The Evan Bray Show
The Voice of Saskatchewan. Evan Bray discusses the latest stories about Saskatchewan with Saskatchewan listeners. Heard from 8:30am - 12:30pm on 650 CKOM & 980 CJME.
Protecting communities from repeat offenders
A high-risk sex offender has been released into Regina, prompting a public safety alert from the Regina Police Service, but is this alert enough? What other safeguards are put in place to protect community members? Michael Weger, Minister of Community Safety, joins the show to discuss the government's response and…
Meet Saskatchewan’s own superhero
A rural Saskatchewan teacher has spent the past decade building his own homegrown superhero universe, and now his daughters are joining the adventure with comic books of their own. Evan meets Jeff Burton, Writer/Creator of Auroraman, to hear how one family's passion project has grown into a Saskatchewan comic book…
Saskatchewan’s nuclear future needs workers
Small modular reactors could play a major role in Saskatchewan's energy future, but they'll require thousands of skilled workers to build, operate and maintain them. Evan is joined by Erik Henningsmoen, Senior Research & Policy Analyst with the Information and Communications Technology Council, to discuss why Saskatchewan's nuclear future depends…
Digging into Saskatchewan’s potash royalties
A new analysis questions whether Saskatchewan is getting a fair return from one of its major potash mines, suggesting K+S paid only a fraction of the value of the resource it extracted in 2025. We'll dig into how potash royalties work—and whether taxpayers are getting the deal they should. Erin…
Overpass struck, overdoses and community safety — A Conversation with Saskatoon’s Police Chief
Evan catches up with Saskatoon's Chief of Police, Cam McBride, to talk local crime statistics, how the city is doing in 2026 and what information people in Saskatchewan should be aware of.
Open lines with Evan: Calls, questions and conversations
Open phones – Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
Saskatchewan’s road safety wake-up call
Saskatchewan is seeing a troubling surge in deadly crashes, with RCMP reporting highway fatalities have more than doubled compared to this time last year. To help us understand what's behind the increase—and what drivers can do to make Saskatchewan roads safer—Evan is joined by Superintendent Grant St. Germaine, Officer in…
Can Saskatchewan fix the family doctor crisis?
Finding a family doctor in Saskatchewan could soon become easier, with the province considering a centralized patient registry to match residents with available primary-care providers. We'll look at how the system would work, whether it can reduce the frustration many patients face, and if it's enough to improve access. Evan…
Therapy & service dogs
Therapy dogs play a special role in people's lives, providing support and companionship. But we often focus on the benefits the animals provide to humans and not the other way around. Dr. Colleen Dell, a professor in the Department of Sociology at USask and the lead of the PAWSitive Connections…
Another Saskatoon overpass hit
After a few months without an incident, Saskatoon’s number of days without an overpass hit is back down to zero. In the early afternoon on Friday, the 51st Street overpass was hit by a grain bin being transported southbound. CKOM report Mia Holowaychuk joins Evan.
Regina's real estate market and why now is the right time to buy
Now might be a good time for homebuyers in Regina. According to data from Wahi, a digital real estate platform, Regina housing prices have come to a halt. Chris Guérette, Saskatchewan Realtors Association CEO, joins Evan to discuss why this might be happening and what this means for Regina's real…
Youth unemployment and job availability
If youth unemployment is still relatively high, why are so many businesses struggling to hire? A new CFIB report argues the problem isn't a shortage of workers—it's a mismatch between the jobs available and the jobs young Canadians are willing to take. Evan is joined by Molly MacCormack, Canadian Federation…
Open lines with Evan: Calls, questions and conversations
Open phones - Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
Post Malone gets postponed
Sheri Ebert, Host of The Sheri & Woody Show on Regina's Jack 94.5 and Saskatoon's Rock 102 joins the show to talk about Post Malone's Edmonton concert, which was cut short after a severe thunderstorm damaged the stage and forced thousands of fans to take shelter.
Should Canada be using its energy exports as leverage against the US?
As Canada continues to deal with trade tensions and tariff threats from the United States, there has been growing discussion about whether Canada should use its energy exports as leverage. Heather Exner-Pirot, Senior Fellow and Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute in Ottawa, joins the…
The Long Walk to End PTSD Stigma
PTSD can affect anyone, but for veterans, first responders and public safety personnel, the trauma can be especially difficult to carry, and often goes unseen. Chad Kennedy, a Canadian Armed Forces Veteran, retired Alberta Highway Patrol sheriff, and founder and president of Sea to Sea for PTSD, joins Evan to…
The Camp That Brings Heart Kids Together
Every summer, hundreds of kids pack their bags and head off to summer camp. But one camp in particular is helping kids who share something deeply personal: a congenital or acquired heart condition. Matthew Chapelski, CHAMPS Program Coordinator and Kendall Hickson, 16-year-old CHAMPS camper, join Evan to chat about the…
It’s Eatin’ Time: Belton Johnson’s Grilled Burgers
What time is it? It’s Eatin’ Time! with Belton Johnson - powered by the Saskatchewan Cattle Association! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Evan with his recipe for grilled burgers.
Bugs ‘n Hugs: Saskatchewan's Chance to Call Out or Cheer On!
Bugs 'n Hugs - Every Friday, we open the phone lines and give you a chance to call out or commend anyone you think deserves it. Call 1-877-332-8255 and join the conversation!
Open Lines with Evan: Calls, Questions and Conversations
Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.