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.
Saskatoon mayor, Charlie Clark, joins Evan for a chat about the city, council and other newsworthy developments in Saskatoon. We then open the lines to you and get your thoughts on Mayor Clarks visit.
Hospitality Saskatchewan is rejecting part of the City of Saskatoon's plan to fund a new arena. The organization is taking issue with the proposed imposition of an accommodation tax or an increase in property taxes targeting hotels in the city to pay for the downtown event and entertainment district. Hospitality…
As Regina City Council disusses renaming Dewdney Avenue, Dr. Jacqueline Ottmann, president of First Nations University, joins Evan to give a different perspective on the issue. Dr. Ottmann also shares with Evan about her role and the future of FNU
After Evan's conversation with some concerned Saskatchewan parents whose teenaged children have not been able to secure summer jobs, Evan speaks with Chelsey Mack, director of human resources shared services with the City of Saskatoon to better understand what the hiring process looks like from the perspective of the city…
There's a lot happening in Canadian news, from safe injection sites in Ontario seeing mounting criticisms to anticipation ahead of parliament resuming in Ottawa this fall. Toronto Sun columnist, Brian Lilley, joins Evan to break down what he's seeing in Canadian news. Then we throw it to you and ask…
It’s time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener! It's your chance for fame, and acclaim and to prove just how smart you are. Not only do you get bragging rights, but you’ll also win an exclusive Smartest Radio Listener t-shirt thanks to Little Town Apparel. Available ONLY to Saskatchewan Smartest Radio…
A pack of dogs has a Saskatchewan mayor unsure of what to do. 650 CKOM senior reporter, Lara Fominoff, reported on Tuesday about an aggressive pack of dogs causing terror in the town of Allan, Sk. Mayor Bonnie Lewis says they're causing her panic with the danger they pose. Lara…
It takes a village to care for one another. That's why a new private clinic is bringing together all sorts of care practitioners under one roof in Saskatoon. Kirsten Seto and Karlie Hudon, co-owners of The Village YXE, join Evan to share their unique wellness business model and the needs…
Power generation has been a huge focus in news coverage and legislation as governments try to look towards a cleaner future on the earth. Power is also a major resource in and from Saskatchewan. Evan sits down with a power panel composed of Rupen Pandya, SaskPower president, CEO and recently…
With money so high, what is the best way to save money? A seemingly common-sense trend, "underconsumption core" suggests using and reusing what you have right in front of you instead of buying something new. Christine Lan, an "underconsumption core" influencer in Montreal, Quebec joins Evan to share more about…
Labour lawyer, Steven Seiferling, joins Evan again to discuss the back-to-work legislation aspect of the rail worker labour dispute and how the notwithstanding clause could see potential use in the dispute. We then Open the Lines to get your thoughts.
How will the Teamster union of rail workers be regrouping and appealing after a ruling ordered them back to work this week while binding arbitration commences? Susan Barber, Kings Council lawyer and partner with McDougall Gauley LLP, joins Evan to discuss the ongoing rail dispute.
Canadian author, Romie Christie, will be traveling back to Le Touquet in France for a special 80th anniversary celebration of the town's liberation at the end of the Second World War - during which time her parents had their fateful meeting before moving to Saskatchewan. The celebrations will include a…
Saskatchewan is initiating mandatory testing for bovine tuberculosis and is continuing to watch wildlife for chronic wasting disease. What does that mean and what do you need to know for hunting season this fall? Evan finds out from Dr. Iga Stasiak, provincial wildlife health specialist with the Government of Saskatchewan.
Back to school is nearing and that means stores are packed with parents clamoring for last-minute school supplies. How have school supply lists changed since you were in school? And how much harder to afford is your child's list this year because of inflation?
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 Merv Nidesh, criminal lawyer in Saskatchewan and Kathy Bueti, associate at Simmonds and Associates in Winnipeg.
Roberta Engel, acting president and CEO for Regina Exhibition Association Ltd. (REAL), joins Evan to discuss the biggest stories making headlines this morning.
There's a new CEO at Inclusion Saskatchewan. The non-profit works towards building an inclusive province by empowering people with intellectual disabilities. New CEO, Christina Martens-Funk at Inclusion Saskatchewan, joins Evan to discuss this new role and her plans for the organization.
23 Aug 2024 11AM
15 min
1700 – 1720
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