The Week of June 4 to 10, 2000

University Becomes A Business Sunday June 4, 2000 Across Canada underfunded centres of higher learning have decided to become businesses in order to keep their doors open. Our examination of this condition and what it means for the future is well worth your consideration.

Light for Profit Sunday June 4, 2000 Here are some pictures of the new University of Saskatchewan Synchrotron project now under construction.

Magpie (Pica pica) Sunday June 4, 2000 The common magpie is shown today in our series on birds.

Tia Kwan Do Sunday June 4, 2000 Here is a short pictorial visit to a Tia Kwan Do competition.

The Doghide Monday June 5, 2000 A fine morning in Tisdale, this scene is from the Kinsmen park area looking toward the town.

Greenwater Report for June 5, 2000 Monday June 5, 2000 Gerald Crawford keeps us up todate on happenings around Greenwater Provincial park and this week he has two great pictures for us.

Government Mistrust in Saskatchewan: The Continuous Saga Monday June 5, 2000 Today Mario deSantis explains his concern about the way in which trust in government and government officials continues to disappear.

First Cut 2000 Tuesday June 6, 2000 This picture was taken this morning around 9:30 as Tisdale Dehydration is getting its new season underway.

New House Moving Along Tuesday June 6, 2000 Here is an update on how a new house is developing as its moves from basement to structure.

A Lineal World Tuesday June 6, 2000 A long look at things gives some perspective.

Landscaping Matters Wednesday June 7, 2000 Like composing a painting or decorating a Christmas tree planning and creative design can make a place special and create an environment that is suited to the needs of those who dwell there for what is comfortable, interesting and practical.

University Castle Wednesday June 7, 2000 The sign that leads to this remarkable building says "Private road" but what we find is an eighteenth century English manor house.

Upgrade Wednesday June 7, 2000 Time to replace an aging water hydrant as town crews block of a street this morning preparing to conduct a little subterranian expedition.

A Place For Petunias Thursday June 8, 2000 These petunias were seen this morning in a finely crafted yard. (This is an 11:40 posting there is more to come today with a commentary from Mario in the works to be online later)

Experimental WebCam Thursday June 8, 2000 "WebCam" while I am online these pictures are updated about once a minute or even less. Ensign's delivery was interrupted yesterday as our connection to the Internet was undergoing some work to improve security.

Honourable Judy Junor: a skewed government and her skewed statistics Thursday June 8, 2000 Mario deSantis points out the glaring and overwhelming fact that the death rate of infants is rising in this province reaching an appalling 0.89%

Puddles From Last Night Friday June 9, 2000 With the temperature at 4 celcius at 4:00AM we had a nice little thunder shower that has left its mark on Tisdale this morning.

TMSS Football 2000 Friday June 9, 2000 The riders take to the field in Saskatoon tomorrow but the TMSS guys were on the field yesterday.

Life In the Pasture On a Rainy Day Friday June 9, 2000 Some pictures of some horses in a field near town.

Purple Martin - Progne subis Saturday June 10, 2000 The largest North American Swallow, the famed mosquito guzzler. Today we take a look at this super insect vacumn cleaner.

DJ's Entertainment Closes Saturday June 10, 2000 What are some of the implications of the diffusion of the television entertainment and information industry. Today we take a look at this problem and offer some explanations.