going out on a snowy limb once more to gaze into the ice crystals of tomorrow and send out into the world my annual New Year's predictions.	By the week Dec 26 - Jan 1 Jan 2 - 8 Jan 9 - 15 Jan16 - 22 Jan. 22 - 29 Jan. 30 to Feb 5
Sunday January 2, 1999 I have taken down the Christmas lights for the year but the spirit of Christmas and the good will of this new year will last for a long time. This morning's picture was taken at 8:30 and shows arrival of this second day of the new year.
Y2K and Peace Shall Reign Monday January 3, 2000 Edwin Wallaces gives us a peak of insight into the "millennium bug"
RecPlex Calendar for January 2000 Monday January 3, 2000 Find out what is coming up this month at Tisdale's RecPlex.
Last Place Beats First, In overtime, What a league! Monday January 3, 2000 What a game! Mistatim wins in over time. The full story on the game and then look for the pictures on the "second page" .
The Cost of Security Tuesday January 4, 2000 A consideration of the growth of airport security and what it may symbolise to us all.
The West Rises Once More Tuesday January 4, 2000 Today we look at the aftermath of the Air Canada / Canadian merger and consider the emergence of the new upstart, WestJet.
GT Mechanical Building Levelled Wednesday January 5, 2000 The final chapter on this building draws to a close as we have followed the saga of it as a new business, a fire and now its destruction.
Three Mornings Wednesday January 5, 2000 School classes resume after the Christmas break here in Tisdale and with this picture we take a look at the extremely similar morning pictures from the past three days.
Making It Go Away Thursday January 6, 2000 Find out the ultimate end of the materials from the old demolished TUCs building and the GT Mechanical building.
Thursday January 6, 2000 With yesterday's "Three Mornings" article this makes four days in a row we have see a similar sunrise with a skiff of snow overnight. This picture was taken at 9:03 this morning.
Freedom, Independence, Liberty - Mobility Friday January 7, 2000 Being abole to move around is the key to freedom.
Friday January 7, 2000 This image was taken yesterday around 11:00 as the sun came out to brighten our lives as this patrol cleaned up our street from the gradual nightly snow fall. With temperatures only -7 and rising today and this week end we expect it to be mild and sunny and there is enough snow for some cross country.
The Hypocritical Behaviour of Peter Federko, CEO of the WCB Saturday January 8, 2000 Mario deSantis takes a hard look at the recent statement by this powerful individual who claims the critics of the Workers Compensation Board are "off-base".
Sky 2000 Saturday January 8, 2000 This picture was taken mid afternoon on Friday and is perhaps as complex as this new year.
Pasquia League All Star Game Sunday January 9, 2000 A report on last night's game with player lists and league standings.
Northern Junior Men's Curling Championship Sunday January 9, 2000 A list of the the teams and their locations are a part of this story.
Sunday January 9, 2000 Last night we were blessed with a couple of inches of fresh white snow. I took this picture at 10:00 this morning without a jacket as the temperature has krept up to -5. This morning we have a short report on the Junior Men's curling, and perhaps more, these will be posted just before noon today. Thanks for dropping by and why not take a moment and send me email, I need your input for guidance on the things we should have in Ensign.
No Need To Worry About the Western Wheat Growers Monday January 10, 2000 Edwin Wallace gives us his take on the plans for this organisation to hold its convention in Mexico.
Decision Making: A Shared Experience Monday January 10, 2000 Consider the problem, work out what to do, that is "humming and hawing" find out about the best way to do that process in today's article on management.
Monday January 10, 2000 There is nothing that is as fragile and fleeting as the magical shadows on snow. These were captured Sunday afternoon. We can expect sunshine today for most of the day although there is a chance of some precipitation despite the temperature having descended to -20.
My World At Eight Tuesday January 11, 2000 Reflections on this morning's radio news.
Pressing On From Houston to Hudson Bay Tuesday January 11, 2000 Two massive industrial loads stop over night in Tisdale on their way to the new mill in Hudson Bay.
Big Fish Wednesday January 12, 2000 This has to be the last word on Christmas lighting for this year but the Kingfisher Inn in Nipawin certainly has a winning display in front of their parking lot.
Burning Bails Wednesday January 12, 2000 This Farm six miles East of Arborfield has lost its supply of feed for the winter as the huge bail pile was destroyed by fire Tuesday.
Betrayal By Sprinkler Wednesday January 12, 2000 High School at Red Earth closes temporarily as cold weather freezes sprinkler system force the shutting off of water supply.
The Promised land Wednesday January 12, 2000 There is a sparkle to a land at -30, there is a bark from the complaining snow at each step and your breathe forms a solid when it is exhaled, blessed are we who share its secrets.
Beeland Co-op's Employee of the Month Thursday January 13, 2000 Christine Randall of the Beeland Co-op Home Centre is the December Employee of the month.
Monitoring Underground Storage Thursday January 13, 2000 A report on environmental testing and supervision in our community.
To Clean Or Not To Clean Friday January 14, 2000 Some do some don't and does it matter.
Saturday January 15, 2000 Definitely a seasonal picture as bits of snow descend from the thin overcast with a North wind blowing it to its temporary resting place.
Ramblers Win Three Straight Sunday January 16, 2000 Friday night it was 10-3 over Hudson Bay and last night 6-3 over Nipawin as the Rambler continue to dominate the Pasquia League.
Saskatchewan's Troubled Children: 40% of our School Children Sunday January 16, 2000 Mario deSantis questions the logic behind the present governmental attitudes and policies towards children involved in crime.
Waxwings Monday January 17, 2000 Find out about this winter tourist group that stopped over for a while on Sunday in Tisdale on their way to a berry buffet.
More Waxwings Tuesday January 18, 2000 Apparently that flock of birds we showed you yesterday have not left town and here are a more pictures of them in a residential area.
Pat Atkinson: Blaming the doctors for the deaths of patients Tuesday January 18, 2000 Mario deSantis gives a chilling look at the Provincial Minister's attitude toward health care and you better pray you don't get sick.
Joel Wegwitz Joins TSL Computers Tuesday January 18, 2000 Tisdale Mall computer store upgrades its service capabilities with qualified technician to handle repairs and upgrades.
Tisdale & Leroy 5 - 5 Tuesday January 18, 2000 Tisdale girls played Leroy Monday night, here is a report on that game and more about ringette itself.
Waxwings Response to Ensign Wednesday January 19, 2000 One might consider it ironic but for those of us who feel that all things are somehow linked and connect this is a most unsettling occurance.
The misuse of Statistics as a scientific tool Thursday January 20, 2000 Mario deSantis points directly at the use of miss-information as a means to political power and control.
Bottom Out Thursday January 20, 2000 Truck driver discovers limitations of ice bridge on his way to Yellowknife.
Not To Bad Thursday January 20, 2000 This morning Timothy Shire shows us his view of this morning as winter plods along and already he is complaining about insects in the spring.
Nipawin Knights Beat Ramblers 7 - 3 Friday January 21, 2000 Nipawin Knight hung a licking on the Ramblers last night 7 - 3. Report and pictures on last night's game.
Saskatchewan Healthcare: Breaking the Law & Mismanagement Friday January 21, 2000 Mario deSantis makes a convincing argument that gravely undermines the credibility of politicians and health care officials as he points out their squandering of tax dollars on mamoth proportions.
To: The Port of Churchill Saturday January 22, 2000 Loaded for delivery to the port of Churchill. Northern Steels moves a complete system by rail to Canada's arctic.
Tisdale Wildlife Federation Auction 2000 Saturday January 22, 2000 Once again this organisation is preparing for its annual fund raiser and has a great display of donations in the Tisdale Mall.
Saskatoon Images Sunday January 23, 2000 A few pictures from a day spent in Saskatoon.
Saskatchewan Teachers' Hockey Tournament Sunday January 23, 2000 Thirty- teams from across the province get together once a year to play the game they love.
Minister of Health Pat Atkinson: Making Immediate & Band Aid Decisions in Healthcare Sunday January 23, 2000 Mario deSantis explains the follie in recruiting for nurses abroad and changing the nursing training programme to deal with nursing shortages.
Winning Warriors Sunday January 23, 2000 Today we take a look at the winners as Mistatim defeats the Ramblers last night 5 - 2 and this lady won the $97 50/50 draw.
Things Just Aren't What They Used To Be Monday January 24, 2000 A visit to an A&W sets your intrepid reporter to work as Timothy Shire explains stimulous response reactions.
Changes Monday January 24, 2000 Here is a sequence of five pictures as the sun leaves the scene Sunday afternoon.
Look Ma, No Wheels! Tuesday January 25, 2000 Here are some nice pictures taken Monday of a Champion on skiies.
CN Mechanises Tuesday January 25, 2000 Where people once did the work now it is done with costly equipment.
Health Minister Pat Atkinson & Saskatchewan Nurses: Out of Touch, Out of Law Tuesday January 25, 2000 The list is growing with the equally growing concern about the whole structural problem with Saskatchewan Health care. Mario deSantis expresses his concern about the minister overstepping her authority and changing things over which she has no official control.
Cabin Fever Tuesday January 25, 2000 This pictures how warm it seemed yesterday as the temperature crept up into the teens and this gentleman got out his bicycle.
International Bike Show Wednesday January 27, 2000 Today we have a special treat for you, be you interested in motorcycles or not this photo essay shows you a huge Vancouver motorcycle show with some great pictures of the event.
Pat Atkinson, The Shortage of Nurses and the Rule of Law Thursday January 27, 2000 Minister of health is forced to back down on her reduction of years in training programme by the nurses in training. Mario deSantis points out the way dysfunction grows out of quick fixes.
Liam Alsbach Thursday January 27, 2000 This is eight month old Liam, he lives with his parent in Pleasantdale. Ensign was off line for a while late yesterday when a service provider disrupted service as they were making some changes.
Intimidation: Management Style at Saskatoon District Health Friday January 28, 2000 Mario deSantis points out the serious problems created by government intimidation of those we depend upon to deliver health services.
Carcare For Everyone Friday January 28, 2000 So if we looked after our cars like we are looking after the people of our province what would happen? After a week of concern about the growing collapse of the provincial health care system here is a different way of considering the problem.
Decision Making and Trends in the Network Economy Saturday January 29, 2000 Mario deSantis opens the door to some interesting concepts "simplicity as the new competitive advantage".
Government Is Putting It's Agenda Forward Saturday January 29, 2000 Edwin Wallace shares with us his concerns about the motivation behind the provincial government's "study" on rural government. (This article will be published at 11:00 this morning, thanks for dropping by
Streaming Video Sunday January 30, 2000 Today we can tell you some positive news on streaming view via the Internet.
Honourable Dwain Lingenfelter Has Been Caught Lying Sunday January 30, 2000 Mario deSantis reports that it is not unusual for the Minister of Agriculture to say something that did not happen.
SuperBowl Sunday Monday January 31, 2000 Our neighbours enjoy the exceptional weather Sunday afternoon and we have some pictures of them on their snow machine as we contemplate winter sports.
Healthcare crisis is a crisis of participatory democracy Monday January 31, 2000 Not cost cutting or underfunding, Mario deSantis puts the blame on the bosses for mismanagement. This little editorial holds the key to solving healthcare woes and high taxes.