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.
What to do if you find space junk on your farm
As spring returns and many farmers begin seeding, there's a chance some could find space junk in their field! Samantha Lawler, associate professor of astronomy at the University of Regina, says this could be from a Starlink satellite. She joins the show to tell us what space junk looks like…
The big city: A conversation with Regina's Mayor
Evan sits down with the Mayor of Regina, Chad Bachynski, for his monthly mayoral check-in. Mayor Bachynski takes Evan's and your questions and gives an update on the city's state of affairs.
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.
What's the state of agriculture in Saskatchewan?
Financial concerns on the farm don't just stay on the farm; they can affect local businesses and the wider economy as well. Joining us for a conversation on the state of agriculture in Saskatchewan and Monette Farms is Bill Prybylski, president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS).
Monette Farms: Concerns at Saskatchewan's mega-farm
A mega-farm in Saskatchewan is raising some major concerns bout dept, rapid expansion and financial pressures facing modern and family farms across the province. Eric Micheels, an agricultural economist at the University of Saskatchewan, joins the show to talk about Monette Farms and how its current financial situation could send…
A new era for the CFL: Hit or miss?
Yesterday, the CFL announced major changes to its playoff format starting in 2027. The season will also shift to an earlier start date on Victoria Day Weekend, which means the Grey Cup game in Saskatchewan is pencilled for early November. Do you like these new changes? Call 1-877-332-8255 to join…
Pen pals across generations: Lessons you can’t teach in class
Intergenerational friendships can teach us so much, but schools don’t often make time to foster them—Drake School in Saskatchewan is trying to change that. With their “Pen Pal” museum takeover at the Western Development Museum, where students and senior pen pals explored exhibits together and built meaningful connections. To talk…
Saskatchewan's Smartest Radio Listener: brains, bragging rights and prizes
You’re quick & clever! And for some weird reason you’ve carried the right answer in your head for years. Or maybe you just trust Uncle Google. It's time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener for Little Town Apparel -- your chance for fame and acclaim and to prove just how smart…
Who Wears the Uniform? Stories behind the service
Who Wears The Uniform? is a new historical exhibit that shares the real-life stories of modern service from people right here in Saskatchewan. Kelsey Lonie, Executive Director and Chief Historian at the Royal United Services Institute of Regina, is behind the project and Constable Ash van Leeuwen is one of…
Vandalism, overdoses and safety — A Conversation with Regina's Police Chief
Evan catches up with Regina's Chief of Police, Lorilee Davies, to talk local crime statistics, how the city is doing in 2025 and what information people in Regina should be aware of.
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.
Carney’s new committee—Expertise or echo chamber?
Prime Minister Mark Carney has established a new advisory committee on Canada–U.S. economic relations made up of political leaders, business executives, and industry experts. Among those named to the committee is Ralph Goodale, who joins Evan now, former long-time Liberal cabinet minister and diplomat, bringing experience from the negotiation of…
Inside the fiscal update: An economist’s reality check
The spring fiscal update released yesterday includes new measures such as a major skilled trades training program and the formal framework for a sovereign wealth fund, along with other affordability initiatives. The government’s fiscal outlook has also improved slightly. To break it all down, Evan speaks with Jason Childs, University…
Beyond the U.S.: Is India Canada’s big trade opportunity?
India is emerging as one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies and a key partner for Canadian exporters, especially in Western Canada. There is strong political momentum on both sides to expand and diversify the relationship in the coming years, with Saskatchewan positioned as a central player in that growth…
Surviving the supermarket: Canadians adapting to high prices
The latest Canadian Food Sentiment Index shows a consumer who is still under pressure, but adapting to changes. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, food distribution and policy professor at Dalhousie University Agri-Food Analytics Lab and visiting scholar in food distribution and policy at McGill University, joins the show to talk about the…
A research breakthrough at USask: Catching Parkinson’s earlier
There is an exciting research breakthrough coming out of the University of Saskatchewan that could help diagnose aggressive forms of Parkinson's disease. Dr. Chris Phenix, associate professor of chemistry in USask’s College of Arts and Science, is one of the leading researchers on the project who, like many, has a…
Drugs, recruitment and 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
Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
Save or spend: The sovereign wealth showdown
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced Canada’s first-ever sovereign wealth fund, reopening a long-running debate about how we manage natural resource revenues during boom-and-bust cycles. Greg Poelzer, a University of Saskatchewan professor in the School of Environment and Sustainability, points to Norway’s model as a clear lesson: invest resource revenues…
Crude awakening: Canada caught in a global energy squeeze
The war involving Iran has increased uncertainty in global energy markets, largely because the Strait of Hormuz has been closed, sometimes reopened, but mostly closed. We all know the impact that has had at the pumps, but to talk about what that means for Canada and our resource economy, Evan…