Chronological Index of Ensign Articles for April of 2005
The Provincial budget 2005 Wednesday March 30, 2005 by : Timothy W. Shire Regina : We have had a week to think over the budget delivered last Wednesday afternoon and though many have accused the government of its failure to go with a vision that indeed may just be the problem. Be sure to visit the picture pages.	April 2005 Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
There's hope for the SAAN store Friday April 1, 2005 by : Timothy W. Shire Tisdale : Tisdale's SAAN store closed Wednesday after having sold its stock and on Thursday this sign appeared on its windows. The Greenwater Report Friday April 1, 2005 by : Gerald Crawford Greenwater Provincial Park : A great account of the past weekend's fishing derby with fabulous pictures. Work is progressing in getting the Cove back into business and the crows are back. Harper's outrage not surprising Friday April 1, 2005 by Dr. Phyllis Wagg West Bay, Nova Scotia :The recent appointment of new senators drew an extreme reaction from Stephen Harper the Alberta separatist who now leads the conservative Party. Professor Wagg is a history and political science professor at St. Xavier. Spring 2005 Wednesday April 6 2005 by : Timothy and Matthew Shire Tisdale and Regina : This is a set of pictures that shows the melt down in Tisdale and we can compare that with conditions in the provincial capital with a neat set of pictures of Regina pot holes. The story contains 94 pictures. The Greenwater Report Wednesday April 6, 2005 by : Gerald Crawford Greenwater Provincial Park : The Crawfords went ona short trip to Alberta and Gerald tells us that his friend has a problem with his heating system. Oh yes and Bernard's travelling dog has taken off again. When politics parts with reality Wednesday April 6, 2005 by : Edwin Wallace Success : Mr. Wallace is taking the Premier to task for poor judgement regarding wage increases for the provinces members of the legislature. But at the core of his concern is the simple refusal by the Premier to do anything to support agriculture which is in its most dire condition since confederation. Rodeo 2005 Wednesday April 6, 2006 by : Timothy W. Shire Tisdale : The big show begins tomorrow in Tisdale and here are some of the highlights. Rambler Trade Show a smashing success Friday April 8, 2005 by : Timothy W. Shire Tisdale : Spectacular displays, knowledgeable exhibitors and with the other visitors it is a great event for the community. Roman and Valerie Saturday April 9, 2005 by : Timothy W. Shire Tisdale : Leaving home to go work in Alberta may be a big deal but imagine leaving home in Kiev to go to work in Tisdale, Saskatchewan, Canada. Let's go for a walk Saturday April 9, 2005 by : Judy Shire LaRonge : Here is a slide show presented using QuickTime that illustrates the way the streets and highways around LaRonge looked Wednesday evening. The video clip is 4MB. Vector Wireless Saturday April 9, 2005 by : Timothy W. Shire Tisdale : At last a viable and affordable high speed Internet service provider for this part of rural Saskatchewan.
Spring in Swift Current Monday April 25, 2005 by : Albert Eckart Swift Current : A robin and a mule deer take advantage of a full bird bath on a lawn in Swift Current.
Winning in Vegas Monday April 25, 2005 by : Timothy W. Shire Las Vegas : Attending the massive National Association of Broadcasters conference resulted in an unexpected windfall.
The Greenwater Report Monday April 25, 2005 by : Gerald Crawford Greenwater Provincial Park : There has been some fishin', the wind has blown hard, Gerald is working on slide show presentations and much more.
Lac LaRonge in April Tuesday April 26, 2005 by : Judy Shire LaRonge : Yesterday Judy Shire went down to the beach and captured these scenes of the huge northern lake still very much covered with winter ice. This story includes a 4.6MB QuickTime slide show.
The Greenwater Report Tuesday April 26, 2005 by : Gerald Crawford Greenwater Provincial Park : A trip the Hat and Hudson Bay with details about the wind storm and a yarn about a bull.
St. Matthew's Spring Rummage Sale Thursday April 28, 2005 by : Timothy W. Shire Tisdale : Though the weather was more winter than spring the sure sign that there is a change in the seasons is the coming of the annual Anglican spring rummage sale.
Adults in "let's pretend" land Thursday April 28, 2005 by : Timothy W. Shire Las Vegas, Nevada : A set of 35 images that give a sample of Las Vegas and some observation by someone less than impressed with the American way of life.
"Gravelwood" Friday April 29, 2005 by : Donna LaRochelle Gravelbourg : Workman are turning main street Gravelbourg into a typical prairie town of the late 1930s for the movie depicting the life of Tommy Douglas.
Parkland Photography Club April 2005 Friday April 29, 2005 by : Gerald Crawford Greenwater Provincial Park : This month's theme was on snow and snowdrifts and the images are stunning with the three winners and some extras from the Northwest Territories.