Chronological Index of Ensign Articles for October of 1999
Late Starts Friday October 1, 1999 Fall construction projects, some begun in summer while others are just starting. These pictures were taken this morning so you can keep up today with Ensign.	By the week October 1 to 2 October 3rd to 9th October 10 to 16 October 17 to 23 October 24 to 30 October 31 to Nov 6
Tisdale's Rush Hour Traffic Friday October 1, 1999 A quick look at downtown traffic as vehicles line up for a full block each way from the four way stop.
Coop Fuel Stop Saturday October 2, 1999 As mentioned yesterday many construction projects are late in getting started and late Friday afternoon site preparation began for Coop's new cardlock facility.
Getting Ready For Winter Saturday October 2, 1999 Here is a check list for getting your car ready for winter travel.
The 4th Quarter Sunday October 3, 1999 A simplified look at the last financial quarter of the last year of the last century of the second millennium
Let Your Mind Play With Thoughts Sunday October 3, 1999 With threats and samples of snow flurries all of Saturday the day closed with a rather brilliant farewell The picture above was taken at 5:45 as the clouds breaking up. There will be some more of these pictures and some commentary that might challenge you.
Breast Cancer Fund Raiser Monday October 4, 1999 Breast Cancer awareness project at Sa-hal High School in Kamloops. Students and school secretary have heads shaved after raising $3,200.
Governmental coalition in Saskatchewan: A private contractual deal at the expense of the electorate? Monday October 4, 1999 Mario deSantis takes a critical look at the coalition deal between Liberal leader and Premier.
Slot Car Street Monday October 4, 1999 Prince Albert is wrapping up its summer street construction projects with deep work on 2nd Avenue (highway #6).
Ground Breaking Carrot River Roman Catholic Parish Tuesday October 5, 1999 Carrot River's Roman Catholic parish have begun to rebuilt with their official sod turning ceremony Monday and work began today.
Funerals At Red Earth Tuesday October 5, 1999 The tragic loss of two babies at Red Earth bring the community to a stand still
Saskatoon Mayor Dayday : A professional politician with no cause beyond being in politics Tuesday October 5, 1999 Mario deSantis lacks enthusiasm for the Saskatoon Mayor's desire to become a member of parliament.
Watson to Whitehorse Wednesday October 6, 1999 Today I want to leave the worries of Maritime fishing confusion and railway and grain hauling issues behind me and consider the images of October in the Yukon. The picture above was taken some years ago, mid way between Watson Lake and Whitehorse Yukon.
A Good Morning Thursday October 7, 1999 At 0755 this is the way the morning sky and its golden sun lit up our neighbourhood. This will mean that this afternoon those few fields still covered with swathes may get the attention of a combine or two. Click to see and read more.
"Oh Give Me A Home" Thursday October 7, 1999 This morning we are taking a look at the ramifications of the Marshal judgement by the Supreme Court. .
Tisdale Funeral Home Friday October 8, 1999 As this building project continues we keep you up to date with the walls up and the roof to follow shortly.
Six O'Clock and Another Day Begins Friday October 8, 1999 So that's what strato-cumulus clouds look like (0800). Come back after 10:30 to see what the sky looked like at 0600 and catch up on construction and destruction projects in Tisdale.
Town Clears Building Friday October 8, 1999 Town of Tisdale destroys old butcher shop and leaves concrete portion of building still standing.
Preemptive Leaf Gathering Saturday October 9, 1999 "Have, patience, they will fall off!" Yesterday I caught a neighbour of mine picking the leaves off a bush on her front lawn.
Mini DB Drag Saturday October 9, 1999 Marquis Sound in Prince Albert have put together a great demonstration sound car.
Always In Season Sunday October 10, 1999 We take a peak into the RecPlex auditorium and see a couple presiding over their first official meal together as man and wife.
Down On The Corner Sunday October 10, 1999 Find out about the continued development and expansion of the intersection of highways #3 and #35.
Centre Four Season Begins Monday October 11, 1999 Check out the Bantam "AA" game with Tisdale and Melfort from Saturday and see the highlights with some close up pictures on the "Second Page"
Hockey Sisters Monday October 11, 1999 Today, this thanksgiving day we take you to the Saturday Bantam "AA" hockey game between Tisdale and Melfort and we look at how competitive hockey becomes a family event.
Three New Houses Tuesday October 12, 1999 With few houses for sale in Tisdale housing construction continues with two house underway a third one was started this morning.
Pasture Talk Wednesday October 13, 1999 A conversation with what have become a pair of old friends.
Frost, Fog and Demons Wednesday October 13, 1999 This was the scene at 8:00 this morning with the football field covered with a coat of frost and the morning sky with its layers of stratus cloud casting a silver tone on all below. I have post a couple more morning pictures with this one.
St. Matthew's Anglican Church Fall Garage Sale Thursday October 14, 1999 Super garage sale with everything from clothing to garden produce, toys, hardware and furniture. Bargains and enormous variety.
Thursday October 14, 1999 This is how sun rise looked this morning as the sun surveyed our cloudless autumn sky. Drop back and have a look at the Anglican Church's fall garage sale on today. Pictures of this event will be posted at 1100.
Hudson Bay Wins 2-1 Friday October 15, 1999 Today we feature high school sports as the final girls soccer game was played yesterday find out about this game and check out the additional pictures on the "Second Page". Tonight its play-off football with Hudson Bay.
Hudson Bay Wins 42 - 24 Saturday October 16, 1999 Coverage of last night football game with Hudson Bay is in two parts, the game story with some pictures and the "Second Page" with lots of pictures and the team rosters.
Sunday October 17, 1999 This is how the daylight portion of Saturday ended. The low cloud lit with a shaft of sunlight after a day of overcast and dull gray. This morning is more of the same only now there are small amounts of precipitation available, so far its just rain but with such low temperatures it could easily become snow.
The Saga of Health Reform:Pat Atkinson Wants Fewer Health Boards and Fully Appointed Boards Sunday October 17, 1999 Mario deSantis presents a compelling argument for us to reevaluate government thinking as it relates to health care reform.
Machinery Operators Wanted Sunday October 17, 1999 Today we consider a "what if" scenario as our way of life continues to change what will things be like in the years to come on the prairies.
Will It Matter At All If There Is Spring? Monday October 18, 1999 This picture was taken at 0900 this morning looking into the wind to the North North West provokes some thoughts on location.
Halloween Decorations Monday October 18, 1999 Here are some pictures taken this morning of a house and yard fully decorated for Halloween.
Tuesday October 19, 1999 Its a sad commentary on reality but after so many days of it being overcast it seemed perfectly appropriate to take a picture of a little shaft of sunlight that glinted through this morning's sky at 0800.
DVD Tuesday October 19, 1999 Time to find out about this technology and consider how it will become part of our technical and entertainment world.
Wednesday October 20, 1999 It was exciting, yes exciting to see the sun once again this morning. With temperature up and that South West wind, this looks like a great fall day. This morning's picture was taken looking up in our back yard at 9:40 to the wispy windy clouds associated with upper winds from the South. When you go out today stop for a moment and appreciate the warmth of the sun.
Pass The Potatoes Wednesday October 20, 1999 A nostalgic look at sharing food together in a community setting, in keeping with the "fall supper" season.
Coop Cardlock Fuel Stop Progresses Thursday October 21, 1999 Coop's new truck fuel stop is taking shape but most of the project, so far has been "ground work."
The Pace of Life Thursday October 21, 1999 How are we doing, frantic, laid back, taking life as it comes. This short article discusses the issues involved.
What Do You See? Friday October 22, 1999 This is the sun's morning greeting here in Tisdale at 0810 with frozen dew on the football field and the stabbing low angle of the fall morning light. So how do we interpret images like this one and several others.
Junior Girls Soccer Friday October 22, 1999 Carrot River pays a visit and enjoys a great late afternoon of soccer with the grade six to nine Tisdale girl's team Thursday.
Health Reform:Digging Holes in the Ground Friday October 22, 1999 Only in Ensign will you see such remarkable and insightful criticism and in-depth explanation of issues in Saskatchewan health care. Today's article by Mario deSantis reveals the foolishness of "short-term management confusion.
Saturday October 23, 1999 Much anticipation for today's contest at 1:00 with Hudson Bay. The TMSS guys have had an excellent season and though Hudson Bay roughed them up last week the team is anxious to set thing right today. This picture was taken Friday night as the field was being prepared by Professor Zorn and the guys.
The Last Game: Hudson Bay wins 33 - 17 Sunday October 24, 1999 As the last game regular game to be played on the TUCs field took place Saturday afternoon running back Brad Piwtorak of the Hudson Bay Riders carried the football and his team to victory to win 33 to 17 and advance to the final next Saturday. The story is in two parts with most of the pictures and details on the "Second Page." This second page is a bit of a monster and will take you a full four minutes on a 33 modem to download, but it is worth the wait.
Pasquia Hockey League Schedule for the 1999 - 2000 season Monday October 25, 1999 Find out about the Senior hockey league and plan to attend some these exciting senior hockey games. (Revised October 28, 1999)
Saskatchewan Health Information Network: Gord Nystuenleaves his post to cover his assets Monday October 25, 1999 Money wasting project loses its boss, or is there some house cleaning taking place?
Capturing Light Monday October 25, 1999 At 8:00 this morning this shaft of light found its way into our back yard. More sun, and moon pictures can be seen by clicking on this picture.
Tucking In The Clay Tuesday October 26, 1999 We sometimes refer to blanket of earth, in this case its the truth. This brief article discusses the methods used to improve the durability of roadways placed over clay surfaces.
University of Saskatchewan: A Vision Built on Privileged Education and on the Synchrotron Tuesday October 26, 1999 Mario deSantis takes an uncomplimentary look at the current trends at the University of Saskatchewan.
Ghosts Aglow Tuesday October 26, 1999 Another look at a neighbour's yard display only these pictures are as night approaches.
Wednesday October 27, 1999 Though we have a gentile surface wind from the West this morning very high above us there is considerable wind from the South West. This picture was taken at 0800 looking almost due East. No chance of percipitation in that sky as things are really so dry now that farmers are unable to apply annhydrous amonia to their fields.
A Witch and Four Rock Stars Thursday October 29, 1999 One witch and four Rock Stars. This group of smiling hockey fans in Melfort are all set for Sunday night and told me about their costumes.
Saskatchewan Bureaucracy: The Need of Better Decision Making Processes Thursday October 28, 1999 Mario deSantis is dissatisfied with the way decisions are being made and condemns the Premier for his methods.
Bantam "AA" Ramblers 3-2 over Melfort Thursday October 28, 1999 With pictures and a game summary is an account of last night's game in Melfort. For more pictures check out the "Second Page"
Economic Cleansing Friday October 29, 1999 We all expected that the Prime Minister would say "no" to the premier but no one predicted such a complete lack of understanding of the situation. Read more about this amazing situation in the article.
October 30 Construction Updates Saturday October 30, 1999 What a swell end of October day, with sunshine and above freezing temperatures. This morning we have an update on the fall construction projects.
RecPlex and TMSS Calendar for November 99 Saturday October 30, 1999 Keep up to date with the activities at Tisdale's RecPlex here on Ensign. Here is the November Calendar but you can also get to it with the button on the left called schedules.
Calendars and Schedules Saturday October 30, 1999 With so many activities on at the RecPlex during the winter months it is hard to keep things straight so we have published during last year monthly winter calendars and begin this practice once again this year with the November calendar.
Beeland Goes All Out for Halloween Saturday October 30, 1999 The Beeland opens its fantastic haunted house with its staff in custom celebrating Tisdale's pumpkin days and the Coop's warehouse sale.
TMSS Tornado Watch Saturday October 30, 1999 Here is the TMSS newsletter. This October newsletter keeps the community up to date on school happenings and coming events.
Days Come and Glow Sunday October 31, 1999 To end another month we have yesterday's sunset and this morning's sunrise.
All Hallows Eve Sunday October 31, 1999 Ghosts, gobblins and cookie monsters will take to the streets as the sun sets tonight. Fare you well.