Chronological Index of Ensign Articles for
August of 2004

Send in the clowns
Tuesday
August 3, 2004
by : Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale: We have to give some thought as to what it is to be happy. Can it be lost, or found, is it somehow hidden from some or the gift of others?

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Swallows
Wednesday
August 4, 2004
by : Andrew Shire
Winnipeg : Nature's automated system of controlling insects, the barn swallow and its relatives harvest the air from dawn to dusk each and every day of the summer.
The Greenwater Report
Wednesday
August 4, 2004
by : Gerald Crawford
Greenwater Provincial Park : The Crawfords have been traveling some more this time we get a glimpse of Jan Lake where the nature trail was the highlight.
Better Than Good
Friday
August 6, 2004
by : Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale : The 2004 crop is only a couple of weeks from harvest and it looks pretty good in most parts of Saskatchewan.
Should have had one thirty years ago
Friday
August 6, 2004
by : Edwin Wallace
Success : Mr. Wallace tells us about using a GPS system for doing field work.
Discerning the language of unity from the language of division
Friday
August 6, 2004
by : Mario deSantis
Prince Albert : The appalling division among the people of the United States is something that affects people around the world as "we - they" teams are joined and there is no compromise.
The major challenge
Sunday
August 8, 2004
by : Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale : The premier discussed the importance of being able to discuss things with Saskatchewan people, what its like to live out of a suitcase, pharmacare alternative with the Federal goverment and the major challenge facing Saskatchewan. This story includes a video clip (1.6MB) of the premier speaking Saturday morning in Tisdale.
Odd job squad car wash
Wednesday
August 11, 2004
by: Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale : Summer splash at the campground and tourist booth this afternoon as the odd job squad pitched in to wash vehicles and have some fun.
To Bush: It's the economy, stupid!
Wednesday
August 11, 2004
by : Mario deSantis
Prince Albert : An impressive list of performers are going on tour campaigning against their president. The enormity of the inappropriate action taken by the Bush administration defies any explanation as to why he has any support at all.
The Greenwater Report
Wednesday
August 11, 2004
by : Gerald Crawford
Greenwater Provincial Park : After judging the photography at the Golburn Fair the Crawfords are off to Alberta and send us some dramatic pictures of draft horses at a pioneer fair.
Bob McAdam Day at Riverside Golf Course
Friday
August 13, 2004
by : Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale : A tournament and fun day to celebrate one of Tisdale's most passionate golfers took place Thursday morning with a huge turn out to remember their friend and competitor, "Bob."
Justice For Svend, And A Travesty For All
Friday
August 13, 2004
by : Ron Thornton
Edmonton : Form NDP leadership candidate and member of parliament Svend Robinson entered a plea of guilty to theft of an expensive ring and was give a discharge with community service and no criminal record. Ron Thornton wonders if others would get the same treatment.
Groupthink: a tool to hide the big lies of sold out Politicians & Co.
Friday
August 13, 2004
by : Mario deSantis
Prince Albert : How could the most powerful nation on the planet blunder time after time and then claim it wasn't a blunder? The answer is remarkably simple, if a group of people with similar opinions consider a problem they may rely upon formulas and not bother to look at the facts or relevent information.
Shand Fair 2004
Friday
August 13, 2004
by : Judy Shire
Somme/Weekes : Rural agricultural fairs are fundamental part of the culture of Saskatchewan. Hear is a pictorial tour of this year's fair mid way between Hudsons Bay and Porcupine Plain.
Deer hunting in Winnipeg
Monday
August 16, 2004
by : Andrew Shire
Winnipeg : There are places with the city of Winnipeg that the deer seem to have found a perfect habitat. This photo essay involves getting pictures of these urban dwellers.
The Greenwater report
Monday
August 16, 2004
by : Gerald Crawford
Greenwater Provincial Park : The Crawfords are back from Alberta and this week's report fills us in on the discontent with the Provincial Government's hike in cottage leases. Time for a retirement party and a some photographic tips.
Privy Clerk AND Secretary to Cabinet Alex Himelfarb
Monday
August 16, 2004
by : Robert Ede
Richmond Hill, Ontario : Even if you were taking notes and felt you understood your history class when the "Privy Council" was the topic of study, my guess is you and I are pretty much clueless about this important part of Canada's government. Robert Ede is to the rescue as he explains the fine points and points us in the direction to learn more.
Town Square 1.01
Wednesday
August 18, 2004
by : Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale : Work began last week to rebuild downtown Tisdale, the town square project is intended to create a focus for the town's main street but the project will change the look of the town dramatically.
Gira Sole and a Racoon
Thursday
August 19, 2004
by : Mario & Romano deSantis
Prince Albert & Montreal : "Don't leave home without it!" No, we are not talking about a credit card, but something far more valueable, your camera. Those special once in a lifetime events can be shared with others if you have your camera along. In this story Mario and his brother Romano had their cameras with them and you get to experience the moment with them.
House number six Rising
Friday
August 20, 2004
by : Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale : Rise Construction completed the floor this afternoon on this new house across the street.
Venezuela's Referendum Should Be a Wake-Up Call for the United States
Friday
August 20, 2004
by : Mark Weisbrot
Washington : The people of Venezuela have spoken and there will be echoes of their vote to endorse their president Hugo Chavez Frais throughout Latin America. The United States must accept the reality that its policies in this hemisphere are not winning friends.
Democracy according to President Bush Copyrighting any clip of the public interview of President Bush with Tim Russert
Friday
August 20, 2004
by : Mario deSantis
Prince Albert : Absurd as it seems that NBC and the US president consider an interview as copyright material. Mr. deSantis suggest that this is the mentality and attitude that presents a serious threat to the people of this planet.
B-17 loses engine enroute to Saskatoon Airshow
Monday
August 23, 2004
by : Will Clabun and Timothy Shire
Red Deer Alberta : Commerative Airforce B-17 forced down in Alberta after an engine failed last Thursday.
The Greenwater Report
Tuesday
August 24, 2004
by : Gerald Crawford
Greenwater Provincial Park : A Saskatoon arts and craft show, a visit to the air show (no pictures) and concerns about frost damage.
Why is "Tobacco the new currency of crime?"
Tuesday
August 24, 2004
by : Joe Hueglin
Niagara Falls, Ontario : The need to reduce tobacco consumption has prompted governments to lay on the taxes, sin taxes as some call them. The motive is good by the results predictable as Halifax and Winnipeg have recently seen bold and really dangerous criminal acts.
Creating a fixed ratio image
Tuesday
August 24, 2004
by : Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale : This is a technical help page for people who are struggling with Adobe Photoshop or its close relative, Photoshop Elements. This walks the user through the steps to make a picture fit.
Pounding
Wednesday
August 25, 2004
by : Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale : With some curbing already in place work has begun preparing the surfaces for paving bricks in Tisdale's town square and downtown improvement project.
The Lawyer
Wednesday
August 25, 2004
by : Joseph Toe
Sammamish, Washington : It would be wonderful of issues that affect the people of the United States were none of our concern but with the links in communication and the tendancy for political concepts to float across the border, we have to pay attention. Reacting to a story on attempts by the US federal government to restrict litigation Mr. Toe gives us his perspective on the issue.
Tragedy in Russia touches us all
Wednesday
August 25, 2004
by : Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale: Two civilian aircraft downed in Russia will push Russia toward some reaction to what must surely have been an attack by force or forces unknown. This story asks us to consider the consequences.
Vetting Supreme Court Judges
Wednesday
August 25, 2004
by : Brian Marlatt
White Rock, B.C. :The basic concepts of the principles of Canadian law seem to be a bit beyond the members of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition. The Conservatives disdain for the Charter of Rights and the importance of an independent judicary was made amazingly clear this week.
Tisdale School Division gets new school year underway
Thursday
August 26, 2004
by : Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale : Today is an inservice as the teachers for the school division prepare for the school year 2004 - 05. Tomorrow staff meetings and classroom preparation and students join the teachers on Monday.
What about lunch?
Thursday
August 26, 2004
by : Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale : This is a "yes" for Western Pizza. Good menu, good service, good food.
The Greenwater Report
Monday
August 30, 2004
by : Gerald Crawford
Greenwater Provincial Park : Starting to seem very much like fall even though the young deer are still showing their spots. Some great pictures of the Greenhills golf course and stories about Chelan, Kuroki and Foam Lake.
Time to get serious
Monday
August 30, 2004
by : Joe Hueglin
Niagara Falls, Ontario : The reports are done, the decisions made, Canada's want universal medicare and they are willing to pay for it so it is about time the provincial and federal politicians sorted out the responsibilities and got on with the job.
One Hail of a year
Tuesday
August 31, 2004
by : Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale : The crop year of 2004 has been a tough one, cold and dry then cold and wet, but mostly just cold. Crops are retarded between three weeks and a month but that's the good news.
iMac all over again
Tuesday
August 31, 2004
by : Timothy W. Shire
Tisdale ; Apple has released a new version of one of the most successful computers of all time, the iMac. This new one has its flat LCD screen and all the works in one box consuming the amount of space on your desktop of the keyboard and the mouse.