You won't believe what our politicians are fighting about
Oh, you bet your last Rider ticket I have something for you today. You know how sometimes the news just… gets to you, eh? Like, you scroll through the online Leader-Post, past the housing crisis stuff, past the serious court cases, and then BAM. You hit something so uniquely Saskatchewan, so utterly Regina, you just gotta shake your head and smile. And that, my friends, is the Speaker of the Legislature ruling that politicians can't call each other "eager beavers." No, I'm not making that up.
This gem came out during a pretty intense question period this past Thursday, right before they voted on the 2026-27 provincial budget. Apparently, the term "eager beavers" crossed a line, and Speaker Todd Goudy had to step in. Now, I grew up with beavers on every nickel and thought "eager beaver" was just a compliment for someone who’s, you know, really getting after it. But in the hallowed halls of our beautiful Legislative Building by Wascana Lake, it's apparently verboten. Can you even imagine the debate that led to this decision, eh? Probably happened while the wind was howling off the lake, like it always does, and everyone was just a little on edge.
### What This Means for Regina
* **A new line in the sand:** We've got a new phrase that's off-limits in our provincial parliament. What's next, calling someone a gopher? * **A glimpse into our politics:** It shows you the kind of… spirited discussions that happen under the dome, even if they occasionally devolve into playground rules. * **Just being Regina:** This is Regina — yeah, we know what it sounds like, and we've heard your joke. Now sit down and listen. We don’t pretend to be anything we’re not, and sometimes that means our political discourse includes beaver-based insults.
It just goes to show you, sometimes the biggest headlines are about the smallest, strangest things. Makes you wonder what else they’re not allowed to call each other, eh? Probably no calling anyone a prairie dog, either. This is our city, and we keep it real, even when it’s a little… wild.
Darlene Chicken-Lawson, MiTL Sports Desk, Regina.
Oh, for sure, the folks on the morning show would have a field day with this one — catch it live at mornings.live.