Chronological Index of Ensign Articles for December of 1999
A Short Winter Wednesday December 1, 1999 Today we have some pictures of the present heat wave. This page has quite a few large pictures and takes almost two minutes to download but together with the text I think its worth your consideration.	By the week Nov 28 - Dec 4 Dec 5 - 11 Dec 12 - 18 Dec 19 - 25 Dec 26 - Jan 1
Tisdale Taxi Thursday December 2, 1999 Greg Wesnoski, Tisdale Taxi - 873 9080. Find out about this new service.
December 99 RecPlex Calendar of Events Thursday December 2, 1999 Here is the last month of the Century's calendar of events.
A Just Society Will Not Come Like A Chinook Thursday December 2, 1999 An editorial by Timothy Shire dealing with societial concerns about criminality.
Tisdale Health Care Auxiliary Friday December 3, 1999 Find out about the work of the Health Care Auxilary.
Taxing the Poor, Taxes Our Common Sense Friday December 3, 1999 Stu Innes shares with us his thoughts on proposed tax reform and he suggests some alternatives.
Our Leaders Can't Recognize An Asset From A Hole In The Ground Friday December 3, 1999 Mario deSantis explains to us some facts about government spending that will shock you as millions and millions are used to purchase poorly functioning software.
Watch Television On Your Computer Saturday December 4, 1999 What's on your computer tonight? Today we take a look at the merging of media and one attempt at television on the Internet.
Ramblers Take Blackhawks 8 - 1 Sunday December 5 A report on last night's Rambler win over Birch Hills.
A Midsummers Night's Dream Sunday December 5, 1999 William Shakespeare's amazing comedy comes to life in Michael Hoffman's outstanding feature film, this is a "must see".
And This Shall Be A Sign Monday December 6, 1999 A look at last night's sunset in a sequence of four pictures and a bonus.
Time For A Hayride Monday December 6, 1999 Time for a hay ride with the Roman Catholic Church.
In the Air There's A Feeling of Christmas Tuesday December 7, 1999 Good cheer and charming decorations abound as Christmas and commerce mix.
A governmental responsibility is to clean up our house first Tuesday December 7, 1999 Mario deSantis gives us some thoughtful comment on the recent conference on the World Trade.
GT Mechanical Cleaned Up Tuesday December 7, 1999 The Town of Tisdale is getting ready to tear down the former GT Mechanical building.
The Light That Ends the Day Wednesday December 8, 1999 I never tire of taking pictures of great sunsets and enjoyed last night's immensely so here is a collection of pictures of how Tuesday ended.
The Pickup Wednesday December 8, 1999 A look at a mid sixties pickup truck.
CN Makes Additions to Bridge Wednesday December 8, 1999 A bit of construction on the bridge on the South East of town.
Ready For Spring Thursday December 9, 1999 Community Senior Citizens project stakes their claim. Find out more about this project later this morning.
Farm Crisis - The Struggle Continues Thursday December 9, 1999 Edwin Wallace gives us some insight into the major issue of 1999 as he considers the cries for support and the way that support might be given.
Business Is Slow Thursday December 9, 1999 Not a good year so far for tow trucks and service station jumper trucks.
Not Now, Wait Until Dark, ..Or Spring Friday December 10, 1999 Sometimes things are what they are even though they were meant for another time of viewing. This pictures sparks some consideration of how we sometimes are like leafless trees and Christmas decorations in daylight.
Haul It Away Friday December 10, 1999 The rubble that was once the TUCs building is now being hauled away.
It is the system's fault: an incident with banking transactions Friday December 10, 1999 Post date a cheque, used to work but not anymore. Mario tells us about his real life experience with the service charge kings of the marketplace.
Angels Friday December 10. 1999 December is definitely the month for clouds and here are some angels.
Sun Shatters Morning clouds Again Saturday December 11, 1999 What appeared to a gray morning is suddenly a shattered sky as the sun flashed through the morning's broken cloud. We have some pictures of some houses at the Muskoday Reserve. Ramblers beat Kinistino 6 - 4 last night.
GT Mechanical Relocates Saturday December 11, 1999 From its ashes this company is struggling back into operation.
Angels On The Lawn Sunday December 12, 1999 A simple but extremely effect Christmas lawn display consisting of three whimsical Angels.
Toy Auction Sunday December 12, 1999 Schapansky's auction Saturday brings out the toy hunters.
Monday December 13, 1999 HiHo, HiHo its off to work we go, this picture was taken at 8:45 as Monday got underway in Tisdale. Thanks for dropping by, would love to hear from you.
Louis Dreyfus Makes Some Modifications Tuesday December 14, 1999 With the cars lined up for loading the Louis Dreyfus terminal is moving this year's crop to market and needs a little touch up to improve its handling capabilities.
Build, Finish, Ship Tuesday December 14, 1999 Monday was the day for the trucks to haul away production from Northern Steel. Today marks a minor anniversary, this day a year ago Ensign began posting the weather each day and now by clicking on the weather log you can go back to a year ago today to see what it was like.
Banking is Changing: electronic cheques on their way Wednesday December 15, 1999 Mario tells us about the things we can expect from our banks in the future.
Town Clears Golden Age Site Wednesday December 15, 1999 The town of Tisdale is preparing the site for the new Senior recreational centre that should begin construction in the spring.
Sun Takes A Look At A Cold Day Wednesday December 15, 1999 Minor cold snaps settles in with ultra clear skies and -27 degree temperatures. Check out the sundogs that decorate the morning sky.
Cold Sales Thursday December 16, 1999 This picture shows mainstreet Tisdale at 9:35 with just a hint of sunlight edging though a difficult East wind sky. Cold morning for street side sales.
Morning Glory Friday December 17, 1999 A sequence of pictures that tell the story of this day's arrival.
Share the Spirit Friday December 17, 1999 Today we take our first sparkle tour as we show you a few of the many beautifully decorated homes in Tisdale. This article includes a QuickTime VR of one spectacular yard. If you click on "Front Pages" you can go back to a year ago today and see the snow that fell then.
Hockey Night In Kinistino Saturday December 18,1999 Here is an on the spot complete game report on Friday night's game between the Ramblers and the Tigers.
RCMP Set Up Roadside Spot Checks Saturday December 18, 1999 RCMP intercept everybody in holiday roadside checks.
The Closure of the Plains Health Centre: The $50 million overrun and the gimmick of saving money in health care Sunday December 19, 1999 Mario gives us his take on the Minister of Health's comments about the huge over run on the closure of the Plains Hospital.
Christmas Cactus Sunday December 19, 1999 Exciting to be able to bring you a flower story at this time of the year.
Valdez Parked In Tisdale Sunday December 19, 1999 So why is this and several other properties not for sale or development.
Ramblers Defeat Hunters 13-2 Monday December 20, 1999 A short account of last night's game.
Real Winter Is Here Monday December 20, 1999 There is a certain comfort in knowing things are as they should be. We definitely have winter in Tisdale, see what things are like in today's winter article.
CN to Become NAR Tuesday December 21, 1999 The merger to produce the largest railway in North America is your loss. This morning Timothy Shire looks with regret upon this serious economic decision.
the wheat board as we know it will soon be gone Wednesday December 22, 1999 Edwin Wallace gives us some important insight into yesterday's leading agricultural story calling for a vote on the operation of the Wheat Board.
iBook Is Number 1 Selling Laptop Wednesday December 22, 1999 Apple computers has topped world sales for over a month now with its cleverly designed iBook.
Tis the Season To Be Jolly Wednesday December 22, 1999 A look at the faces of Christmas shoppers and a longing for what is missing.
Our Neighbourhood Thursday December 23, 1999 A look at more Christmas lighting, this time all within a block of our house in Tisdale.
Really Big Moon Thursday December 23, 1999 And a good morning it is as the sun creeps over the horizon this morning at 9:17 and only -8 degrees. Today I have some pictures of last night's amazing moon
Revisiting Maturana's Genius At Christmas 1999: Being human means languaging and emotioning Friday December 24, 1999 Mario deSantis brings us a message of hope as he points the way to a simpler and much easier way of handling our personal growth as we plod through each of life's experiences.
Friday December 24, 1999 On the road today, down to Regina to pick up Matthew and a bit of last minute shopping. May you all enjoy a wonderful Christmas filled with peace, good times and sharing with those you love. Sincerely - Timothy W. Shire
Last Minute Shoppers Mellow and There is "Good Will toward men!" Saturday December 25, 1999 Come along as Timothy Shire does his Christmas shopping and see what things were like.
Skies of Christmas 99 Saturday December 25, 1999 Using the sky and its gentle format a review of Christmas eve and some reflections.
Magic Pens Saturday December 25, 1999 In the midst of the last day to get those precious presents we find a young woman doing demos in the Bay's toy department.
Sunday December 26, 1999 This is Christmas day as it began in Tisdale with the sky flooded with crimson.
Bleak December Monday December 27, 1999 At 10:15 this is the way Tisdale's main street looks this morning. Though many businesses are open few have any customers. Of the various service stations in town the Co-op and ESSO are selling gas and only the Shell is doing service work.
And This Is December! Tuesday December 28, 1999 Today we have a simple sunset for you to pursue Twenty-four pictures taken near Watson last night put together into a QuickTime Vr that will let you look around from horizon to horizon.
Is It The Seeing of Art, or The Art of Seeing? Wednesday December 29, 1999 As people look back on this century and consider the important things people have achieved it might be good for us to consider what has happened in art. This article will be posted later this morning and drop back to look it over. Thanks for stopping by this morning.
Ramblers Beat Tigers 9 - 3 Thursday December 30, 1999 Luc Simoneau and the Tisdale Ramblers whack Kinistino Tigers with a 9 - 3 win last night.
New Not Recycled Friday December 31, 1999 As this year ends and a new one begins we have a fresh covering of snow welcoming us this morning.