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Murray Wood: Highlights from this year’s family reunion

By CKOM News Aug 11, 2025 | 7:55 AM

Summer is a time for homecomings and reunions, and in Saskatchewan that often means city folks going out to the family farm. Murray Wood shares some highlights and observations from his family gathering.

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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Fri., August 8: 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 the red-hot Roughriders, wildfire smoke and issues with road construction.

Thurs., August 7: Any time we try to build something, people start complaining about costs. Murray Wood says people are angry about the overrun on a new aquatic centre in Regina, but they need to look at the benefits.

Wed., August 6: Any time we try to build something, people start complaining about costs. Murray Wood says people are angry about the overrun on a new aquatic centre in Regina, but they need to look at the benefits.

Tues., August 5: Despite holding a 6-1 record heading into Saturday’s CFL game in Montreal, Murray Wood says Rider fans were waiting for the team to deliver a dominant performance. And boy did they deliver, with a 34-6 win.

Fri., August 1: Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look at the big news stories and decides who’s hot… and who’s not. This week’s list includes long weekends, wasps, summer exhibitions and a lot more.