The week of December 19 to 25, 1999

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.