Chronological Index of Ensign Articles for February of 2002
Here Comes The Sun Friday February 1, 2002 Here is a photo essay that lets you look at the town and countryside around Tisdale on the last day of January. This page includes a QuickTime Beatles song.	By the week Jan 27 to Feb 2 Feb 3 to 9 Feb 10 to 16 Feb 17 to 23 Feb 24 to Mar 2
Ablonczy Might As Well Quit Friday February 1, 2002 Ron Thornton let's us consider the Alliance's perdiciment with some very interesting figures. (sorry about the horse)
Converging Sunsets Saturday February 2, 2002 One photographer heads from La Ronge to Prince Albert while another leaves from Tisdale as they approach one another the capture the setting sun and a Saskatchewan sky Friday afternoon.
The Bush Administration and the Resurgence of Fascism: Escalating Disorders Abroad and at Home Saturday February 2, 2002 The US President's state of the union address adds even more chill to the already serious conditions both within the country and as that country affects other people all around the world.
The cyclical price of waging wars on terrorism and drugs: More Innocent Civilian Lives? Saturday February 2, 2002 Mario deSantis warns that despite the months that have passed little seemed to have been accomplished on the US war on Terrorism and without focus and mixed with political ideology the fear is greater loss of life.
Lord of The Rings Sunday February 3, 2002 A bit late but here is a review of this first of a three part movie series.
Unasked Question Sunday February 3, 2002 Joe Hueglin wonders why if the Canadian Special Forces are operating secret missions, how come their picture ends up in the picture of them handing over prisoners to the United States forces.
Does Your Car Need an Oil change Sunday February 3, 2002 Here is some valuable information about automobile engines and the maintenance of the whole vehicle.
LEARNING ABOUT THE UN-CITIZENSHIP OF THE FREE MARKET Synopses/remarks about recent articles Sunday February 3, 2002 Mario deSantis has done some serious digging and provides us with a set of short synopses of some important points being made about the direction the United States is taking the rest of the world. This is worth a serious look, no editorialising just the facts.
Bushwhacking Sunday February 3, 2002 Florida governor's daughter has a brush with the law and her police photograph is plastered all over the world. Not fair!
The New World Order: Synopses/remarks on some articles Monday February 4, 2002 As he did yesterday Mario deSantis challenges us to look over the opinions of others who are considering the collective traumas of this planet and are coming up with similar conclusions.
The Greenwater Report For February 4, 2002 Monday February 4, 2002 This is the last Greenwater report for a couple of weeks as Jerry and Doreen head off for a trip, we wish them safe journey but before they get away here is today's report on the weather, coyotes, bears and snowmobiles.
DungsterCrab!! Monday February 4, 2002 Being more than a thousand miles from the sea makes for some interesting problems for restaurants and customers alike. When is a crab not a crab?
Rush To Tomorrow Tuesday February 5, 2002 Valentines, Easter, Spring, May 25th, summer holidays, Halloween, thanksgiving, Christmas. . . give me a break!
Pro Forma Earnings are Much Much Bigger than GAAP Earnings: Another Bubble of the Axis Bush/Cheney Administration Tuesday February 5, 2002 US leaders blame accountants and just everyone else breathing for economic troubles why stirring the free market pot that is about to boil over.
Your Windows On the Olympics Tuesday February 5, 2002 The Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City Utah get underway Friday but here is a web site that lets you look around the streets and freeways of the city with information on the Olympics and various venues.
The King Is Dead, God Save The Queen, February 6, 1952 Wednesday February 6, 2002 It was a mild winter morning near eleven when our teacher told us that His Royal Highness, King George V1 had died. I immediately put up my handed up and asked the teacher if we could lower the flag. Since it was my idea she sent Bill Brown and I out to the flag pole and we brought the flag down to half mast. It was all we could do.
The Free Market and the Myth of Less Taxes for People: Privatization has Increased the Tax Burden of People and Increased Corporate Cheating Wednesday February 6, 2002 Less and less of the costs of running government in free market economy countries is being paid for by those who benefit most.
Its A Matter of Priorities Thursday February 7, 2002 With a teachers strike in Alberta, B.C. teachers having been forced back to work and Biggar School Division fighting with its support staff there is a need to reconsider the priorities a society needs to have.
Enronitis is desecrating the White House and choking its priests Thursday February 7, 2002 Mario deSantis is acting as our research guide as he leads us toward understanding some of the growing dissent within the United States. Today's story features links to the very clever working class spokesman for Americas factory worker, Michael Moore.
Two Steps Back Friday February 8, 2002 Regina watches as a hotel is destroyed and most of a large mall stands empty.
Tenets of Democracy: Common Language and Doubt Friday February 8, 2002 Mario deSantis shares his concerns about the basic components of democracy being under serious attack under the smoke screen of International Terroris crisis.
A Review of the PC/DRC "Working Group on Democratic Reform" Proposals Friday February 8, 2002 Ron Thornton explained to us last week the dementions of the fractured conservative portion of the Canadian electorate. Today he gives us some insight into the recent proposals set forward by the PC/DRC coalition as they have gone to great lengths to find common ground that will bring conservative voters together.
Its A Beautiful Morning Saturday February 9, 2002 Here is a set of images by Judy Shire that tell the story of the light hoar frosting this community received over night and how it looked as dawn arrived.
The white lies of our elitist leadership have become criminal charges: The Scandal of the Century in Saskatchewan Saturday February 9, 2002 Mario deSantis explains his disdain for the bending of the truth and praises the CBC for its willingness to look into the problems of individual Canadians.
Romanow Lifts Many Ideas from CTF Health Care Paper but ... Saturday February 9, 2002 Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Walter Robinson points out that many of the points Mr. Romanow made in his February 6th Interim report have been covered by his organisation's submission. It would be nice if things worked out by themselves but we have to come to terms with the idea that this is an issue that will not go away and we will have to get involved. This is a good place to start.
Economic Productivity and the bubbles cracked by FP analyst Jacqueline Thorpe Saturday February 9, 2002 Mario deSantis points out the empty, perhaps even silly attempt to explain the financial world by Financial Post analyst Jacqueline Thorpe. Its the Asper view of economics, mostly hot air.
Sharing A Common Heritage Sunday February 10. 2002 We so often mistakenly assume that the uniqueness we preceive presents some enormous difference between us all, today we consider this concept with Judy Shire's pictures of La Ronge and the QuickTime music of Lester Flatt and Earl Scrugs
Corporations and Governments are Making Money under No Fault Just Causes: Foggy Insurance in Saskatchewan and Bushy War against Terrorism Sunday February 10, 2002 Mario deSantis discovered the unsettling link between no fault insurance and the US president then becomes concerned about disturbing links between the US leaders and the military establishment.
The Ultimate Survivor Monday February 11, 2002 Let's just look one tree, standing alone in a field near Kinistino. This is the first time in quite a while we have presented a QuickTime Object, you must have QuickTime in your computer to view this 360º picture of a tree.
Health Care Misspending: Walter Robinson and Roy Romanow cannot compare apples and oranges Monday February 11, 2002 You really need to read this story, and read it carefully as this explains that if we examine the important issue of health care with the same perspective as those who think it is unsustainable we will come to the same conclusion even though it may not be even close to the truth.
Are your local politicians farsighted? Monday February 11, 2002 Joe Heuglin notes the Federal government is all set to hand out $2 billion to local governments for infrastructure spending and to shore up Liberal support.
The White House is secretive and on the wrong path: More problems at home and abroad? Monday February 11, 2002 Concern grows as the Bush administration keeps its secrets while many wonder about the direction and trends that are emerging.
Children's Real Role Models Monday February 11, 2002 With half of Alberta's teachers on strike there is a lot of discussion in that province about the critical role teachers play in children's lives. Ron Thornton tells his view on the subject.
The Truth of the Free Market and its Bubbles: A puffed up leadership becomes more puffed up with their economic predictions Monday February 11, 2002 Ominous signs are present as there are indications of economic troubles while the political rhetoric and economic babble is used to blind us from what looks to be happening.
Storm Season Monday February 11, 2002 Today folks were cleaning up from the snow and blowing snow from last night only to see the winds come up late this afternoon. Its that time of the year.
Sunshine and Snow Tuesday February 12, 2002 Here is a look around at the beauty of late winter as the sun now feels hot and the temperatures edges upward to -5.
Smart CIA-drones launch missiles and kill people Tuesday February 12, 2002 Two very different stories, one from CNN and another from the Washington Post about drone missile attack in Eastern Afghanistan last week.
PhotoShop The New Canvas Tuesday February 12, 2002 Michael Townsend shares with us some of his work with this great graphics program and you can find out how you can get in on the act.
Dr. Margot Northey and her Enronization at Queen's Business School Tuesday February 12, 2002 Universities are beginning to reconsider what they are about as the head of Queen's Business school resigns and there are turbulent times at Harvard school of business.
Provincial Master's Mens and Women's Championship Begins Today Wednesday February 13, 2002 Fourteen teams begin their competition today that will finish up Sunday with the winners taking home a new television each.
Leaders hide themselves behind the facade of the BIG LIE: the Free Market Defrauding Bubbles, Bankruptcies, Mega Mergers, Efficiencies, Innovations, Productivity Wednesday February 13, 2002 What happened at Enron looks to be the rule rather than the exception with Global Crossing, Nortel and Michael Cowpland all caught doing much the same thing.
Dude Where's My Car? Wednesday February 13, 2002 A young Prince Albert woman lost her new Suburu last night. Keep your eyes open for this one. (Updtated February 14, 2002)
Bellanca Super Viking Thursday February 14, 2002 Able to cruise for more than seven hundred miles at 190mph this fabric, wood and steel bird is an example of master compromise.
Roy Romanow's Dialogue in Health Care: Evidence based research with average and standard deviation Thrusday February 14, 2002 Surveys, standard deviation, opinions, the stuff reforming medicare looks to be made of as Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Federal Government each have reorganisation studies and plans in the works.
Student Driver Thursday February 14, 2002 Once again its time for a full heavy truck driving course in Tisdale.
Say It Again Sam Friday February 15, 2002 Words and phrases that are really "left overs".
A disinterested democracy: balancing individual good and common good Friday February 15, 2002 The need for awareness and economic activity for the common good is needed to restore our society and the quality of life for all citizens.
Allan Rock's elitist objectives for Canada: bench marking with the U.S. and being the best in the world Friday February 15, 2002 Using the United States as a benchmark to measure the Canadian economy has little or no merit.
Master's Round Robin Ends This Morning Saturday February 16, 2002 Here are the round robin results for both men and womens teams as the play-offs begin this afternoon, semi-finals tonight and tomorrow morning.
Who is the practical man? Philosopher John Ralston Saul or B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell? Saturday February 16, 2002 Real estate developer, now Premier Gordon Campbell of British Columbia is convinced his "belief" in ideology is founded in truth but is that what democracy is about?
Sunsets Come Together Saturday February 16, 2002 Similar to two weeks ago we have pictures taken of the same sunset miles apart. This time the colours tell the story best. To see the sequence you need to have QuickTime loaded into your computer.
SGI Putting Your Money To Work Outside the Province Sunday February 17, 2002 Saskatchewan's Crown corporation is spending Saskatchewan money in Prince Edward Island, now that makes sense!
Bush's Alternative Plan to the Kyoto's Treaty and our Copycat Provincial Premiers: Krugman's Intelligent Common Sense and Bush's Bushy Common Sense Sunday February 17, 2002 Making it us as he goes along the US president blows more smoke into the Global warming controversy but gets the full support of his Canadian premier buddies.
Bjorkdale Country Monday February 18, 2002 A look at one of Saskatchewan's most interesting landscapes around the village of Bjorkdale.
The Greenwater Report for February 18, 2002 Monday February 18, 2002 Good to have Jerry back after the Crawford's trip to BC. But he brought back some pictures for us and updates us on the price of gas and that there is no place like home.
Black Patches Monday February 18, 2002 Snow in the fields of Saskatchewan is quickly disappearing, only a memory in the South West, but up until now there has been winter like conditions in the North East.
Prairie Producer Car Shippers Association Monday February 18, 2002 A new farm support organisation is well on its way to becoming a positive entity as this press release announces their upcoming meeting in Swift Current.
Lack of Intelligent Common Sense:hypocrite journalist Brent Jang, ideological politicians, deregulated Crowns Monday February 18, 2002 When does someone have an accent? When it is someone else, right! Globe and Mail Western business reporter Brent Jang thinks only other people have ideologies.
Lorch Snowplane Tuesday February 19, 2002 An unusual prairie vehicle that predates the modern snowmobile made at Spy Hill Saskatchewan.
Terrorism is today only in Afghanistan? Tuesday February 19, 2002 Ron Thornton wonders what direction Canada's government is taking with regard to the United States and its war on Terrorism.
The Future Role of the Federal Government In Agriculture Wednesday February 20, 2002 Edwin Wallace made his presentation to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Food last night in Swift Current today we have the complete presentation available for you.
2002 Prairie Zonal Showjumping and Dressage Championships Wednesday February 20, 2002 The road to showjumping and dressage is a difficult one and the Pony Clubs of Saskatchewan need support to enable them to put on the best possible event in August this coming summer.
British Columbia Budget 2002: A Fascist Manifesto by Demagogue Premier Gordon Campbell Wednesday February 20, 2002 There is a good chance that BC voters have got exactly what they voted for when they elected only two members to the opposition. They got themselves into very big trouble with a deficit of $4 billion and a hike in sales tax to 7.5%. But their problems are compounded by the dogmatic implementation of right wing ideology.
Sharp Edge Three Week Run Thursday February 21, 2002 Downtown Tisdale retail outlet offers blue jeans, assorted clothing and some specialty items.
Is There State Sanctioned Terrorism In Israel? Thursday February 21, 2002 More than twenty dead in early fighting today in Palestine and with the United States military entering into propaganda misinformation campaigns the question rises: Who is the real Terrorist?
More Than A Game Thursday February 21, 2002 Time to talk about hockey as Timothy Shire explains the reason Canadians feel so passionately about what should only be a game.
Hard Rock Drop In Centre A Winner With Teens Friday February 22, 2002 This week with schools closed for a winter break the Salvation Army has met the needs of Tisdale's youth by providing a place to go and enjoy themselves.
Genetically Modified Disaster Friday February 22, 2002 The threat of genetically modified wheat being planted and contaminating the whole production of the country is not only real but may already have occured.
Bugs and His Buddies Saturday February 23, 2002 Chuck Jones the animator for Bugs, Porky and Elmer died today at eighty-nine.
Kyoto Agreement Saturday February 23, 2002 The Prime Minister's intent to follow the Kyoto Agreement worries Albertan Ron Thornton.
The BIG LIE of the Free Market: Is the American dream to disinform people at home and abroad? Saturday February 23, 2002 As the world isn't confusing enough the American decision to deliberately mislead foreign press is almost honest given the extreme concentratin of media ownership.
Mini Storm Saturday February 23, 2002 During the night the wind got up and blew around the snow that was falling producing something almost like a blizzard, but this winter has been far to mild to see the real thing.
Gold Medal Day Sunday February 24, 2002 The gleam of today's sun streaming through the icy clear sky makes this the perfect day for Canada to win its gold over the US in Salt Lake.
Steadman Snowplane Monday February 25, 2002 Gerald Crawford tells about an operational snowplane
The Greenwater Report For February 25, 2002 Monday February 25, 2002 Gerald Crawford figures he picked the right hockey game to watch for this century. A recommendation for a Hudson Bay restaurant, warning of potholes, concern about ticks and moose, mange on coyotes and spotting fishing round up this week's outstanding report.
Another Corporate Welfare Nightmare for Taxpayers Monday February 25, 2002 Walter Robinson of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation has completed a study of the Federal government's Technology Partnership subsidy programme and reports to us today on its absorption of money.
Global Warming and Regulatory Policies: A matter of Life rather than money Monday February 25, 2002 Experts and politicians alike toss around terms like global warming assuming we and they know what they are talking about. Today we have a quick course one the nature of global warming and then some analysis of the economic tools that some political strategist use to deny that a problem is a potential problem. If you want to just check out the temperature trends click here.
Smith River - Airport to Nowhere Tuesday February 26, 2002 July 18, 1982 we flew out to an abandoned World War II airport before a forest fire removed everything but the runway.
Hypocrite Walter Robinson: identifying corporate welfare and justifying privatization Tuesday February 26, 2002 Though Robinson condemns government hand outs to corporations he does so as he recommends de-regulation and personal tax cuts.
Is Canada The Wired, Internet Country We're Told It Is? Wednesday February 27, 2002 Stewart MacDonald, a technology consultant in Toronto has completed a study of the online connectivity of this country. The results of this excellent study are included as Stewart explains where we are at. This is a discussion about Canadian content.
Why talking for a stronger Canadian dollar when the U.S. dollar is overvalued? Wednesday February 27. 2002 Uncertain investors are putting their cash into US dollars floating it higher and higher while its value become less and less accountable. Watch out!
Long Political Leadership Winter Wednesday February 27, 2002 Ron Thornton laments the leaders that Canadians had to choose from in the last election as he ponders the Canadian Alliance final two weeks.
Parkland Photography Club February Meeting Thursday February 28, 2002 Along with a report of this month's meeting we have the theme pictures for this month dealing with monument.
Dr. Dale Orr: if Canada and the United States had the same debt burden Thursday February 28, 2002 This happens a lot, the conventional business world makes the assumption that there is such a thing as "American know how" and if only Canada was like or part of the United States, we would have the heaven on earth that is the "land of the free and the home of the brave."
Marvin Is Getting Old Thursday February 28, 2002 A status report on the computer that churns out this web site each and every day.
The Oldest Profession, The Underground Economy and Swiss Cheese Thursday February 28, 2002 Walter Robinson of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation believes that the underground economy is fuelled by the high level of taxation in Canada.