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Murray Wood: Is it time to review royalty rates in Saskatchewan?

By CKOM News Mar 25, 2026 | 8:13 AM

Murray Wood says he’s hearing people wonder how Saskatchewan keeps running deficits with all of the activity in the resource sector, and it’s got him questioning the province’s royalty rates.

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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Tues., March 24: 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 Grant Devine did in his time as opposition leader.

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.