Like many post-secondary institutions across Canada, Saskatchewan Polytechnic is laying off staff as it faces a major loss in revenue. Most recently, students partway through a program have been told if they want to continue, they will have to move to a different city. The Opposition NDP says this is unacceptable. But is it fair to place blame on the Saskatchewan Party government? We ask our political panelists Alexander Quon and Murray Mandryk.

Saskatchewan schools now offer several specialized academies for kids interested in everything from football and dance to softball and soccer. This month, Saskatoon Public Schools announced it will add hockey academies to five of its elementary schools. Some people are wondering: Is this good for kids? We ask teachers, parents, and a kinesiology professor to weigh the pros and cons of enrolling kids in specialized academies.

Farmers say gopher holes are so big cows are breaking their legs. The pesticide strychnine was banned two years ago and many point to a growing gopher population that has caused huge problems. Saskatchewan and Alberta called for the ban to be reversed, but this week Health Canada said no. Our political panelists Jeremy Simes and Murray Mandryk say this isn’t just about politics. Farmers’ crops are taking a hit.