Chronological Index of Ensign Articles for April of 1999
The Number Game Thursday April 1, 1999 Mario deSantis suggests that there should be more then numbers on which to base re-election of the present provincial government.	By the week March 28 to April 3 April 4 to 10 April 11 to 17 April 18 - 24 April 25 - May 1
Silvermine Nature Reserve Thursday April 1, 1999 It is now fall in South Africa and the very hot summer is now in the past. This set of wonderful pictures comes from Jean Knaggs who shares with us this remarkable scenic park near Cape Town.
At sunrise the room is filled with a golden glow this Good Friday morning. Friday April 2, 1999 We are going to Regina then Winnipeg today to spend Easter weekend with our family. Hope to have some things of interest to you during the weekend. If you find things haven't updated this will have been the reason.
To Winnipeg Saturday April 3, 1999 Time for a little travellog, here are some pictures taken along the way between Regina and Winnipeg on the Transcanada Highway.
Winter At Waterloo Saturday April 3, 1999 It's winter again in Winnipeg. About half a foot of snow covers everything, fortunately the streets are warm enough to prevent things being really icy but with temperatures well below zero there are icy patches on sidewalks and streets. More snow expected today.
Easter Sunday Sunday April 4, 1999 At first it seemed a novelty Saturday night when it began raining but it soon became pellets and then heavy snowfall. Here are some Easter Sunday snow pictures.
SnowPeople Sunday April 4, 1999 Here are some pictures of the fun folks have had making snow men and women around Winnipeg Friday and Saturday.
Premier Romanow's Shining Light To The World: The Canadian Light Source Synchrotron Monday April 5, 1999 Mario deSantis reports the concerns many have voiced about the new project in Saskatoon and how it may negatively impact on the tasks at hand.
Old Stuff Monday April 5, 1999 A trip to an Estate sale resulted in spotting a couple of interesting items and contemplation about what they things of the past means.
The Forks Tuesday April 6, 1999 A visit to Winnipeg with out a visit to the Forks is the same as going to Saskatoon. Have a look around (QuickTime VR) the Forks and see what it is like this spring.
Few Words On The Synchrotron,Politics and Education In Saskatchewan Wednesday April 7, 1999 Mario deSantis reflects on the connections that people would like to make between education and the University of Saskatchewan Synchrotron project.
A Gift Thursday April 8 , 1999 This article takes nearly three minutes to download because it includes a large number of pictures of the Jones Wildlife Sanctuary West of Tisdale. Check this one out, its a place I will be visiting again.
Saskatchewan Nurses On Strike! Thursday April 8, 1999 Shameful development in the continuing healthcare saga of this province.
An April Sunset Friday April 9, 1999 It has been some time since we have had a great sunset in Ensign and last nights display was satisfying.
Bad Faith of Honourable Romanow: Back To Work Legislation For Nurses Friday April 9, 1999 A short condemning editorial about the Premier's shameful disregard for collective bargaining.
Black Out Friday April 9, 1999 At 8:25 Thursday the lights went out and were off until almost midnight. How one thing leads to another.
Stinson Voyager 108-2 1947 Saturday April 10, 1999 Here is a look at an old but outstanding aircraft with additional web site links to let you see more about this airplane and its variants.
A Little Rundown Saturday April 10, 1999 This old tractor left at a scrap recycler is a rather interesting and perhaps even rare tractor worth restoration. Besides pictures of this one there are some great links to other sites dealing with Fordson tractors.
Nurses Strike, Premier Romanow And The 22% Sunday April 11, 1999 Mario deSantis points out the glaringly obvious errors of the government and identifies it as the real culprit in the present hospital services disruption.
Sorry about the techincal problems today, our server collapsed last night and we were unable to get it up and running until late Sunday afternoon. Sorry for the inconvenience, but glad you dropped back to see that we were on line.
Morning Look Sunday April 11, 1999 The picture above was snapped at 0700 with -4 degrees and everything covered with a coat of frost. Have a look around at 0900 and see a frozen puddle and what is left of Saturday's snowfall.
Piper Pacer PA22 Monday April 12, 1999 A look at Pipers low cost move into general aviation in the 1950s.
Monday April 12, 1999 As you can see (0800 this morning) the snow has gone once again as it was pretty well history by noon Sunday.
Tuesday April 13, 1999 The picture above was taken at 0900 and shows the development of immature tower cumulus and there is virga visible beneath several cells in the area. The gloom of the sky is disguising the prospect of showers, let us hope the strikes will also lead to positive developments in Saskatchewan's troubled healthcare system.
Russian Lady Wednesday April 14, 1999 Neither a Russian nor a lady this clever device is out making a clean sweep of Tisdale's streets, tidying up after the winter.
Community Supports Nurses Wednesday April 14, 1999 Tisdale nurse take their issue to the public Tuesday as they picket the post office gaining support for a petition.
Thar Be Dragons Thursday April 15, 1999 Sometimes the choice between right and wrong is clear cut and when we are able to spot those times we are compelled to act.
Thursday April 15, 1999 Last night's sunset showed the fragmentation of the relentless West wind and the backyard overhead spagetti.
Bet Yuh Can't Do This Friday April 16, 1999 Susan and Dave Morgan's friendly little dog shows of good nature and excellent manners.
Look Around Nipawin Friday April 16, 1999 Here is a QuickTime panorama of the main intersection downtown Nipawin. The Nipawin retail marketplace has changed considerably and the bussel of Nipawin's main street is showing signs of slower economic times.
Our appologies to all who visited Ensign Friday. On Thursday night a problem occurred with a hard drive on the web server and was not enabled until Saturday morning. As you will notice the counter is out of commission as well, it comes from a server in Winnipeg that is ailing a bit.
Look, No Training Wheels! Saturday April 17, 1999 That moment comes for all of us when the training wheels come off and we can ride with confidence.
The Political Mission of Premier Romanow: Divide and Conquer Sunday April 18, 1999 Mario deSantis has identified the Premiers inclination to use what ever works to gain re-election
Blooming Tree Monday April 19, 1999 This Prince Albert tree is all set to get 1999 underway, and is doing it in style.
Early Birds Monday April 19, 1999 Ready or not the lawnmowers are upon us, buzzing and whirling the grass that will soon begin to grow. With only the smallest hints of green, gardeners are out in force cutting grass that is dead.
Never Go Under Tuesday April 20, 1999 A child wants to get across a railway track with a stopped train on it, he or she ducks under and attempts to crawl to the other side, the train lurches forward a belt catches a bolt on the underside of the train or on a tie--- body parts.
Pemier Romanow: Playing the Number Game Tuesday April 20, 1999 Publicising the 22% salary increase and covering up the $40 million over run on the closing of the Plains.
Wednesday April 21, 1999 Yesterday afternoon when I went out to set up the stories I would have in Ensign today I did not know about the incident in Colorado and merrily went about my business and took the pictures for the two stories today, one on Tisdale's elementary school and the other on the sublime work environment at TMSS obviously I have changed the TMSS story, but an odd coincidence.
Elementary at 3:30 Wednesday April 21, 1999 With one k-5 serving the whole of the community there is a considerable concentration of small people in one place and parents are on the job each morning and afternoon handling the transportation.
Safety At School Wednesday April 21, 1999 Reflecting on the serious of loss of life in Colorado yesterday here are some practical measures a school can take to better prepare itself for situations almost to horrible to imagine.
Thursday morning and the sun is shining. I have been pretty busy the last couple of days and would appreciate hearing from you. Let me know what you are thinking and what you would like to see in Ensign.
Rising And Setting Friday April 23, 1999 I know it happens everyday but I appreciate it every day, the light of the setting sun and the glory when it rises fill me with expectation and elation and so I share with you three images.
Making It Work Friday April 23, 1999 The rush to get new technological products to the market place is changing the way we view products and how we use them. This article updates the saga of the new G3 Pro in the FTLComm office.
Friday April 23, 1999 This picture was taken as the sun was rising this morning around 6:00 and you can see how the conifers are starting to come to life with a much more vibrant green. Though this light doesn't show the changes the dead grass is coming to life everywhere. One fellow I was kidding about mowing dead grass told me he took four garbage bags of it off his yard. I am in the midst of technical changes and revisions in the office.
It's exSeeding Time Again Saturday April 24, 1999 Its that time of the year again when the 1999 crop is being put in the ground.
SUN's Strike and Premier Romanow's Paper Legislation Sunday April 25, 1999 Mario deSantis takes aim at the Premier's knee jerk reaction to pass back to work legislation while espousing the "rule of Law".
Tom Sawyer And The Fence Sunday April 25, 1999 Mark Twain's remarkable story about Tom and the fence appears in Ensign today with a couple of pictures of yet another fence painting.
Not Close Enough Monday April 26, 1999 Here is a failed attempt to get a picture of a suspicious Canada goose.
Tisdale's Secret Park Monday April 26, 1999 The former site of the old hospital is a really extraordinary park and here are a couple of QuickTime VR panoramas of the site and some comments about visiting a park on your own.
April Shower Tuesday April 27, 1999 Everything is connected no action, no matter how insignificant does not some how influence other events (chaos theory).
St. Matthew's Angilican Church Garage Sale Tuesday April 27, 1999 This year's sale is set for Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
99 Wheels Wednesday April 28, 1999 A brief review of the street machine of this year.
Wednesday April 28, 1999 The picture above was taken late Tuesday afternoon but those are great little cumulus clouds. As the evening came so did the fog and we can expect it to be cloudy most of Wednesday, at least in the morning.
Oxymorons Thursday April 29, 1999 Here are fifty Oxymorons. Check them out.
The Most Serious Threat to a "Safe School" Is Complacency Thursday April 29, 1999 A review of the past week and a letter from a concerned parent about the readiness of TMSS to handle an emergency.
Thursday April 29, 1999 This picture above is mid afternoon Wednesday as the fog from the morning hung around between Melfort and Star City for most of the day.
Rhubarb, The Garden Peasant Friday April 30, 1999 Already busily growing for another season these easy to maintain and harvest plants can put neat stuff on your table.
Vi-Co - A Milk By Any Other Name . . . Friday April 30, 1999 A nostolgic look at the brown cow.
Friday April 30, 1999 No question about it is time for Yard and garage sales. With St. Matthew's Angilcan church into their second day of their sale this one is a neighbour of ours and cars began arriving right at 9:00. Today must be food day as we have two articles on Vi-Co and Rhubarb. There will be no morning edition of Ensign Saturday as I am going into Saskatoon today and will not be back to the office until Saturday afternoon.