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This is Saskatchewan

Your connection to the stories Saskatchewan is talking about. Episodes drop Wednesdays and Fridays. 

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Why are measles making a comeback in Saskatchewan?

Back in 1998, we thought the threat of measles was behind us. But now, the extremely contagious disease is popping up again. Why? Saskatoon pediatrician Dr. Ayisha Kurji says we need better herd immunity. Translation: more people need to be vaccinated.

Apr 09, 202516 min

Political Panel: “Duck and Cover” Sask avoids latest round of Trump tariffs

Premier Scott Moe was overseas pledging to improve trade relationships with the EU and UK amid a trade war with the U.S. Meanwhile, political leaders here discuss their tariff concerns at the Saskatchewan legislature. Murray Mandryk and Jeremy Simes look at what is actually helping to avoid the tariff crunch.

Apr 04, 202514 min

Political Panel: Sask. first carbon tax free province. Why now?

One week after the budget and a few days into a federal election campaign, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe made a new commitment. Moe pledged to eliminate its provincial industrial carbon tax. Mirroring a campaign promise from the Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre. Our political panel looks into the timing of Moe's pledge.

Mar 28, 202512 min

Political Panel: New session has Sask Party seeing red

A new spring session of the legislature kicked off with the opposition NDP wrapping themselves in the Canadian flag and accusing Premier Scott Moe of not outright condemning the actions of Donald Trump. Murray Mandryk calls the brand new balanced budget an “instant classic work of fiction” for not accounting for tariffs.

Mar 21, 202513 min

Teen girl set on fire speaks out for the first time

She was attacked by a peer on her second day of grade 10, and while that day changed her life, she doesn't want it to be her story. After months of threatening texts and police reports, a Saskatoon teen is recovering after being set on fire at Evan Hardy Collegiate. She and her parents share their story and the questions they still want answered.

Mar 19, 202526 min

Political panel: Tariff tug of war

With so much uncertainty around US-imposed tariffs, how certain is the Saskatchewan government’s response? We break it down.

Mar 07, 202512 min

Did Premier Moe make progress in Washington?

The fight against U.S. tariffs continues to keep provincial politicians busy. So does the battle against illegal drugs. Political panelist Murray Mandryk weighs in on what’s working.

Feb 28, 202514 min

Saskatchewan’s millennial millionaires

A trillion dollars is flowing from boomers to their kids as parents start sharing their wealth. From farms to First Nations, we look at why this generational jackpot is unique and not always fair.

Feb 19, 202530 min

Introducing: This is Saskatchewan Politics

Premier Scott Moe used social media to tell the U-S if you like Big Macs, you need Saskatchewan products. But will President Donald Trump get the message? Adam Hunter and Murray Mandryk look at what's on the menu.

Feb 14, 202510 min

This mom needs flexible hours. She does sex work.

Having kids with high needs means being prepared to leave work at a moment’s notice. One single parent explains how sex work became her best option. She wishes there was another way.

Feb 12, 202519 min

Why homelessness can’t be solved with just a house

No one wants to see people living on the streets. But just what does it take to get one person out of homelessness and into a stable home? We take you on a surprising journey through the eyes of one man in Saskatoon.

Feb 05, 202525 min

Does Sask. need coal to keep the lights on?

Premier Scott Moe is looking to extend the life of our coal-powered plants, despite federal regulations demanding the opposite. What does this mean for the economy? And the environment?

Jan 29, 202519 min

Who owns Saskatchewan’s farmland?

Foreign ownership of Saskatchewan farmland is a concern for some. With sky high land prices and rural communities dwindling, does it matter who owns what?

Jan 15, 202525 min

Will there be justice for Baeleigh Maurice?

A nine-year-old girl was hit and killed by a driver on her way to school in Saskatoon. The driver had those charges stayed because the trial took too long. How did this happen?

Jan 08, 202528 min

Meet the ‘mom and dad’ of the Freedom Convoy

Two of the Freedom Convoy’s organizers are from Saskatchewan. Tamara Lich and Chris Barber don’t usually give interviews, but spoke with reporter David Fraser as they await trial.

Dec 18, 202418 min

Why is scurvy making a comeback in the north?

If you thought scurvy was a disease from a hundred years ago, think again. A recent cluster of cases has people wondering how this can be happening in Saskatchewan in 2024.

Nov 27, 202420 min

Five vehicle-moose collisions within 30 minutes. What gives?

It’s thrilling to see wildlife up close. But ideally, not too, too close. With a string of accidents – and a story about a moose crashing into a school – we track whether there’s more moose on the loose in Saskatchewan.

Nov 20, 202420 min
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