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.
An Alberta expert is expressing serious concerns over the number of police-involved shootings we see in this country. Dr. Temitope Oriola, professor of criminology at the University of Alberta and president of the Canadian Sociological Association, joins Evan.
A Saskatchewan woman is calling the province’s health-care system broken after waiting over 10 months for a diagnostic mammogram. Nadine Baker, who has been waiting nearly a year to find out if she has breast cancer, joins Evan.
The federal government has very quietly released its “What We Heard” report after holding consultations a year ago on its plan for a Sustainable Ag Strategy. Tyler McCann, managing director for The Canada Agri-Food Policy Institute, joins Evan to discuss the unannounced and delayed publishing of the report.
A federal judge has ruled that the Liberal government's use of the Emergencies Act to clear "Freedom Convoy" protestors was unreasonable, unjustified and violated the Charter. Chris Barber, Saskatchewan organizer and convoy leader, joins Evan to discuss the ruling.
Saskatoon SWAT is getting ready to take the plunge! Staff Sgt. Joe Tataryn, Specialized Uniform Operations with the Saskatoon Police Service, joins Evan to discuss the upcoming Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Saskatchewan.
A unique ice fishing shack on Last Mountain Lake is garnering tons of attention online! Lee Saretsky, one of the owners of the plane shack, joins Evan.
A case of the measles was recently identified in Saskatoon. Dr. Simon Kapaj, a Medical Health Officer with the Saskatchewan Health Authority in Saskatoon, joins Evan. LIVE: Dr. Simon Kapaj, a Medical Health Officer with the Saskatchewan Health Authority in Saskatoon.
On January 18th the provincial government announced that it will no longer be funding the provision of clean crack pipes, meth pipes, and informational material on how to use drugs safely. Harm reduction advocates are raising concerns, saying that this is a major step backwards in our province. Daniel Hearn…
A recent study by the Programme for International Student Assessment says Saskatchewan had the second-worst math scores and third-worst reading scores in all of Canada. Ash Noureldin, owner of Mathnasium of North Regina, joins Evan to share some insights on how we can begin to improve math scores in the…
The inquest into the mass casualty event that happened on James Smith Cree Nation and in the nearby village of Weldon is still underway. Lisa Schick, 980 CJME senior reporter, joins Evan from Melfort to update him on the events of the last few days of the inquest
Drought has impacted Saskatchewan significantly over the past two years, especially impacting farmers and producers in the province. With another very hot summer expected and likely less-than-adequate moisture, Dr. Curtis Pozniak, professor and director of the University of Saskatchewan's Crop Development Centre, joins Evan to talk about their analysis of…
It's winter in Saskatchewan and with snow and ice on the road, driving is once again a lot more dangerous. With collisions so high in the winter, SGI spokesperson Tyler McMurchy wants to offer tips to avoid getting in to a crash to save you the time and money of…
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 Tamara Cherry, reporter and founder of Pickup Communications; and Mitch Yuzdepski, former Saskatoon Police Service deputy…
Evan opens up the phone lines to take your calls about anything and everything that's making headlines today. What do you think about the job action teachers are taking and what action do you think should be taken for some sort of agreement to be reached between teachers and the…
Today is the second one-day teachers' strike in Saskatchewan. Teachers from across the province are, once again, taking to the picket lines to make their voices heard in the midst of the negotiations between the Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation. STF president Samantha Becotte joins Evan to…
Researchers at McGill University are working with the Canadian Light Source in Saskatoon on a technology called organic electronics. The technology uses materials that are cheaper to produce than what is used in most consumer electronics and researchers are experimenting with manufacturing techniques to see how bendable electronics can be…
It used to be common to see Saskatchewan names on NHL rosters, but these days it seems Saskatchewan producing athletes like Connor Bedard is becoming more rare. Author and Professor Emeritus Neil Longley tackles this topic in his book, "A Whole New Game: Economics, Politics and the Transformation of the…
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 BEEF SOUP.
Every Friday we open the phone lines and give you a chance to call out or commend anyone you think deserves it.
19 Jan 2024 11AM
35 min
3180 – 3200
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