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.
The Evan Bray Show - Baris Akyurek - August 19th, 2025
The latest price index report from AutoTrader has been released, disclosing higher used vehicle prices and lower new vehicle prices and suggesting early buying could be a smart strategy as the landscape continues to change in automotive sales. Baris Akyurek, vice president of insights and intelligence with AutoTrader, joins guest…
The Evan Bray Show - Brian Lilley - August 19th, 2025
Canola tariffs from China deeply threaten Canada's canola industry. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump continues to meet with leaders on both side of the Russia-Ukraine war. Brent Loucks catches up on the latest major news impacting Canadians today with Brian Lilley, political columnist for the Toronto Sun.
The Evan Bray Show - Gary Busch - August 19th, 2025
The annual price per square foot survey from Century 21 Canada is showing that Saskatoon prices have remained resilient in the market, with houses just slightly increased and condos up just over seven per cent, compared to price declines in other parts of the country. Gary Busch, Saskatoon realtor with…
The Evan Bray Show - Chris Varvaet - August 19th, 2025
A shift to canola-based bio fuel could hold potential for Canada after new trade barriers from China were put in place last week. Chris Varvaet, executive director for the Canadian Oilseed Processors Association, joins guest host Brent Loucks to share where the Canadian canola market is at, the present concerns…
The Evan Bray Show - Winston Stockdale + Show Wrap - August 18th, 2025
Guest host Brent Loucks welcomes 18-year-old professional Saskatchewan fisherman, Winston Stockdale, to discuss his work as a young professional and how fishing caught his attention.
The Evan Bray Show - Dr. Sarah Wood - August 18th, 2025
What could honey bees mean for learning more about fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)? That's what Dr. Sarah Wood, Research Chair in Pollinator Health and Associate Professor at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan, is trying to figure out. She shares with Brent Loucks that,…
The Evan Bray Show - Dr. John Pomeroy - August 18th, 2025
Wildfire smoke isn't just impacting the air we breathe; it's also causing problems for long-term water security. That's according to new research from the University of Saskatchewan. Dr. John Pomeroy, hydrologist, director of the University of Saskatchewan's (USask) Centre for hydrology, member of the Global Institute for Water Security, UNESCO…
The Evan Bray Show - Rebecca Oakes - August 18th, 2025
The Saskatchewan debt loads continue to be higher than average, showing household financial strain for people in the province, according to the most recent quarterly credit trend report from Equifax Canada. Rebecca Oakes, vice president of advanced analytics at Equifax Canad, joins Brent Loucks to take a look at the…
The Evan Bray Show - Damien Kurek - August 18th, 2025
As the byelection in Alberta's Battle River-Crowfoot riding continues today, Brent Loucks welcomes the former Member of Parliament originally elected to lead that area earlier this year, Damien Kurek, to share his thoughts on the byelection and its lengthy ballot.
The Evan Bray Show - Dale Eisler - August 18th, 2025
Understanding the history between Ukraine and Russia goes a lot deeper than reading a few history novels. There are real human stories at the root of this long conflict. Dale Eisler, honourary lifetime policy fellow, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy and author of the book Anton, A young…
The Evan Bray Show - Dr. Sylvain Charlebois - August 18th, 2025
More than half of Americans are saying they're stressed about the cost of food. People across Canada and the U.S. seem to be responding to high food prices with changes in their purchasing and consumption habits. Brent Loucks welcomes Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, food distribution and policy professor at Dalhousie University…
The Evan Bray Show - Alex Banks - August 18th, 2025
All eyes remain on the Battle River-Crowfoot in Alberta as the byelection intended for Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's election gets underway today. More than 14,000 people voted in advance polls on the ballot, which has a remarkable 214 candidates running to represent the rural riding. Alex Banks, candidate for…
The Evan Bray Show - Green & White Prognostications - August 15th, 2025
Tally up the score, tell us who wins and get entered to win! 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 be entered to win an end-of-season grand prize cash jackpot!
The Evan Bray Show - It’s Eatin’ Time! with Belton Johnson - August 15th, 2025
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 SMOKED & BRAISED PULLED BEEF SANDWICHES.
The Evan Bray Show - Brad Merritt - August 15th, 2025
Ahead of Rock the River in Saskatoon this weekend, Evan sits down with iconic Canadian rocker, Brad Merritt, founding member and bassist for 54-40, to hear more about their performance on Sunday and to chat about his career.
The Evan Bray Show - Ritu Kalra and Amber Joy Boyd + Bugs n Hugs - August 15th, 2025
A famous festival is making a splash in Regina this weekend! The Dragonboat Festival is back! It's been bringing paddlers of all skill levels and community members from around Saskatchewan and beyond for over 30 years! Amber Joy Boyd, president of the Regina Dragonboat Festival and Ritu Kalra, vice president…
The Evan Bray Show - Open Phones + Landon Grubb and Casey Mintzler - August 15th, 2025
Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds and the we have a couple guests...The Saskatoon Challenger is a one-of-a-kind international women's tennis tournament in Saskatchewan. There are no other pro tennis stops in the province. Landon Grubb, Saskatoon Challenger tournament director and Casey…
The Evan Bray Show - Nathan M. Greenfield - August 15th, 2025
Tensions over the war between Ukraine and Russia have taken an interesting turn with a surprise summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. To break down what this hastily planned summit means for the world is Nathan M. Greenfield, author, North American correspondent for University World…
The Evan Bray Show - The Honourable Pierre Poilievre - August 15th, 2025
The Honourable Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, joins Evan to discuss the political climate in Canada following China's recent "anti-dumping" tariffs on canola and the upcoming by-election in Alberta's Battle River—Crowfoot riding, where he is vying for a seat back in parliament.
The Evan Bray Show - Maggie Kelly + Trevor Grant - August 14th, 2025
A non-profit and volunteer-run film program offered in Regina is preparing to screen its latest batch of films by blossoming local filmmakers. Trevor Grant, one of two people running the LOOK: A Mental Health/Film Initiative, and second-year student, Maggie Kelly, join Evan to talk about the program designed for students…