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  • This is Saskatchewan

    What are the risks of selling former Sask. Crown corporation?

    2026-05-22 | 13 mins.
    The Saskatchewan government sold its remaining shares in a former Crown corporation, netting about $277 million. The Morning Edition's political panel, Murray Mandryk and Alexander Quon, discusses the government's deal and the NDP's criticism.
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    Why are Regina’s potholes so bad?

    2026-05-20 | 15 mins.
    Complaints in Saskatchewan follow a bit of a pattern. We whine about winter. Then spring finally hits, and we moan about potholes. It’s cathartic to complain collectively. But seriously, why are potholes so bad here? We revisit this 2024 episode about potholes because they aren’t getting any better.
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    No winners, only losers in Sask. spring sitting, analysts say

    2026-05-15 | 13 mins.
    The spring legislative sitting ended this week. Premier Scott Moe and Opposition Leader Carla Beck made their cases against each other. But did either “win”? Our political panel, Murray Mandryk and Alexander Quon, share their thoughts.
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    Will forced rehab fix Saskatchewan’s drug problem?

    2026-05-13 | 20 mins.
    Saskatchewan’s Bill 48 means substance users can now be held against their will for treatment. Critics say the new law hands police and family members too much power, and lacks oversight. Others say the idea could work if the province gives users safe places to live after rehabilitation ends. We hear from people who’ve lived with addiction, along with physicians and support workers.
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    25 more years of coal in Sask. Can the gov’t justify the cost?

    2026-05-08 | 14 mins.
    How much will keeping coal burning in the province cost taxpayers? The Opposition NDP and the government have different interpretations. This week, NDP Leader Carla Beck said the cost is now $26 billion, according to SaskPower’s own documents. This is Saskatchewan’s political panel, Murray Mandryk and Alexander Quon, breaking down the costs of coal.
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About This is Saskatchewan
Two stories a week to connect you to Saskatchewan because when everyone is talking about it, so are we. Whether it’s about a cult that moved into a tiny village, a neighbourhood squabble over squirrels, or the political fallout of canola tariffs, you’ll leave with a better understanding of this place, and your place in it. On Wednesdays, join host Leisha Grebinski as she scans the province for one news story that matters to you, with help from our team of reporters in Saskatoon, Regina, and Prince Albert. No community is off limits as we cover every corner of Saskatchewan including Île-à-la-Crosse, North Battleford, Gravelbourg, Richmound and more.On Fridays, we get the scoop on provincial politics with host Adam Hunter and panelists Alexander Quon and Murray Mandryk. You’ll hear how every decision made by Premier Scott Moe at the legislature connects to you and your community.
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