Chronological Index of Ensign Articles for November of 2000
HSURC Commission: Another Study, Another Dump Thursday November 2, 2000 It will come as no surprise to Ensign readers that Mario deSantis is less than enthusiastic about the latest study by the HSURC. What is surprising is that such a study took place and that they are planning a follow up.	By the week Oct 29 to Nov 4 Nov 5 to 11 Nov 12 to 18 Nov 19 to 25 Nov 26 to Dec 2
Sweet Aroma Saturday November 4, 2000 A new restaurant opens its doors in Tisdale this week.
The Alliance Makes its Stand Saturday November 4, 2000 A visit to the Tisdale Alliance campaign office and what's cooking in this riding.
And A Time for Winter Sunday November 5, 2000 Its time, time for a visit from winter, it is meet and right that it should come now.
David Orchard, Nationalist and Passionate Advocate Sunday November 5, 2000 Editor of Ensign endorses Prince Albert riding candidate David Orchard.
Colin Thatcher, being a psychopath,and the elements of our political leadership Sunday November 5, 2000 Mario takes us on a little excursion through the thoughts of psychiatric expert witness Dr. Arboleda-Florez in the Thatcher parole hearing.
Political leadership in Saskatchewan and Canada:the inner sanctum of the privileged and of the corrupted Sunday November 5, 2000 Mario deSantis is worried about the direction of political leadership and makes some solid suggestions as to what it should be.
No-fault researches and why Saskatchewan is a nice province Sunday November 5, 2000 Mario deSantis takes a look at what could simply be more foolish research.
Greenwater Report for November 6, 2000 Monday November 6, 2000 This week Gerald Crawford tells us about the weather, mice, elk hunting, bad roads, great grass and a land auction.
What A Day! Wednesday November 8, 2000 Received some interesting e-mail about Stockwell Day, one has to consider the appropriateness of slamming someone who wants to lead the country, but better to do it now and give you a fair chance to think it over.
The Ontario' school system has no imagination: Dropping Evolution from curriculum at the expense of the Truth Wednesday November 8, 2000 The depressing spread of book banning and anti-intellectualism is a plague in North American Society and Mario deSantis explains that it need not be the case.
The Rift Valley Thursday November 9, 2000 Brace yourselves this is a long one, Timothy Shire is prompted to discuss the growing divide between the Information Technology folks and the technological peasants. How it happened and how he is as lost as anyone as to what to do about it. (you might want to consider printing this one out to read it, sorry its so long)
An improved democracy by voting for good people and not for the party Thursday November 9, 2000 Mario deSantis discusses democracy and what we as voters can do about the way things seem to be.
Goin' Home Friday November 10, 2000 The substitute teacher stint in La Ronge is over and it is good to be back home. This story shows the countryside and the early wnter snow that decorates it.
HighSchool.alt Saturday November 11, 2000 This story addresses and interesting problem, are schools failing students or are students failing schools. Here is a story about an alternative.
A Legacy Saturday November 11, 2000 The tangible reality of what we as Canadians are is what those who went to the wars have done.
Honourable MacKinnon Requires Reality Check Saturday November 11, 2000 The figures are remarkably different than the conclusions the Minister of Economic Development draws from them and there is every bit a possiblity that we are dealing with deliberate deception.
The Poplars Sunday November 12, 2000 Some trees, yes just some simple trees but life depends on their importance to us all and will even become more important in the future.
Roy Romanow's Credits: A List of Phony Successes Spin-doctored by Governmental Politicians Sunday November 12, 2000 Mario deSantis responds to suggestions in the Star Pheonix that Premier Romanow deserves considerable credit for his accomplishments. Mario believes they should be discredits.
Government of Canada: Are we governed by constitutional means? Sunday November 12, 2000 Mario deSantis considers thoughts by Peter C. Newman and Andrew Coyne as he wonders if the improprieties we think are going on are within the bounds of the constitution.
As Saskatchewan As Snowdrifts and Barbed Wire Monday November 13, 2000 Some typical early winter scenes from this land. A place that is its people.
The Greenwater Report for November 13, 2000 Monday November 13, 2000 Gerald tells us of snowfall, freezing lakes, elections and suicidal ruffled grouse.
From The East Tuesday November 14, 2000 A look at Tisdale in early winter from the East side of town. This page includes a small QuickTime VR panorama.
Last New House of the Year Tuesday November 14, 2000 With a new home constructed on the North side of the old hospital park this looks like the close of the year 2000 construction.
MacLean's Ranking of Universities: U of S 15 of 15 and U of R 11 of 11 Tuesday November 14, 2000 We at Ensign have been warning you that things are not going well and it should come as no surprise to discover that we are not the only ones to think so.
US presidential results in Florida: Manual or machine recount? Two different mind sets Tuesday November 14, 2000 The post election conflicts become almost another election battle as the US presidential vote is down to the last hole punched.
The Doghide Flows North Wednesday November 15, 2000 This page has a very large QuickTime VR panorama (600K) so if you have a slow connection do not try to go to this page as it will take a while to download. The Quality of the VR us quite high and gives an impression of the landscape and skyscape representative of the scene. You might want to check the "letters" page we have some new entries.
There has never been a one-tier health system in Canada Wednesday November 15, 2000 Mario takes on a little journey to discuss the hallowed and sacred myth about Canada's Medicare system then leaves us with some things to shake our heads about.
Tuesday A Frost Day Wednesday November 15, 2000 Some pictures from South of town with the trees dress up a bit.
Dollar Store Doubles Size Wednesday November 15, 2000 Changes at Tisdale Mall continue as the Dollar Store doubles its size and other changes take shape.
Health Care Czars: A Contributing factor to private health care Thursday November 16, 2000 Mario deSantis shows us what we are up against as managerial power outweighs community health needs. Ultimately leadership loses touch with those they serve and serve themselves. This has happened before.
Best Breakfast In Town Thursday November 16, 2000 This is not a secret but if you are new to Tisdale or just passing through now you know where to go for breakfast.
Friday Snow Friday November 17, 2000 Little by little we are accumulating a layer of snow for a full winter. These pictures will be posted at 11:00.
Stockwell Day: another politician, another number game and another laugh Friday November 17, 2000 Mario deSantis lacks enthusiasm for the use of statistics in political arguments and discovers that the Canadian Alliance leader loves numbers.
A Hunting We Will Go! Saturday November 18, 2000 A mild storm with fresh snow and poor visibility, sound bad for the motorist but perfect weather for the hunter.
Today's most important problem: Lack of democracy of our leaders in power, be native or not native. Saturday November 18, 2000 Mario deSantis is concerned about ethics and what is happening to the values that seem to be established by politicians and those who serve the government.
Trojans Take Hounds 5 - 3 Sunday November 19, 2000 Coaches Darrell Mann and Randy Kerr get ready to defeat Notre Dame Hounds in Saturday night's contest.
The Fight For Canada Monday November 20, 2000 David Orchard has fought for Canada on paper and in his bid for the Conservative leadership, now its time for his fight for the country to take him to Ottawa where his voice and his views will make a difference.
The Greenwater Report for November 20, 2000 Monday November 20, 2000 Gerald Crawford tells us about the new snow his 9N Ford and lack of concern about the election.
Sunday Sun Monday November 20, 2000 Here are some pictures of Sunday with its great sunlight as people were out walking, sliding and skidooing, enjoying the fine early winter weather.
Fog Tuesday November 21, 2000 The whole Northern grain belt is enshroud in fog this morning as truckers report icy highway conditions and poor visibility.
A message to Honourable Janice MacKinnon: Saskatchewan didn't reduce its child poverty rate between 1989 and 1997 Tuesday November 21, 2000 Mario deSantis scorns the provincial government for the tragic situation for the provinces poor and needy children whom seem to be growing in number.
Using Imagination and Thinking to understand Evolution and Creationism Tuesday November 21, 2000 Mario deSantis gives us a cogent and thought provoking discussion on how we can consider the discussions about Evolution and Creationism. This is a poignant and appropriate discussion.
Busy Winter Day Tuesday November 21, 2000 Tisdale's town work crews are busy clearing away the snow from the streets and at the same time digging into a problem water line.
There Must Be More Than Elections in Life Wednesday November 22, 2000 A short consideration of the value of politics, democracy and if any of it really matters. (The picture above is this moring's sunrise)
All Candidates Forum Wednesday November 22, 2000 Come along and have a look at the all candidates forum in Tisdale, standing room only. This story includes a small QuickTime VR panorama.
Bridgework Wednesday November 22, 2000 Department of Highways does some maintenence on Bridge North of town.
Sunset and Evening Star Thursday November 23, 2000 The setting sun Wednesday left behind a glow foretelling of a promise of a good day to come.
Parkland Photography Club November Meeting Thursday November 23, 2000 Pictures of "rough" featured in this month's competition and a series of photography "tips" highlight Gerald Crawfords report.
Snow Delights Friday November 24, 2000 It piles up little by little for those young and young at heart it is a delight but for many trying just to get one step after another or their wheels down the street it is a curse.
Prime Minister Jean Chretien: coping with his rules of ethics and his no-fault government Friday November 24, 2000 Mario deSantis helps us consider the problems of the letter of the law and how ethical behaviour expects more than that.
Midnight Madness At the Mall Saturday November 25, 2000 Christmas shopping season gets kicked off in Tisdale with the annual Friday night shopping binge.
Factual Code of Ethics and Paper Code of Ethics Saturday November 25, 2000 Here Mario deSantis shows us a sample of the actual Code of Ethics to be followed by parliamentarians in Canada.
Ramblers Beat Nipawin Knights 4 - 2 Sunday November 26, 2000 Pasquia League Senior hockey is truly exciting hockey as the Ramblers begin their quest for the championship for the fourth year in a row.
iVisit Sunday November 26, 2000 Find out about using your computer as a party line or freelance communication device.
Election Day Monday November 27, 2000 Polls openned at 8:30 this morning as most Tisdale voters will head to the RecPlex auditorium where the various boothes are set up. At 9:00 there were some voters who had just registered their ballot but there was no great rush.
Greenwater Report for November 27, 2000 Monday November 27, 2000 Time to catch up on ice fishing, spot a gray owl, check up on Mabel Butler, the Kelvington Craft show and you can go skating around the marina at Greenwater.
Wake Up Call Monday November 27, 2000 Bank of Montreal's alarm system gets a work out this morning as do members of the RCMP.
The Need of a New Paradigm to See Health Care Monday November 27, 2000 Mario tells us about the looming venture ideas that he perceives as a threat.
In the Fog Tuesday November 28, 2000 A look at election day, and some minor reflections on the outcome.
AZTEK Wednesday November 29, 2000 Here is a look at Pontiac's new Aztek sport utility vehicle with an attitude.
The Reluctance of Our Leadership to Change Wednesday November 29, 2000 Mario deSantis laments the way leaders fail to learn from mistakes by merely failing to recognise them as mistakes.
Gilded Sky Thursday November 30, 2000 A look back at the sunset Tuesday night.
The Fifth Estate: Scandal of the Century Thursday November 30, 2000 Mario deSantis discusses the moving and disturbing story from Saskatoon a decade ago.