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Chronological Index of Ensign
Articles for
April of 2003
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 Heavy Metal- Tuesday
April 1, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
The monsters of the 70s look like a huge April fool's joke now compared with the
vehicles we seen in the parking lot with this one but alas at one time this was the
SUV of its day.
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By the week
March 30 to April 5
April 6 to 12
April 13 to 19
April 20 to 26
April 27 to May 3
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 The slippery slope of the neo-uber-alles
Bush&Co.: Recursive and pre-emptive wars by choice- Tuesday
April 1, 2003
by: Mario deSantis
History, the actual events of the past are not to be ignored if you want to make
sense of the present situation that the world is not finding itself. Mario deSantis'
research is included in this story and demonstrates that what you are being told
by American government sources is less than truthful and this war is not just.
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 It's a matter of debate- Tuesday
April 1, 2003
by: Ron Thornton
Time for a different point of view as Ron Thornton takes on the issues raised last
Wednesday in the article "It's a matter of fairness" and makes the case
for the US invasion of Iraq.
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 Will Iraq Become Bush's Vietnam?- Tuesday
April 1, 2003
by: Mark Weisbrot
The war in Irag is winnable of the United States is willing to kill enough people
as in Vietnam the civilian and resistence losses even if very high will produce victory.
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 If you can climb
stairs you're okay- Wednesday
April 2, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
Uneven sidewalks, nearly every storefront downtown Tisdale is a step or two up as
we take stock of accessiblity in this community's two blocks of retail business and
service.
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 Righteous Walter
Robinson re-proposes again "less taxes": Dreaming of private
White Knights embedded with Air Canada- Wednesday, April 2, 2003
by: Mario deSantis
No matter what the topic the Canadian Taxpayers Federation sings its only song, over
and over. "Less Taxes."
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 The Bible and
God-for-my-cause nonsense- Wednesday
April 2, 2003
by: Edwin Wallace
Edwin Wallace gives us a reasoned and considered view of the unusual stance taken
by those who suggest that there is some religious appropriateness to the death and
destruction being inflicted on Iraq by the United States and Britain.
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 One More Time- Thursday
April 3, 2003
by: Stu Innes and R. W. Shire
Almost a foot of snow with 25Knot winds shut down the southern half of the province
today. A similar storm occurred a year ago yesterday and in both cases the only real
storm of the winter for the area South of the Yellowhead.
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 Young Offenders
Act Replaced- Thursday
April 3, 2003
by: Joseph Wamback
Joseph Wamback's fifteen year old son was beaten and injured very badly bay a gang
of youths and this lead him to become deeply involved in overhauling the Young Offenders
Act. In his report today he explains the changes that have been created. With this
story are a number of sources to help you look into the difficult problem that relates
to this legislation.
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 Stop this war
now- Thursday
April 3, 2003
by: Dennis Kucinich
A declared candidate in the next presidential election Democratic Congressman Dennis
Kucinich gave this speech on the floor of the United States Congress as we discovered
that opposition to the war in Iraq is not confined to people who do not live in countries
outside of United States or Alberta.
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 Bush's illegitimate war against Iraq:
a distraction to camouflage the connections Bush & Bin Laden &
Carlyle- Thursday
April 3, 2003
by: Mario deSantis
It seems that the picture of what is happening is coming together as there is a convergence
as stories unfold revealing solid financial ties between the military complex, the
so-call free market system and the unseemly behaviour of the leadership of the United
States of America.
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 This War- Friday
April 4, 2003
by: Rebecca Gingrich
After reading the "fairness"
essay that appeared here last week Rebecca Gingrinch sent us her views on this
conflict and included a link that that rocked me and I am certain will certainly
catch your immediate attention. This story has a picture that requires QuickTime
for viewing and allows you to see the world in relation to how the United States
and its ideological imparative to establish their form of commerce world wide is
viewed.
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 Sign the donor card- Friday
April 4, 2003
by: Don Hardy
It is surprising that Saskatchewan known as one of the places on earth were people
readily pitch in and help one another in time of need, that Saskatchewan people are
among the lowest level of people in the country who are willing to donate their organs.
Right on the back of your driver's license is a place to sign in the case of your
untimely death when you could give the gift of life to another. Don Hardy tells us
his story of need.
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 Remove Burden- Friday
April 4, 2003
by: Mike Reilly
Canada's nation airline has declared bankruptcy after absorbing Canadian and trying
rub out all other competitors. But Mike Reilly figures the company is struggling
against the large numbers of fees and taxes that on some airline tickets amount to
75% of the ticket.
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 Nutty Bush&Co.'s
world in a nutshell: Synthesis of War & Free Market and Advertising
& God- Friday
April 4, 2003
by: Mario deSantis
Mario has been busy digging into the connections that suggest that the war in Iraq
stands to be profittable for some and an economic necessity for others. The links
with this story present a powerful argument and need to be considered.
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 Lion Ls Rummage
and Bake Sale- Saturday
April 5, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
To get the garage sale season underway the Lion Ls club of Tisdale had their sale
today and guess who got lucky?
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 King's Legacy:
Americans Must Choose Between War and Social Progress- Saturday
April 5, 2003
by: Mark Weisbrot
This past week the Board of Education in Santa Cruz California, a suburb of San Francisco
gave pink slips to "all" of its teachers. Their budget is impossible. The
Free Trade and NAFTA deal is certain to draw Canada and its standardd of living down
to the levels seen in the United States and that country is now entrying into yet
another recession. Mark Weisbrot expalins the cost of a never ending war plan and
how it will impact on his country and indeed Canadians it will hit us as hard or
harder.
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 Rambler Rodeo
and Trade Show 2003- Sunday
April 6, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
Take a look around some of the highlights of this year's trade show in a set of pictures
that tell the whole story. . . well not exactly the highlight of the show was absolutely
without question the Bison smokies for $2.00.
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 Incongruity, this
is our world yet there is so much more!- Monday
April 7, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
This short essay deals with the difficulty of patching together our lives in this
here and now with the stuff out there and then some. But in addition this story has
a QuickTime Panorama virtual reality image of downtown Tisdale at noon today.
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 The Greenwater
report- Monday
April 7, 2003
by: Gerald Crawford
With some fresh snow Gerald took in the Rambler Rodeo and Trade Show and brings us
some outstanding pictures of the stock dog trials and heavy horse pull. But as with
every report we get a fishing story or two and some reminicing about going to one
room rural schools.
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 The abandoned
Canadian- Monday
April 7, 2003
by: Rebecca Gingrich
Two cabinet ministers have gone to bat for convicted terrorist, husband of a lady
in Surrey BC but it seems no one in the government will make any effort on the part
of a Canadian who was at the scene of a bombing and Saudi police tortured a confession
from the man now facing death.
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 The falsehood of president Bush and his
media's three step program- Tuesday
April 8, 2003
by: Mario deSantis
It is now widely known that the American President has deliberately and systematically
been saying things that he knows are not true. The American television networks and
newspapers are providing him knowingly with support and assistance. This can not
be good.
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 Bush&Co.'s
hypocrisy:the bundling fascio of God and Greed- Tuesday
April 8, 2003
by: Mario deSantis
Each day as Mario deSantis searchs through countless stories and information and
then as I go through hundreds of pictures to illustrate the summation he writes of
his research, we both are considerably saddened by the scene we are uncovering. As
I went through mid-eastern and Asian sources tonight I was struck with the enormity
of what is going on and know that those lives lost will not be forgotten but generations
will live on to avenge their loss. This can not be good.
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 Honey Bee Family Music and Dance Camps- Wednesday
April 9, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
Late July and August a music summer camp is planned and well on its way to becoming
an opportunity for young people to participate in a music programme while camping
out at a local farm.
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 Where is Canada?- Wednesday
April 9, 2003
by: Derrall Bellaire
Canada has sided with the world about the concept of "regime change" by
force but that doesn't mean we should not stand unconcerned while thousands are suffering
from the affects of an invasion of their country. Here is a positive and appropriate
action for Canada to engage in, one that would help in time of considerable need
and action that would not involve being a part of war criminal activity.
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 Principled vision lacking- Wednesday
April 9, 2003
by: Mike Reilly
Trying to keep up with the wind direction and what the polls say each day is pretty
tough on foreign policy. Canadians and their government got this deal right in the
first place as a responsible part of the international community now its time to
help out the people of multicultural countries like Iraq to find a way toward building
a workable democratic or at least peaceful form of administration.
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 Friends:
Respect and trust- Thursday
April 10, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
Today Lindy Thorsen on CBC and Public Radio in North Dakota are doing a phone in
on US Canada relations. With this in mind I thought we should think about friendsip
a bit. To hear the song you will need QuickTime
installed in your computer.
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 Societal economics
on auto pilot: a personal SGI insurance claim and the war in Iraq- Thursday
April 10, 2003
by: Mario deSantis
Mario damaged his car, then went to SGI about a claim but got the "you can claim
but I won't tell you how much it will cost you" line and wonders if there isn't
a metaphor in this experience as we look upon irresponsibility worldwide.
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 Shakes one's confidence
in things- Friday
April 11, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
Just a car broken down needing a tow, right? Wrong, it is a Cadillac broken down
needing a tow. This must mean something! To hear the song you will need QuickTime
installed in your computer.
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 The end does not
justify the means- Friday
April 11, 2003
by: Brian Marlatt
The facts as we know them are explained in this story as Brian Marlett from White
Rock brings the issues down to the basics. This story is accompanied by a series
of pictures obtained from the Arab News in Jeddah Saudia Arabia.
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 Incidental learning,
the stuff of real education- Friday
April 11, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
So what is really happening when a child is playing. What is really happening when
a school class goes on a field trip. When learning really happens there must be experience.
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 Oh you can print
this!- Friday
April 11, 2003
by: Kevin McIntyre
Kevin has never been shy about speaking his mind. Here is a practical and the way
it is situation report as Kevin talks about the "spoils of war". Kevin
does not necessarily agree with the action taken by the United States and is critical
of Canada's position but all in all the results are real enough and here is what
they are.
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 Contextual Awareness- Friday, April 11, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
If you look at a bullet is appears harmless enough, why even a gun is just an odd
mechanism, but when you consider their design and their function there is a whole
different layer of reality that creeps into one's awareness.
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 Its a Ukrainian Thing- Sunday
April 13, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
Saturday night the Ukrainian dance group at Ituna held their season show for their
home town crowd. This story includes a QuickTime Virtual reality picture of 656K
and requires QuickTime installed to
be seen. This is really three stories, the community celebration of its heritage,
show
highlights and some insight into the impact of the culture we know as Ukrainian.
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 The immigrants
who came home- Monday
April 14, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
Their home land is just over a decade old yet their culture and their traditions
have carried Canada's Ukrainians through the good and the bad times. Here is the
story of how they got here.
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 The IMF and World
Bank: Poverty Reduction and Growth? Or the Same Old Formula?- Monday
April 14, 2003
by: Mark Weisbrot and Debayani Kar
The International Monetary Fund and World Bank wrecked the economy of Russia and
Argentina but that is not holding them back from taking on Sri Lanka and trashing
the progress that it has made as they plan to enforce urbanisation of a rural country.
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 Carrot River Spring- Monday
April 14, 2003
by: Kevin McIntyre
Routinely each spring the rivers and streams in the North Central part of Saskatchewan
swell from the melting snow and over flow their banks. But in the last few years
there has been very little spring run off. This year Kevin caught the Carrot River
doing what it is expected to do with five outstanding images.
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 Nasty Feelings- Monday
April 14, 2003
by Edwin Wallace / Mel Hurtig
Edwin, like so many of us has been feeling discomfort over the negative anti-Canadianism
that we are seeing and hearing about and then he discovered the text of a speech
by Mel Hurtig from Edmonton. Here is Edwin's introduction to Mr. Hurtig's speech
given in Victoria.
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 The Greenwater Report- Monday
April 14, 2003
by: Gerald Crawford
Readers in Armstrong B.C. are going to start seeing this report in their local paper
as spring arrives at the park. But there is always time for another fishing story
and the geese have reclaimed their territory. Great pictures this week.
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 The End Does not
- - - - -- Monday
April 14, 2003
by: Rebecca Gingrich
Reflecting on the points made by Brian Marlatt on Friday Rebecca points out that
the taking of human life in Iraq by either the former dictator or the Americans amounts
to the same thing and ultimately the issue is the conquest and economic activity
that is prompting the United States in its Imperial activity.
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 On the road to Sussex Drive- Monday
April 14, 2003
by: Joe Hueglin
The former minister of finance is haunted not only by his Burmuda bank accounts but
by his actions as minister as he makes his way to the prime minister's residence.
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 Baring our truths and taking back our
rights: Our lawyers in a world where Might is Right- Monday
April 14, 2003
by: Mario deSantis
The pictures that accompany this story are not directly related. Mr. deSantis is
dealing with the generalities and the specifics of the legal system as it protects
itself and often avoids any conflict that might cast shadows upon itself. The pictures
tell about a similar story that surfaced early this morning as CBC has been digging
into the death squad cases and Saskatoon Police force.
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 Yorkton Mall- Monday
April 14, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
With more than 15,000 residents and a huge rural population in surrounding towns
villages and the city of Melville, Yorkton is a very active business market place.
This story includes a 400K QuickTime Virtual reality panorama.
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 The depression- Tuesday
April 15, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
Perhaps in time the 1930s may cease to be the primary and most influencial factor
in shaping our lives and culture but despite all that has past that era is still
in the back of everyone's mind no matter how old or young.
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 Big auto blackmail: What’s
next …a minister of minivans?- Tuesday, April 15, 2003
by: Walter Robinson
DaimlerChrysler, Ford and others are threatening to move their manufacturing operations
elsewhere unless Canada and the provinces fork over cash, lots of cash.
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 One thing leads
to another- Wednesday
April 16, 2003
by: Brian Marlatt and Timothy W. Shire
Noticing the unusual design of the little house in the story yesterday Brian Marlatt
tells us about its design and origin of that design. But he also tells us about some
fascinating characters who were inextricably linked to the history of this country.
This story includes a brief summary about these men and a good number of references
that will let you dig in and find out much more.
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 Paper Art- Thursday
April 17, 2003
by: Judy and Timothy Shire
Churchill school in la Ronge has long had a developmental and full spectrum art programme
in its high school these projects seen in this story are produced by grade eleven
students.
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 Here we go again- Thursday
April 17, 2003
by: Stu Innes
Stu Innes had his camera in hand and gives us a look at Regina as it was slapped
with a late winter or spring snow storm.
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 Bush&Co. cannot export democracy as
they are a bunch of hypocrites- Thursday
April 17, 2003
by: Mario deSantis
While praising the American armed forces the United States president cuts veterans
pensions. If we accept the weapons of mass destruction story there will be more stories.
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 Extreme Education- Thursday
April 17, 2003
by: Michael Townsend
Pushing back the edge of the frontiers is what this site and this technology is all
about. Mike Townsend put together a "flash" presentation to promote the
course he teaches in his Kamloops high school and you will get a kick out of what
he has produced. If you are dial up you need to know this one as is 740KB to download.
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 Rebecca Clements Holte (July
7, 1968 - April 14, 2003)- Friday
April 18, 2003
by: Ron Thornton
A young woman's life ends and the memory of her lives on as Ron Thornton tells us
of the joy of having shared life with her.
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 Tisdale - Good
Friday 2003- Friday
April 18, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
Here is a look around town this morning as the sun brought its people back to life
once more. This story includes a 644MB QuickTime VR.
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 Winning peace will be our victory as Bush&Co.
cannot have a final victory by waging wars- Friday, April 18, 2003
by: Mario deSantis
The contracts to fix this rebuilt that all over Iraq are already let and American
and some British companies will begin to see the profits flow their way from the
invasion of the country. The country that was plundered and today the medium of exchange
in Iraq is the US dollar.
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 Truck Town- Saturday
April 19, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
Where ever you turn and where every you look there are trucks, truck loads and more
trucks.
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 Rolling Through
Rocanville- Sunday
April 20, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
Eastern Saskatchewan with rolling hills black dirt and potashmines.
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 Garnet and Iris mark 50 years together- Sunday
April 20, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
Wedding anniversaries are important events but one for fifty years is a real important
occasion and on Saturday night we were there to share in the celebration at Moosomin
Saskatchewan.
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 The Greenwater
report- Monday
April 21, 2003
by: Gerald Crawford
The suckers are running in the creek and the ice is still on the lake as Gerald catches
up this week with some feedback on earlier columns.
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 The Iron Triangle: Bush,
Carlyle and the real culprits of September 11- Monday
April 21, 2003
by: Mario deSantis
There are so many times that as we put together a story for this web site we have
a longing hope that this just can't be true. Sadly in the case of the Carlyle group
the more we learn the more we all realise just how very bad things are and will continue
to be.
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 Not on my fairway!- Tuesday
April 22, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
This used to be the end of Moray, until the City marched it straight South. . . .
. across a golf course, not a popular decision. Winnipeg is not a lot different from
other urban centres as the conflict between its citizens and the use of the land
seems to be increasingly selfish problem.
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 Delayed Reaction- Tuesday
April 22, 2003
by: Kevin McIntyre
After Edwin brought the speech by Mel Hurtig to our attention we had some reaction
from John Noriega of San Jose California. It is sitting in the list of things to
post when time permits but Kevin also received the same response and so here is Mr.
Noriega's comments with some from Kevin McIntyre. God Bless America.
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 Commonwealth Air Training memorial- Wednesday
April 23, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
Though it is pleasant to see examples of Canada's history in military aircraft it
is also sad knowing that they were meant to fly not stand on pilons buried in the
ground. This page includes a 600K QuickTime Virtual Reality and access to thirty
pictures of the aircraft display.
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 On Paul Krugman
and Bush's lie that $726 billion will create 1.4 million jobs- Wednesday
April 23, 2003
by: Mario deSantis
No with standing the myth that tax cuts produce increased economic activity there
is an amazing math problem that the Bush administration is touting as a solution.
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 We are Parked
on guard for thee- Thursday
April 24, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
Most Canadians never see any evidence of their Canadian Armed Forces. The trainers
that fly over Moose Jaw are privately owned and the one or two 4x4s and little trucks
in Regina are hardly enough to be noticed. Here is what Canada's military equipment
looks like.
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 Crocus in the
Qu' Appelle Valley- Thursday
April 24, 2003
by: Ken Jones
The ultimate sign of spring in Southern Saskatchewan is the apprearance of the crocus.
Ken Jones spotted some Tuesday and is sharing them with us all.
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 St. Vital Mall
in Winnipeg- Friday
April 25, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
No less than a handful of anchors this spoke shaped mall might be better described
as marketing sprall.
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 Paul Martin – the almost chosen
one – will finally speak, but will he say anything?- Friday, April 25, 2003
by: Walter Robinson
Having been flat out for leader of the Liberal party for the past thirteen years
Paul Martin has not been telling us what he stands for or what his position is on
the major issues.
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 To begin once
again: Crop 2003- Saturday
April 26, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
A wild snow storm smashed into Calgary this morning as winds wick away the winters
moisture as planting begins across the Great Central Plains.
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 The IMF and World Bank:Poverty Reduction
and Growth? Or the Same Old Formula?- Saturday
April 26, 2003
by: Mark Weisbrot
The United States and its enforced economic policies in South and Central America
have reduced growth from 75% to 7% and the standard of living is actual close to
declining everywhere American policies prevail. This means the United States and
its "regime change" war in Iraq are enormously unpopular.
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 Mobylette- Sunday
April 27, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
With less than 50cc. of engine displacement and limited in speed this vehicle is
classed as a bicycle and as such does not require a special drivers license. Surprising
that the moped is not more popular in North America but in Europe they are and have
been extremely popular for decades.
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 Another world is possible:
Bush&Co Games versus Thinking- Sunday
April 27, 2003
by: Mario deSantis
In this story Mario deSantis contrasts the basic mode of operation in use by the
United States and a surprisingly attractive alternative.
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 A year of intersections- Monday
April 28, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
One after another water lines under intersections have failed this year from in front
of the elementary school, beside the Anglican Church and four on this one street
alone.
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 American Crony
Capitalism: The snowballing of privatization, less taxes and more wars- Monday
April 28, 2003
by: Mario deSantis
American economic operations are in the Texas Enron pattern. Spend money they don't
have, cover it with wars and cut taxes to fatten up the wealthy. The whole thing
is just delayed failure in progress.
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 The Greenwater
report- Monday
April 28, 2003
By: Gerald Crawford
Gerald's been off to Sturgis for the opening of Barb's Emporium and gives us the
a review of the new eating establishment. Remember now this is by a guy who is suppose
to be on a diet.
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 Disgusted- Monday
April 28, 2003
by: Kevin McIntyre
Kevin got this to Ensign on Friday but that was a travel day and there was no time
to get it posted. But with both Joe Hueglin and Ron Thornton giving us their views
on SARS we need to consider how Kevin feels about the issue.
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 S.A.R.S in perspective- Monday
April 28, 2003
by: Joe Hueglin
We have heard these terms "suspect," "Probable," and "confirmed"
but do we or anyone have any idea what these mean. Joe Hueglin has looked into the
problem and provides us with the whole simple story including some excellent references
that clear the matter up.
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 House number One
for 2003- Tuesday
April 29, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
The new wood basement is in place and next week a house will be moved into town making
it the first new to Tisdale, dwelling of the year.
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 Red River College- Tuesday
April 29, 2003
Using a new campus with a blend of new buildings and completely rebuilt ones to produce
a setting that will facilitate the development of Canada's most innovative graphics
school.
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 SARS Demands More Than Comedy
Teams And Spin Doctors- Tuesday
April 29, 2003
by: Ron Thornton
In 1918 a horrible influence swept across the whole of the world it was devastating.
Our world is vulnerable and the jokers should be telling jokes and serious folks
should be around to get ready to tighten up the things that might protect us all.
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 Hey Canada, meet Paul “much
more” Martin: He wants to do much more, it will surely cost much more,
and taxpayers deserve much more detail- Tuesday
April 29, 2003
by: Walter Robinson
So what has Paul Martin told Canada about his policies and what he stands for? It
seems he believes in generalities and Walter Robinson has some suggestions.
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 House number two- Wednesday
April 30, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
This house has its basement and main floor complete in the NewMarket area. To see
this story you will need QuickTime as
there is a 624K panorama of the area on this page.
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 This store sucks- Wednesday
April 30, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
A new business has openned in the Tisdale Mall offering used books and vacuum cleaners.
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