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Murray Wood: Why the 21st Century is Saskatchewan’s century

By CKOM News Apr 22, 2026 | 7:46 AM

Murray Wood says the Food Fuel and Fertilizer Global Summit happening in Regina this week underlines why the 21st century belongs to Saskatchewan.

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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Listen to more commentary from Murray Wood:

Tues., April 21: Murray Wood says the debate about whether Saskatchewan should change it’s clocks like other provinces is being replaced with a new one: Will other provinces stop changing their clocks and be in synch with us?

Mon., April 20: Darryl Schemenauer is closing down his Regina gun store after 35 years, and he puts the blame squarely on the federal Liberals. Murray Wood says he doubts the gun bans will make us safer.

Fri., April 17: 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 spring snowstorms and the start of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Thurs., April 16: As much of Saskatchewan deals with another spring snowstorm, Murray Wood says we’re all asking the same question: This is the last of it… right?

Wed., April 15: 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?