Chronological Index of Ensign Articles for April of 2001
April's Here Sunday April 1, 2001 An assessment in pictures of what things look like this first day of April and a much wider discussion on the passage of time and how it occurs on the pages of Ensign.	By the week Apr 1 to 7 Apr 8 to 14 Apr 15 to 21 April 22 to 28 April 29 to May 5
Fad 2001 Sunday April 1, 2001 Scooters, cool tiny wheelled units that allow riders to zip along streets with ease and a considerably higher level of safety than the brain bashing skateboard.
Social Beings Monday April 2, 2001 A man, a woman and their dog, their horse, their relationship is a solid and unreserved relationship that benefits both.
The Greenwater Report For April 2, 2001 Monday April 2, 2001 This edition of the Greenwater report brings us several interesting stories but two in particular stand out, find out about a pet moose and the amazing Great Grey Owls.
Lack of Democracy: Institutional Corruption, Justice and Punitive Damages Monday April 2, 2001 Mario deSantis laments the progressively curtailed version of Canadian Democracy and suggest some ways of reversing the trend.
Present Economic Globalization: Its Not abour free trade but about patents and copyrights. Monday April 2, 2001 You need to read this article carefully because it explains a lot about the protests we have seen and the odd proclaimations of politicians. Mario deSantis has given us an important piece of vital information in this story.
Revolving Commerce Tuesday April 3, 2001 We keep hearing about global economy and free trade and overlook the power and importance of local day to day exchange of goods and services that form the basis of almost all of the world's economy. This story includes a 500KB QuickTime Vr of downtown Tisdale this morning.
Wheat Corporation Pep-Talk - Unbelievable! Wednesday April 4. 2001 Edwin Wallace explains the incredibility of the management of the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool as their Kansas boss attempts to firm up shareholder confidence.
Inaccurate and Offensive Wednesday April 4, 2001 Two reads write to Ensign and voice their reaction to a story about Extra-Foods from last week.
Golden Age Centre Materials Delivered Thursday April 5, 2001 A year late and in a new location but the stuff to build the new senior citizens centre is now on site.
Chinese Down American Intelligence Aircraft Thursday April 5, 2001 The Chinese attempted deliberately to knock the US aircraft out of the air, that's the story.
Professor Jack M. Mintz and Globalization: another sanctimonious leader joins the ranks of Jean Chrétien and Roy Romanow Thursday April 5, 2001 Mario deSantis lets us think through the economic issues that have become so much a part of modern politics and contrast them with the econmic principles of Paul Romer. ( Paul Martin also discussed this topic yesterday in his press conference in Toronto)
A Walk West Friday April 6, 2001 East is fine, North alright, and South is okay, but when the sun is setting I would always choose to walk West. Today we see a QuickTime Vr of the West of Tisdale and some concerns about railway standards.
High Tech Wood Friday April 6, 2001 Building materials are more complex than ever with so many new composite manufacturer wood products being standard features in house and commerical construction.
Effects of Globalization in Canada and Saskatchewan: Ossified Leadership and a Downsizing Economy Friday April 6, 2001 With confusing employment statistics what does globalisation mean to us in our day to day world. Mario deSantis warns that is means less, less of everything.
Modern Agriculture Saturday April 7, 2001 Symbols of a changing industry. How we think about farming is reflected by what we use to do the farming.
Canadian Election Reform Saturday April 7, 2001 We continue to lament the electral process that places what appears to be undemocratic governments elected by a minority of voters into power. What is the solution? Here is a thoughful and serious look at the problem by political science student Cassandra Loiselle from Winnipeg.
Cloven Hoofed Herds Sunday April 8, 2001 Out of the forest to graze and gaze herds of deer and Wapiti make travelling from Porcupine Plain to Weekes a challenge.
"Heah, Yeah Wanna Help Me Launder Some Money?" Sunday April 8, 2001 You may have heard of the "Nigerian Scam" here is a sample of a recent letter that shows what it is about.
Waiting To Fall Sunday April 8, 2001 Contest at Weekes to see when the ice gives out on a borrow pit and dumps a Ski-doo into the water.
The Way of Elections Sunday April 8, 2001 Edwin Wallace warns of creating a divisive agricultural structure in Saskatchewan simply because the formation of APAS is disregardomg the lessons learned from the destruction of the Wheat Pool.
My Signs of Spring Monday April 9, 2001 That snowy owl atop that pole would blend in better in a whiter countryside. Here are some images and thoughts on the progress of this season.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology: the Economics of Ideas and the Public Domain Economics Monday April 9, 2001 You have to really think about this radical concept, is it time to make sure that information and learning are for everyone, free and without copywrite? Superior article, read this carefully.
Echo Valley Model Train Guild Monday April 9, 2001 "Chug, chug, too, too off they go" here is a set of pictures by Stu Innes that shows off a great display of model trains from this weekend at Davin School in Regina.
Change of Tempo Tuesday April 10, 2001 Its not one of those subtle changes that sneak up on you, it is instead a clear departure from the waiting-time, of the end of winter as commerce, industry and agriculture turn up the action a notch.
Cornerstone of Granny Ghetto Tuesday April 10, 2001 Here are the floor plans and block plan for the new Golden Age Senior Citizens Centre in Tisdale.
Quality of life is not economic growth but democracy Tuesday April 10, 2001 Amartya Sen won the Nobel Prize, if you know nothing of him here is an outstanding introduction to one of the great thinkers of the modern era.
Democracy is not a matter of capitalism or communism: it is the shared will to eradicate poverty and to get a continuous education Tuesday April 10, 2001 Mario deSantis helps us think through the natural consequences of uncontrolled corporate power and the mighty need to educate and address the issue of global poverty.
First New Home of 2001 and Last for Newmarket Wednesday April 11, 2001 Yesterday Mr. Chupa began digging in the service for a new basement on the last empty lot on Newmarket.
Journey Down The Lewvan Wednesday April 11, 2001 We travel down the CN Lewvan subdivision and see the spring flooding in South Eastern Saskatchewan with Stu Innes.
The Falseness of Globalisation and Communism Wednesday April 11, 2001 Cassandra Loiselle responds to some of the common myths about Communism, globalisation, and direct investment.
Precipitation, Yes Indeed, April Showers Thursday April 12, 2001 There was drizzle and light rain almost all Wednesday and during the night the temperature slipped and we all awoke to a white coat this morning.
Clouding Around Friday April 13, 2001 Thursday we were treated to more showers and flurries as a mild weather disturbance took up permanent residence over the prairies. Here are a set of pictures showing the interesting clouds over head.
Ken Fyke's prescription to cure health care: more downsizing and more phony savings Friday April 13, 2001 The editor of Ensign has been to emotional to even discuss the Fyke report, but Mario deSantis has been able to put it in perspective and explain what this report means and why it like other initiatives in the past will not produce successful results.
Ouch, That's Gotta Hurt! Saturday April 14, 2001 Let's find out about Don and how he messed up his computer, it could happen to you, so read this carefully.
Effects of Fyke's Perscriptions: Saturday April 14, 2001 Mario deSantis shares some insight into the implusibility of the conclusions drawn by Mr. Fyke's report on medicare.
Sowing and Reaping Sunday April 15, 2001 Easter Sunday and it is time to think about consequences.
First Big Auction of The Year Monday April 16. 2001 The selling season is back as this week huge auction sales take place both at Tisdale and Melfort.
Marvellous Marvin Appointed For Second Term Monday April 16, 2001 Edwin Wallace helps us to make some sense out of a recent press release by the failing Saskatchewan Wheat Pool Corporation.
The High Cost of Efficiency Tuesday April 17, 2001 John Bob Farm Equipment puts final touches on seeding equipment for the 2001 planting season.
Some Responses from Readers Tuesday April 17, 2001 Good to hear from readers of Ensign.
Pool Web Site Refuses to List Ensign Tuesday April 17, 2001 No free link from the Western Producer web site to North Central Internet News.
Its All About Buying and Selling Wednesday April 18, 2001 Many feel that an auction sale is the most honest form of commerce, the price is determined by demand and everyone assumes that the products are suspect.
A Hundred Year Old Wedding Wednesday April 18, 2001 Talk about old news, here is a wedding picture taken a century ago.
Picking Up Thursday April 19, 2001 The aftermath of the Tuesday auction sale continues as buyers are still collecting the things the bought.
Debunking Classical Economics and the New Economics of a Human Voice Thursday April 19, 2001 We are fortunate to have Mario deSantis with his background and experience to do the research for us and show us what is going on with the theories that govern both political and business decision making. This short article just points the direction modern theory is going and the six references have the information a person needs to sort out these basic and underlying concepts that shape our world.
Getting a Foothold Thursday April 19, 2001 Tisdale's first house of the year is now in the footing stage.
Rain Proofing the Infield Thursday April 19, 2001 The town of Tisdale is upgrading the public softball playing fields in the sports grounds to make them dry out quicker after rainfall.
Productivity At Northern Steel Continues To Rise Thursday April 19, 2001 Northern Steel Industries two factories are busier than ever as they produce record numbers of finished products.
The Future of Medicare and of Saskatchewan Friday April 20, 2001 Its time to reduce this discussion on medicare to what it really means and what we have to consider as the essential issues.
Jessie The Driver Dog Saturday April 21, 2001 A driver with paws, responsible, always alert and who can sniff out trouble ahead of time.
Ken Magnus Goes To Regina Saturday April 21, 2001 Prominent Tisdale businessman and former liberal candidate in the last provincial election is going to work in Regina for the Department of Education.
Conflicts at the Summit of the Americas in Quebec City Saturday April 21, 2001 Mario deSantis gives us something to think about as we observe the outbreak of violence in Quebec City.
Tisdale Aviation Association Fly-in Sunday April 22, 2001 Planes from this part of the province began arriving around eight this morning for breakfast at the Tisdale airport and a time to join in the fraternity of general aviation.
Fyke's Report: Supporting the Tacit Self-fulfilling Prophecy to Shrink Saskatchewan to Greatness Sunday April 22, 2001 Mario deSantis points out some fears that he shares with all of us about the dreadful prospects for this province as its becomes less and less.
Kindersley Area Man - Home Built Aircraft Monday April 23, 2001 It not only looks good but it flies even better. This story tells about a Van's RV-6.
Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan Monday April 23, 2001 Joyce Neufeld wrote Ensign about APAS and we included it as correspondence, but after looking over the issue it seems that this story deserves to be consider more than a letter to the Editor but as a story that agricultural people need to think about.
Some Recent Responses to Ensign Stories Monday April 23, 2001 Edwin Wallace tells us about his lack of enthusiasm for the Wheat Pool and how encouraging signs develop over user car shipping on the Empress line. Joyce Neufeld explains some of the factors involving the establishing the Agricultural Producers of Saskatchewan group.
Making A Good Place Better Tuesday April 24, 2001 Tisdale's town crew are hard at work this morning cleaning up two derelict lots making them available for housing development.
Rails and Wrecks Tuesday April 24, 2001 Arborfield experience a train wreck last week, are we about to have one of our own in Tisdale?
Navion Tuesday April 24, 2001 A 1947 aircraft that looks as modern as anything in the sky today. Check out Darwin Bears North American Aviation Navion.
The Big Stall Tuesday April 24, 2001 Edwin Wallace shows some signs of exasperation at the provincial government's plan to study the Fyke study.
Doghide In No Hurry This year Wednesday April 25, 2001 Here are some spring pictures of the Doghide Creek that show the results of a prolonged cool April.
Follow - up Wednesday April 25, 2001 A few notes on yesterday's stories as we things developing.
Lawrence Solomon joins the Big Brains' Club headed by Roy Romanow Wednesday April 25, 2001 Mario deSantis points out that National Post writer Solomon agrees with former Premier Romanow's policies of extinguishing all but urban life in Saskatchewan.
It Has Begun Thursday April 26, 2001 The crop year 2001 is underway as Tisdale farmers take to the fields after the dust storm yesterday.
The Health Care Prescription: A Change of Mind Set is better than Obsolete Leadership and Research Thursday April 26, 2001 Mario deSantis discusses the overwhelming need to reform healthcare but to do so by side stepping the mismanagement and poor leadership.
Golden Age Centre Digs In Thursday April 26, 2001 Digging has begun today for the new Golden Age Centre.
The Alpha Season Thursday April 26, 2001 A picture essay of things beginning a new season.
The Collective Farm Friday April 27, 2001 An alternative to the family and corporate farm, the collective is economy of scale and shared cultural and spiritual values.
Sea Captain Skies Saturday April 28, 2001 Strong steady winds are a plague to us on the prairie but to a 19th century sea captain of a sailing ship they meant a shortened trip.
Wind Weather Sunday April 29, 2001 We want to show you some pictures of the clouds yesterday as winds and unsettled weather moves over the prairies.
The Weakest Link Sunday April 29, 2001 Internet difficulties slowed everything down creating local problems and disrupting server operations.
The Few Sunday April 29, 2001 John Bob Farm Equipment in Tisdale is seeing the big field tractors leaving their yard as farmers replace older smaller equipment.
Bike Safety Dramatically Improved Monday April 30, 2001 Each year Ensign has complained about biker riders on the left, but no this year. Things have really improved.
The Best Playing Surface Available Monday April 30, 2001 The softball diamonds are nearly finished and two have been topped with Red Shale.
The PreLeaf Time of Year Monday April 30, 2001 Some spring pictures and ramblings about the seasonal changes.