Chronological Index of Ensign Articles for December of 2002
A state of mind Sunday December 1, 2002 So what if you mobility is limited does that really matter in what you make of your life. Here we examine what it means to be "not handicapped" with the help of Kevin McIntyre.	By the week December 1 to 7 December 8 to 14 December 15 to 21 December 22 to 28 Dec. 29 to Jan. 4
Facing the demons head on: booze Sunday December 1, 2002 Mark Allan Whittle discusses the struggle he has had for the past nine years to stay successfully sober.
We are in this together Sunday December 1, 2002 A scene prompted some thoughts on the important concept of working together. To hear the song for the day you will need to have QuickTime installed in your computer.
Fat Boy Sunday December 1, 2002 A custom made tank was produced in the early part of November by Northern Steel Industries.
Recycle Sunday December 1, 2002 Nuform Packaging continues to pump out the production as raw materials flow into the plant for recycling.
Christmas shopping in Tisdale part III Monday December 2, 2002 Last week we took a look at several stores downtown to check out the kinds of merchandise available for Christmas shoppers this year. Today we take a look at four more and toss in a suggestion for lunch.
Sonia's Menu Monday December 2, 2002 This morning I dropped in to Sonia's for coffee and enjoyed the conversation and atmosphere.
Pharmasave Monday December 2, 2002 Local Christmas shopping has some interesting varieties of things to discover like the cool bunch of hockey collectibles in Pharmasave.
Pearson's Monday December 2, 2002 Year round Pearson's department store has great values and a large stock on hand but their Christmas stock is excellent especially in the toy department.
Martin's Monday December 2, 2002 Shopping at home may be more than looking for ornaments and toys so here is a visit to Martin's to check out the furniture.
Family Furniture Monday December 2, 2002 Here is the place to go if you are looking for a classy easy chair or sofa.
The Greenwater Report Monday December 2, 2002 Ever wonder what it would be like to take a bus tour of Branson taking in the country shows. Gerald Crawford takes us along on the trip and tells us the details.
My 2¢ Worth On Romanow's $15,000,000.00 Report Monday December 2, 2002 Ron Thornton feels that the Romanow Commission was to expensive for the results it delivers and maintains that it is advocating an infringement on Provincial rights.
Bush's model of freedom: citizenship being replaced by ownership Monday December 2, 2002 Mario deSantis worries that the American media being so concentrated is no longer willing or able to perform the function needed in a demcratic society.
Memory Lane Monograms Tuesday December 3, 2002 A new business has opened in business offering custom clothing and promotional products. Talk about a made to order Christmas gift.
Beeland Co-op pays dividends to over 65 members Wednesday December 4, 2002 It was time to celebrate at Beeland Co-opyesterday as cheques were handed out for a very successful business year.
The Economic Garbage of Tax Cuts and Privatization Wednesday December 4, 2002 Mario deSantis lays down his cards and he wins. The free market system of thinking that tax cuts improve things for everyone is wrong. But don't take Mario's word for it check out the references and you will discover that what is continuing to be world economic policy has failed and more of the same will cause more of the same.
Billions short without consultants cutting more Wednesday December 4, 2002 Derral Bellaire from London Ontario explains the dire need our country has for a well equipped and well funded military and is disturbed to discover the minister is looking for ways to cut even further the force that is already an international embarassment because of the failure of the government to support the responsiblities we have around the globe.
The iMac revisted Wednesday December 4, 2002 Find out about the new flat screen iMac and its new UNIX based operating system. Faster Than Light Communications is no longer an Apple VAR and sale of these machines is almost always direct from the manufacturer.
Fairlight Studio and Gallery Thursday December 5, 2002 As part of our continuing Christmas shopping suggestions how about a family or individual portrait or a gift certificate.
Bush Administration Pushes "Regime Change" in Venezuela Thursday December 5, 2002 Mark Weisbrot the co-Director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research in Washington points out the ominous direction of the United States government to decide to depose a democratically elected government and its leader of another "oil rich" country.
Ministerial accountability Thursday December 5, 2002 Mike Reilly is shaking his head like the rest of us at the way the government has hidden the incredible cost overruns and side pocket deals from parliament.
Ready, Fire, Aim . . . Canada's new billion-dollar boondoggle Thursday December 5, 2002 Walter Robinson of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation identifies some of the most troublesome items in the Auditor General's report. Links on this page will take you to the actual report.
Terrorist funding and guns Thursday December 5, 2002 Member of Parliament Peter MacKay points out that terrorist groups raise money in this country then at times get into terrible battles with their countrymen here in Canada while we are wasted a billion dollars trying to register hunting rifles.
Mistakes were made Thursday December 5, 2002 Jason Inness from Calgary considers the pattern of confusion that has been the federal government and leaves us with a ominous concern.
Movie Master Opened in Tisdale Yesterday Friday December 6, 2002 Tisdale's newest business opened its doors yesterday with videos and computer games. Jeannine Carfantan
Christmas Shopping in Tisdale - Part IV - Hardware Friday December 6, 2002 Not all the things you will need to fill that shopping list will be things that are pretty and meant to sit on shelves to be admired or played with but somethings will need to be practical and work/play related.
NAPA - Groats Friday December 6, 2002 This is a big outlet with about equal floor space devoted to display and parts but it is definitely a place to consider when doing the "guy thing" shopping.
Acklands - Grainger Friday December 6, 2002 Like stepping into an unknown world exploring this supplier extended this reporters awareness beyond the familiar.
Trust Us Friday December 6, 2002 After yet another incredibly turbulent week in Ottawa, Joe Hueglin is extremely concerned that trusting the government with the Kyoto Accord with the present track record seems pretty hard to take.
The Corporative philosophy of the Free Market as preached by the Gurus: Using corruption as a strategic tool of the power that be Friday December 6, 2002 Mario deSantis has identified a very serious problem. Corruption is a main component of the so-called "free market" economy. Like private property and earning a profit corruption is on the menu.
Christmas at the post office Saturday Decenber 7, 2002 In the decades when the post office was the centre of all life it was also the centre of Christmas activity. But now in this marketing world we can even go Christmas shopping at the Post Office.
Corporate Threat? Saturday December 7, 2002 Kevin McIntyre is taking a commerical at its word and the world looks different.
Christmas hayride Sunday December 8, 2002 The past and present merge as horses and hay wagon clatter through the streets.
Christmas lights / first look Sunday December 8, 2002 From now until the new year we will have pictures of some of this year's Christmas display lighting. These are the first ones for this year.
What's with Allan Rock Sunday December 8, 2002 Kevin McIntyre points out the fall from grace of what could have been the most likely contender to give Paul Martin a run for his money. The links on this page give you the background to this story.
Parkland Photography Club November meeting Sunday December 8, 2002 Gerald Crawford shows us the top three images in the monthly theme contest and some pictures from a "showcase" presentation.
Statis Monday December 9, 2002 Caught in a time warp continnuium, fields remain unharvested in a season of neither winter nor fall.
The Greenwater Report for December 9, 2002 Monday December 9, 2002 Gerald and Doreen Crawford have been under the weather a bit but fortunately they have survived and Gerald tells us about the ice on the lake, more details about the trip to Branson, Sturgis, a junco and some one looking for a book.
Recent announcement of Maritime Helicopter Replacement Program Monday December 9, 2002 Former military helicopter pilot from Surrey, B.C. discusses the failure of the federal government to deal judiciously with the extreme to replace the senior citizens of the helicopter world the SeaKings which require thirty hours of maintenance to sustain a single hour of flight.
The values of money and life in a war against Iraq: President George Bush versus Robert Kennedy Monday December 9, 2002 Mario deSantis points out that the US government is doing a cost benefit analysis of the imminent war with Iraq and contrasts that to Robert Kennedy's statement about Gross National Product.
Another Billion Bucks Shot To Hell Monday December 9, 2002 Ron Thornton shares our mutual condemnation of the federal government and the latest screw up that has seriously torpedoed Edmonton's Anne McLellan's chances for a leadership run or even re-election sharing Allan Rock's fate.
Christmas newsletters Tuesday December 10, 2002 An interesting phenomena that at this time of the year with the old year on its way out and a new one about to begin organisations and individuals sum up the past year and put out a news letter. Can we do this better?
A letter to Allan Rock Tuesday December 10, 2002 Francis Smith from Lethbridge has written a letter to Allan Rock in reaction to his recent comments on television and has a rather different take on the whole gun registration issue.
The culprit for the enronization of Canada: A matter of politics, of public policy, of Free Market structure? Tuesday December 10, 2002 Mario deSantis discusses the remarkable affects of the assumption that the Free Market economy actually works.
Liberal Incompetence Tuesday December 10, 2002 Jeff Harwood from Brandon laments the condition of our country as we are faced with two more years as the Liberal government devotes its time, energy and attention to the establishing of a new leader leaving most things to fall apart.
On Screen Wednesday December 11, 2002 A discussion about web browsers and what we are looking and doing.
So, What about a tree? Wednesday December 11, 2002 Each year I put it off wanting to delay the rush to Christmas so that I can truly appreciate the meaning of the event and each year I put the family under a lot of pressure. Nothing's changed.
How Fast? Wednesday December 11, 2002 The speed limit on highway three running from end to end through Tisdale is a mere forty kilometres per hour and for a very good reason.
Daylight decorations Wednesday December 11, 2002 Here are a couple of homes that their owners have made an effort to create the attractive Christmas appearence during daylight hours.
Christmas Shopping in Tisdale Part V - the Mall Thursday December 12, 2002 So far we have looked at Christmas shopping downtown and today we turn our attention to the Tisdale Mall, though Santa Claus and a reindeer are on had later today these pictures were taken this morning before they arrived.
The Clothesline Thursday December 12, 2002 Ladies wear makes a great gift but it also is an enormous challenge. Here is how to meet the challenge.
TSL Computers Thursday December 12, 2002 CD burner and Scanners on sale but more than that local expertise and local service, find out why that's important.
Valle Mens Wear Thursday December 12, 2002 A shop with a large inventory of exceptional quality clothing and styles to match all and every taste.
The Dollar Store Plus Thursday December 12, 2002 One of the busiest stores in the Tisdale Mall. Time to drop in and look around.
Zellers at Christmas Thursday December 12, 2002 Here is a visit to Tisdale Mall's department store anchor as we take a good look at the toy department.
Christmas Shopping in Tisdale Part V - the Mall - continued Friday December 13, 2002 Some times I bite off more than I can chew and so today we pick up where we left off with a look at Christmas shopping in the Tisdale Mall.
Brothers Fine Jewellery Friday December 13, 2002 The sparkle of gold, diamonds and crystal, timeless treasures for Christmas on the corner in the Tisdale Mall.
Christmas at Extra Foods Friday December 13, 2002 One of the main reasons Tisdale people really have no need to leave town to shop are the two fine well stocked food stores in the community. Extra Foods holds down one end of the Tisdale Mall.
My Way Restaurant Friday December 13, 2002 Tisdale Mall's very own fine dinning place is one of those places to put on your shopping list in Tisdale.
Craft Sales at the Tisdale Mall Friday December 13, 2002 The Tisdale Mall has the retail outlets that most of us need to finish off that Christmas shopping list but it also has a regular and varied group of crafts people with their various unique and special items for sale.
Wentz Sporting Goods Friday December 13, 2002 From the hottest looking runners to ski jackets that turn winter into spring better take a look at Wentz Sporting Goods in the Tisdale Mall.
Saskatchewan social justice as the controlling medium of the Free Market: A case for lawyers and SGI Friday December 13, 2002 Mario deSantis points out the disconcerting evidence that our lives and what we want to do with them is really the issue and with SGI definitely its is about control.
A & W Tisdale Grand opening Saturday December 14, 2002 At ten this morning it was time for the official grand opening ceramony but the crowds have been on hand all day with CJVR there to celebrate the official opening of this outlet.
Smoke, mirrors and smog Saturday December 14, 2002 Kin Wilson from Nelson B.C. voices the deep distrust most Canadians feel about the Kyoto Protocol. Most Canadians realise a need to do something but with the gun registration crowd running the show there is cause for concern.
Global warming and the discounting of our economists Saturday December 14, 2002 Mario deSantis points out that the economists of today have a tendency to view the possiblities only through their eco-political point of view therefore developing remarkably different results from scientists considering the same problem.
Nipawin's Parade of Lights Sunday December 15, 2002 You may have heard of this unusual Christmas parade but here is your chance to take a look at one of Saskatchewan's most unusual parades as Kevin McIntyre lets us take a quick look at some of Nipawin's home decorations and the remarkable parade which took place last night.
SYSTEM DYNAMICS: A tool to understand our world Sunday December 15, 2002 Mario deSantis takes us along with him on a journey into understanding the whole process of conceptual modelling that will allow us to understand the dynamic processes that involve interactive and interrelated systems. Mario provides us with real life examples of how these concepts come into play in the real world.
The Greenwater Report Monday December 16, 2002 Gerry Crawford gives us some tips on putting up the lights. Shares a tale or two about beaver stealing a fishing shack and worries about oats.
Hello Santa! Monday December 16, 2002 Saturday Santa was at the Tisdale Mall as Christmas shoppers dropped by to visit and get a picture taken with the old guy.
Chicken Delight takes up the challenge Monday December 16, 2002 The complexion of the fast food business in Tisdale has been altered considerably with the success of A&W but in general the competition has not had a negative effect on most businesses. However, Chicken Delight is putting up a fair fight.
New Box on the desk Monday December 16, 2002 Michael Townsend tells us about his new computer and the use to which he will put his machine and its new flat LCD 17" screen.
Making a new home for Student Support Centre Monday December 16, 2002 Work has begun as the store front downtown is being transformed into the new Student Support Centre for Tisdale School Division.
When It Comes to Explaining Politics, Just Give Me Sex Monday December 16, 2002 Ron Thornton wonders about how he could make a plausible explanation of some of Canada's political realities to his twin grade three boys.
A prescription to reverse the trend of a divided society: Focus on living wages and full employment Monday December 16, 2002 Mario deSantis explains the business, government and economists are compounding the problems they have created instead of reversing their actions are making things exponentially worse.
Is there a roadside test for impairment? Monday December 16, 2002 Joe Hueglin is disconcerted with the possibility of wider use of marijuana and is disturbed that this could pose a mortal threat to everyone using our highways.
The only good Indian . . . Tuesday December 17, 2002 David Ahenakew's apology this morning was pretty conclusive but so much about this issue is unsaid and burns like a glowing piece of molten metal into our collective unconscious. We have to talk about this.
The Daily by Statistics Canada: on the move to double our standard of living in 25 years!? Tuesday December 17, 2002 Mario deSantis reports on the way the Canadian Statistics agency views the Canadian economy without reference to the lives of Canadians.
Track Wednesday December 18, 2002 A nostalgic look at living on the great central plains and what the railroads meant when the plains were important.
Long gun registry must be scrapped! Wednesday December 18, 2002 Jason Inness from Calgary figures that there is no alternative to dealing with the wasteful Liberal government but to replace them with a Progressive Conservative government.
Learning to think in circles: arrows of causal relationships Side effects of both tax cuts and wars waged by the U.S. Wednesday December 18, 2002 Mario deSantis clues us in on the serious problem of conservative decision making that involves repeating errors because of the inability to adopt better decision making methods.
Community Action Co-operative Collective Kitchen holds Christmas Dinner Thursday December 19, 2002 Last night amidst a wonderful feast for more than ninety people the Moore Family from Valparaiso warmed the spirits of all.
Winter's here, snow and blowing snow Thursday December 19, 2002 Today we are declaring it the official arrival of winter, no more combining and suntan lotion. Don't worry about shovelling the drive way the wind brought the stuff there and it will take it away.
Hamper Haven Thursday December 19, 2002 Tisdale's Salvation Army is working hard once again this year putting together hampers for families in this area.
A chance to understand each other Thursday December 19, 2002 Stu Innes from Regina gives us his impression of the David Ahenakew speech and its aftermath as he sees this indicent as a positive thing that could benifit us all.
Lumpy country Friday December 20, 2002 Yesterday's wind and drifting conditions pretty much messed up this community's streets with only main street clean, even walking is difficult.
Mission in progress Saturday December 21, 2002 For me Christmas shopping began in earnest today as we set out to "get the list" and we had a great day with more than half of our mission accomplished.
Its definitely looking like Christmas Sunday December 22, 2002 Fresh snow, shoppers in the streets, a Christmas tree on the roof looks like we are set.
The look of winter Sunday December 22, 2002 Its official we have passed the moment when the shortest day has come and now each day will have just a little more daylight, but here are some scenes seen around Tisdale today.
Christmas sprights Monday December 23, 2002 Last night we took some pictures of some of the Christmas decorations and today we share them with you.
The Greenwater report Monday December 23, 2002 Gerald Crawford tells about the snow, the good snow that brings the promise of a better year to come but recreation now in the park with skiing, skating, snowmobiling and sliding. He also gives us the details on the winter bird population.
The Cherished Ghosts Of Christmases Past Monday December 23, 2002 Ron Thornton takes back to Christmases past the memories and the feelings of those who made his life and savours the blessing.
Christmas sprights II Tuesday December 24, 2002 Here some more Christmas lights photographed around Tisdale last night. The frost made the scenes truly postcard -like.
A Christmas Greeting Tuesday December 24, 2002 As we all know things wander around the Internet as someone gets something and passes it on and soon it is hard to know where it came from Lucile Barker often sends me some remarkable gems and this is one of them. Originally a PowerPoint presentation I turned it into a Flash presentation so you too could share in this greeting.
Hope of Peace at Christmas 2002 Wednesday December 25, 2002 Mario deSantis shares with us his picture from St. Peter's Bascillica in Rome and his Christmas wish for us all.
Be of Good Cheer Wednesday December 25, 2002 Time to enjoy this day but also to realise why. Not a season, not just a holiday but a very special day.
Boxing day Thursday December 26, 2002 We took a look around the countryside today and here are the pictures.
Sponsorship changes: no gift for taxpayers Thursday December 26, 2002 Walter Robinson points out the changes to the lack of system that the Federal government uses to hand out money to various events scheduled in Quebec. Though these changes will take effect they do not put a stop to this waste of tax dollars and it is already to late for what has already be squandered.
The Compassionate Thought of the Bush's Administration at Christmas:Less Dividend Taxes Thursday December 26, 2002 Mario deSantis identifies the major problem in the world today and then explains that the leading country in the world and its government seem to be at the root of the problem.
Water Supply Friday December 27, 2002 Water, we all take it for granted but it is appearing to become the most important commodity of all, don't plan anything without it.
Which ones from Tisdale Friday December 27, 2002 Doug Ives from Vancouver offers us some beautiful images of trains in the Fraser Valley.
Dodge SX2.0 Sport Saturday December 28, 2002 Daimler Chrysler Canada has had its replacement for the neon on the market for more than two months and its time to take a close look at this new compact.
Downsized Remote Saturday December 28, 2002 The popular remote controlled car of the past has seen some remarkable changes. Nano sized cars.
The Greenwater Report Monday December 30, 2002 It was indeed a White Christmas at Greenwater Provincial park with skiing, snow machine and skating activities and sites in prime condition as Gerald Crawford tells about the end of year activity and visits by wolf and mule deer.
A little bit of snow for us all Monday December 30, 2002 Sunday was a snowy and blowy day, Monday time to dig out. This page has 24 pictures and make take a moment to load if you are on dial-up.
A Visit to Saskatoon's Forest Farm Tuesday December 31, 2002 We ride along with Kevin and Sandra McIntyre as they show us the enormous light display in Saskatoon.
The Bush administration's linear thinking mentality of wars and profits: problems are rooted in the axis of evil or in the devil Tuesday December 31, 2002 The American government's pursuit of war is suspect and the importance of oil both in its economy and determination of foreign policy undermines whatever moral authority it might once have enjoyed.
Quandry Tuesday December 31, 2002 Joe Hueglin is wondering just which story should be his final statement on the affairs of 2002, gun registration, the books school districts choose to ban or immigration policy.
Taxpayers start to fall behind (again) in 2003 Tuesday December 31, 2002 Walter Robinson tells us what many of us have already suspected and that is that in this new year we are not going to see our earnings improve as personal income taxes remain the single largest expense in every person's budget.
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