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.
Does the budget leave Saskatchewan students behind?
We're taking a closer look at the Saskatchewan Government's budget and how it impacts you. Samantha Becotte, president of the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation, says the budget leaves students behind. She joins the show to explain what the numbers mean inside the classroom.
Tax season is here - tips and tricks to know before you file
Tax season is right around the corner! For many people, this means gathering receipts, tracking down paperwork and trying to make sense of all the numbers. Tricia Brown, Founder and Senior Partner of Custom AccoPunting & CFO Advisory, joins the show to share what you need to know ahead of…
How one Saskatchewan business is really putting safety first!
A Saskatchewan facility is being celebrated for a major safety milestone! AGI’s manufacturing facility in Swift Current has reached three years without a lost-time injury. Shane Moore, AGI Swift Current Operations Manager and Ken Silk, AGI Senior Director Manufacturing Support, join the show to talk about what it takes to…
The big city panel: a conversation with Saskatoon and Regina Mayors
Evan sits down with Saskatoon's mayor, Cynthia Block, and Regina's mayor, Chad Bachynski, for their monthly mayoral panel check-in. Mayors Block and Bachynski take Evan's and your questions and give an update on each 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.
The provincial budget under scrutiny, a conversation with the Saskatchewan NDP Leader
Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck joins Evan following the release of the province’s 2026–27 budget, to give us the opposition’s perspective, including concerns around affordability, health care, and the province’s growing deficit.
Saskatchewan’s budget breakdown with the provincial Finance Minister
The Government of Saskatchewan tabled its 2026–27 budget yesterday afternoon. This was a budget focused on health care and affordability. Jim Reiter, Saskatchewan Finance Minister, joins the show to break down what the people of Saskatchewan need to know.
Why War Abroad Is Hitting Your Grocery Cart
While the conflict in Iran might seem half a world away, the impacts are starting to be felt at home. The rising oil and gas prices could even impact what we're paying at the grocery store. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, food distribution and policy professor at Dalhousie University and senior director…
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…
Three semi overpass crashes in under two weeks: What's going on?
There’s been a lot of attention on Saskatchewan highways lately after a string of semi-trucks hitting overpasses—three crashes in less than two weeks. Susan Ewart, Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Trucking Association, joins the show to help us understand what's really happening behind the wheel and if any changes need…
Ahead of Budget Day in Saskatchewan: What to Watch
Evan checks in with 980 CJME senior reporter Lisa Schick ahead of this year's budget. She explains what she's keeping an eye on and how the budget will impact the people of Saskatchewan.
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.
Why Big Tech Is Betting on Saskatchewan
Is Saskatchewan a gold mine for AI data centres? That's what some experts are saying. John Watson, President of Bell Business Market, joins the show to explain how Bell landed on Saskatchewan for this major project and what this means for the province and across Canada.
Saskatchewan’s AI Data Centre — What You Need to Know
The AI data centre was given the green light, with construction set to begin in the spring. But it left us wondering, what even is an AI data centre and what environmental implications does it have? If any? Brian McQuinn, an associate professor at the University of Regina and co-director…
Saskatchewan Goes All-In on AI
The province made a major announcement on Monday regarding a new AI data centre being developed through a partnership with Bell Canada. It's expected to generate billions of dollars for the province, but some critics worry about how it will impact power and water resources. Minister Jeremy Harrison, Saskatchewan Minister…
From Kipling to the Paralympic Podium
Fresh off an incredible Paralympic podium performance, we’re excited to welcome Gilbert Dash to the show. Gilbert is a proud wheelchair curler athlete from Kipling, Sask. He joins the show to talk about his journey and what it was like to represent Canada on the global stage.
What the New Elk Plan Means for Producers and Hunters
Farmers in Saskatchewan have long dealt with wildlife damaging crops and feed, and elk have been a big part of that problem. The provincial government announced a new option to let producers manage that damage. Todd Smith, Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation, joins the show to explain what…
Behind Bars: The Hidden System Running Prisons
Last month, we heard from a correctional officer on how common the "con code" is in Saskatchewan prisons. Cody Ptolemy, a former inmate, joins the show to share what it was like from a prisoner's standpoint. He joins us now to share what those unwritten rules look like and how…
Catch up with Saskatchewan's Ag Minister at Canada's Farm Show
Evan sits down with the Minister of Agriculture, David Marit, at Canada's Farm Show to talk all things ag, the price of oil, gas and fertilizer driving up costs, crop insurance and what Saskatchewan farmers can anticipate for the year.
From Unionest to Now: Lessons in Prairie Separatist Movements
Separatist talk continues in Alberta, with some groups looking to our neighbours down south for support. But a Saskatchewan historian says this isn’t the first time the Prairies have dealt with something like this. Bill Waiser, historian, volunteer for Foundations Learning (formerly Read Saskatoon) and author of Saskatchewan: A New…