Two stories a week to connect you to Saskatchewan because when everyone is talking about it, so are we. Whether it’s about a cult that moved into a tiny village, a neighbourhood squabble over squirrels, or the political fallout of canola tariffs, you’ll leave with a better understanding of this place, and your place in it.
On Wednesdays, join host Leisha Grebinski as she scans the province for one news story that matters to you, with help from our team of reporters in Saskatoon, Regina, and Prince Albert. No community is off limits as we cover every corner of Saskatchewan including Île-à-la-Crosse, North Battleford, Gravelbourg, Richmound and more.
On Fridays, Leisha gets the scoop on provincial politics from fellow host Adam Hunter and panelists Alexander Quon and Murray Mandryk. You’ll hear how every decision made by Premier Scott Moe at the legislature connects to you and your community.
Two stories a week to connect you to Saskatchewan because when everyone is talking about it, so are we. Whether it’s about a cult that moved into a tiny village, a neighbourhood squabble over squirrels, or the political fallout of canola tariffs, you’ll leave with a better understanding of this place, and your place in it.
On Wednesdays, join host Leisha Grebinski as she scans the province for one news story that matters to you, with help from our team of reporters in Saskatoon, Regina, and Prince Albert. No community is off limits as we cover every corner of Saskatchewan including Île-à-la-Crosse, North Battleford, Gravelbourg, Richmound and more.
On Fridays, Leisha gets the scoop on provincial politics from fellow host Adam Hunter and panelists Alexander Quon and Murray Mandryk. You’ll hear how every decision made by Premier Scott Moe at the legislature connects to you and your community.
Move over millennials. Gen Z is the next generation of consumers. Businesses want their dollars but it’s a hard generation to reach (they don’t take phone calls or answer emails.) So when people from some of the province’s largest companies such as SGI, Sasktel, and Tourism Saskatchewan got to sit down with a group of 15-20 year olds to ask them anything, what did they learn about this next generation of customers? We eavesdrop on the conversations.
The roll out of a new Saskatchewan Health Authority scheduling system was such a disaster, the health minister stepped in and scrapped it.The failed system has cost $272 million as of the end of August. Our political panelists Murray Mandryk and Alexander Quon weigh the impact of having to tap out on time cards.
In a shocking move, the mayor of Duck Lake announced he is open to selling the town’s naming rights for a minimum bid of $10-million dollars. The historic Métis community in central Saskatchewan is dwindling and it needs money to pay for road repairs and new water and sewer lines. Can the town do this? Will any companies make a bid? And what will this mean for people who live there?
The Saskatchewan Party government and the NDP Opposition continue to disagree on the best way to deal with tariffs imposed by the U.S. They also can’t agree on how to deal with overloaded hospitals or how to respond to wildfires. What they do agree on – somewhat surprisingly – is involuntary treatment for people dealing with severe addictions and tailgating at Rider games. Political panelists Alexander Quon and Murray Mandryk say this should lead to a spicy session.
People in Gravelbourg, a Fransaskois community in south-west Saskatchewan, are working to preserve its historic buildings. The town is even willing to give a 90-thousand square foot Catholic convent away for free, if your vision can help solve the community’s housing crisis. Can Gravelbourg do it?
The trials end and the details of Megan Gallagher’s killing are finally made public, including exactly what happened in the garage on Saskatoon’s Weldon Avenue. Her family wants people to know their story is part of a larger trend of violence against Indigenous women and girls.
Nine people are charged in connection to Megan’s death, making it an incredibly complex homicide case. But as the trials begin, serious cracks in the justice system emerge. We zoom in on two of the accused, whose trials went off the rails after police and the Crown botched the handling of a confidential informant.
The hunt to find Megan turns into a search for her remains. Two years after disappearing, her body is found 130 km from home, on the shores of the South Saskatchewan River. But how did she get there? And who is responsible?
Brian and Deb Gallagher spent years organizing rallies, putting up billboards, and printing t-shirts to find their missing daughter. They were convinced someone knew what happened. Then in January 2021, Saskatoon police went from investigating her disappearance as a missing persons case to solving a homicide.
30-year-old Megan Gallagher took care of everyone around her; the first to share a joke, play with kids and cook a memorable meal. Living in Saskatoon, she dreamed of becoming a chef. So when her family couldn't reach her back in September 2020, they started to worry something horrible had happened. And it had.
Political pundits believe involuntary treatment for people with a substance use disorder will be the focus of Premier Scott Moe’s speech from the throne which kicks off a new session at the legislature. Political panelists Jeremy Simes and Murray Mandryk sift through how drugs, public safety, hospital closures, and wildfires will shape the fall session.
Some people in Regina are annoyed that someone keeps feeding squirrels walnuts. Sure, they are high in omega-3s, but are they good for the bushy-tailed rodents? We enter the squabble to find out how we can live well with wildlife.
Canadian politicians are debating if it’s B.C’s coast or Canada’s as the push for a pipeline west continues. Premier Scott Moe is backing the Alberta premier who believes saying no to a pipeline is un-Canadian. Does this contradict Moe’s previous statements over provincial jurisdiction? We ask our political panel.
Out of Order Coffee does not accept tips. Like many of you, the owners say they are tired of tipping. Come to the cafe to hear how they compensate staff without a tip jar. Plus, a food economist untangles why we’re at a tipping point and what customers can do instead.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.