Murray Wood: Sask. farmers pay the price for Ottawa’s gopher ban

Gophers are chewing through crops and profits, and farmers blame Ottawa’s strychnine ban. They say the damage is out of control and help is overdue. Murray Wood says it’s time for practical solutions that put Saskatchewan first.

Murray Wood delivers sharp, insightful commentary with a blend of wit, skepticism and straight talk. Whether he’s exposing political maneuvering, celebrating cultural icons or unpacking life’s everyday quirks, he never holds back.

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Wed., July 16: Murray Wood argues that too many companies confuse automation and delay with customer service. After waiting a week for help from his bank, he says it’s clear some businesses have forgotten the customer entirely.

Tues., July 15: Murray Wood says Regina’s dandelion problem isn’t about bees. It’s about double standards, as residents face fines for messy yards while city parks overflow with weeds. He says it’s time the city tidied up.

Mon., July 14: Murray Wood says despite some listener confusion, his daily commentary is the Wood File, a place for his thoughts, not firewood. He says like the tool, it’s rough and not too subtle, but never personal. Usually, anyway.

Fri., July 11: Murray Wood says he’s noticed a trend of drivers in Saskatchewan touching their brakes as they approach a green light, and a few other bad habits on the road that wouldn’t serve drivers well in bigger cities.