This is Saskatchewan

"Snitch lines" and metal detectors coming to a Sask. hospital near you?

New security measures are being introduced in Saskatoon and Regina emergency rooms. Unions representing health care workers have been calling for improved safety measures after the seizure of several weapons and an increase in violence. Meanwhile, the Saskatchewan Health Authority wants to bring in a system to anonymously report employees suspected of violating SHA policies. Our political panelists Alexander Quon and Murray Mandryk help us make sense of this.

'No man’s land': Living on the Manitoba-Saskatchewan divide

In this special co-production episode, we’re diving into life on the border of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. While the two prairie provinces have many things in common, we also have our differences. We speak with residents of Flin Flon, Man., about how living on the divide complicates everything from buying a vehicle to emergency response efforts. Then, we hear from a woman in Creighton, Sask., who says interprovincial gaps in health care failed her mother. Follow This is Manitoba on Spotify or Apple PodcastsFollow This is Saskatchewan on Spotify or Apple Podcasts

How much credit should Moe get for the Canada-China deal?

It’s the moment every canola producer has been waiting for, with huge implications for the province. Canada and China have cut a deal that Prime Minister Mark Carney says will result in lower canola seed tariffs. It also means Chinese electric vehicles will be allowed to enter the Canadian market. How much of a win is this for Premier Moe? Our political panelists Alexander Quon and Murray Mandryk measure the impact of the tariff weight finally being lifted.

How did a Sask. cancer patient die after fight with security?

A cancer patient is in hospital receiving chemotherapy. An altercation ensues. The patient ends up dying. What actually happened at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon that led to his death? Saskatoon police say an imitation handgun and drugs were found after the fight with security. The family thinks someone might have mistaken his pink pistol-shaped cigarette lighter for a gun. We share how the family is working with Indigenous officials to get answers.Read more of our coverage below.Who was Trevor Dubois? Loved ones want people to understand the man they knewFamily disputes police claim about imitation firearm in Saskatoon hospital death

Why it’s sink or swim if you want lessons at a Regina pool

About 900 people are on the waitlist for swimming lessons through the City of Regina. Why is demand significantly outpacing what the Queen City can offer? The CEO of the Lifesaving Society in Saskatchewan says there aren’t enough pools to accommodate the growing population. Will this cause problems for people looking to get out on the water?Curious about the state of outdoor pools in Regina and Saskatoon? Read Circling the drain: Sask. cities face the problem of aging outdoor pools by Phil Tank.