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Murray Wood: Is this one of those times when money might be better in the government’s pockets?

By CKOM News Apr 15, 2026 | 8:06 AM

Windfall profits on oil are prompting a break in the federal fuel tax, but Saskatchewan isn’t following suit. Murray Wood says governments have big deficits to deal with, so which approach is best?

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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Tues., April 14: Murray Wood says seed sales are taking off this spring. Food prices are likely convincing some to grow their own vegetables. That may or may not save money, but provides value in ways that are priceless.

Mon., April 13: Thanks to floor crossings, the Liberals only need to hold safe seats in Monday’s byelections to get to majority status. Murray Wood says he expects the Liberals to say it was the voters who put them there.

Fri., April 10: Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look back at the week’s news and decides who’s hot… and who’s not. This week’s list includes parliamentary floor crossers and the Blades-Raiders series in the WHL.

Thurs., April 9: April 9, 1917 was Easter Monday. On that date, 109 years ago, Canadian soldiers made history at Vimy Ridge. Murray Wood says it’s sad that Canada is not a country that remembers history very well.

Wed., April 8: Murray Wood says the Artemis II moon mission is sorely needed right now. Wood says you’d never know from looking at the image of that bright blue planet just how messed up it is.

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