Chronological Index of Ensign Articles for May of 2000
Tisdale Speedway Takes Shape Monday May 1, 2000 See how they are making out developing a stock car race track here in Tisdale.	By the week Mar 26 to April 1 May 7 to 13 May 14 to 20 May 21 to 27 May 28 to June 3
Ready For Another One Monday May 1, 2000 Tisdale Fire department snuff out a railway right of way fire Sunday and stand ready for the next emergency.
From St. Petersburg Monday May 1, 2000 May Day is holiday in Russia and Ensign received this letter today from Vladimir Nedelski. This is an interesting communication and got my curiousity going and I have included with this letter some reference to St. Petersburg for you to look over.
Get Me Some Peanuts Tuesday May 2, 2000 "And CrackerJack, I don't care if I never get back" Yes folks its ball season once again. As Tisdale's diamonds come to life with the sound of coaches and bouncing balls.
For Someone Who Likes To Rock Wednesday May 3, 2000 We remember the passing of an old friend, the "Friendly Giant" today,
Demoted House Leaves Town Thursday May 4, 2000 Replaced house leaves town this morning. We documented the construction of the new house as it was built, now we see the old house make its departure.
Duh! Thursday May 4, 2000 Trash cover fire East of Sylvania results in destruction of newly logged spruce pile.
Change of Plans Thursday May 4, 2000 The giant construction project at Hudson Bay ran into a snag with a recent set of cooling tanks and they have come back to Northern Steel to be rebuilt to new specifications.
ILOVEYOU Friday May 5, 2000 Massive computer virus swept planet yesterday. What did it do and what does it all mean?
Smaller Friday May 5, 2000 So who needs a shovel, you can rent this tiny back hoe here in Tisdale.
Back In the Garden Again Saturday May 6, 2000 This weekend the green thumbs are all getting dirty as folks plant their gardens for another year.
VArooooom Saturday May 6, 2000 Four wheel recreation vehicles are very popular and Beeland Coop has their own inexpensive version on display.
Rosalee Longmoore is Missing the Boat: advocating fewer health boards to save money! Saturday May 6, 2000 Mario deSantis explains the shortcomings of trying to save money without a clear view of what should be accomplished.
SkyWars Sunday May 7, 2000 Today we share with you the marvellous skyscapes of the showers that passed through the Tisdale area. These are dramatic images of the sky including a 90 degree panorama of the rain cloud formation.
Bin Making Time Monday May 8, 2000 Co-op's assembly crew begins work today and putting together this year's crop of metal bins.
Saskatchewan Health Care Researches: A campaign to assist the Romanow's government and cheat the people Monday May 8, 2000 The remarkable lack of respect for Saskatchewan people and their intelligence is illustrated by yet another research project that is misleading and based on questionable data. Mario deSantis takes issue with this dishonest practice.
Honourable Janice MacKinnon and her rolling economy in Phonyland Tuesday May 9, 2000 Conflicting data indicates some confusion about Saskatchewan's job creation as Mario deSantis looks critically at the minister's claims.
Jail! Our Final Answer? Tuesday May 9, 2000 Timothy Shire expresses his concern about the high level of incarceration in Saskatchewan
Speedway Earthwork Wednesday May 10, 2000 The stock car race track continues to take shape as Silvertown construction lays in fill along the straight-away.
The fight against No-Fault Insurance is a fight for our Freedom Wednesday May 10, 2000 Mario deSantis expresses his concern about the issue of no-fault insurance as it relates to government use of "so-called" research.
First In 2000 Wednesday May 10, 2000 Work has begun on the first new home in this calendar year as a lot has been cleared and surveyed for a new home across the street from Art's Auto Body shop.
The Hopeful Signs of Bin Assembly Wednesday May 10, 2000 Great progress is taking place as this year's crop of grain bins are growing in a Tisdale field.
Rabinovitch's Decanadianisation - TBC Thursday May 11, 2000 What does the reduction of CBC television mean to Canada as a country? Timothy Shire explains the concerns he has for democracy.
District Health Plans: Breaking the Law Again and Again Thursday May 11, 2000 Mario deSantis explains that only one health district has revealed their pending health plans, the others have followed government guidelines and remain secret.
Cellphone Shopping Thursday May 11, 2000 Tools, assistants, what ever it takes we can use them in the mixmaster world of food shopping.
Sometimes It snows Friday May 12, 2000 Thursday night the Southern portion of the Saskatchewan had to endure snow and blowing snow. This picture was taken in Southey around 11:30 PM. But Friday morning the roads continued to be treacherous. Thanks to the SASKTEL folks in Moose Jaw for giving FTLComm a hand to upload today's edition.
Moose Jaw - A Quick Look Saturday May 13, 2000 Here are a few glimpses of Saskatchewan's most attractive community. (Ensign is published today from Swift Current)
Fox and Geese Sunday May 14, 2000 Clever goose gets onto her perch to avoid the wiley fox. This page included the "Fox" folk song.
Are We There Yet? Monday May 15, 2000 A bit heavy for a Monday morning perhaps, but today we consider the markers that we observe as we proceed this existance of ours.
Eldorado Monday May 15, 2000 A chance meeting with a black wonder prompts a lip-liking page on this Cadillac.
Houses of Law: Moose Jaw Tuesday May 16, 2000 Today we take a look at the remarkable structure in Moose Jaw that houses the federal court in that city. Designated a historical site this is one of many Saskatchewan court houses constructed in this formative era of the province.
Wednesday May 17, 2000 This is the May sky greeting us in this part of the province this morning with the wind almost still and the sun breaking through the patchy sky. We take a second look at another court house, this one in Swift Current.
Houses of Law: Swift Current Wednesday May 17, 2000 This is a photo essay of the outstanding Swift Current Court house building in 1915.
Saskatchewan health plans/budgets: an ever changing methodology Wednesday May 17, 2000 Mario deSantis explains the confusion being created by the abandoment of traditional accounting methods as "needs-based funding allocation" exacts resource waste and the inability to identify problems.
Rise Gets New House Underway Thursday May 18, 2000 Rise construction has the basement in place and is proceeding with a new house as water and sewer lines were run into the lot Wednesday.
Minister of Health Pat Atkinson says "We need a provincial plan" Thursday May 18, 2000 Despite the apparent attonomy given district boards the Department of health continues to confuse planning and operations so that priorities can not be set and ad hoc decisions hamper effective operations.
We And Our Sky Friday May 19, 2000 What a morning! There is a warm damp smell to the air this morning and the picture above was taken at 9:15. The story with this picture and its 360 degree panorama let's you see the clear sky to the South and the rain clouds to the North.
The Right To Medical Equality Friday May 19, 2000 Timothy Shire examines the litany of concern published in Ensign about Medicare and suggests a solution.
An Uplifting Event Friday May 17, 2000 The town crew has time this morning to remove an unused power line from the former trailer park on the town's North side.
Houses of Law: Melfort Satruday May 20, 2000 Today we look at the Melfort courthouse in this continuing series of stories about Saskatchewan's public buildings.
Almost summer Sunday May 21, 2000 The picture of Tisdale's swimming pool shows the ominous clouds that brought light rain moments after this picture was taken. The pool schedule appears in Ensign today.
Houses of Law: Prince Albert Sunday May 21, 2000 This pictorial look at the Prince Albert court house has some large pictures and may take a moment to load.
Peeking Through The Cracks Sunday May 21, 2000 Rock damage and cracks scar the viewing surface of a pickup truck.
Emergence Monday May 22, 2000 This morning we have some pictures of this year's emerging crop.
Alpacas Monday May 22, 2000 Some unusual farm animals are enjoying their move to Saskatchewan having just parted with their winter coats.
Greenwater Report for May 22, 2000 Monday May 22, 2000 Gerry Crawford a noted photographer and naturalist writes a weekly column for several local weekly news papers and this week we are pleased to present his column in Ensign.
Louis Dreyfus Expands Monday May 22, 2000 Five new grain bins are joining those in place at the Louis Dreyfus terminal as this operation expands into condominium grain storage.
Beaver Bushwork Monday May 22, 2000 The short legged big toothed rodent that is Canada's national emblem has been working over time near town.
Ensign's Second Anniversary Tuesday May 23, 2000 Today we take a little time to reflect on the progress of this project and accompanying these thoughts are some outstanding images of the sky scapes that ended Victoria Day.
Tisdale's Field of Dreams Tuesday May 23, 2000 Baseball, what a game of mystery and harmony. Perhaps the most romantic game that is far more imagination then reality, far more dreams then substance.
Wednesday May 24, 2000 Showers spread out over the Northern portion of the province Tuesday night giving needed moisture to the new crops. Though serious winds prevailed in the South they were moderate in the parkland. This picture is of downtown Tisdale just after midnight this morning.
Aylsham Wednesday May 24, 2000 A village mid way between Nipawin and Zenon Park remains a memory of what it once was in an abundant land.
Children of the Spirit Wednesday May 24, 2000 This week judges have been attacking social services for not doing enough about the problem of fetal alcohol sydrome.
Teachers Reject Offer Thursday May 25, 2000 56% of Saskatchewan's teacher have voted to reject the government contract offer.
Skating the Dog Thursday May 25, 2000 Great way to get out and enjoy oneself as well as get some excellent exercise.
Facing the Park Friday May 26, 2000 The second new house of the year is going just South of the cenotaph park as work began on the lot this morning. This story and others will be posted at 10:30 this morning thanks for dropping by.
Planter Passions Friday May 26, 2000 Here is our first yards and gardens picture collect of the year featuring flower beds.
Big Sandbox Friday May 26, 2000 Town cleans up gravel piles in their compound this morning.
Rainy Saturday Saturday May 27, 2000 It started last night at supper time and has rained steadily since then.
Safe To Drink Saturday May 27, 2000 A look at Tisdale's water system in the light of the tragic events in Walkerton Ontario.
New Place to Skateboard Saturday May 27, 2000 Town workers clear remnants of walls from the pad creating a new skateboard park across from the town office.
Now the Exception Saturday May 27, 2000 Tisdale bicycle riders now ride on the right.
Camera Crisis Sunday May 28, 2000 Sorry about Ensign being late in publishing this damp Sunday but we had a minor disaster, the digital camera that brings you the images for this publication each day quit and this morning's pictures did not turn out. An attempt to affect repairs was unsuccessful.
Number 3 Sunday May 28, 2000 A third new house is getting underway this one on a corner lot .
The Whole Thing Monday May 29, 2000 Today we have more on construction of new homes in Tisdale.
Greenwater Report for May 29, 2000 Monday May 29, 2000 Jerry Crawford brings us up to date on events around Greenwater provincial park with stories of fishing, beaver catching and goslings.
TUCs Site a Mess Monday May 29, 2000 Since the removal of the building the site remains an area of devastation and needs to be cleaned up.
Canada Remembers War Dead Monday May 29, 2000 Timothy Shire reflects on the ceramonies this past week in Ottawa as a representative of the thousands of lost Canadians was brought home and buried to help us remember "the few."
The Grad Car Tradition Continues Tuesday May 30, 2000 Today we have some pictures of this years "grad cars".
Time For A New Alley Tuesday May 30, 2000 With new house on the street the time has come to install an alley that begins between Wicks Gas Bar and R Place restaurant running East.
Pavement Painter Tuesday May 30, 2000 Tisdale is seeing the highway surface repainted this morning as other crews get out to patch damage East of town.
Grade Two In the Swim of Things Wednesday May 31, 2000 Despite the cool temperatures swimming lessons and pool activities continue this last day of May.
The Incredible Abuse of Saskatchewan No-Fault Insurance Part 1 Wednesday May 31, 2000 Today we begin a four part discussion on the use of research as a political tool and the manipulation of research findings to advance a political agenda.
Just A Pigeon Wednesday May 31, 2000 Yeah, like who cares about a common everyday pigeon? Well may be we should care.