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Murray Wood: Don’t be a chinook schnook

By CKOM News Jan 13, 2026 | 7:16 AM

When January offers a thaw in the midst of a Saskatchewan winter, Murray Wood says it’s almost a sin not to get outside and take advantage of it to the fullest.

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., Jan. 12: It’s been 20 years since our reporting forced the creation of a Saskatchewan restaurant inspection website, but Murray Wood finds that the website doesn’t tell you what you likely want to know.

Fri., Jan. 9: 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 Trump’s comments on NATO, the flu season and “Mr. Goalie” Glenn Hall.

Thurs., Jan. 8: The Saskatchewan RCMP’s annual list of ridiculous 9-1-1 calls is out, and Murray Wood marvels that people can actually be dumb enough to call the emergency line over a pork chop or missing phone.

Wed., Jan. 7: The case of a Saskatchewan game farm that was luring in wild animals and letting foreigners pay to shoot them is one more reason why Murray Wood feels these operations violate hunting ethics.

Tues., Jan. 6: They’re back! The prestigious – and maybe ignominious – Wood File Ledgie Awards. Which politicians and supporting cast members did Murray Wood find ‘deserving’ this year?