Chronological Index of Ensign
Articles for
February of 2003
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- To Go or Not to
Go
- Sunday, February 2, 3003
by: Timothy W. Shire / Sandra McIntyre
Kevin McIntyre's picture taken yesterday between Nipawin and Carrot River brings
to the forefront the whole process of reasonable risk and when it is with in your
limits to travel.
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By the week
February 2 to 8
February 9 to 15
February 15 to 22
February 23 to March 1
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- Canada, wake up … your freedom,
liberty and privacy are vanishing
- Sunday, February 2, 2003
by: Walter Robinson
Concern about the unknown and possible affects of the government's reform to party
funding moves the cost of political activity into the domain of the taxpayer and
reduces the role of interest and influence groups.
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- The Quest
- Monday, February 3, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
The lose of seven astronauts Saturday was a sacrifice for all of us who live upon
this little blue ball of a planet. But even more important their valuable lives and
others in the future will also be lost on our behalf.
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- The Greenwater Report
- Monday, February 3, 2003
by: Gerald Crawford
So there is new snow at the park, great for snow machines and skiers. Gerald and
Doreen are not successful with animal control measures and this week's report has
a treasure of a picture.
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- Beeland Co-op
does the floor
- Monday, February 3, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
Renovations at the Co-op are in full swing as a crew began replacing the tiled floor
in the produce and meat departments.
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- Carrot River Valley MLA dies at age 44
- Monday, February 3, 2003
Father, husband, member of legislature Carl Kwiatkowski dies last night.
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- Journal of a Canadian
Immigrant
- Tuesday, February 4, 2003
by: Sandra McIntyre
Six months since Sandra moved to Canada with her husband from California as she tells
us about adapting to Canada and to her new home in Carrot River
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- We Will Not Be
Held Down
- Tuesday, February 4, 2003
by: Kevin McIntyre
The decision by NASA officials to consider the debris incident at launch of Columbia's
last trip is given some serious analysis and Kevin McIntyre expalins some of the
issues in terms that we can all understand. This is an outstanding synopsis of the
incident.
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- The Bloody US Dollar of President Bush's
New World Order
- Tuesday, Februay 4, 2003
by: Mario deSantis
A world filled with serious problems, most of those problems could be substantially
improved with money while the United States concentrates on Iraq alone amidst the
rotting economic situation which has the ominous appearance of yet another recession.
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- Gaining Clarity
in the world that really exists
- Wednesday, February 5, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
Since the development of language it is pretty certain that the constant wonder to
every living person is "just how much of what we think is happening really happening?"
We do not answer this question but poke around at the problems it causes for us all.
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- A canal skate would be good
for everyone’s health
- Wednesday, February 5, 2003
by: Walter Robinson
The First minister's conference on health care got underway last night and by today
five of the provinces are threatening to pull of the talks. Walter Robinson admonishes
the first ministers urging them to quit playing games and sort out the issue that
Canadians have declared their number one priority.
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- Signs
- Thursday, February 6, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
Though there are many topics of great importance to this part of the world the number
one topic is and always will be, as long as we continue to depend so heavily upon
agriculture, and that is the weather. The weather matters and there is hope.
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- Colin''s Case
- Thursday, February 6, 2003
by: Chris Blackman
Chris Blackman was impressed with the United States Secretary of State's presentation
to the United Nations Security Council yesterday as he felt the information about
links to terrorism were the most chilling and reason enough for Canada to join with
the United States in its war.
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- The WebCam Saga
- Friday, February 7, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
During the Christmas holiday number three son proposed a webcam project for this
website and so began in motion a process that has been typical of my projects, one
of epic proportions. Presently you will need to click on "refresh" to see
the next picture but they are posted one every thirty seconds.
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- Piling up, good
looking winter
- Saturday, February 8, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
On Thursday in the story "signs" it was mentioned how the snow is gradually
accumulating. Here are some pictures of Tisdale and area as the winter develops.
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- Is This Where
We Are?
- Monday, February 10, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
A photo essay of the Saskatchewan countryside on a sunny Sunday, but cold February
morning.
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- The Greenwater report
- Monday, February 10, 2003
by: Gerald Crawford
Colder out at the park but the snow mobile rallies continue. Gerald shares a little
history with us and some absolutely outstanding pictures of a flowering maple.
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- Ensign Watch - letters
- Monday, February 10, 2003
It is hard to get time to include short email messages into the "letters"
page. Today we had three messages, one from Paula
Lake, another from Deborah Patterson
and one from Oscar Choate.
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- Finished at end of the month
- Tuesday, February 11, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
The Beeland Co-op is moving right along with their renovations but hope to have this
edition finished in three weeks.
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- Today's Rule of Law and the Big Brains
of Crony Capitalism
- Wednesday, February 12, 2003
by: Mario deSantis
Mario's story today is more of an introduction than a story in itself as he has set
out a list of web references that both support and define the problem that threatens
to overwhelm the quality of life for us and our neighbours.
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- Minister Manley, tear a page
out of Canadian History!
- Wednesday, February 12, 2003
by: Walter Robinson
This might surprise you, but Canada was founded upon a principle of having lower
taxes than the country to the South of us. Each of the various Canadian taxes of
today were copied from the American tax system as it evolved.
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- Not a clear day
- Thursday, February 13, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
As Kevin points out in his story on periodic maintenance, a person needs to be careful
about what they wish for. In this case what if you really could see into the future
and predict what would happen?
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- Periodic maintenance required
- Thursday, February 13, 2003
by: Kevin McIntyre
So a person grows long hair, well its a little more complicated that it appears and
as Kevin explains, it requires looking after and the problems it creates.
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- Neat Car - 1956
Plymouth
- Thursday, February 13, 2003
by: J. Stanley
The writer did not tell us where he is from but he included a picture and a plea
for assistance so this one is for car enthusiasts to take a look at and perhaps someone
will know and answer to Mr. Stanley's problem and give him a suggestion.
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- On Our Lack of Languaging: Tax-Free Communicator
Walter Robinson
- Friday, February 14, 2003
by: Mario deSantis
The use of terms in context that are meant in opposites is a matter of serious confusion
and Mario deSantis wonders if the thinking that leads to such confusion is not deliberate.
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- A good proof of a bad goof
- Friday, February 14, 2003
by: Ron Thornton
The decision to introduce federal legislation dealing with the funding of political
parties and campaigns has been objected to by Walter Robinson earlier this week but
Ron Thornton points out the democratic endangerment that such a scheme will have
as it will further entrench a ruling party.
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- Getty-yup . .
. Gee
- Saturday, February 15, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
A team of horses doing chore work North of Tisdale this morning reminds us all of
a time long in the past when all farm work was accomplished in this manner.
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- The language of war against Iraq and the
language of peace
- Saturday, February 15, 2003
by: Mario deSantis
With millions of people involved in peace marches around the globe and Mr. deSantis'
two sons in the march in Winnipeg today its time to take a look at what American
leaders have been saying about the prospect of war and peace.
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- Is the Bush administration telling the
truth?
- Sunday, February 16, 2003
by: Mario deSantis
The Picasso mural of the Basque village of Guernica that was bombed by the German
airforce in 1937 symbolises the autrocity of war and it must never ever be repeated.
The varasity of the US president needs to be tested as he and his nation move so
clearly toward invading Iraq.
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- Democracy is a wonderful feeling
- Sunday, February 16, 2003
by: Mario deSantis
With the world wide peace demonstrations it is time to reflect on what sort of system
is at work here and who is speaking and who has the right to speak.
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- February visit
to Greenwater
- Monday, February 17, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
This is not to replace Gerald Crawford's regular report, we should get that later
this week as he is on vacation in Alberta, but yesterday we were out to the park
and can share some pictures of the place with you today.
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- Family Things
- Monday, February 17, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
A positive and encouraging scene at Greenwater Provincial Park as families share
the activiteis and time together.
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- The securing of American Freedom in accordance
to President Bush: The American military administration of oil in Iraq
- Monday, February 17, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
With the Saudi's about to have the United States Forces exit their country the United
States began plans to take over Iraq long before the attacks on September 11, 2001.
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- Not suppose to happen
- Tuesday, February 18, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
Water break at the end of one of the streets that has been newly rebuilt.
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- Money alone inadequate
- Tuesday, February 18, 2003
by: Mike Reilly
The time has passed and though we all recognise the importance of a sustainable medicare
system our present course of improvement continues to be simply more money.
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- Bush unites the
world
- Tuesday, February 18, 2003
by: Mark Weisbrot
Though Americans seem to be still supporting their president, the rest of the world,
especially the people in those countries that are considered allies of the United
States are totally united in their opposition to war with Iraq.
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- Hummer H2
- Wednesday, February 19, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
Reports from the auto scene claim that the SUV is a long way from being dead with
the hottest vehicle being General Motors civilian version of the American military
four wheel drive ultra SUV. This one was spotted in Tisdale on Tuesday.
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- Dragger 32
- Thursday, February 20, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
With the restriction of being able to move only his head an Aylsham man is using
technology to rebuild a new life and career for himself.
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- Oil is becoming
the only US's reason to wage war against Iraq
- Thursday, February 20, 2003
by: Mario deSantis
The evidence is mounting that United States had boxed themselves into an energy corner
some time ago and their course of action may not be a matter of choice but rather
a necessity. This article has some outstanding references and it is worth your while
to look these over.
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- Frosty Friday
in February
- Friday, February 21, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
-35ºC this morming and what you see is habitation fog which soon burnt away
and for the first time this week we got to see some shadows. Will will show you some
pictures of both.
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- Back into the
tar pit
- Friday, February 21, 2003
by: Jeff Smith
From his perspective on the coast Jeff Smith tells us about the take over by Paul
Martin's Steamship company of an Australia bulk cargo company that then fired the
ship's crew and hire Ukrainian crewmen. Makes our country look bad and seems down
right mean.
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- Novice Hockey
- Saturday, February 22, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
Everything has its beginnings and for many people a life-long experience in team
sports begins on the ice and its hockey.
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- Bush's war against Iraq: The
last refuge of a scoundrel
- Saturday, February 22, 2003
by: Mario deSantis
The US does not want war with Iraq it needs war with Iraq as Mario deSantis spells
out the circumstances that make war the only alternative yet the economic ramifications
boggle the mind.
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- An affront to
the Intelligence of Canadians
- Sunday, February 23, 2003
by: Bryan St. George
No money in the budget for new choppers but money for subsidies for tobacco growers.
Hmmmm!
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- Slime Oozing
- Sunday, february 23, 2003
by: Rebecca Gingrich
Rebecca Gingrich applauds Jeff Smith bringing the Canadian Steamship Line's outrageous
treatment of Australian sailors and points the finger at the owner of the company,
Paul Martin.
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- HOJA
- Monday, February 24, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
Four voices no accompaniment and a full show entertained a good crowd at the Tisdale
Mall Saturday.
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- The Greenwater report
- Monday, February 24, 2003
by: Gerald Crawford
Back from a trip to Alberta Gerald tells us about the cold, his trip and warns us
of the upcoming Perigold Rummage Sale.
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- Oh, what a friend we have
in Dion
- Monday, February 24, 2003
by: Ron Thornton
Last week the federal minister of intergovernmental affairs and the premier of Alberta
exchanged letters and barbs as Alberta separatism is now being identified by the
federal government that rarely looks West of Hull River. Ron Thornton takes a serious
tongue in cheek look at the issue and for those of us who are not Albertans this
is a chilling discussion.
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- Harbingers of
Spring!
- Monday, February 24, 2003
by: Doug Ives
As we stick our hands deeper into our pockets to keep them warm Doug Ives sends us
flash of things to come as the harsh February light is captured in these outstanding
starkly beautiful images from Vancouver.
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- Budget 2003: Chrétien
is hopefully the last of the big time spenders
- Tuesday, February 25, 2003
by: Walter Robinson
Last week there was considerable shouting about the 2003 budget now its time to think
it over and look carefully at what the government plans to do with the taxes for
the next five years. Walter Robinson is fairly critical of a government which in
the past has paid little attention to what it does with its money. This story has
links to the complete budget.
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- Canada Loses Face
on World Affairs
- Tuesday, February 25, 2003
by: Derrall Bellaaire
We need to realise that we must as a country respect ourselves enough to uphold honour
and that which is just. Mr. Bellaire puts clarity into the issue that is being tossed
into the air like a tennis ball by Washington. You will need QuickTime
to hear the short audio clip with this story.
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- Flying Dog
- Wednesday, February 26, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
Keeping in shape for man or beast is a constant struggle. But several times a day
this fellow gets a work out and can reach an altitude of more than six feet.
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- Parkland Photography
Club - February 2003
- Wednesday, February 26, 2003
by: Gerald Crawford
This month's meeting saw an award to a distinguished member and we have this month's
theme contest images about "unfinished."
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- Upstanding on a February Afternoon
- Thursday, February 27, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
A collection of images taken yesterday afternoon in the harsh light of late afternoon
and opposite to the dull afternoon today.
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- Sports Project:
"Dream of Gold Weekend"
- Thursday, February 27, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
Here is a remarkable project that has a most interesting spin off. Included with
the story are the actual documents from the organisation promoting their Dream
Weekend.
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- Bush's absurd
war against Iraq
- Friday, February 28, 2003
by: Mario deSantis
Carolyn Parrish said words that she later apologised for but what the US president
wants to do is not something that afterward you can say "oh sorry about that".
Mario deSantis has brought us some compelling thoughts on this issue and as usual
he accompanies his remarks with six references that need to be considered as we consider
what Americans themselves are saying about the whole situation.
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- Kevin says "Clancy"
- Friday, February 28, 2003
by Kevin McIntyre
So many books and nothing to read. In a world of "over choice" we often
need a little help in selection and Kevin McIntyre comes to the rescue to recomment
an author and his latest book.
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