Chronological Index of Ensign Articles for September of 2001
August to September Saturday September 1, 2001 We mark the passing of one month to the beginning of another with sunset last night and sunrise this morning.	By the week Aug 26 to Sept 1 Sept 2 to 8 Sept 9 to 15 Sept 16 to 22 Sept 23 to 29 -Sept 30 to Oct 6
Labour Day Classic Live From Taylor Field Sunday September 2, 2001 This year's game between the Riders and Blue Bombers is not carried on television but you can listen to the game live from Taylor Field on Ensign, via CJOB
Dragsters and Angels Sunday September 2, 2001 This story includes two very large QuickTime movies (3MB and 2MB) though they stream they will take a while to download on a dial up modem. Michael Townsend takes us to a motorcycle event held last weekend in the BC interior with drag racing and motorcycle stunt riding.
Cycling and Xcountry Skiers Marry In Prince Albert Sunday September 2, 2001 Provincial competitors wedding with pictures of a very happy event celebrated by people from Vancouver to Toronto.
Making Do Monday September 3, 2001 Compromise, successful resolution of a conflict without either party suffering a loss of dignity this is the stuff that makes for a positive and progressive environment.
CanWest Becomes Bigger Monday September 3, 2001 Winnipeg's Asper family buy own Conrad Black and bad things get worse.
The Greenwater Report for September 3, 2001 Monday September 3, 2001 Summer comes to an end at Greenwater provincial, harvest over, still some berries, osprey nesting still and the leaves are turning.
The Gospel of Conventional Economists: the Survival of the Fittest Monday September 3, 2001 Economist influence business and political leaders and they have fallen into an intellectual trap of accepting conventional dogma. Mario deSantis tells us to take a second look. Pay particular attention to the reference links in this article.
Pentagonia Makes Dr. Toy's 100 Best Children's Products List for 2001 Monday September 3, 2001 The remarkable popularity of the Saskatoon developed game puts Saskatchewan game on the world stage with its second award in a month's time.
Golden Age Centre Moves to Quiet Stage Tuesday September 4, 2001 The walls, the roof and even the siding are now all in place as this project advances to the finishing stage.
Streets Get New Tops North and South Wednesday September 5, 2001 From one end of town to the other work proceeds as contractors resurface streets and rebuild curbs.
Statistician Bjorn Lomborg's wonderful world: a dangerously misleading picture Wednesday September 5, 2001 Mario deSantis is questioning the traditions of economics as we all see examples of market place confusion and the failure of "supply and demand" logic. This story requires a good deal of thought and to really get into the issue be sure to check out the references given with the article.
Granny Goes Gambling Wednesday September 5, 2001 A luxurious ride on the bus into Prince Albert a day in the casino, a fun outing for some Tisdale seniors.
Aspiring to Monopolisation Wednesday September 5, 2001 Regina Leader Post and Saskatoon Star Phoenix, Vancouver Sun, Edmonton Journal all lose their web sites and are replaced by a non-working useless thing that even once functioning will dish out one story for all the country.
Flowers Front and Back Wednesday September 5, 2001 Two yards make it on to our pages today as they use flowers to create interesting and colourful surroundings.
7-11 Tables Gone Wednesday September 5, 2001 Vandalism results in the removal of the patio furniture beside the popular 7-11.
"There Are Children Going To Bed Hungry In India" Thursday September 6, 2001 Wasting food is considered an obsenity, especially if you were raised by parents who grew up in the thirties.
No Quick Fix For Obesity Thursday September 6, 2001 Cassandra Loiselle gives us her thoughts on the recent "Spirit" article on causes for the North American "fat" problem.
Mind Numbingly Bad! Thrusday September 6, 2001 Stu Innes agrees with the negative thoughts we at Ensign have about the decision by Global to kill the Leader Post and Star Pheonix web sites in favour of Canada.com
The Mantra of the Productivity Index: Increasing Profits against Wages Thursday September 6, 2001 Mario deSantis points out that wages of workers and desired profits seem to be grossly at odds with one another as the chant about productivity goes on and on.
"I was Getting Tired of Green Anyway!" Friday September 7, 2001 The rush is on to leave green behind and end the year's growth cycle. But, what else is left behind in years gone by, today we offer a memory refresher.
The Global Financial Casino: While the Economy is Down Banks' Profits are Up Friday September 7, 2001 Here is how it works! Mario deSantis lets us in on the dirty little secret that explains how banks make enormous profits when things are getting tough for everyone.
Ensign did not publish on September 9, 2001 due to a road trip
Wedding In Maple Creek Monday September 10, 2001 The whole community celebrates the wedding Saturday of Connie and Kevin Mulatz. This story has a lot of pictures and a three minute view clip so it will take some time to download on a dial up connection.
Unacceptable Tuesday September 11, 2001 No event in the history of North America has been of this magnitude and we need to give ourselves some time to understand and appreciate the day's horrific events.
Saskatchewan Desert Wednesday September 12, 2001 A look at agricultural conditions West of Swift Current.
Activist Susan George, the Trinity of Freedom and International Debt Wednesday September 21, 2001 The US government props up its bank who lend money to poor countries at inflated interest rates and demand political control and consessions.
The Greenwater Report for September 12, 2001 Wednesday September 12, 2001 Time to catch up on the happenings with Gerald Crawford as he takes on a trip to Saskatoon and Hudson Bay. Berry picking and boat rides.
"What are you Guys doing here?" Wednesday September 12, 2001 We hae heard of bush rabbits living inside of Winnipeg and have had our owm visiting hare but here are some urban deer from Swift Current.
Reactions To The Terrorist Attacks On The United States Wednesday September 12, 2001 Stunned, that's how Mario deSantis described his feeling and I like him really feel shaken by this event. Here are some reactions and interesting side stories to the tragedy as it unfolds.
My Day of 'America Under Attack': The Eradication of Terrorism and the Rebuilding of a Stronger Democracy Thursday September 13, 2001 We all need to talk about our feelings, the events we saw on television were not fiction but reality and we all understand that, today Mario deSantis tells us about his feelings.
1962 Cadillac Thursday September 13, 2001 Almost out of dream, the 1962 Cadillac is an "ultimate" car.
TUCs Resurrected Thursday September 13, 2001 Not, really, but certainly part of the old high school is becoming an important part of the new Golden Age Centre.
Sabre Rattling Friday September 14, 2001 The ominous signs of building toward a massive military reaction are all in place and will take the US several months to position is forces for a conflict far beyond anything seen since World War II.
Swift Current Prize Winner Friday September 14, 2001 A look at a flower display that caught the attention of Swift Current gardeners and was declared a winner for a second year in a row.
DeerMe Saturday September 15, 2001 Hunting season takes to Saskatchewan roads.
September 11, 2001 Saturday September 15, 2001 Kevin Rowley expresses his feelings about the events this week in a heart felt poem.
Best Ever - Harvest Finishes Near Weekes Sunday September 16, 2001 The promise of a good crop has paid off as farmers North and East of Weekes bring in the big one. This story includes a full 360º QuickTime VR panorama.
Street Games Sunday September 16, 2001 Do-it-yourself fun as children on one block of Tisdale create a play area and a low traffic street that illustrates creativity and resourcefullness.
Observations From The South Bay Sunday September 16, 2001 Kevin McIntyre has been measuring the shift in attitude and display of solidarity seen in the San Francisco area of California.
America Under Attack by an Invisible Enemy Sunday September 16, 2001 Mario deSantis considers the plight of America and how our point of view can turns so quickly when faced with such a reality.
Puppy From The Pas Monday September 17, 2001 Six week old puppy, a promise of friendship, companionship and service.
The Greenwater Report for September 17, 2001 Monday September 17, 2001 More on stored grain cars, gas prices, the cove expansion, and rumors of park developments.
The Fight Against Dutch Elm Beetles Tuesday September 18, 2001 The town has embarked on a major insecticide campaign to thwart the spread of the deadly Dutch Elm disease spread by a beetle.
America Under Attack: What we need is not revenge but justice Tuesday September 18, 2001 Mario deSantis expresses his concern about the possibility of extremist reactions that would lower the American cause to the level of its terrorist enemy.
Conversation between Larry King and President Hosni Mubarak: Israelis and Palestinians recognize International Terrorism and commit to a ceasefire Tuesday September 18, 2001 Mario deSantis comments on the positive comments by Egypt's head of government and the reaching of a ceasefire between Israel and Palestine.
From Constantine to bin Laden: A Historical Perspective Wednesday September 19, 2001 To see the current crisis more clearly and more to the point have some insight into the motivation of those who attacked the United States here is the historical story. (The story uses a series of QuickTime video clips explaining the background.)
Compensation Thursday September 20, 2001 We often are able to see things working out and balancing.
The Making of A History Lesson Thursday September 20, 2001 Yesterday's project took the whole day and was both an experiment and a learning experience here is how it was done.
American Foreign Policies and Islamic Fanaticism Thursday September 20, 2001 Mario deSantis discusses the five to ten year plans of the United States and its allies in an effort to rid the world of terrorism from the Middle East.
ColourTime Friday September 21, 2001 Yes, I know we lead with a picture of fall colours yesterday but as the last day of summer its time to celebrate this fleeting time before the colours blow away. This story includes commentary on personal freedoms. If you don't want to read the story click on the QuickTime arrow to hear it
Biiiiiig Trucks Friday September 21, 2001 Bow Mar Sales Ltd. In Tisdale has expanded its stock of heavy metal. This story also has been set up so you can listen to it if you wish.
We are capable to hate or to love: It's our choice Friday September 21, 2001 Mario deSantis is genuinely concerned about the atmosphere that is developing and offers some alternatives.
Provincial Stock Car Races Saturday September 22, 2001 Its team versus team this weekend at Silvertown Speedway with over forty competitors from all over the province.
Humanity cannot afford the risk of a war: Christian Crusades against the Islamic 'Jihad' Saturday September 22, 2001 Mario deSantis warns of the tragic consequences of war when perhaps what the world is facing is "world crime".
AutumnLand Sunday September 23, 2001 Both summer and the harvest are over as we take a look at the country on a warm fall day with an endless sky. This story includes a QuickTime VR panorama of the open countryside.
Sunday Around Town Sunday September 23, 2001 A look at some scenes in Tisdale this bright Sunday morning.
The Greenwater Report for September 24, 2001 Monday September 24, 2001 The pictures with today's report by Gerald Crawford are outstanding like this one of a slough on the Tower Road. Gerald tells about the weather, fishin', Kelvington and the price of gas.
Our Freedom: Languaging and Putting People Before Money (and War) Monday September 24, 2001 Mario deSantis discusses the use of language and the concepts that seem to float along with the rhetoric.
Green to Gold and Gone Tuesday September 25, 2001 The seasons are colours, we look at this one passing on.
America Under Attack: Linear Thinking and System Thinking Tuesday September 25, 2001 Mario deSantis give us some important issues to consider today as he ponders the dangers of defining complex situations in overly simple terms. This story has some valuable links be sure to check them out.
Warm and Windy Wednesday September 26, 2001 We move to our third day in a row of above normal temperatures and moderate winds. With these pictures is some reflective thoughts on the current state of world affairs. This story includes a QuickTime spoken version of the text.
National Post Writer Clifford Orwin's Views on Globalisation Wednesday September 26, 2001 University of Toronto's Clifford Orwin is a clever writer but exceeds Mario deSantis' sensibilities when he equates globalisation and democracy.
Staging Thursday September 27, 2001 Work continues as the Golden Age Centre progresses into the finishing stages with dry walling nearly finished and electrical and plumbing work to be completed.
American Coalition and "Ceteris Paribus" Thursday September 27, 2001 Mario deSantis is concerned about recent pronouncements by the Italian Prime Minister and that Saudi Arabia is a part of the coalition. He worries that some loss of focus could already occurred
Parkland Photography Club Meeting Report Friday September 28, 2001 Gerald Crawford keeps us informed on the activities and challenges for the photo club. The picture shown is by Alie Neish and was the third place image on the theme "Bugs."
Canadian Taxpayers Federation Implores Minister of Finance to produce a Fall Budget Friday September 28, 2001 This is a press release from the CTF that explains the financial crisis Canada is sliding into and in a letter from its director demands that a new budget be tabled.
Nero Fiddled As Rome Burned Friday September 28, 2001 Andrew Lane from Brandon passes on to us his discontent with the Prime Minister and his government for have left Canada so ill prepared to meet any crisis.
We Are Connected Friday September 28, 2001 Kevin McIntyre explains the need for Canadians and their government to realise how this modern world no longer permits us to feel secure from threats of international terrorism
Snowforts Friday September 28, 2001 Here is an interesting letter to the editor from a school boy in Minnisota about snowball fights.
1960 Ford Thunderbird Saturday September 29, 2001 This car series set the trend and standard for more than a decade as Ford designers captured the elegance and flair that caught the driver's taste of the era.
Truth and Opinion Polls Saturday September 29, 2001 Mario deSantis and Lorie Terry enlighten us on the conduct of the world's business as opinion poll government and rational thought seems to be in conflict with one another.
Classical Gas Sunday September 30, 2001 Amble along with a photographer as she clicks away at outcrops, coloured trees and magic skies. This story is in pictures, presented in a QuickTime presentation sequence.
Our educational system should emphasize more learning and less corporate training Sunday September 30, 2001 "Getting and Spending we Lay waste our Powers..." The emphasis on training for the corporate world may be one of the major sources of problems in our world today.