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Will Moe's apology to Île-à-la-Crosse survivors make a difference?

After a 20 year wait, residential school survivors got an apology and compensation from Premier Scott Moe. But is it too little, too late? Political panelists Jeremy Simes and Murray Mandryk measure the weight of this apology, and why it's happening now.

10-03
13:36

She used to be a drug dealer. Now she runs a drug treatment court.

She was addicted, dealing drugs, and facing jail time. Drug court gave her a lifeline. Now Susan Sebulsky is running Saskatchewan’s third drug court in North Battleford. The CBC’s Bonnie Allen spoke to Susan and several legal professionals who say it’s not a get out of jail free card.

10-01
26:15

Politics: Are needles being used as weapons?

Saskatoon and Regina police will soon be able to seize and arrest those carrying bear spray, knives, pipes, and also hypodermic needles if they are deemed a “street weapon.” The cities opted into the province’s Street Weapons Act, but not without critics who say this is targeting harm reduction. We ask our political panelists Murray Mandryk and Jeremy Simes if the provincial legislation is justified.

09-26
12:35

Homeless shelters are safe havens. But what if it’s near your house?

Be honest - if a homeless shelter opened in your neighbourhood, how would you react? Most people agree they are crucial with Saskatchewan’s extreme temperatures. But living next to one isn’t always easy. Residents in Regina’s Cathedral neighbourhood and in Saskatoon’s Caswell Hill are trying to figure out how shelters can serve a need without alienating neighbours. 

09-24
23:48

Politics: Was Premier Moe’s trade mission to Asia worth it?

Premier Scott Moe has been racking up the Air Miles. First he went to Japan and China to try and tackle trade issues. Then he went to Ottawa to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Did his message land with those in power? We ask our political panelists.

09-19
11:45

Relief in Richmound after cult leader is removed. But is the drama over?

The self-described Queen of Canada is on house arrest in Regina after police raided the former school in the village of Richmound where she lived with her followers for the past two years. Is the saga over? One resident and a cult expert say, not yet.

09-17
20:46

Politics: Did the SK Government pay 100M too much for firefighting planes?

Two B.C.-based aircraft companies are at the centre of a court case. CBC’s Geoff Leo breaks down what court documents say about the Saskatchewan government’s contract for new firefighting planes.  

09-12
13:03

How this Saskatoon Chaplain is helping people spiritually connect with trees and the earth

GreenSpirit Chaplain Shawn Sanford Beck from Saskatoon joins Sam Maciag to talk about his role in supporting people’s relationships with trees, the earth, and other beings.

09-10
14:29

Political Panel: Will Sask. get a break on canola tariffs?

Premier Scott Moe’s mission to Beijing is finally in motion but the Prime Minister will not be by his side. Our political panel dissects if this trip will make a difference.

09-05
12:59

He escaped war as a child to find joy and opportunity in football here. Now he's paying it forward.

With language, cost, transportation and so many other barriers, newcomers with athletic dreams don’t always get the shot they deserve. A new partnership between Bring Em’ Up Sask and the Regina Open Door Society is hoping to change that, with free athletic camps for refugee and newcomer students.

09-03
22:39

As Canola farms face a tariff crush - could biofuels be a path forward?

Canola is big money in Saskatchewan, so being slapped with a Chinese tariff is tough news for already stressed producers. We check in with farmers Chad Nagy and Lesley Kelly and an expert who wants to see more Canadian canola used domestically in biofuels.

08-27
22:36

Political Panel: Moe asks Carney to head to China to crush the canola issue

Political panelists Murray Mandryk and Jeremy Simes discuss Premier Scott Moe’s request for Prime Minister Carney to come with him to China to lobby against canola tariffs.

08-22
13:10

Why are beef prices so bonkers?

In the last year, beef prices have climbed 25 per cent – making the cost of grilling a little more painful. We check in with a BBQ restaurant owner, a cow-calf producer and a feed lot to find out why things cost so much, how long this might last, and the impact on their businesses.

08-20
19:02

Saskatchewan’s war on gophers

Gophers are cute, but they’re also a hole digging nuisance. With a once-used poison now banned in Canada, they’re coming back with a vengeance. We check in with Saskatchewan producers and local pest control to hear about the problems gophers cause and how to put a stop to it.

08-13
24:28

How Chappell Roan got the Internet buzzing about Saskatchewan

Pop sensation Chappell Roan dropped reference to Saskatchewan in her latest single. It's a big deal for Saskatchewan fans and it has Americans googling "What is a Saskatchewan?"

08-06
13:38

Political Panel: See you later, midwestern legislators

Our CBC political panelists Murray Mandryk and Jeremy Simes weigh in on Midwestern Legislative Conference in Saskatoon where politicians found some common ground on nuclear energy, and there was a warning to reduce our dependence on the US Market. They also talk about partisan appointments to the boards of crown corporations. 

08-01
11:34

What do provincial politicians actually do all summer?

Session is out for the summer, but Saskatchewan politicians aren’t vacationing. At least, not the entire time. Former Sask. Party MLA Paul Merriman pulls back the curtain on what our elected officials actually do all summer while they are out of the spotlight.

07-30
20:18

Political Panel: Is Scott Moe changing his tune about the federal government?

CBC political panelists Murray Mandryk and Jeremy Simes weigh in on the premiers’ meeting in Ontario, noting that Scott Moe seems to have shifted his tone toward the federal government. Also, the province asks the feds for help with wildfire response.

07-25
11:41

Saskatoon to stardom: Actor Kim Coates reflects on his prairie roots

As we roll through summer movie and TV season, we check in with one of Saskatchewan’s most successful exports: Sons of Anarchy star Kim Coates. He explains why being from Saskatoon is his super power.

07-23
28:20

Homebuyers face frustration in Regina and Saskatoon, here’s why

The market for home sales in Regina and Saskatoon is sizzling hot. Inventory is at its lowest in years. Bidding wars, cash sales, unconditional offers – you name it, realtors are seeing it. Agents Peter Fourlas and Jillian Moore join Sam Maciag to provide a snapshot of the market. 

07-16
19:17

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