Chronological Index of Ensign Articles for July of 2002
Bell CH-146 Griffon Monday July 1, 2002 Canada Day, a good time to discuss Canada's military capabilities and we take a look at the land based helicopter our troops and country depend upon.	By the week June 30 to July 6 July 7 to 13 July 14 to 20 July 21 to 27 July 28 to August 3
Canada 2002 - Winnipeg Tuesday July 2, 2002 Celebrate with us as we show you the show at the Forks Tuesday night.
Fireworks Tuesday July 2, 2002 Taking pictures of fireworks is an odd thing and this story deals with the experience.
The Greenwater Report for July 2, 2002 Tuesday July 2, 2002 Greenwater staff award, garage sales, loons and geese, low water at Marean all apart of this week's great report with super pictures.
Where the Deer and The Buffalo Roam Wednesday July 3, 2002 Canada has in the last few decades become a country of urban dwellers, well it seems this is not only the case for people but Canada's wildlife seem to like cities as well.
Federal PC's Have Leader -- Need Candidates Wednesday July 3, 2002 The behaviour of the prime minister and the former minister of finance have and continue to damage the view of all federal politicians held by the public. Andrew Lane of Brandon believes that Joe Clark has the up-right and respected character that the country needs and is calling for like minded candidates to get invovled in Canada's federal political process.
Following Our Animal Instincts Wednesday July 3, 2002 Ron Thornton wonders at the writer Dr. Bruce Begemihl's book that connects animal homosexual behaviour with that of humans.
An agreement without substance Wednesday July 3, 2002 Joe Hueglin helps us to consider the confusion regarding the recent changes to Canada's immigration policy.
And Then There Were Three Thursday July 4, 2002 Computer technology is unrelenting as we move progressively along a series of increments, some better and some backward but movement just the same. Today we look at where we are at as we move from two to three monitors and from Mac OS 9.2.2 to Mac OS X. But there is more to this story than Macintosh.
Food Fight Thursday July 4, 2002 Consolidation and concentration of ownership takes an interesting turn as IGA launches two stores in Western Canada to challenge, Westfair and Safeway.
Clark Supports The Less Able Friday July 5, 2002 Mark Alan Whittle of Hamilton Ontario explains that the Progressive Conservative leader Joe Clark is more likely to focus on the needs of "all" Canadians. (Logan Whittle seen in picture)
Manley’s First Budget Should Get Back to Basics … like ABCDEFG Friday July 5, 2002 Walter Robinson is working on some suggestions for the minister of finance to construct a basic budget.
Don't Know. Does Anyone? Friday July 5, 2002 Sometimes the pile of things we don't know seems so large and those who we depend upon for answers are no better than the dog next door.
Charleswood, City but not a city Saturday July 6, 2002 On Winnipeg's West side South of Portage and the river is a semi-rural group of neighbourhoods where the open spaces overwhelm the residential areas.
Protest against Bill 57 'Choice No Fault' on July 4, 2002: Stop the Spying and Lying of the Government of Saskatchewan Saturday July 6, 2002 Most people believe that the government of Saskatchewan and SGI are just faking the move to get rid of no fault insurance.
Telling A Story With Pictures Sunday July 7, 2002 The process of creating a video continues as we lay down the images that will unfold as a story. A work in progess
If the Present is today's move into the Future, things don't look good! Monday July 8, 2002 Two hours at a Winnipeg emergency waiting room and I have some serious anxiety.
The Greenwater Report for July 8, 2002 Monday July 8, 2002 Summer is great at Greenwater as the berries don't match the weather. The Cover is nearly finished, the gas lines are going in and we are looking forward to Saskatchewan Express.
Questions That Must Be Answered Monday July 8, 2002 Right Honourable Joe Clark points out that while parliament is not in session the responsiblity for demanding that the government allow the auditor general to do her work is with the public.
Cruisin' Sunday Night Monday July 8, 2002 A mating ritual, a kind of parade to determine pecking order, perhaps all of that and more determined for each individual who is there to drive, ride and look.
Regina's Flatland Festival 2002 Monday July 8, 2002 Ben Checkowy was on hand to capture the stage side action at this year's great music festival.
Portage la Prairie At Noon Wednesday July 10, 2002 A bell rings in the tower of Portage la Prairie's town hall to herald the mid day.
Showdown No Place of Speechmakin' Wednesday July 10, 2002 Chretien, Martin, Clark and Harper all show up at Calgary's Stampede. Martin challenges Prime Minister Clark pushes a stalled car and Harper watches.
Scrutiny Needed To Justify Means Wenesday July 10, 2002 Liberal members of hearing committee put a stop to future testimony after two civil servants report that they did nothing wrong. Mike Reilly shares the gerneal opinion that this doesn't look good.
The Pervasive lack of critical thinking: the Canadian dollar is up as health and water are being enronized Wednesday July 10, 2002 Mario deSantis is trying to make some sense of a senseless world where education becomes learning, water becomes a commodity and the economy is an illusion.
In Praise of the 57 Chevy Thursday July 11, 2002 Perhaps one of the best cars made as its popularity and influence remains unchanged through the decades.
The Silver Anniversary of My 21st Birthday Thursday July 11, 2002 Ron Thornton considers his remarkable good fortune as he compares his life to the two time Oscar winner Tom Hanks from Oakland California.
The Little World Friday July 12, 2002 The shopping mall is a curious phenomena, perhaps a market but perhaps something quite different.
Mid July Heat Wave Saturday July 13, 2002 It showered this morning but the heat rapidly vapourised what little rain fell as July continues, hot and dry.
Corruption in Corporate (North) America: the sky is truly falling, trust no one Saturday July 13, 2002 What kind of talk is this? The US president spouting off about corporate responsibility when he and his vice president have shown such a remarkably bad example when in business themselves that no one can keep a straigth face with this story. Mario deSantis gives us some interesting and factual input into the issue with absolutely outstanding reference that will help you to understand what is at steak here.
Which comes first, party or position? Saturday July 13, 2002 Liberal Members of Parliament have no interest into looking into money handed over to Quebec ad agencies for nothing, to them the inquiry is an annoyance and they have ended it. Joe Hueglin feels quite differently.
Butting In and Killing the Cat Saturday July 13, 2002 Ron Thornton figures that city government might apply themselves to more serious issues than cats and public smoking.
A Thought on the American Free Market: The Gospels of GDP and Economic Productivity Saturday July 13, 2002 When we look and listen to what is said about the economic system of this age you really have to wonder if common sense has been left somewhere or that logic is no longer important. Mario deSantis points out how things not only do not add up but actually are opposite to reality.
Celebration of Roses Sunday July 14, 2002 A home owner took the chance and it has paid off, lots of flowers in the yard but all of them roses.
The Greenwater Report for July 15, 2002 Monday July 15, 2002 Hot weather and a good time to enjoy the wonders of Greenwater provincial park.
Tisdale's New House Number 6 Monday July 15, 2002 And the houses just keep on coming as this is the sixth new start this year.
Best Garden In Tisdale This Year Monday July 15, 2002 A poor year for gardens but even in a poor year some gardens do better than others, this is the best one we have found in town this year.
House Number Five In Place Monday July 15, 2002 Sitting atop its wood basement this new house is ready for finishing.
CBS Movie of the Week Monday July 15, 2002 A made for television movie is one of several productions underway or about to begin shooting in Winnipeg this summer.
Weekes BigSky Hog Barn Tuesday July 16, 2002 Nearly fifty workers toiling to build first of seven large hog barns Northeast of Weekes.
98th Street from 97th to 98th gets overhaul Wednesday July 17, 2002 Each year the town replaces about two blocks of very old water lines, This block is nearly completed.
To Marry You Need A Mary and A Barry Wednesday July 17, 2002 Ron Thornton muses about the decision by Ontario courts allowing same sex marriages.
Yellow Ford Pickup Wednesday July 17, 2002 A super little classic mid fifties Ford pick up in shiny yellow paint who could imagine a better ride.
Marriage Wednesday July 17, 2002 Joe Hueglin is concerned that the use of the term marriage was used by Ontario courts to legalise the formal partnerships of same sex couples.
Mrs. Chupa's Roses Wednesday July 17, 2002 Roses catch the eye they are showing and impressive but in this arrangement they take second place to the composition of the lawn's centre piece.
July Set Wednesday July 17, 2002 Not the end of the month yet just the end of a warm summer day with high cloud and a red colour to introduce the night.
Tisdale Gets 3/10ths Thursday July 18, 2002 A light shower in the morning then in the evening a loud thundershorm gave the grass a drink and washed the streets.
Common Sense versus the Sophistication of Business and Economics: The case of the Euro overcoming the U.S. Dollar Thursday July 18, 2002 This is a warning, we are all to easily lead to believe or accept pronouncements by economists and business leaders when their comments often are pure speculation or worse, intended deliberately to mislead.
Sharing A Birthday Friday July 19, 2002 Friends with the same birthday. Princesses for the day.
Evening Sky After A Rain Friday July 19, 2002 It is entirely possible that this photographer is addicted to the images of the sky, it is a definite obsession and when you look at these pictures it is easy to understand why. This page has thirteen pictures and a QuickTime VR (570K).
When it comes to governance and accountability … the feds should practice BEFORE they preach Friday July 19, 2002 The Canadian Taxpayer's Federation federal director Walter Robinson urges the Federal government to do itself what it is preaching that business should do.
Everything Matters, While Knowing Full Well Nothing Matters Saturday July 20. 2002 Every act every seemingly insignificant act has ripple effect consequences yet each individual event is in itself relately unimportant. It is only the big picture that is altered and that makes all the difference.
Out Front Sunday July 21, 2002 Once the preserve of the "backyard" out door living is moving to the front of the house. Thirty-two examples are seen in this story.
Cooking the End of the First Cut Monday July 22, 2002 Tisdale Dehydration in last week of the first cut. Making do in a poor year.
The Greenwater Report For July 22, 2002 Monday July 22, 2002 Gerald Crawford has provided us with a set of stunning pictures as he tells us about the storms, Saskatchewan Express, wood ticks, moose and berries.
Flashy Lilies Monday July 22, 2002 Here are some remarkable pictures of a flower garden of lilies.
Moving A Dugout Tuesday July 23, 2002 A family at Zenon Park moves a dug out. The story of the move is in a series of pictures that shows folks coping with the drought.
Who Can You Trust? Tuesday July 23, 2002 Ron Thorton ponders the way honesty and trust seem to have become concepts that are no longer in common practice.
Ecological Compromise Wednesday July 24, 2002 We have some very hard decisions to make and often apply different standards to our own conduct than to companies. Today we look at three specific problems.
Greenwater, a poem Wednesday July 24, 2002 This is a poem by eight year old Mary Lambert of Saskatoon.
New Transformers Wednesday July 24, 2002 SaskPower upgraded a neighbourhood transmission system in Tisdale today.
The Post-Bubble Economy: A Better World Thursday July 25, 2002 Economist Mark Weisbrot tells us what to expect in the period to come as the bubble has bursts. This straight-forward analysis of the US economy helps to explain the effects of the devalued stock market and its cause.
Ed Broadbent's Proposal for Political Contribution Reform Thursday July 25, 2002 Jason Inness from Calgary explains how we could have a much more democratic system of government if we eliminated contributions to politicians and political parties by corporations, unions and interest groups.
The miracles of The Majestic: imagination, capitalism and freedom Thursday July 25, 2002 After feeling pretty tough Mario deSantis thought he would find some relief in comedy and came upon something even more uplifting.
L.A. Express Video Thursday July 25, 2002 Open now for a month Tisdale's new video outlet has lots of movies on the shelf.
The Information Age and the Need To Know Friday July 26, 2002 Be it weather, the captial city of East Timor or the price of tea in China we have become a world where accurate information really matters.
Turning Saturday July 27, 2002 There are kernels in those heads and there will be a crop to take off.
Thanks God for our Charter of Rights Saturday July 27, 2002 Ron Thornton points out the prominent place "God" is given in the Canadian Charter of Rights.
Defense Minister John McCallum's Thinking Is Wrong Saturday July 27, 2002 Patricia Barclay from Salt Spring Island expresses the extreme discomfort shared by so many Canadians at the determination by the Government of Canada to curtail investigation into the death and injury of Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan by the United States Air Force.
Ottawa's "Leadership" Flicks: B Movies At Best Saturday July 27, 2002 Walter Robinson would like the various leadership games move their focus to issues that he feels all Canadians are concerned about.
The societal implications of the work of scientists John Nash, Thomas Saaty and Jay Forrester: Game Theory versus System Dynamics Saturday July 27, 2002 Mario deSantis explores alternative ways of looking at things and better ways of finding workable solutions. Read this story carefully, it could be dangerous.
Slo-Pitch Windup Tournament Sunday July 28, 2002 Perfect weather conditions and truckloads of fun as Tisdale's Slo-pitch league winds up its season with an all day tournament.
Canada Will Be Awesome Again With Joe Clark's Leadership Sunday July 28, 2002 This is what we all need to hear more, Mark Alan Whittle believes in the Canadian Democratic process and his party leader and he is willing to say so. We will be asking other parties to state what their for and maybe it will make a positive difference.
Black's Petunias Sunday July 28, 2002 Here is a very nice yard with some excellent design features and simple flowers.
Wagnerian Light Monday July 29, 2002 Sometimes things just are bigger than big, taller than tall and more than seems possible. Composer Richard Wagner made music like that, last night's sunset was composed on a Wagnerian scale.
The Greenwater Report for July 29, 2002 Monday July 29, 2002 A wedding at the park, fun and games while we get a look at the maintenance of the beach. Berries came up short but Gerald Crawford was over to the Connaught Fair.
Superairconditioner Man Monday July 29, 2002 Scotia Bank was warming up a little so they made the call and Superairconditioner Man was on the scene put on the big chill.
Summer Dreams and Swampy Schemes Tuesday July 30, 2002 Ron Thornton speculates on the activities of Canada's political parties.
U.S. President Bush undermines Health Care with No-Fault of his own Tuesday July 30, 2002 If you want to keep your supporters happy you gotta make 'em wealther, so the U.S. president proposes a cap on malpractice suits.
No Need To Stop The Inquiry Tuesday July 30, 2002 Phyllis Hubeli from Surrey British Columbia feels that the Liberal Members of Parliament who voted to shut down the inquiry into the advertising scam in Quebec may indeed have something to hide.
Tom Roberts Wednesday July 31, 2002 For thousands and thousands of Saskatchewan people one of the highlights of each day it the couple of minutes before nine each morning when CBC radio host Sheila Coles chats with the host of Kewatin Country (CBC laRonge noon hour show).
Melfort Extra Foods Makeover Wednesday July 31, 2002 Melfort is undergoing some changes in its retail outlets as Extra Foods renovates and enlarges while Stoney's moves down town.
Shorebirds Wednesday July 31, 2002 Here is an account of the Dehavilland Turbo-Beaver and its work in Northern Saskatchewan.