Chronological Index of Ensign Articles for June of 2001
June 1, Rain and Sighs Friday June 1, 2001 The crop of 2001 was in trouble but rain last weekend and yesterday have given this year's crop new hope.	By the week May 27 to June 2 June 3 to 9 June 10 to 16 June 17 to 23 June 24 to 30
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Garage Sale - Saturday Friday June 1, 2001 Preparations were in high gear this morning as tables and goods were being assembled for the garage sale tomorrow.
Will Be Home Soon Saturday June 2, 2001 Waiting, its a part of childhood, a part of every phase of life, we are all at one time or another put on hold as we wait for those significant others in our lives.
Three Days Old and Already in Trouble Sunday June 3, 2001 Waiting to see the vet, after a mishap could be a routine for this three day old adventurer.
Storage Condo Going Flat Out Monday June 4, 2001 Forty by one hundred foot storage building well underway as the pad is being finished today.
Beeland Co-op Strip Mine Monday June 4, 2001 The project began a week ago and was expected to wrap up Friday but the hole grows.
The Greenwater Report for June 4, 2001 Monday June 4, 2001 From fixing computers to putting in the dock, Gerald Crawford tells us about the weather and mosquito conditions at our favourite park.
Parkland Photography Club Meeting For May 2001 Tuesday June 5, 2001 Time to catch up on the adventures of Tisdale's local photographers and this month we will see their pictures on "flight".
My View of Tisdale, May 2001 Tuesday June 5, 2001 Wesley Parkvold, a graduating student at TMSS takes us on a walk around the town in which he grew up and from his pictures and the discussion about them we get a glimpse into what this place means to him.
Let's Grow Rocks Instead Tuesday June 5, 2001 Another home owner decides to abandon the wasteful effort of growing a lawn and switches to crushed rock.
Floor Making At Golden Age Centre Wednesday June 6, 2001 Tamp the gravel, lay down steel reinforcements and ready the area for cement.
Tisdale Housing Authority Gets New Office Wednesday June 6, 2001 Construction proceeds on a new office for the agency that administers public housing in Tisdale.
Guard Dog Wednesday June 6, 2001 Duty to protect his yard, duty to warn of possible threats that's what this guy has on his mind, in fact that is all he has on his mind.
"D" Day Thursday June 7, 2001 Edwin Wallaces let's us share the sadness and wanton waste as the sturdy profittable elevator in Success is destroyed.
Beeland Co-op Fills In Site Thursday June 7, 2001 The contaminated soil removed a borrow pit has been created South of town and clean material brought in to close up the hole.
New Repair Shop On Tisdale's South Side Friday June 8, 2001 Contrstution is advancing as a new business is going into operation offering vehicle repair, welding, assembly and iron sales.
PocketMail Friday June 8, 2001 Want to keep in touch, here is a simple inexpensive and remarkably easy to use system of handling email, without a computer.
The Lure of Easy Money Friday June 8, 2001 Kevin McIntyre let's us consider the ilicit lure of Drug smuggling, sale and manufacturering. As legislators both sides of the border consider legilisation of "soft drugs" discussions like this are needed. Kevin is a native of Carrot River.
Gardens 2001 Friday June 8, 2001 Here is the first in a weekly series of garden pictures that will keep you posted on how gardens are making out this year.
Wet Side Story Saturday June 9, 2001 Join grade twelve students Wesley and Todd as they visit the Tisdale Acquatic Centre Friday afternoon.
New Section of Ruined Highway - Not Enough Saturday June 9, 2001 Highway construction in the Bjorkdale area is less hazardous to safety and vehicles than the road on each side of the construction.
Could there be fraud in our socially and democratically contracted governments? Saturday June 9, 2001 Mario deSantis wonders about the need to deceive and what it does to our system. This story is really only a guide to the extensive and revealing links that are referenced at the bottom of the page.
Crude and Rude Fuel Pricing Saturday June 9, 2001 Kevin McIntyre points out some incongruenties that we need to consider. Be sure to follow the links on Kevin's stories.
CUPE's Strike and SAHO Pension Saturday June 9, 2001 Some times there are deep and devisive causes for employers and employees to fail to trust one another, this strike has some nasty under currents, Mario deSantis explains one serious issue that needs to be resolved.
See the Morning Light Sunday June 10, 2001 The morning sky at 0500 today filled with colour and the dissipating clouds of the shower just concluded. This story includes a small QuickTime Vr, if you see a long vertical picture download "QuickTime" so that you can see the image.
Where's The Money Going Sunday June 10, 2001 Carey Heilman is a long term work related injury victim suffering from chronic back injury and permanent disability caused by improper medical procedures. He explains in this story how you are footing the bills instead of the money collected for that purpose by the WCB.
Vapour And Rock Sunday June 10, 2001 Judy Shire's pictures of la Ronge prompt a discussion on the struggle for all life to survive on a frontier.
Rain Clouds Monday June 11, 2001 This morning's sky is a lighter version of what was seen (above) yesterday afternoon. As rain sweeps across the Northern grain belt.
Greenwater Report For June 11, 2001 Monday June 11, 2001 Gerald Crawford updates us on the weather, Sunday Smorgs, caterpillars, greenhouses, removal of an old cabin, utility rates and the inexpensive water system in the US of grain moving.
Canadian Politics and Political Economy Monday June 11, 2001 Mario deSantis points out the paradox of getting those who create problems to solve them. To get the most out of this story be sure to check the references as they actually carry the load of the argument presented.
This Camera Is For Real Tuesday June 12, 2001 Once again Todd Wakefield and photographer Wesley Parkvold take us along with them to visit the summer student employment centre and we get the teenager's view of the world plus information on what the centre is doing this summer.
Devolving of America Tuesday June 12, 2001 Violence begets violence, a discussion on the execution of Patriot Timothy McVeigh.
The Post Napster Era of Software Tuesday June 12, 2001 Carey Heilman rolls up his sleeves and digs into music download software and comes up with a review and recommendation.
Town Replaces Water Line Wednesday June 13, 2001 Two streets a year have their cast iron water pipes replaced and this one is nearly done.
Final Pour Wednesday June 13, 2001 The minor rains over the past few days have slowed progress on the Golden Age Centre but today's sunshine should see the concrete floor finished.
The Spiraling Cost of Downsizing Healthcare Workers Wednesday June 13, 2001 Mario deSantis points out the incredible follie in overworking the medical and support staff and thinking that this will save money. Be sure to check out the links that Mario has provided with this story.
Back Yard Garage Wednesday June 13, 2001 As we have mentioned before this seems to be the year for home renovations and this is at least the second home owner in town to add a garage to their yard.
Motorcycle Escort Wednesday June 13, 2001 Mom provides outrider duty as junior tours town on his electric motorcycle.
The Retail Battlefront Thursday June 14, 2001 Is one of Tisdale's most reputable businesses closing up? Almost afraid to ask as we see the competition for dwindling expendable income squeezing retailers everywhere.
The Unpotency To Look Into the Social Causes of Injustice Thursday June 14, 2001 Please check out the various links and references has included with this editorial as Mario deSantis leads up to consider the ramifications of government, not necessarily directed toward assisting its citizens.
Been Here for Forty Years, Will Be Here for Forty More Friday June 15, 2001 Tim Markwart sets us straight, he is not going out of business the signs are just part of a promotion.
No Help From Saskatchewan's Minister of Agriculture Friday June 15, 2001 Lloyd Pletz is a Belcarres farmer who was down in Ottawa trying to explain the Saskatchewan Agricultural story and wittnessed first hand the lack of performance by Clay Serby.
Work Experience Luncheon Friday June 15, 2001 This semester's work experience programme is almost over but Thursday we all had lunch to celebrate our achievements.
Common People being squeezed by both governments and businesses Friday June 15, 2001 Mario deSantis points out the remarkable paradox of reduced government spending, costing more and providing less.
Tisdale Knows How to Celebrate Saturday June 16, 2001 Morning preparations and participation shows the whole town involved in the fun this weekend.
Sidewalk Sale For Motormadness Weekend Saturday June 16, 2001 Friday afternoon Wesley Parkvold and Todd Wakefield, Ensign's intrepid reports venture forth to seek out evidence of excitement building for the weekend celebrations.
Greenwater Report for June 17, 2001 Sunday June 17, 2001 Weather and wildlife at the park keep Gerald Crawford busy but now his wife is taking up fishing.
Beginning to assert Common Law over 'Regulatory Diligence' Sunday June 17, 2001 Mario deSantis points out the importance of the independent judicary system to provide some balance in the way governments and their agencies act.
Clean-Up Complete Sunday June 17, 2001 Congratulations to Beeland Co-op and its contractors and finishing off one of Tisdale's polution problems.
Moved In Sunday June 17, 2001 House number three is sitting in place on the South side of town after having being moved in.
A Saw For Father's Day Monday June 18, 2001 Sharp gift as we consider the implications of both being a father and needing a saw.
Tisdale Florist Monday June 18, 2001 Flowers seem like a frill or a luxury but they are actually a basic necessity and business is steady.
Canadian Tire: New and Improved Monday June 18, 2001 Prince Albert's Canadian Tire outlet is now almost double its former size.
Treasures Or Junk Tuesday June 19, 2001 Be it an auction sale or a garage sale what is valued by some is worthless to others.
Taming The TigerLily Tuesday June 19, 2001 Todd Wakefield's last whimsical piece with Ensign as the school year comes to a close he reflects on a flower.
Custom Car Tuesday June 19, 2001 Wesley Parkvold on his last day on the job as a work experience student puts together a customised car and gives it a nice black paint job.
Cessna 172 - Skyhawk : Worlds Most Popular Airplane Wednesday June 20, 2001 A sort of flying car, sturdy and safe, the Cessna 172 is what general aviation could have been.
Horsing Around Wednesday June 20, 2001 Tisdale's premeir riding stable is going strong with a full compliment of students and a growing pasture of horses being looked after in style.
Active Social Spending and Well Being Vs Taxes and GDP Wednesday June 20, 2001 Take a look at the National Post's state of the Nation, Mario deSantis has a link to this important document in this story and he takes you through his thinking on what it means.
The First Day of Summer - Thanks Mrs. Playford Thursday June 21, 2001 Mrs. Playford plants and tends only wild flowers and though she is less than complimentary about the low level of rain her tough wild flower collection looks summer ready.
Corporate Espionage - Small Town Style Thursday June 21, 2001 To polite to ask, this lady goes about recording prices and weighs, undisturbed by store staff or customers.
The root of our economic and health care problems: Our Leaders don't Walk their Talks Thursday June 21, 2001 Common sense sometimes is so obvious and sensible we wonder why everyone has not seen the problem from this perspective. Mario deSantis shares with us the simple truth about the healthcare problem.
Flowers, Every Blossom A Gift Friday June 22, 2001 Here are some flowers in the neighbourhood, to brighten our day.
So How Do Things Look To You? Friday June 22, 2001 A few pictures and a QuickTime VR give you a few looks at this morning.
Are You Ready For the Sun To Rise Saturday June 23, 2001 Each special holiday or change of season evokes the rehtorical question, "Are you ready for. . .?" Though the question seems meaningless it always makes us stop momentarily and think, have we prepared ourselves for this coming event? (This morning's pictures were taken at 0420 to 0442 this morning)
Sweet Chevy - 1972 Sunday June 24, 2001 GM got in right with the early seventies pick-up, this 1972 is the essence of a great truck.
Short Guys Baseball Sunday June 24, 2001 Despite rain the tournament goes on to a successful conclusion.
Bird Yard Sunday June 24, 2001 Shot in light rain yesterday morning here is a picture essay on one Tisdale's most extensively landscaped homes.
Some Potatoes Sunday June 24, 2001 Jumpstarted potatoes so big they are almost scary.
Customer Appreciation Day at 7-11 Sunday June 24, 2001 Saturday was 7-11's day to put on a special hot dog and drink deal, plus balloons and fun.
Monday Arrives, Show Time Monday June 25, 2001 Another extra ordinary sunrise this morning at 0430, pictures include a QuickTime VR, a rainbow, a deer crossing and red red red.
The Greenwater Report for June 25, 2001 Monday June 25, 2001 Gerald Crawford is enjoying a low mosquito count summer as he tells us about farm progress show, crops, geese, bear and Saskatoon's forestry farm.
Tisdale Takes Zone Eight Final Monday June 25, 2001 A conclusive victory Sunday afternoon as Tisdale takes the provincial final 10 - 1 for the zone and are ready to take on Assiniboia.
Parkland Photography Club - June, 2001 Monday June 25, 2001 This month's theme Glutton and three pictures on the theme. Gerald Crawford gives us the low down on the meeting and the plans for the coming year.
Be It Ever So Humbler, There's No Place Like One's Own Treehouse Monday June 25, 2001 The wonders of a tree house, kids and adults alike are fascinated with above ground living.
Waves, Not Really, Same Thing Last Year Tuesday June 26, 2001 For the past three years this date has been almost exactly the same each year, funny how we forget.
Building As June Ends Tuesday June 26, 2001 Progress is continuing of the various projects underway and this is a short report on how things are going.
Unconventional Thinking for a New Mindset to Solve Our Own Problems Tuesday June 26, 2001 Mario deSantis asks us to think about our thinking, are we seeking alternatives to the rut our society appears to have fallen into?
A "Just Right" Yard Tuesday June 26, 2001 Getting that right combination of green, flowers, concrete and all the elements that make a front yard is a tricky thing, this one looks like it has the combination "just right."
Breaking New Ground Wednesday June 27, 2001 Tisdale's first new house is underway for the new subdivision on the end of Newmarket.
Water and Sewer Lines Installed In Basement Wednesday June 27, 2001 Tisdale's Golden Age Centre continues to develop as work is now focused in the basement as service lines are installed prior to laying the concrete basement floor.
Just In Case There's No Tomorrow Thursday June 28, 2001 The glory of the setting sun, a fleeting once only event and at times it seems as if just in case tomorrow never comes then at least this will be a fitting last hurrah. This story features a magnificent 360º QuickTime VR panorama.
TMSS Graduation 2001 Thursday June 28, 2001 The first class of the new century marks the ending of their high school life and the beginning of careers, training and jobs.
Auction Slump Thursday June 28, 2001 Poor offering and a small crowd for the end of June sale of 2001.
Canada and the United States: the 30% productivity gap and the dollar devaluation Thursday June 28, 2001 Mario deSantis applies some common sense and asks us to consider some of the confusing and illogical conclusions economists and politicians toss out to explain the obvious.
Black Fuzzball Thursday June 28, 2001 Check out this crowd pleaser, a puppy with a face everyone will instantly love.
Retired judge Tom Wakeling and Honourable Doreen Hamilton:defending SLGA's double standard at public expenses Thursday June 28, 2001 Time to wonder about the way government acts and time to wonder what we should be doing with plain dumb excuses.
Beauty In Back Friday June 29, 2001 People like to decorate and many yards reserve their best for the back.
The Flying Fifties Friday June 29, 2001 Two aircrafts now almost half a century old evoke some consideration of what they meant and how their existence relates to social development today.
Fog In The Night Friday June 29, 2001 Some interesting images of last night's fog.
A Visit To Prince Albert National Park Saturday June 30, 2001 Judy Shire takes us on a walking tour of the Waskesiu.
Walkerton, Mike Harris' GDP and Social Capital Saturday June 30, 2001 Mario deSantis views the actions of the Harris government as far less than charitable and demands that government re-acquaint itself with the reason government exists.
Ah! Tasty! Saturday June 30, 2001 Stu Innes of Regina shares with us some amazing pictures of a banquet set up for the local insects as they go for the gold.