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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.
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.
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.
Is Brandt’s offer a REAL good deal for Regina taxpayers?
2026-05-06 | 28 mins.
The owner of the Regina Pats wants to buy the 6,000-seat venue where his team plays, along with a distillery, a nearby McDonald's, volleyball and pickleball courts, and several aging buildings used primarily during farm shows. So, what’s in the fine print?

Shaun Semple says it stops the city from hemorrhaging money on aging property it had no plan to fix. Along with a 100-year civic tax exemption, the Brandt Group of Companies would be entitled to other revenue-generating assets on the exhibition grounds, including buildings the city still owns. Some citizens and councillors believe the sale is too rushed and want the city to negotiate better terms.
Toxic drugs are killing kids in Sask. How are politicians reacting?
2026-05-01 | 14 mins.
Saskatchewan’s children's advocate revealed this week that at least 13 children under the age of five died in the province with toxic, illicit drugs in their system over a six-year period. Our political panelists Murray Mandryk and Alexander Quon discuss the provincial government’s response to the report.

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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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