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.
On Tuesday, the Government of Saskatchewan released its mid-term financial report to some concern over a higher deficit than previously forecast. Evan welcomes the province’s Minister of Finance Jim Reiter, to break down the specifics of this financial update and what it tells people about where Saskatchewan sits as 2025…
The Government of Saskatchewan is responding to the federal government’s national buyback program. In its new legislation, the province is proposing that owners be paid fair market value, as determined by the Saskatchewan Firearms Commissioner, by the person seizing the firearm. Evan welcomes said Saskatchewan Firearms Commissioner, Robert Freberg, to…
The Horizon School Division Board of Education is being recognized by Saskatchewan’s Lieutenant Governor after impressing her with the school division’s programming including innovative agriculture and Indigenous perspectives into its curriculum. Kevin Garinger, director of education for Horizon School Division, joins Evan to discuss earning the 2025 Lieutenant Governor’s Board…
AI startups are contributing to employment numbers by paying people to film themselves doing chores to teach robots. Charles Rollet, tech correspondent at Business Insider, joins Evan to discuss the demand for this service.
Do you see value in limiting how many temporary foreign workers can come to Saskatchewan and Canada? Or is the benefit that businesses here receive through this too good to see taken away? Call Evan with your thoughts at 1-877-332-8255!
Youth unemployment is high across Canada, leaving parents and students concerned. Evan speaks with Sharif Mahdy, CEO of the Students Commission of Canada and national youth employment expert, to learn more about why youth in Canada are struggling so much to find a job.
Today, Saskatoon's budget negotiations begin at City Hall. We have reporter Mia Holowaychuk and senior reporter Lara Fominoff, both covering the action from our CKOM newsroom. Lara joins Evan to discuss what people might expect from this budget.
Earlier this year, Saskatchewan recognized two leaders in agriculture: Brady and Lindsay Funk, regional Saskatchewan winners of the Outstanding Young Farmer award. Now, they’re competing on the National stage in Toronto. They join Evan to share their journey, the innovation that earned them this title and what’s next for the…
The worldwide whisky producer of the year comes from right here in Saskatchewan! Black Fox Farm and Distillery has received this prestigious honour this year through the International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC), the world’s largest spirits award. Evan welcomes John Cote, co-founder and head distiller at Black Fox Farm…
Canada continues to rank low in several tax categories, according to the 2025 International Tax Competitiveness Index, making the country less attractive for investments. Renaud Brossard, vice president of communications at MEI, joins Evan to explain the report’s latest findings, the challenges Canada is facing and what changes could strengthen…
Each and every Monday we invite experts in the law to pull up a seat and discuss the week’s biggest crime and justice stories. In today’s Round Table of Justice Evan is joined by Inspector Sean Fenwick, North District Inspector with the Regina Police Service, and Jason Aebig, CEO of…
New provincial legislation has Saskatchewan home builders concerned about how land for new schools will be acquired in the province. Nicole Burgess, Saskatoon Regina Home Builders’ Association CEO, joins Evan to explain why this is concerning and how it could also impact the cost of new homes.
From a nearly 30-year-long career with SaskPower to becoming a published author, Kathleen Ricard, a new Saskatchewan author of The Deafening Sound of Sorrow, is celebrating her debut novel. She joins Evan to share what inspired her new career and what’s next for the author.
Saskatoon’s Riversdale neighbourhood is gearing up for a brand-new winter celebration. Rockin’ Around Riversdale brings together local art, small businesses and festive activities all in one stop. Casey Mintzler, WieManage event co-ordinator on behalf of the Riversdale Business Improvement District, joins Evan to chat about the new event kicking off…
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 CROCKPOT BEEF STEW.
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!
21 Nov 10AM
35 min
20 – 40
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