Chronological Index of Ensign Articles for December of 1998
Pool Shark Tuesday December 1, 1998 She's three, wrack them up!	By the week Dec 1 to 5 December 6 to 12 December 13 to 19 December 20 to 26 December 27 to 31
Ensign Receives Threat From NewSask Tuesday December 1, 1998 NewSask Development Corporation objects to their characterisation in Ensign web site listing as "a big help if you don't need help".
December Calendar of Events at Tisdale's RecPlex Wednesday December 2, 1998 Here is the whole story, keep up with events by printing off this month's calendar.
Macintosh Operating System 8.5 Wednesday December 2, 1998 Find out about computer operating systems, this article explains their evolution and what you should know about their changes.
What About Smoking? Thursday December 3, 1998 Timothy Shire considers the smoker's problem. Make your Christmas gift to your family your pledge to quit smoking.
My First Christmas Gift of 1998 Thursday December 3, 1998 Opened by mistake a gift from friends in South Africa prompts a guide for finding the perfect gift.
Winter Comes To Tisdale Friday December 4, 1998 An explanation of the phenomena of seasonal weather change as it affects the continental portion of North America.
Windows! Weep No More Saturday December 5, 1998 Helpful home owner tip about controlling condensation and frost on windows.
Holiday Movies Saturday December 5, 1998 Local theatres provide outstanding movies to the public at low cost and are a nice change from television and commercials.
Its That Time of Year Again Saturday December 5, 1998 Time to clear the snow of the driveway. Ensign urges caution and common sense in this hard physical activity.
Mario takes some time off! Sunday December 6, 1998 Mario deSantis has provided us with his view of the world and his concerns about it since June. However, he is taking a few weeks off and we will not have one of his insightful commentaries this Sunday. (note that we have updated the letters to the Editor and there are some interesting contributions)
Ho! Ho! Ho! Sunday December 6, 1998 Santa Claus day in Tisdale as the community celebrates the great man's visit while children enjoy a free movie.
My Kingdom For A Horse! Monday December 7, 1998 A couple of peaceful pictures of horses grazing and some thoughts about "the winter of our discontent."
This Is Real Hockey! Monday December 7, 1998 People of all ages still enjoy the unfettered fun of hockey on an open air rink. This story has some pictures of Tisdale folks enjoyed a wonderful -5 Sunday afternoon.
Tisdale Bantam Ramblers Vs Red Earth Monday December 7, 1998 Bantam hockey with the visiting team from the Red Earth Cree Nation. Story and pictures of Sunday's game.
Apple Provides Free Upgrade to 8.5.1 Tuesday December 8, 1998 Recognising problems with OS 8.5 Apple has released 8.5.1 that can be downloaded free and fixes the problems Mac users have been experiencing.
Morning Foooog! Tuesday December 8, 1998 At 0600 we were totally socked in but each half hour has seen the visibility improve and of course it has left behind a reminder of its presence.
Christmas Lights in Tisdale (1997) Wednesday December 9, 1998 This article was published in FTLComm's archive site last year and we thought you might like to see what things were like a year ago. Closer to Christmas we will have a series of pictures on this year's displays.
That Saskatchewan Living Sky Again Thursday December 10, 1998 Wednesday's spectacular sunset and some comments about the warm weather we are going to be experiencing.
Thursday December 10, A Bad News Day Thurday December 10, 1998 A commentary on today's news as seen through Jacob Marley's ghostly eyes.
Plymouth Forever Friday December 11, 1998 This is a real 1950 Plymouth unlike th e1952 model we mislabelled back in November. This is our fourth article on various versions of this remarkable car still around and still in great condition.
Sunsets on SaskPower's New Substation Friday December 11, 1998 A couple of sunset pictures with the new SaskPower substation in the forground.
Trojans Extinquish Mallers 9 - 5 Friday December 11, 1998 See the highlights of the Thursday night Midget "AAA" game with the Trojans and Yorkton Mallers.
Macintosh G3 Saturday December 12, 1998 This article written a year ago tells of the evolution of the modern computer and is re-published now the celebrate the G3's first birthday.
A Family Christmas Gift You've Been Looking For Sunday December 13, 1998 A new game takes on the old fashioned flavour of one on one board game playing reminiscent of Checkers and Chess.
Its A Cat's Life Sunday December 13, 1998 The view of the world from the perspective of "Data" the Tisdale Cat who does not like wind, low temperatures or vacumn cleaners.
Multi-layered Warm Weather Clouds Monday December 14, 1998 Sunday afternoon as things warmed up the sky was giving a full report of the event.
Star Trek : Insurrection Review Monday December 14, 1998 For a review of the movie released Friday night read about the elements in the movie and see some of the scenes.
Ghost of Christmas Past Wednesday December 16, 1998 A lonely collapsing log farmstead house poses questions about its past and who once lived and grew up within its walls.
Company Town Wednesday December 16, 1998 St. Brieux home to Bourgault's massive manufacturing complex and a vibrant progressive community with charm and history.
A Matter of Trust Thursday December 17, 1998 A long winded Timothy Shire editorial about news media and what we should not believe. It would be easier to read this if you print it out. Sorry about it being so long, but well you see. . . . . .
White Christmas? Definitely Thursday December 17, 1998 Strong East winds and a frontal system followed by an other will bring snow to the area today and tonight with heavy snow warnings. This is what it looked like at nine this morning.
Nipawin Takes On the White Stuff Friday December 18,1998 Heavy snow fall preceeds the rapid decline in temperatures as it snowed all day Thursday in Nipawin but not South until later that evening.
Safety Is Their Business Saturday December 19, 1998 Near Birch Hills we see the Saskatchewan Department of Highways and Transportation doing their work as they stop a truck for a routine safety inspection.
Hay, Where You Goin'? Saturday December 19, 1998 West of Melfort a "B" train of cattle feed heading West.
Locked Out Saturday December 19, 1998 Can happen to anyone anytime but the onset of weather and very low temperatures increases the chances of a driver locking his car with the keys inside the car.
Trojans Help Out With Food Hampers Sunday December 20, 1998 Fifty Hampers are to distributed this holiday season and Trojans and other community organisations are lending a hand to put something in the basket.
Ensign We were offline for all of today (Sunday)and may still experience some times off line as we are having a problem with our server and hope to clear it up shortly, in the meantime we are sorry for the inconvenience.
He Shoots and Shoots and Shoots Monday December 21, 1998 FTLComm hockey video production is the topic of this article and how you can get a copy of a recent hockey game.
A Tree In Winter Monday December 21, 1998 We experience the first official day of winter as the sun has worked its way to the lowest part of the horizon offering the shortest day of sunlight of the year.
Christmas Tradition Tuesday December 22, 1998 Consider the traditions of Christmas and their origin by reading a passage from Dickens.
The Annual Christmas Tree Hunt Thursday December 24, 1998 Our Christmas Tree goes up usually Christmas Eve but this year we had to move it up one day because of a trip that day so here is our account of the adventure for this year.
Christmas Lights Friday December 25, 1998 We will have some pictures of house and yard decorations but this one goes first as one that is unique and effective from Regina. More to come soon.
The One Thousandth Nine-Hundred Ninety-Eighth Christmas Friday December 25, 1998 A Christmas discussion
End of Year Feasting Sunday December 27, 1998 A consideration of the custom of feasting during the Christmas to New Year's part of the year by Timothy W. Shire.
Beechcraft Stagger Wing Monday December 28, 1998 General Aviation got its beginnings in the miracle of 1932.
Leroy's Bad Dream - Tombstones Tuesday December 29, 1998 Edwin Wallace explain's his concerns about the profitability of the array of inland terminals.
Security!!! In Tisdale! Wednesday December 30, 1998 Zellers is already into the process of converting its Tisdale Mall outlet into a new format "Best Value".
Soon Snow Will Be Here Thursday December 30, 1998 A service station sign declares that soon the snow will be here and it is correct, though temperatures are down the amount of snow in the area is very light.
Sonia's Pizza Opens In Tisdale Thursday December 31, 1998 Ending the old year with a new business start as Sonia's Pizza opens on main street and ready to begin the new.