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.
Wildfires and wild weather continue to impact our days, whether it be winter storms, summer heat or relentless spring rainfall. David Phillips, senior climatologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, joins Evan to discuss climate realism and explain the changes and shifts in weather Canadians may be noticing.
On Wednesday, leader of the federal NDP, Jagmeet Singh, announced his party is pulling out of its supply and confidence deal with the federal government. Andrew Scheer, member of Parliament for Regina—Qu'Appelle, former Conservative Party leader and former Speaker of the House, joins Evan to discuss this move and what…
Saskatchewan diver, Rylan Wiens, is back in Saskatchewan after earning a bronze medal in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. His parents, Angela and Norm Wiens, were in Paris along with other family members to witness his performance. Angela and Rylan join Evan on the show to recap their Olympic…
September is Canadian Suicide prevention month. The Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention estimates that about 12 people die each day across the country by suicide. Canadian author and mental health advocate, Michelle J.E. Temple, joins Evan to discuss preventing death by suicide and better understanding where suicidal thoughts come from.
It’s time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener! It's your chance for fame, and acclaim and to prove just how smart you are. Not only do you get bragging rights, but you’ll also win an exclusive Smartest Radio Listener t-shirt thanks to Little Town Apparel. Available ONLY to Saskatchewan Smartest Radio…
The housing market, interest rates and what they mean for homeowners continue to be a top concern with the economy today. What should homebuyers be taking into consideration and prioritizing when it comes to 30-year amortizations, dropping interest rates and increasing housing prices? Robert Davis, Conexus vice-president of treasury joins…
Wildfires continue to actively burn in Saskatchewan and other provinces this fall. Could they have been prevented and what role do these fires play in the greater climate conversation? Manuela Andreoni, climate reporter with the New York Times, joins Evan.
Trust in politicians and the leaders of various countries -- or candidates to lead those countries -- seems precarious these days. Mike Studeman, author and retired two-star Admiral, joins Evan to discuss what makes a strong leader from his new book, Might of Chain: Forging Leaders of Iron Integrity.
September is blood cancer awareness month and some Saskatchewan blood cancer patients will be among the first to benefit from a new pathway from Canada's Drug Agency to accelerate public access to new treatments for the illness. Dr. Mona Shafey, hematologist in Calgary, Alta., joins Evan to share more.
Harvest season can mean a lot of stress on farmers and producers in the prairie parts of Canada. Gerry Friesen, founder of the Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program and author of The Recovering Farmer: A Journey through the Labyrinth of Anxiety and Depression, knows these difficulties all too well and joins…
Kids are back in school today, but their cell phones are not. Sean Chase, director of the Regina Catholic School Division, joins Evan to discuss how schools have been dealing with cell phones and how the 2024-25 school year ban will affect staff and students. Then, teacher Amy shares her…
As the kids are heading back to the classroom, the person at the front of their homeroom might not be a certified teacher. Markus Rubrecht, registrar and chief operating officer of the Saskatchewan Professional Teachers Regulatory Board (SPTRB), joins Evan to discuss how uncertified teachers are being used to fill…
As the fall session and election near, now that September is upon Saskatchewan, Evan welcomes NDP leader Carla Beck, to speak to Saskatchewan's new cell phone ban, health care concerns and how the provincial NDP are preparing for back-to-session.
Tally up the score, tell us who wins and take home a weekly prize! It’s time for Green & White Prognostications presented by Canada West Harvest Centre. Pick the game winner and the closest combined score and you could win a $50 gas card!
It's back-to-school next week for students and with that comes reading lists, homework and a heavy pile of books in backpacks across the province. What our kids are reading remains an active discussion. Carew Papritz, award winning author of The Legacy Letters, joins Evan to talk about the debate surrounding…
What time is it? It’s Eatin’ Time! with Belton Johnson - powered by the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Evan with his recipe for SMOKED QUESO.
30 Aug 2024 1PM
18 min
1660 – 1680
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