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.
Couponing 101: Saving big in a high-cost era
Saskatchewan currently has the highest food inflation in the country, at 4.9 per cent. Prices for items like produce, meat, and especially chicken are being driven by supply issues and higher transportation costs. With that in mind, Evan is joined by couponing expert extraordinaire Raiza Ocampo, whose handle is Couponbae…
Flat Out Food: Six seasons of Saskatchewan stories
A Saskatchewan show is wrapping up after six successful seasons. Flat Out Food is a documentary series that takes viewers on a journey about unique Saskatchewan ingredients as they travel from the field to the plate. Jenn Sharp, journalist and writer for Flat Out Food, joins the show to talk…
TEDxRegina: Ideas that could shape tomorrow
TEDx Regina 2026 is coming up on May 29. The theme is Once Upon Our Future—a call to imagine what tomorrow could look like when bold ideas and action to shape Regina’s path forward. The event features speakers exploring topics from artificial intelligence and space research to food security, Indigenous…
Charged up: The reality of electric vehicles in Saskatchewan
Many drivers have been feeling the pinch when it comes to filling up on gas. But some EV drivers, like Tyler Krause, founder and president of the Tesla Owners Club of Saskatchewan and board member of SaskEV, can't relate. Tyler joins the show ahead of the Drive Electric Earth Day…
Beyond the headlines: Rethinking missing persons cases
This week is Saskatchewan Missing Persons Week, a time to raise awareness about people missing across the province. Our next guest has spent more than a decade studying this issue. Lorna Ferguson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Justice Studies at the University of Regina, founder of Canada’s…
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.
Ottawa check-in: The stories driving the nation
Executive members of the federal public service have also returned to work full-time in the office today. We check in with Brian Lilley, political columnist for the Toronto Sun, on this order and other political news making headlines in Ottawa.
No experience, no job: The youth employment struggle
A new report from the Fraser Institute shows us young people are struggling to find work right now, even though the overall economy is still growing, albeit slowly. Entry-level jobs are more competitive than usual, leaving many youth squeezed out of the labour market. Philip Cross, Senior Fellow, Fraser Institute,…
It’s Eatin’ Time: Belton Johnson’s Steak Kabobs w/ Chimichurri Sauce
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 Steak Kabobs w/ Chimichurri Sauce.
Bugs ‘n Hugs: Saskatchewan's chance to call out or cheer on!
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.
The $25B question: Investment or debt disaster?
Earlier this week, the feds announced the sovereign wealth fund. The conservatives, including Andrew Scheer, member of Parliament for Regina—Qu'Appelle, former Conservative Party leader and former Speaker of the House, are calling this the "debt fund." Scheer joins the show to share why he thinks Canadians would be better off…
Pain at the pump: Is relief coming soon?
Drivers are yet again feeling the pinch at the gas pump. Prices have climbed almost 20 cents per litre at some stations. Roger McKnight, Chief Petroleum Analyst at EN-PRO, has been tracking fuel trends for decades and joins us to break down why this is happening and when drivers could…
Ticketmaster under fire: What it means for fans and prices
Ticketmaster is under fire on two fronts. Ontario has moved to ban ticket resales above face value—forcing Ticketmaster to pull overpriced listings—while in New York a federal jury ruled Live Nation and its Ticketmaster arm unlawfully monopolized the live events market. What does this mean for concerts, fans, and the…
Dial 811: Saskatchewan’s underused health lifeline
The health care system is under constant pressure in Saskatchewan, but there's an important resource that many people might not be using as much as they should. HealthLine 811 is a free, 24/7 phone service that connects residents with registered nurses and health information. Dr. Puneet Kapur, the HealthLine 811…
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…