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Murray Wood: Is NDP Leader Carla Beck channeling Grant Devine?

By CKOM News Mar 24, 2026 | 8:09 AM

No NDP leader would like being compared to the former Conservative premier, but Murray Wood says Carla Beck is calling for a break in the gas tax, just like Devine did in his time as opposition leader.

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., March 23: Murray Wood says when you have no dignity, it’s hard to manufacture some, even if you’re the leader of your country commenting on the passing of a decorated veteran who served his country with honour.

Fri., March 20: 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 first day of spring and a push for Don Cherry to get the Order of Canada.

Thurs., March 19: After last year’s Saskatchewan budget went from a tiny surplus to a major deficit, Murray Wood says it’s difficult to say how much confidence a person should have in the government’s latest figures.

Wed., March 18: We know the budget is going to include a deficit, and Murray Wood says it’s probably not a good sign that the government recently announced a number of new ways to squeeze us for a little more.

Tues., March 17: The three-year sentence in the horrific case of a teen who set another girl on fire in Saskatoon is the max for attempted murder, but Murray Wood says only a few will think it’s anywhere near enough.