The Week of April 1 to 7, 2001

April's Here Sunday April 1, 2001 An assessment in pictures of what things look like this first day of April and a much wider discussion on the passage of time and how it occurs on the pages of Ensign.

Fad 2001 Sunday April 1, 2001 Scooters, cool tiny wheelled units that allow riders to zip along streets with ease and a considerably higher level of safety than the brain bashing skateboard.

Social Beings Monday April 2, 2001 A man, a woman and their dog, their horse, their relationship is a solid and unreserved relationship that benefits both.

The Greenwater Report For April 2, 2001 Monday April 2, 2001 This edition of the Greenwater report brings us several interesting stories but two in particular stand out, find out about a pet moose and the amazing Great Grey Owls.

Lack of Democracy: Institutional Corruption, Justice and Punitive Damages Monday April 2, 2001 Mario deSantis laments the progressively curtailed version of Canadian Democracy and suggest some ways of reversing the trend.

Present Economic Globalization: Its Not abour free trade but about patents and copyrights. Monday April 2, 2001 You need to read this article carefully because it explains a lot about the protests we have seen and the odd proclaimations of politicians. Mario deSantis has given us an important piece of vital information in this story.

Revolving Commerce Tuesday April 3, 2001 We keep hearing about global economy and free trade and overlook the power and importance of local day to day exchange of goods and services that form the basis of almost all of the world's economy. This story includes a 500KB QuickTime Vr of downtown Tisdale this morning.

Wheat Corporation Pep-Talk - Unbelievable! Wednesday April 4. 2001 Edwin Wallace explains the incredibility of the management of the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool as their Kansas boss attempts to firm up shareholder confidence.

Inaccurate and Offensive Wednesday April 4, 2001 Two reads write to Ensign and voice their reaction to a story about Extra-Foods from last week.

Golden Age Centre Materials Delivered Thursday April 5, 2001 A year late and in a new location but the stuff to build the new senior citizens centre is now on site.

Chinese Down American Intelligence Aircraft Thursday April 5, 2001 The Chinese attempted deliberately to knock the US aircraft out of the air, that's the story.

Professor Jack M. Mintz and Globalization: another sanctimonious leader joins the ranks of Jean Chrétien and Roy Romanow Thursday April 5, 2001 Mario deSantis lets us think through the economic issues that have become so much a part of modern politics and contrast them with the econmic principles of Paul Romer. ( Paul Martin also discussed this topic yesterday in his press conference in Toronto)

A Walk West Friday April 6, 2001 East is fine, North alright, and South is okay, but when the sun is setting I would always choose to walk West. Today we see a QuickTime Vr of the West of Tisdale and some concerns about railway standards.

High Tech Wood Friday April 6, 2001 Building materials are more complex than ever with so many new composite manufacturer wood products being standard features in house and commerical construction.

Effects of Globalization in Canada and Saskatchewan: Ossified Leadership and a Downsizing Economy Friday April 6, 2001 With confusing employment statistics what does globalisation mean to us in our day to day world. Mario deSantis warns that is means less, less of everything.

Modern Agriculture Saturday April 7, 2001 Symbols of a changing industry. How we think about farming is reflected by what we use to do the farming.

Canadian Election Reform Saturday April 7, 2001 We continue to lament the electral process that places what appears to be undemocratic governments elected by a minority of voters into power. What is the solution? Here is a thoughful and serious look at the problem by political science student Cassandra Loiselle from Winnipeg.