Chronological Index of Ensign Articles for November of 1999
Dark and Stormy Night Monday November 1, 1999 This morning we deal with last nights ice storm with a few pictures of this morning.	By the week October 31 to Nov 6 Nov 7 - 13 Nov 14 - 20 Nov 21 - 27 Nov 28 - Dec 4
Getting Ready For Re-Reengineering and Shifting the Blame Tuesday November 2, 1999 The minister of health has commissioned an inquiry into the Regina health boards budget problems, Mario deSantis is suggesting the minister need not look any further then in her own department.
End Begins Tuesday November 2, 1999 The ominous appearance (monday afternoon) of this machine spells doom for the old derelict TUCs building.
A message for our insulting Barb Byers: Solidarity is not for ever! Wednesday November 3, 1999 Mario deSantis lacks enthusiasm for continued support of the present government given its abuse of democratic processes.
Northern Steel Industries Wins ABEX for the Second Time Wednesday November 3, 1999 The Physical Environment ABEX for 1999 goes to Northern Steel Industries of Tisdale.
Beeland's Employee of the Month Wednesday November 3, 1999 Beeland Co-op's employee of the month of October, Jamie Renaud.
Ignoring its mandate and diverting money for Y2K Nightmare Thursday November 4, 1999 Mario deSantis clues us in on how SHIN money is turned from its intended purpose to supporting Y2K problems in the health system
From Structure to Splinters in 2 Hours Thursday November 4, 1999 Two hours and the last standing portion of what was once a high school was reduced to splinters and rubble. Pictures of this building's ultimate destruction are in two parts the digital ones on one page and the video images will be posted later on the "Second Page." (The second page takes about two minutes to download the forty-four pictures that tell the demise of the TUCs building)
Sasko Auxiliary Raffle November 5, 1999 Ladies of auxiliary help the Sasko home out with a raffle of handicrafts and this superior quilt.
Friday November 5, 1999 This is the early 0700 sky this morning with the moon checking us all out and the clear morning sky home of a gentle breeze from the South West.
Royal Bank - Coffee and Cake Saturday November 6, 1999 Tisdale's Royal Bank Branch celebrates customer appreciation day with coffee and cake Friday afternoon.
Sunday November 7, 1999 At 0800 this morning this was the beginning of this fine weather Sunday with temperatures quickly moving above the freezing mark and much of the snow/ice in the fields will all but disappear today. Should have some new stuff later today so come on back and check Ensign out.
Beeland Coop Establishes Web Site Sunday November 7, 1999 Beeland Coop goes online Friday night at "beelandcoop.com"
Coop Cardlock Now Open Sunday November 7, 1999 Aiming to get the project operational for Friday various minor hitches held up things but Saturday it was regular operations.
What's It Take to Get Noticed? Monday November 8, 1999 The rules of advertising are applied to the plight of prairie farmers with some surprising suggestions.
Direct TV Taking Over Tuesday November 9, 1999 Small 18" TV dishes are becoming as common as snow drifts as home owners take the plung and committ themselves to the expense of satellite television.
Fall Houses With Rooves Tuesday November 9, 1999 Three of the four houses now under construction are closed in and ready to face the elements of winter.
Here's The Church and Here's the Steeple Tuesday November 9, 1999 Tisdale's Roman Catholic Church is at long last about to get its steeple.
TUCs Rubble Tuesday November 9, 1999 The remains still remain in a tangle mess where the building once stood.
Four Fluff Balls, No Tails Tuesday November 9, 1999 The neighbour's cat has become a mother and her off spring are enjoying the fine fall weather.
Warm November Tuesday November 9, 1999 This picture from yesterday afternoon shows the extra-ordinarily warm weather we and all of Saskatchewan is experiencing.
A Museum Mentality is Cheating Our Economy: Healthcare, SHIN and the Synchrotron Tuesday November 9, 1999 Mario deSantis, in an extremely well documented article describes the waste and disfunctional confusion with in the department that controls 40% or the budget of the provincial government.
Ford's New 2000 Cars Wednesday November 10, 1999 Let's take a look at Ford's new 2000 model economy car that has been introduced to replace the Contour and the Escort.
Dark Siding Wednesday November 10, 1999 Vinyl siding installers work into the evening to complete the outside of the Madisson while the good weather persists.
Down But Not Forgotten Thursday November 11, 1999 Tisdale School Division Board pays their last respects to TUCS.
Inside Job Thursday November 11, 1999 Take a look around the work at Northern Steel Industries as assemblies roll off the production line.
U of S Ranks 14 out of 15: Why not being the best of yourself! Friday November 12, 1999 Mario deSantis offers us some reflections and explanations for the apparent drop in academic standing of the University in Saskatoon.
Into Action Friday November 12, 1999 Engine compartment fire on main street Thursday evening brings out Tisdale's volunteer fire department.
Moovement Saturday November 13, 1999 This blurred image is from the Cow and Heifer sale yesterday at the Tisdale Auction Center. Check out this event, see what the prices were and the pictures will let you see the atmosphere of the sale.
Brian Rourke Wants more healthcare money: 40% of public expenditures are not enough Sunday November 14, 1999 The head of SAHO is complaining about insufficient government funding as he notices that reserves are declining yet the amount of spending continues to rise.
Ramblers 99_2000 Sunday November 14, 1999 Today we have a report on the 1999-2000 version of the Tisdale Ramblers in their first home game of the season. The "Second Page" with its truck load of pictures will be posted even later today.
Churchill Grade Eleven Psychology Links Monday November 15, 1999 Its time for some research work. The grade eleven psych class in la Ronge are working on their topics perhaps you too would like to see what's cookin' in these fields of study.
On Weldon Hill Monday November 15, 1999 A calm cool day as the sun mushroomed over the horizon at 8:20 the scene is captured above. If you click on this picture you can see last night's sunset from Weldon Hill in the form of a QuickTime VR
Cloud Painting Tuesday November 16, 1999 This complex sky greets us this morning (0900) with three layers of cloud. Click on the picture to see an interesting QuickTime VR of last night's beautiful sunset. Send me email I would love to hear from you
The U of S Synchrotron: A Mausoleum for a Museum Mentality Wednesday November 17, 1999 Mario deSantis is less than impressed with the major University of Saskatchewan research project.
Screen Backgrounds Wednesday November 17, 1999 Its good to make things look the way "you" want them. Here is a discussion on background screens.
Village Butcher Thursday November 18, 1999 Thought they were all gone but I was wrong, there is still a village butcher shop in Arborfield.
"Got Much Wheat?" - - - "Piles of it!" Thursday November 18, 1999 Grain piled up in the fields near Zenon Park.
Beeland Coop in Arborfield Thursday November 18, 1999 Visit the Arborfield Beeland Coop and take a look around a village general store.
John William Head Memorial Education Centre Thursday November 18, 1999 Yesterday I was out to Red Earth and we have some pictures and stories about the high school. there are four separate articles within this one so take a look around.
To Boldly Go Friday November 19, 1999 In a way the tales of Gene Rodenberry that we all know of as Star Trek are stories about what we are. Are we stuck in some kind of time loop where we keep having to repeat the tragic mistakes of the past, infinitely? We settled the issue of publicly funded medical care in this province in 1962 yet here we are thirty seven years later struggling with the same issue.
Healthcare Payroll and SAHO's Big Brains Saturday November 20, 1999 Saskatchewan's nurses have still not received their back pay and salary increases because of payroll problems.
Yukon Denali Saturday November 20, 1999 We take a look at General Motor's best vehicle, the "Denali". $63,000 SUV.
GT Mechanical Sunday November 21, 1999 Supper time fire Saturday night severely damages GT Mechanical. The story is in two parts with the main text and picture and a "Second Page" with addition pictures and details.
Go Ramblers Sunday November 20, 1999 Ramblers defeat the Hunters 9 - 4 in their Saturday night game. Read about the game and then go for more pictures on the "Second Page."
Monday November 22, 1999 This picture was taken on Friday afternoon near Star City. Frost looks different this year because so many trees have budded out and the frost forms much thicker then other years. This morning we return to Tisdale 59 years ago for a fire and we have an outstanding story of a man and his tractors.
Man of Many Tractors Monday November 22, 1999 Ensign is proud to present an outstanding article by Stu Innes of Regina as he tells the story of his father's farm through the pictures of the tractors that work for them for more then half a century. This article has a lot of pictures and will take nearly three minutes to download but it is worth the wait.
Tisdale Coop Burns in May 1940 Monday November 22, 1999 Talk about old news! Few pictures remain of the original Coop in Tisdale because it was built and opened in the summer of 1939 and in May of the following year it burned down.
What a Roof! Tueday November 23, 1999 This is 8:20 this morning, that little slip of stratus must be considered 1/10 in an otherwise clear sky. See how the moon rose last night and set this morning plus some other spectacular sky I have been saving for you.
Not An Accident Tuesday November 23, 1999 Charges of arson have been laid against an employee of GT Mechanical following Saturday night's fire.
So Many Broken Eggs Tuesday November 23, 1999 The long abandoned Smith Hatcheries building was finally torn down quickly yesterday.
Learning & Creativity: Basic Ingredients of the new Economy Tuesday November 23, 1999 Mario deSantis gives us a hint about what would make things, all things better. This three paragraph message is well worth your serious consideration.
Wednesday November 24, 1999 This morning's breeze is almost undetectable and yet this arrangement of cloud that seemed to fill the 8:30 sky was all but gone half an hour later. We have a story that will not be posted until this afternoon as the pictures are not available right now. Thanks for dropping by and make this day count.
Threat to New Cardlock Wednesday November 24, 1999 Monday morning during the demolition of the old Smith Hatcheries building resulted in a quickly developing blaze.
Thursday November 25, 1999 As this morning's snow falls this lady is waging an uphill battle as this snow is likely to be here until spring. (Picture taken at 9:25)
The Trucking Era Thursday November 25, 1999 More then one in every three vehicle passing through Tisdale is a truck. Their time has come.
Winter Fog Friday November 26, 1999 It appears as though winter weather is here to stay and this morning we are treated to a heavy dose of maritime fog. This picture and others were taken at 10:00 this morning in front of your house.
Christmas Lights to End the Century Friday November 26, 1999 The town has done their part to get into the Christmas season with the park decorated and street decorations in place.
Trojans Defeat Hounds 5 - 3 Saturday November 27, 1999 Here's a report of last night's Trojan victory over Notre Dame Hounds. F
Saskatchewan Nursing Shortage: Shifting the blame for our own Incompetence Satruday November 27, 1999 The idea to close hospitals and reduce hospital beds was a deliberate effort by hospital administrators to cut back on the labour component in health care costs. Mario deSantis explains how this procedure crippled health care and increase over all expenditures.
Its Winter Saturday November 27, 1999 Explore this change of season with the wonders of a child.
Ramblers At Top of Pasquia League Sunday November 28, 1999 Ramblers defeated Birch Hills last night 7 - 2.
Saskatchewan Healthcare: Using Research to Blatantly Lie to the Public Sunday November 28, 1999 Things don't look good and Mario deSantis worries about the use of research to cover up the real picture.
November Employees of the Month Monday November 29, 1999 Garry Pierce and Sheryl Janzen share the honour of being Coop's employees of the month of November,
Nursing Shortage Is No Surprise! Monday November 29, 1999 The problems that plague the healthcare system have been examined here in Ensign and some of them explained today Rosemarie Sclinger, a practicing nurse gives us some perspective into the shortage of nurses.
Quite An Occlusion Tuesday November 30, 1999 The picture above was taken at 0900 this morning and if you click on it you can find out more about this unusualy warm weather.
Saskatchewan Nursing Shortage: Our Leaders Must Walk Their Talk Tuesday November 30, 1999 Mario deSantis comments on the practice of signing bonus practices for nurses and how the same folks complaining of nursing shortages created the problem.
Dressed To Kill Tuesday November 30, 1999 This is not original material but came by way of e-mail, however I thought you might find seeing these images interesting.