Chronological Index of Ensign Articles for
November of 2003

The Greenwater report

Monday
November 3, 2003
by: Gerald Crawford
Greenwater Provincial Park: A trip to Saskatoon and Prince Albert and a visit to the craft fair in Archerwill as winter comes to the Park.

The way we were Tuesday November 4, 2003 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: I was walking through a store when I spotted that picture, just a picture of a city with its skyscrapers then I realised when it was taken and from where it was taken and what has happened since that moment in time.

Mr. Hermanson stuck to his party line Tuesday November 4, 2003 by: Stu Innes Regina: This is a rebuttal to the story posted last week dealing with the leaders Televised debate. We regret that a second message was received but can not be posted as it was lost in an accident with Email.

Michel Chossudovsky discerns the trees from the forest: The state is financing its own indebtedness Tuessday November 4, 2003 by: Mario deSantis Nipawin: A loop develops whereby the financial industry and industry itself begins to hold the debt of the government and so holds the governmental structures accountable to their interests. This twist in democracy explains the politicians inclination to serve business rather than voters.

St. Annes des Chenes Wednesday November 5, 2003 by: Lauren McCallum St. Annes des Chenes: A historical community in Southeastern Manitoba, one of the first European settlements on the Western prairies and the area from which Saskatchewan's Francophone communities evolved. This story tells us about the historical church in the small rural community now badly in need of restoration in an effort to preserve the history of a significant contributor to the history of Western Canada.

Anti-Sweatshop Movement Provides Needed Counterweight in the Global Economy Wednesday November 5, 2003 by: Mark Weisbrot Washington, D.C.: The recent accusations that Rap performer "P" Diddy is using a 368 employee sweatshop in Choloma Honduras to produce his signature clothing. This brings the issue of corporations exploiting with impunity the poor of the world for manufacturing.

Progressive Conservatives call for democratic vote Thursday November 6, 2003 by: John Herron Ottawa: The vote to merge the Progressive Conservative party with the Canadian Alliance appears not to be so universally accepted as the advertisements might suggest. This press release indicates a deep and serious rift within Tory ranks.

No Fault (Tort Reform) Auto Insurance in Canada: Hypocritical regulations to appease the Free Market Thursday November 6, 2003 by: Mario deSantis Nipawin: Ontario and Alberta have private insurance, astronomical rates and governments determined to reduce coverage to protect the motorist from high rates and the insurance companies from their own investment stupidity, so much for the natural consequences of the free market.

Two flies go to A&W first Anniversary Friday November 7. 2003 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Bright sunlight poured into the little Tisdale A&W today as it celebrated its first anniversary. This business has certainly made its mark on the community and continues to develop its local roots.

The latest on Bush's economic exports: war and democracy Friday November 7, 2003 by: Mario deSantis Nipawin: Congress and Senate have approved the $87.5 billion in funds to rebuild Iraq as American corporations harvest the profits from the process and the US president is now talking as though he wants to do the same thing for China.

They Served Monday November 10, 2003 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: They went to war some have gone to make peace but one way or another they have placed the needs of the country and the people of this country above their own survival. Some died doing their duty and others have lived on since their conflict but their lives have changed and their service has made a difference for each of us.

The Greenwater report Monday November 10, 2003 by: Gerald Crawford Greenwater Provincial Park: The lake has froze over and George Renneberg pulled out three jack through the ice but Gerald has survived the disappointments of the election and last night's game.

Golburn Tuesday November 11, 2003 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Once every road allowance, one mile apart East and West and every two miles North and South was actually a road but with the consolidation of farms many roads have once again become fields. While following some roads today we came upon a village that was like these over grown road allowances, a community that once was. This story includes a QuickTime Virtual Reality panorama of the area near the Golburn School and fairgrounds site.

Small business is big business in small town Saskatchewan Wednesday November 12, 2003 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: The success of a rural community does not only depend upon the primary industry which for most of Saskatchewan is agriculture, but it depends upon diversification with small business shouldering the responsibility for a pluralistic economy.

Country Gifts and Crafts 2003 Thursday November 13, 2003 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Open at 4:00 today and the sale going on tomorrow and Saturday once again the shopping season begins with this remarkable display of art and craft products.

A World of Hypocrisy: Bush's Lies and U.S. Crony Capitalism Friday November 14, 2003 by: Mario deSantis Nipawin: There is a climate that is arising and even though we share in the pride of the high thoughts of our former and new Prime Minister they come in the light of the sad betrayal of Maher Arar and William Samson. It is this divergence of reality that confounds us and Mario really only hints at the widening gap between what is really happening and what we are being told. The United States has created a mess and is about to make more mess by abandoning the country they destroyed over the lies they have told. Similarly their economy is crumbling while we are told they are recovering. This short story has some powerful references that give the exploring reader a chance to see more clearly what is indeed happening.

Tisdale Mall Celebrates nineteenth anniversary Monday November 17, 2003 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale; Saturday, it was cake and coffee at the Tisdale mall with a craft sale and loads of good spirits.

The Greenwater report Monday November 17, 2003 by: Gerald Crawford Greenwater Provincial Park: The ice is thickening up on the lake and the deer are hanging around. Gerald has been in at least one town or city a day and photographed a fashion show.

Grey Cup Parade Monday November 17, 2003 by: R. W. Shire Regina: Here are fifteen pictures of Saturday's Grey Cup parade as they made the turn from 12th Ave. onto Albert.

Philip Lindenback, December 29, 1914 to November 14, 2003 Tuesday November 18, 2003 by: Timothy W. Shire Weekes: One of Saskatchewan's great "letter to the editor" writers will no longer be make further submissions. His insight and wisedom in the past meant a lot to all of us and this man is going to be missed.

The Conservative Party of Canada is on the same course as the Titanic Tuesday November 18, 2003 by: Al Gullon Ottawa: The indications are that the Canadian Alliance members have been buying up Progressive Conservative memberships to control the vote in the merger of the two parties. Al Gullon, who has been deeply involved in his riding of Ottawa South's policy formulation points out that there is a way to control this problem. If it isn't controlled the new party is doomed.

Pocket Ashtray Tuesday November 18, 2003 by: Cassandra Loiselle Winnipeg: At a time when smoking is falling in the population and governments across the country are doing everything they can to discourage people from starting smoking and the need for folks to quit is greater than ever, with all this on the go Winnipeg has chosen this time to introduce a pocket ashtray. What's next, walkmen 45rpm record players?

Beginnings and endings Wednesday November 19, 2003 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Frost then snow closes in on our part of the world as this year winds down and the promise of another seems to have some truly interesting prospects. This story presents some pictures of scenes this later afternoon, early evening was thoughts of new prime ministers, old prime ministers, new governments and new governments seem very much like the fog about us.

The Big Farce of Free Speech in the Free Market: President George Bush and Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld Wednesday November 19, 2003 by: Mario deSantis Nipawin: Weapons of mass destruction, regime change, freeing the people of Iraq from a dictator all of these excuses to go to war seem so hollow now as it becomes increasingly apparent that none of those things were the objective. Now they flail away with rhetoric about terrorism when they themselves define terrorism as attacks upon civilians while their forces are the only forces attacking civilians and the people of Iraq are fighting back against soldiers and they call that terrorism. You would wonder how they can go on day after day telling thes tales, tales that even they can not believe.

November 22...Forty Years Later Wednesday November 19, 2003 by: Ron Thornton Edmonton: What if! Indeed we can only speculate as to what would have happened had the American President not been shot and killed forty years ago. Every life has profound affects on history but this one life had already set a course that had and still has affects today.

On a winter's day Friday November 21, 2003 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Here are a set of pictures taken Thursday and today that tell of the wonder of a winter day. Few people from this part of the world dread winter but welcome it for what life changes its brings and of course there is nothing you can do about it but make the best of a challenging experience.

Loading the dice Friday November 21, 2003 by: Joe Hueglin Niagara Falls: Things to do not add up. The constitution of the Progressive Conservative Party and the statements made by its leader seem to be in direct conflict with one another and the whole process underway is simply wrong in every sense of the word.

-This will be a winter of discontent Sunday November 23, 2003 by: Timothy W. Shire Bjorkdale: No crystal ball required as we watch helplessly as the United States enters the Vietnam style conflict in Iraq from which no success is possible. These pictures were taken Saturday evening near Bjorkdale as the sun dropped away from a cloudless cold winter sky.

Bush's advance of freedom: The Soul of American Capitalism Sunday November 23, 2003 by: Mario deSantis Nipawin: This story just gives you a hint of the very disturbing political issue that is endangering our little planet. Mr. deSantis has provided you with an outstanding list of references that go far beyond supporting the points he makes but gives you an opportunity to research the serious problem that faces mankind.

The Greenwater Report Monday November 24, 2003 by: Gerald Crawford Greenwater Provincial Park: Hunters are as plentiful as the wildlife this time of the year as Gerald goes down to Foam Lake for a visit and tells us about things there and in Kelvington.

The classic Monday November 24, 2003 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Recreation takes many forms but the classic experience for every western Canadian is skating and playing hockey on an outdoor rink. Most children learn to skate on such facilities and for most of us it is the place where we will go for our last trip around the ice.

Stories from Iraq Monday November 24, 2003 by: Christian Peacemaker Teams Iraq: Richard Phillips who is involved with providing food aid around the world from his office in Winnipeg passed on these on the scene stories by a group of people who are in Iraq hoping to provide some help to its embattled people. We are bringing you these stories because of the remarkable similarities of these events and the way things began in Vietnam in the early sixties.

Tisdale downtown gets ready for the season Tuesday November 25, 2003 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: With winter here and the end of November approaching the downtown merchants have stepped outside their stores to place Christmas trees along the street.

"FTAA-Lite" Reflects Long-Term Economic Failure Tuesday November 25, 2003 by: Mark Weisbrot Washington: The Ministers meeting in Miami to iron out trade talks moving toward an America's free trade deal seems to have fizzled. This story by this American economist gives us a chance to think over what was going on and why it failed. The references with this story give you a chance to get up to speed on this topic.

The ingredients of American Bloody Capitalism: GREED, HYPOCRISY, WARS Will the Carlyle Group salvage Lord Black's Hollinger? Tuesday November 25, 2003 by: Mario deSantis Nipawin: The arms financiers and weapons dealer company the Carlyle Group is not a matter of fiction but a real corporation and this story shows you who is in that company. Their latest project is to sort out one of their fellows, Lord Black and his Hollinger company.

Tisdale is getting into the mood Wednesday November 26, 2003 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: The trees downtown are lit and trimmed while out at the mall tables are being set up for the craft displays and organisations who will be participating in Midnight Madness.

What are the limits? Thursday November 27, 2003 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: As we survey last night's setting sun the question of limitations has to be addressed. Is the sky really the limit, of course we know it is not, so we have to be willing to talk about the limits and that means talking about priorities. Regina is closing three public libraries and an art gallery, the libraries all in economically depressed areas. A year ago we talked about on this site and everywhere else, the limits of public medicare, a year has gone by and little has changed. So as we gaze at the sky we have to talk about limits.

Suga Bz Thursday November 27, 2003 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: A pair of Tisdale teenagers have their own store for the Christmas shopping season in the Tisdale Mall. Cool stuff from cool storekeepers.

Digital Video Editing Thursday November 27, 2003 by: Kevin McIntyre Carrot River: Lots of people buy video camcorders then after a few attempts they find a home in a closet someplace waiting for a future garage sale. Kevin tells us how to take a digital camcorder and a computer and put together something that can be watched. Video is undigestible unless you edit it in some fashion and here is how.

The Free Market according to president Bush and his brother Neil Short term gains and long term pains Thursday November 27, 2003 by: Mario deSantis Nipawin: This story and its references is hinting at a disturbing problem with human nature. It seems that like leopards humans are pretty much the way they are if raised in a specific mindset and culture there is little chance of them being able to alter their perception and means of dealing with the world.

Leather goods shop opens in the Tisdale Mall Friday November 28. 2003 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Moe Jomha has opened his leather shop in the Tisdale Mall Thursday. Leather jackets, wallets and hand bags along with a whole range of sweat shirts. A very nice addition to the Tisdale market place.

Preempting Further Bush's Capitalism Against Humanity: Throwing Out of Office President Bush Friday November 28, 2003 by: Mario deSantis Nipawin: The family that capitalises . . . These Texans have a grip not only on their country but are gravely involved in attempting to do serious damage to the world.