Chronological Index of Ensign Articles for
February of 2000

On A Roll
Tuesday
February 1, 2000
Northern Steel Industries continues to expand markets and maintains steady production as orders and product development continues.

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February 2000
Tuesday
February 1, 2000
Sorry about running a little late this morning, several projects on the go and Ensign delayed a bit. This is the scene at 10:30 as a bit of ground drift slides across this part of the country side just West of town. We are into February, already as we face the precipation portion of the winter, this article wonders about pedestrians.
Daily Grind
Tuesday
February 1, 2000
The loads of grain, lumber, manufacturing equipment and sundries rumble in and through the community around the clock.
Wednesday
February 2, 2000
Like so many things, groundhog day is decided far away where the sun was shining this morning and both Willy and Phil saw their shadow and winter is to last six more weeks, easy for them to say! This picture was taken about 8:20 and shows this morning's stratus layers but winds will pick up through the day from the West. In the mean time send us e-mail.
Under Their Own Power
Wednesday
February 2, 2000
Making it around on your own two feet, many people in this community rely upon themselves to get around. Are we doing what we can to make this process pleasant for them.
The Synchrotron and our children: Trading life for science
Wednesday
February 2, 2000
Mario deSantis explains that with 25% of Saskatchewan's children living in poverty the U of S Synchrotron seems mindless.
Imperial Oil Response
Thursday
February 3, 2000
Imperial Oil noticed the article about contaminated properties in Tisdale and has sent us a letter.
The Farm Crisis and the Globalization of Our Economy
Thursday
February 3, 2000
Mario deSantis takes the Premier to task for his remarks and his government which refused to financially support farmers in their economic depression.
Morning Talk
Thursday
February 3, 2000
Good weather brings out the best in all of us as Tisdale folks get out and enjoy the morning.
Lean on Me!
Thursday
February 3, 2000
Small fork lift decides that it is better to drive then be carried.
Pat Atkinson: Raising the finger and turning healthcare to a gambling casino
Friday
February 4, 2000
Check to see which way the wind is blowing then see what happens with health care in Saskatchewan.
Trains Come and Go
Saturday
February 5, 2000
Timothy takes you for an amble down memory lane to when the trains were pulled by black fire breathers.
Saskatoon In February
Sunday
February 6, 2000
The picture above is one of several that lets you take in some of the sites around Saskatoon Saturday in a quest to find out more about this place.
Saskatoon Castles
Sunday
February 6, 2000
A look at a group of houses overlooking the Saskatchewan River Valley in the North area of Saskatoon.
Sky Things
Monday
February 7, 2000
This is this morning's sunrise just before nine and it pretty well shows our weather this morning but take a look at last night near Birch Hills. One of those amazing pictures.
February Happenings in Tisdale
Monday
February 7, 2000
Here is the calendar for this month and included with this calendar are various events associated with Tisdale Chamber of Commerce
Making Money is not creating wealth Mr. Premier Romanow
Tuesday
February 8, 2000
Mario deSantis points out the need for major changes in this province and the way it does things but he also explains how those changes might take place.
Sylvan Lake Tanks
Wednesday
February 9, 2000
Northern Steel ships first of contract to Alberta Oilfield. This article has a sequence of pictures showing the loading process.
A Message for Health Minister Pat Atkinson: Wear Clean Underwear
Wednesday
February 9, 2000
Mario deSantis points out the glaring problems with in our health care system and suggests that some serious effort be put into improving the management.
May We Never Grow Up
Wednesday
February 9, 2000
Timothy Shire tosses around the idea of our realisation and awareness of the child within us.
Father Craig O'Brien
Thursday
February 10, 2000
Meet the new Rector of St. Matthew;s Anglican Church.
Honourable Janice MacKinnon: debating the economic underdevelopment of Saskatchewan
Thursday
February 10, 2000
The minister defends Saskatchewan from the criticism in the National Post and Mario deSantis points out that they are right.
Service Denial Attacks Threaten the Concept of the Internet
Friday
February 11, 2000
There is nothing like poplar trees that can remind us all that some things just happen. Find out more about the Internet crisis that occured this week as Timothy Shire explains what "Service Denial Attacks" could mean to all Internet users.
Don't trust statistics, don't trust Honourable MacKinnon, trust yourself
Friday
February 11, 2000
This morning Mario deSantis takes us one step further into the mind set of Janice MacKinnon.
Day Ends in Blur
Saturday
February 12, 2000
Today I am showing you a somewhat burred view of the sunseting on North Central Saskatchewan in a sequence of images shot from a moving car.
Minister Jane Stewart and Minister Pat Atkinson insulting public responsibility
Saturday
February 12, 2000
Both ministers claim that no one stole the money but Mario deSantis makes the point that squandering public funds has the same affect on the public. Tax money is going were it was never intended to go.
The Nerve of these guys
Sunday
February 13, 2000
After their last visit it was a surprise to see this bunch show their beaky faces around our yard today.
Governments must stop serving themselves and their friends
Sunday
February 13, 2000
Mario deSantis takes a thoughtful look at the Ottawa scandal and considers how the underlying problem is so widespread and affects our on provincial politics. Mario sites some excellent sources on this subject.
Important Stuff
Sunday
February 13, 2000
This morning we get a different view of education then what you might expect from a form high school principal as Timothy Shire discusses the role of education in our society.
Human Resources Development Canada: Deomcracy for sale to the highest bidder
Monday
February 14, 2000
In this article Mario deSantis explains what the Federal government has been doing with job creation grants and points out that the process is not only wrong but illegal.
A summary of the review of the 459 grants at HRDC
Monday
February 14, 2000
Here is a quick to understand the details of this brewing Ottawa scandal as Mario deSantis has sorted through the issues making them understandable.
Hits and Misses
Monday
February 14, 2000
Sugar and spice and everything nice, well it is important to be noticed. Bright hair colour comes and goes, young people have even found that they can get some pretty wild colours with instant drink mixes. This picture was taken late Sunday afternoon in front of the Prince Albert Walmart.
Is Honourable Jane Stewart Lying over the bungled $1-billion jobs program?
Tuesday
February 15, 2000
Mario deSantis points his finger at the glaring evidence that the Minister of the federal govenment has been less then candid about a number of things.
So What Are You Looking At
Tuesday
February 15, 2000
Today we take a quick look at what is filling our faces when we look at a newstand. There is a trend here and we try to examine just where it is taking us.
Our Government and Justice System In Canada
Wednesday
February 16, 2000
Pointing out the concept of the Social Contract from John Locke Mario deSantis expresses his extreme disappointment with the Federal governments lack of accountability.
Another Magic of Premier Romanow: balancing the books, downsizing people and increasing the GNP
Wednesday
February 16, 2000
Mario deSantis comments on the unusual difficulties within Saskatchewan while the provincial finances improve.
What About the Old Guys!
Wednesday
February 16, 2000
Today we consider the options when it comes to old computers.
Kinistin Group Travels To Mexico
Thursday
February 17, 2000
This was my project yesterday and today I will tell you about the remarkable adventure some of these people began this week.
This Won't Last
Friday
February 18. 2000
Gas prices rise in Melfort and Tisdale after being five cents lower the Prince Albert and Saskatoon for a week.
Pasquia League Play-Offs, Second Round
Friday
February 18, 2000
Here are the schedules for the semi-final senior hockey play offs.
What's For Lunch?
Friday
February 18, 2000
Today we talk about lunch, as Timothy Shire reconsiders his perhaps overly conservative selections from menus.
Our Saskatchewan Justice System Is Rotten to the Core
Saturday
February 19, 2000
The evidence is mounting that a chronic situation is present with the possibility of death quads operating in Saskatoon. Mario deSantis explains how this may be a part of a systemic and pervasive condition.
A World For the Few and Privileged In Saskatchewan
Saturday
February 19, 2000
Here is some straight talk that you can not ignore, Mario deSantis is advocating our dire need to embrace democracy to its fullest. This is a remarkable article, read it carefully.
Simplicity and Clarity: A Way Out of Confusion
Saturday
February 19, 2000
Things seem to spin around us as we try to cope with the overload of information and extreme concerns. Mario deSantis reports to us a way out of this confusion.
Sunday
February 20, 2000
This is the 6:40 predawn sky of this morning. The cirrus has pretty much left the sky now and we are experiencing an outstanding later winter day. There may be some material added to Ensign later today so you might check back later to see if there is anything new, thanks for dropping by today, I would love to hear from you
Nipawin Takes Game One
Monday
February 21, 2000
Edge of the seats stuff as Tisdale Ramblers and Nipawin Knights begin best of seven playoff semi final series. See pictures and summary of the game.
Bantam Provincials; Melville over Tisdale 7 - 2
Monday
February 21, 2000
Fans had an exciting hockey game Sunday night to see as Melville pretty much dominated play in the first game of a two game total point series.
Setting Flames
Monday
February 21, 2000
Taken at 6:00 last night just West of town includes a 90 degrees QuickTime panorama.
Honourable Janice MacKinnon and the NDP Government: Spin-doctoring the Truth
Tuesday
February 22, 2000
Trying to make the very negative reality into something palitable is stretching the margins of believeability as crime, poverty and deteriating social conditions can no longer be hidden from the rest of the country. Mario deSantis let's us consider and question the methods uses to explain away our really bad situation.
Tractors of the Quarter Section Farm
Tuesday
February 22, 2000
Today we take a look at this impressive collection of engines from half a century ago.
To Market
Wednesday
February 23, 2000
Private custom trucking operations provide needed services to livestock producers.
February Thaw
Wednesday
February 23, 2000
This is the lumpy sky we have in Tisdale this morning (8:45) but today promises to be another above zero day check on this story to see how people are coping with the warm weather.
This Little Ford Of Mine
Thursday
February 24, 2000
Gerry Crawford at Greenwater Provincial Park provides us with some needed details on the picture of Ford tractors we had earlier this week and shows us his working version of one of these outstanding machines.
Deomcracy and Human Rights in Saskatchewan
Thursday
February 24, 2000
Mario deSantis is taking issue with the underlying attitudes portrayed by the governments provincially and federally as he explains their increasing tendancy to ignore basic human rights.
Ramblers Take Lead in Best of 7 Series
Thursday
February 24, 2000
Here is a game report with lots of pictures of last night's game against the Nipawin Knights.
Thursday
February 24, 2000
A pretty glorious way for the sun to say "good-morning" this picture taken just before sunrise today show the extensive low level cloud cover and the stratus layers above.
Humboldt Bantam "AA" Broncos 5 - 3
Friday
February 25, 2000
First game in a two game total point series in the Centre 4 leagues playoffs began last night and the Ramblers were defeated 5 - 3. See this story for pictures and a game report.
Mud Season Already
Friday
February 25, 2000
The wet season has arrived a bit early as this picture was taken Thursday afternoon just before it began to rain.
Saskatchewan Health Care: Mississippi Burning
Saturday
Februrary 26, 2000
Mario deSantis points out the circle of blame and the need to break the circle and sort out the administrative problems.
Very Warm
Sunday
February 27, 2000
Melting snow, blackened fields and more clear skies.
The Heat Goes On
Sunday
February 27, 2000
Tisdale Dehydration plants runs all year round this year. As bails are being processed around the clock in this busy processing plant
Ramblers Win Semi Final Series
Monday
February 28, 2000
A report on last night's game as the Ramblers win the series four games to one.
The Dress
Monday
February 28, 2000
Here is a discussion about the dress Jennifer Lopez wore to the Grammy awards show last week.
Brad Kirkland Pasquia League MVP 1999 - 2000
Monday
February 28, 2000
Last night at the last game of the Nipawin / Tisdale semi-final the League president handed out the award for the leagues most valuable player.
Premier Romanow flip-flops on Farm Aid
Tuesday
February 29, 2000
Mario deSantis points out the Premier's change of attitude and policy as it relates to the farm crisis.
Signs - Market Messaging
Tuesday
February 29, 2000
Here is a new idea from the past that is brightening up Beeland Co-op.
Tristan Visits Tisdale
Tuesday
February 29, 2000
Here is a look at a tradition means of handling a baby with some great pictures of this little four month old fellow from near Rose Valley.
Beeland Co-op's Employee of The Month
Tuesday
February 29, 2000
Office administration worker Laurine Anderson is recognised for her achievements in getting this fiscal year off to a good start.
Just A Little More Winter
Tuesday
February 29, 2000
With melting snow on the window of the van we see these two, one with snowball in hand on their way home from school yesterday. The needed fresh snow is a nice treat and temperatures remain just around freezing.