Chronological Index of Ensign Articles for
August of 1999

Sunday
August 1, 1999
Now this is a gloomy way to start off the Month. Temperatures dropped to around 5 during the night descending below dew point and hence the formation of cloud right on the ground.

By the week
August 1 to 7
August 8 to 14
August 15 to 21
August 22 - 28

 
Camping In Black and White
Sunday
August 1, 1999
A look back at a vacation in 1983 and some black and white pictures of a part of that trip.
 
Let's Face It
Monday
August 2, 1999
We all wear one in one form or another, some days I see a lot of people with face trouble, but this article deals with the human face, our non-verbal communicative device.
 
A View From The South
Tuesday
August 3, 1999
This article has two QuickTime VR panoramas in it and takes a few moments to load. The idea with this article is try to share the visual experience of what Tisdale and the surrounding countryside is like with people who have never been here or once lived here and are now only remembering their former community.
 
Saddle Up
Tuesday
August 3, 1999
A visit to Tisdale's riding stable provides us with some interesting pictures and information about serious horse care and riding.
 
Saskatoon Car Show
Wednesday
August 4, 1999
Join Michael Townsend at the Saskatoon Car show, this beautiful collection of images takes a while to download but it is worth the wait.
 
End Of An Era
Wednesday
August 4, 1999
The warnings of the development of corporate farms are ten, perhaps twenty years to late, as it has already happened and the reason government will not support argriculture is that it is so heavily supporting those companies who will profit from its destruction.
 
Second Cut
Wednesday
August 4, 1999
Nine days behind last year Tisdale Dehydration plant has begun its second cut of the year.
 
Floor Pouring
Thursday
August 5, 1999
We are keeping track of this new business as it becomes a reality. This picture was taken at 8:30.
 
A Morning Look
Thursday
August 5, 1999
As I drove around this morning I grabbed some snap shots of life in Tisdale just before 9:00.
 
The Best Corn Patch In Town
Thursday
August 5, 1999
This remarkable patch of corn in a fine garden is quietly absorbing this great sunlight as the ears are starting to fill and the folks at Ivory Chateau are going to be smiling their way through a lot of corn this fall.
 
From Lawn To Foundation
Friday
August 6, 1999
Vacation is over for the house on Caribou Crescent that went to the lawn for a couple of weeks while its new basement was being prepared, today it is back where it belongs.
 
Flower Wall
Friday
August 6, 1999
Only a block away there are two houses with what amounts to a wall of flowers.
 
Purolator Progess
Friday
August 6, 1999
Purolator's increased business in the Tisdale area has seen their semi coming directly to Tisdale rather then the Tisdale trucks having to go to Melfort each morning.
 
Subterranean Fire Hydrant
Friday
August 6, 1999
This is one of those odd little problems that crops up in a housing development.
 
This Morning's Loose Ends
Friday
August 6, 1999
Four single pictures, unrelated to one another but the day would not be complete without the incidentals.
 
Pretty Soon
Saturday
August 7, 1999
Ayear ago today harvest got underway in ernest in the Tisdale area. This crop photographed this morning against this clear cool sky will be ready next week.
 
Everything, Including The Picket Fence
Saturday
August 7, 1999
Here is a composite picture of a great farm yard North of Tisdale. Picture taken this morning.
 
A View From A Bridge
Saturday
August 7, 1999
Some pictures and reflections upon the special nature of Saskatchewan's small streams and their little valleys.
 
Alternate Universe - Farm Crisis
Saturday
August 7, 1999
Carey Heilman takes us one step further to or from reality to consider the current farm crisis the provincial government's response.
 
Up In Smoke
Saturday
August 7, 1999
Concerns about air quality keep arising as we discover the reduction in spending on the environment by both provincial and federal governments with emphasis on self regulation.
 
The Long View
Saturday
August 7. 1999
A quick morning look toward Tisdale.
 
Sunday
August 8, 1999
This is the Eastern sky a minute or two before six this morning with an orange sky as the low level cumulus holds its own under a solid upper overcast. Forcasters are predicting showers across the province this morning and the chance of some nasty ones.
 
It Doesn't Get Any Better!
Sunday
August 8, 1999
Timothy Shire having enjoyed his breakfast is concerned about the stories in the morning news and how most could be solved with pancakes.
 
Damp Monday
Monday
August 9, 1999
Here is a look at the morning's condition as we start the week with rain and fog.
 
Farmers Market
Tuesday
August 10, 1999
Tisdale Farmers market is open this morning with great products and prices.
 
Grand Opening
Tuesday
August 10, 1999
Tisdlae Livestock Center launches its business today with its grand opening and first sale.
 
Big Sale Tomorrow
Tuesday
August 10, 1999
Schpansky Auction Sale tomorrow and work is going full tilt to get the grounds and equipment in position fo rhe sale.
 
New Business Opens In Tisdale Livestock Center
Tuesday
August 10, 1999
Livestock supplies and Western clothing are some of the products in one of Tisdale's newest businesses.
 
Snorkle At The Madison
Tuesday
August 10, 1999
A couple of pictures showing the laying of the large concrete floor in the new condo's parking area/garage.
 
UGG Celebrates Grand Opening at Valparaiso
Wednesday
August 11, 1999
Saskatchewan Express highlights the festivities at UGGs opening party yesterday.
 
Things I Have Learned
Wednesday
August 11, 1999
Old age and confusion do not stop the learning process, I am constantly being surpirsed at simple facts that I need or enjoy knowing.
 
Auction Tales
Thursday
August 12, 1999
We sample the Auction sale experience with some pictures and a tale or two.
 
SGI Promotes Safety
Friday
August 13, 1999
Today we learn about SGIs safety programme at the mall and some concerns are voices about bicycle safety.
 
Preston's Dilemma
Friday
August 13, 1999
Phillip Lindenbach, the noted political commentator from Weekes pokes some fun in verse at Preston Manning and the United Alternative.
 
Cool Time at Carnival
Friday
August 13, 1999
Cool temperatures lower attendance at Mall parking lot carnival.
 
Saturday
August 14, 1999
This picture shows the morning sky at 6:30 with expected showers in Southern Saskatchewan today but warmer. Ensign will not be posting any new articles later today or tomorrow as we are taking this weekend off. Will have new material on Monday. In the mean time check out the pre-release of the iMac a year ago today and a rural cemetary was featured a year ago today.
 
TUCs Days Are Numbered
Saturday
August 14, 1999
The old high school is soon to be torn down. Friday the external doors were removed.
 
A Summer Place
Monday
August 16, 1999
Here is a visit to a summer dwelling for a retired couple as we can look around their yard using QuickTime VR.
 
Its Happening Again
Monday
August 16, 1999
Sometimes things get ahead of themselves and this year once again its the trees. This picture was taken at 9:30 this morning and though you have to look close it is turning colour and some commentary on trees seasons and diversification in agriculture.
 
So, What's Happening This Morning?
Tuesday
August 17, 1999
A quick look at various projects in the community this morning updating you on their latest developments in pictures.
 
Sidewalk Overhaul Continues
Tuesday
August 17, 1999
Sidewalk refurbishing goes downtown. This morning the dig is on despite the light misty rain falling.
 
De-Aphidisation
Wednesday
August 18, 1999
Bugs in a canary seed field are eliminated from the air. This page has a lot of pictures and will take a few moments to load.
 
Death Before Harvest
Wednesday
August 18, 1999
Most agricultural chemical application is done on the ground.
 
Down With Carraganas
Wednesday
August 18, 1999
New autobody shop owner cleans up his property by removing the aging and tangled carraganas.
 
58 Chevy
Wednesday
August 18, 1999
Here is a look at a great original car from the golden age of automobile manufacturing This article has been updated Aug 21/99
 
Tisdale Lube Expands Carwash
Wednesday
August 18, 1999
Shell downtown added carwash to business.
 
Madison's First Walls
Wednesday
August 18, 1999
The growth of a building is an interesting thing because buildings can be around for a long time.
 
Volunteers Cut Field
Thursday
August 19, 1999
At 8:30 this morning this is what was going on in front of our place as volunteers cut the football field.
 
The New Car
Thursday
August 19, 1999
A 1928 Model "A" Ford might not be everyone's new car but for one Tisdale car restorer this one will join his collection and in due course it will become like new.
 
Short By 99
Thursday
August 19, 1999
Two Dalmatians take their owners for a walk.
 
Friday
August 20, 1999
Last night's sunset tells this morning story of an overcast sky. However it is very warm and the wind is calm. Ensign will have a couple of new stories later this morning so come on back and take a look around later today.
 
ACCU BLEND
Friday
August 20, 1999
Northern Steel Industries holds an event to show off to fertilizers companies its new automated cardlock system, today.
 
Downsizing and the City of Saskatoon
Saturday
August 21, 1999
City Manager hired as a hatch man is himself axed. No justice involved, just confusion.
 
I'm Three
Saturday
August 21, 1999
The last weekend of the summer for many kids and teachers. This article and others will appear later this morning. In the mean time check out the article on Beeland Coop that is now used as instructional material in a Minnesota University, it originally appeared in Ensign a year ago today.
 
Liberty
Saturday
August 21, 1999
On the road again, that's the life of a dog. Making friends.
 
Looking Very Good
Sunday
August 22, 1999
A look at a yard or two in the South part of Tisdale as we see great colour coordination and fabulous apple trees.
 
Superclouds
Sunday
August 22, 1999
This picture was taken yesterday afternoon as we saw the creation of instant clouds.
 
Monday's Blue Skies
Monday
August 23, 1999
A general run down of this morning's happenings.
 
Fripp Alfalfa
Monday
August 23, 1999
Fripp Fibre Form building is now being used as a storage facility for Tisdale Alfalfa pellets.
 
On Your Mark
Monday
August 23,1999
School buses are readied for the coming year as questions are raised about the soundness of this concept.
 
Has Bin
Monday
August 23, 1999
Three new grain bins were seriously damaged early Sunday morning.
 
Harvest 99 Begins
Tuesday
August 24, 1999
Harvest fever is about to take hold of Tisdale as swathing is in full swing and there are even some fields that have already been combined.
 
Uphill flow
Tuesday
August 24, 1999
What started as a simple repair to a house sewer line turns into an all day affair as a telephone line is severed.
 
A Red Harley
Tuesday
August 24, 1999
Here are some pictures of a marvellous red machine seen on the street yesterday and some thoughts about this mode of transportation.
 
One Brick At A Time
Wednesday
August 25, 1999
Sidewalks and curbs both sides now under construction. Some pictures of work on the project.
 
Get Set
Wednesday
August 25, 1999
Preparations around the elementary school for the coming new school year.
 
Garden Cleanup Already!
Wednesday
August 25, 1999
Here is a look at a large garden and how improved tomato production is being induced by cutting back the tops of the plants.
 
Thursday
August 26, 1999
This picture was taken late yesterday afternoon and I thought it sort of has a lot of the elements that make up this community. From the grain truck to the multiple signs, pedestrians and traffic. The big "X" has always been the sign indicating a railroad crossing yet here we have an oddball sign, one wonders why?

Winds were brisk overnight and this morning the smell from the alfalfa dehydration plan is wafting over town.

 
The Saskatchewan Way
Thursday
August 26, 1999
Timothy Shire presents his opinions on the provincial election and the platform set forth by the government. His main point is that platform and policy are not what is said but what has been done.
 
More Smoke
Thursday
August 26, 1999
Tisdale Dehydration's bale stack bursts into flames a second time in five days
 
SaskEnergy Closes Main Street
Friday
August 27, 1999
SaskEnergy closes Main Street Thursday replacing the line under the railway crossing.
 
The Portal
Friday
August 27, 1999
The gates we pass through mark out passage to new experiences.
 
One Good Hole Deserves Another
Saturday
August 28, 1999
Friday Main street in Tisdale was closed as everyone got into the hole making act. I recommended all pedestrians be given shovels.
 
End of An Era
Saturday
August 28, 1999
K & E, the restaurant at the corner of Tisdale's busiest intersection closes its doors today as its owner retires.
 
And More. .
Saturday
August 28, 1999
Pioneer and Louis Dreyfus have new facilities under construction.