Murray Wood: There’s nothing wrong with shooting pesky gophers

Is it now off limits to talk about shooting gophers in Saskatchewan? Murray Wood says a recent offer for gopher control help from the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation caused him to raise an eyebrow.

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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Mon., June 30: Murray Wood says he’s still trying to avoid buying anything made in the U.S.A., along with travel south of the border, because President Donald Trump is still being petty around trade talks.

Fri., June 27: Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look at the week’s news and decides who’s hot… and who’s not. This week’s list includes a gripe with the Hockey Hall of Fame and armchair sports experts.

Thurs., June 26: Today is a magical day for kids – the last day of school before summer vacation. But Murray Wood says kids today don’t have the same level of independence that previous generations enjoyed.

Wed., June 25: Murray Wood says good teams find a way to win, and while the Roughriders could easily have lost each of their three games, they still managed to hold together for an unbeaten record this season.

Tues., June 24: Murray Wood says governments can play games with the information they release, so it gets as little attention as possible. Wood says that’s what happened on Monday with Saskatchewan’s Crown reports.