Chronological Index of Ensign Articles for
May of 2004

Robin waits for May to show up in Tisdale
Monday
May 3, 2004
by : Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale : Though Robins have been comfortably living in much of Saskatchewan for up to a month they have stayed away from Tisdale until Sunday morning when one dropped by our house and I was able to take his picture a few doors down. This story includes a QuickTime rendition of a song by the "world's greatest entertainer."

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Al Jolson
Monday
May 3, 2004
by : Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale : Michael Jackson, Elvis Prestley, Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby all are just pale imitations of the very first superstar Al Jolson. When records, radio, movies and television were invented he was there front and centre and he was well aware of his position in history as he turned to the camera in the first motion picture with sound and ad-libed "You aint heard nothin' yet."
The Greenwater Report for May 3, 2004
Monday
May 3, 2004
by : Gerald Crawford
Greenwater Provincial Park : Trips to Prince Albert, Christopher Lake, Melfort and Greenwater Lake is starting to break up despite the rather unpleasant weather. Gerald gives us a look at some astonishing signs of the growing desert near Rosetown.
Breaking ground for new 18 unit Condo
Tuesday
May 4, 2004
by : Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale : Today the surface was removed from the new condominium site beside the Gold Age Centre as surveyors stake the site and Chupa Excavation removes the topsoil.
Downtown Tisdale upgrade preparations
Thursday
May 6, 2004
by: Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale : This morning survey work was well underway with a bit of mainstreet blocked off and paint markings appearing on the pavement as the town gets its refurbishment programme for the downtown area underway.
Experimental Box
Thursday
May 6, 2004
by : John Smith
This is a hacker story as the author goes about creating a computer to try things out. With spam and worms ravaging computers today we need very badly to explore these weapons of mass computer destruction in an effort to protect our equipment. What will be done with this computer you wouldn't want to do with a machine you depend upon for everyday work.
Tulips
Thursday
May 6, 2004
by : Albert Eckart
Swift Current : Spring is flourishing in the south western portion of Saskatchewan and has brought out some great looking flowers to begin the season.
Air Cadets cleanup
Thursday
May 6, 2004
by : Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale : As a fund raiser the Tisdale Air Cadets were out Sunday doing a ditch cleanup north of town.
Another look at the lake
Thursday
May 6, 2004
by : R. W. Shire
Regina : The lake is full now in Regina and the citizens of the city once again get to stroll by its shores and this year they expect not to be able to smell it rotting.
Purple Finch
Thursday
May 6, 2004
by : Helen Carson
Crooked River : These are really outstanding images of a neat little bird that lives in this part of Saskatchewan.
HomeComing 2005
Friday
May 7, 2004
by : Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale : When it comes to planning a vacation that involves not just the whole family but the whole community one has to think ahead. The Centennial Homecoming committee have the basic concept laid out for July 29 to August 1 and here are some details.
Bush’s slippery slope: preemptive wars, violations of international law
Friday
May 7, 2004
by : Mario deSantis
Nipawin : There is no feeling of victory in saying "we told you so" as you have read repeatedly on this site about privatisation and the misuse of language. Torture is now defined as "abuse" and one in every ten Americans in Iraq carrying a gun, is a mercanary, there are more of them than British soldiers. Sadly, this tragic and for want of a better term, "stupid" situation, must play out as the United States has plodded its way while being warned, into a point of no return and they have no exit plan.
Lutheran Church Spring Rummage Sale
Friday
May 7, 2004
by : Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale : Just like the grass turning green the spring rummage sales are an annual marvel as this one had a nice selection of table ware and kitchen goods.
May snow storm sweeps southern prairies
Tuesday
May 11, 2004
by : Timothy Shire II
Winnipeg : The snow missed Regina this morning but caused major electrical power disruptions across southern Saskatchewan but it also turned Winnipeg back into winter. This story includes a 453KB QuickTime VR panorama of Waterloo Street in Winnipeg.
The Greenwater Report
Tuesday
May 11, 2004
by : Gerald Crawford
Greenwater Provincial Park : The ice is gone but it is still a prolonged cold spring with little growth. Gerald and Doreen were into Saskatoon and he has a fabulous truck picture.
May snow storm continues throughout day
Tuesday
May 11, 2004
by : Timothy Shire II
Winnipeg : Today we have the unique opportunity to show you a snow storm in the morning and the same storm as it looked late afternoon in Winnipeg. Like the first story this one also has a QuickTime VR done at the same location.
Ornaments for the yard
Wednesday
May 12, 2004
by : Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale & Regina : It is part of being human. We decorate, house, our clothes, yards and even our bodies. This story takes a look at some of the things people make or buy to put in their yards.
"your...document"
Wednesday
May 12, 2004
by : John Smith
Last week a journey of sorts was begun as Mr. Smith set out to catch and cure the bad stuff the rattles around the Internet. Well his first catch was a worm, ugly and nasty but not fatal.
New Condo Construction well underway
Thursday
May 13, 2004
by : Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale : A project like this one seems to evolve rather quickly especially at its beginning stages. This story has pictures of the piles being dug and poured, the services being dug in and the exterior foundation forms being erected.
Bush’s God cannot win the hearts and minds of the Iraqi people
Thursday
May 13, 2004
by : Mario deSantis
Nipawin : This article is a summary of a series of articles and material that paints a very unfavourable picture of our American neighbours. The Iraqi prison torture story is disturbing, but even more disturbing is the death of an American in Iraq, which has the timing, that suggests this was a sacrifice rather than execution, as it provides Americans with justification for their war crimes.
RCMP open house and barbeque
Thursday
May 13, 2004
by : Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale : Over three hundred people made it over to the Tisdale detachment today to enjoy lunch and a visit with the folks at the detachment. There was sunshine smiles and an enjoyable time was had by all.
Mission: Being close counts
Thursday
May 13, 2004
by : Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale : With the Golden Age Centre complete the energy and development moves outside with plans this summer to increase the parking area on the west side of the building and get some recreational projects going on the grounds. This is the first one.
Who runs Iraq?
Thursday
May 13, 2004
by : Kevin McIntyre
Carrot River : Things don't add up, the torture of prisoners in Iraq, the attempted cover up of that ongoing activity, the murder of civilian Nicholas Berg and America's contempt for the Geneva Convention as demonstrated in their holding of more than 400 people at a Cuban military concentration camp.
Garage saling
Friday
May 14, 2004
by: Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale : This week there are sales all over town and we visit some of them and bring you some of the atmosphere.
GPS surveying
Friday
May 14, 2004
by : Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale : New technology often becomes standard operating methods simply because all of what it replaces can no longer compete with the accuracy and speed of the invention. In this case a system for guiding Intercontinetal Balistic Missiles works just as well directing a sprayer in a field or discovering where the corner is of a town lot.
Acklands Grainger: Trade Show & Demonstration Day
Friday
May 14, 2004
by : Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale : Monday's event showed off the outstanding technical and safety equipment that is available from this remarkable local supplier.
The Greenwater Report
Monday
May 17, 2004
by : Gerald Crawford
Greenwater Provincial Park : Birds, birds and more birds as the feather ones of summer are happily visiting Gerald and Doreen while it stills seem a bit cold.
Reform to betray Harper's "no hard feelings"
Monday
May 17, 2004
by : Rob Shanahan
Hamilton, Ontario : The inner core of Stephen Harper's Conservative party is the party's ultimate downfall. Harper's advisors, his co-conspirator, Peter McKay and the old time reformers are what they are and it isn't pretty.
Peter MacKay met by angry protesters in Mississauga
Monday
May 17, 2004
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Bernd Mueller
Toronto : Canada's federal elections are won and lost in southern Ontario. This first hand account of a nomination meeting in Mississauga tells us that things do not look rosy for the conservative party.
An Accident of nature
Monday
May 17, 2004
by : Helen Carson
Crooked River : If it looks like a finch and has a bill like a finch maybe it's a finch but how come it colourless? A remarkable sighting Helen Carson shares with you.
Building a back yard
Tuesday
May 18, 2004
by : Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale : One of the new houses built last summer on Forester Crescent is getting its back yard.
Skies, snow and more skies
Tuesday
May 18, 2004
by : Judy and Timothy Shire
LaRonge : This is a set of fourteen pictures that tell a story of their own as they were taken over the last ten days, a time when things have been changing rapidly.
Summer wheels
Tuesday
May 18, 2004
by: Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale : My heart lifts up when I behold a topless car. Today's outstanding weather conditions put a smile on the people in Tisdale but just looking at this beautiful car with its top down made me grin.
Ball season struggles in the cold
Wednesday
May 19, 2004
by : Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale : Little league, girls softball and more are in full swing despite the low temperatures. This story shows some pictures of a game between a Tisdale team and the Weekes/Somme girls.
Air Canada: Waiting at the brink
Wednesday
May 19, 2004
by : David Orchard
Borden : It appears at times the we forget our historical successes and wander off into oblivious following trendy ideological theories. Canada was built by public and private cooperation, Canadian Pacific, Canadian National, Trans Canada Airlines each filled a need in a very big country. The country is just as big now as it ever was and the need to pull it together greater than ever.
Those not forgotten
Friday
May 21, 2004
by : Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale : To mark the seventh anniversary of this web site ((yesterday) I am presenting a list. Not of the accomplishments of the past seven years, but a list of individuals who have in one way or another, shaped the times in which we live and the times to come.
The Greenwater Report
Monday
May 24, 2004
by : Gerald Crawford
Greenwater Provincial Park : A trip into Manitoba with a report of what Gerald and Doreen saw along the way. Today's report has some outstanding rich images from some of the greenhouses visited.
The real axis of evil: President Bush and privatisation
Tuesday
May 25, 2004
by : Mario deSantis
Nipawin : The Iraq expedition is definitely losing its popularity with the American public but it must viewed in the context of other world events and when seen as part of the whole there is a realisataion that the world is a dangerous place as a result of American policies.
Taxcuts and Deficits
Tuesday
May 25, 2004
by: Dale Swirsky
Winnipeg : This submission was received before the election was called but is as pertainent today as it was when we received it last week.
SaskTel and the overseas dialer
Tuesday
May 25, 2004
by: Kevin McIntyre
Carrot River : If you are using Windows and dial-up to connect to the Internet watch out for some sneaky pop-up menus that might appear while you surfing the web one wrong click and a nasty programme will reset your connection number from the one you have to an obscure island of the West coast of Africa.
Tisdale pool late opening this year
Tuesday
May 25, 2004
by : Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale : What the pool didn't open Victoria Day weekend! None and the way things are going it may not be open this coming weekend.
Lions build new spray park
Tuesday
May 25, 2004
by : Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale : Tisdale's Lion's park gets a major upgrade as the old paddling pool has been removed making way for a brand new facility.
Change
Tuesday
May 25, 2004
by : Mario deSantis
Nipawin : This is a simple concept but one that needs to be thoroughly examined. Just like people who want to purchase an electric drill really don't want a drill, but want holes. So it is that once we get a handle on what the world is about we are in a better position to make changes.
Tourist booth has excellent first weekend
Wednesday
May 26, 2004
by : Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale : The kick off for this year's visitor's season was the mini-golf two-for-one and despite the cold weather six camp sites were in use.
Swift Current Green House
Wednesday
May 26, 2004
Images by : Albert Eckart
Swift Current : Here are some very cheerful and promising looking pictures taken this past Saturday in a greenhouse in Swift Current.
Tisdale Student Summer Employment Centre
Wednesday
May 26, 2004
by : Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale : Looking for someone to handle some work for you this summer, or are you a student looking for a job to earn a little experience and a little money? Get in touch with Renee Perrault at the 873-4257
Park flower beds dressed today
Thursday
May 27, 2004
by : Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale : Each year parks and recreation adds beauty to the town's parks by doing up flower displays. This year's cold had slowed the process but today it was time to get the flower in place.
Canadian National Railroad - Saskatchewan
Thursday
May 27, 2004
by : R. W. Shire
Regina : It has been in less than twenty years that Saskatchewan's railroad system was destroyed. It is important to understand that railroads are under the juridiction of the Federal department of transportation and their destruction and abandonment was essentially a transfer of expense to the province as trucks run on highways which are a provincial responsibility.
Green Once More
Monday
May 31, 2004
by: Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale : Three days of light rain, though less than an inch total certainly makes a big difference as lawns turn from winter brown and leaves begin to appear on the trees. Sigh!
Parkland Photography Club May Meeting
Monday
May 31, 2004
by : Gerald Crawford
Greenwater Provincial Park : This month's club meeting report brings us up to date on the clubs ongoing achievements and they share with us some outstanding images.
A clamp slipped off
Monday
May 31, 2004
by: Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale : A water line ruptured in the middle of last week and was repaired Friday morning due to the failure of a clamp design.
Firewalls
Monday
May 31, 2004
by : Ron Thornton
Edmonton : Deputy Prime Minister Anne McLellan pointed out the obvious that Conservative leader Stephen Harper was an avowed Alberta Separatist. Ron Thornton makes the point that indeed all Harper is advocating what Ontario and Quebec already have and that is their own brand of self serving separatism and it only seems fair that Alberta be like them.
Saturday's sales
Monday
May 31, 2004
by : Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale : The rain did not put much of a crimp on garage sales this past weekend and we have pictures from three of the many I visited.
The Greenwater Report
Monday
May 31, 2004
by : Gerald Crawford
Greenwater Provincial Park : The Crawfords have been out touring again and we can all be glad they have been because this week's report includes four amazing pictures of the mysterious crooked trees near Speers.