The new 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 police are partnering with the Saskatoon Fire Department to host EXPLORE Emergency Services and promote careers in police and fire with young women and girls. Evan hosts representatives from SPS and SFD to talk about the event and highlight careers for women in emergency services.
Young Canadians are looking at the typically regarded age of 65 for retirement with skepticism. Not because they want to retire sooner -- but because many feel they won't be financially able to retire as early as previous generations. Darren Ulmer, president of WhiteOwl Financial Solutions, joins Evan to discuss…
Kaitlyn Soron travelled to Regina earlier this month to advocate for her family, after learning they will have to travel out-of-province for her daughter to receive specialized medical care. Saskatchewan has been without a pediatric gastroenterologist for nearly a year and Soron joins Evan to share how this has impacted…
Shercom Industries is still trying to figure out whether it has a place in Saskatchewan after losing a lucrative tire contract in Saskatchewan to an American company. Shercom Industries president Shane Olson joins Evan to discuss the controversial deal inked by the Saskatchewan government affecting their business.
As National Poetry Month wraps up, Evan is joined by a Regina poetry and creative non-fiction writer. Professor Michael Trussler, who teaches at the University of Regina, is a three-time winner of the Saskatchewan Book Award. He joins Evan a day before the release of his new collection, Realia.
Demand for veterinarians in the province has been increasing and the province is investing in veterinarian training to try and meet the demand. Dr. Gary Hoium is a retired Saskatchewan vet who has written a few books about his work life. He joins Evan to share the demand he's seen…
Artificial intelligence is creeping into every aspect of daily life, from social media to academics and beyond. Now, the Law Society of Saskatchewan has developed AI guidelines to direct how this technology can interact with the legal considerations in the province. Craig Zawada, Kings Council and past president of the…
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 Scott Kienlen and Jeryn Peters with the Canadian Border Service Agency (CBSA) to discuss border security.
It's been a quieter few weeks now that teachers have a tenative offer to vote on from the province in terms of their new contract negotiations. Saskatchewan Teachers Federation president, Samantha Becotte, joins Evan to give an update on where teachers stand presently with their contract negotiations with the Government…
During Question Period in Saskatchewan over the past few days, the provincial NDP has been hammering away at the Saskatchewan Party over how a California-based CRM has been able to get a contract for scrap tire recycling in Saskatchewan. 650 CKOM senior reporter, Lara Fominoff, says there might be a…
Seeding season is approaching and that can make for a stressful time of year for farmers. Trevor Bacque, a long time agriculture journalist and media consultant, suggests peer support groups as one way for farmers to handle those seasonal pressures in a supportive environment. He joins Evan to talk about…
Every Friday we open the phone lines and give you a chance to call out or commend anyone you think deserves it and kicking off Bugs 'n Hugs, CBC Play by Play announcer, Chris Cuthbert, joins Evan to remember legendary hockey announcer, Bob Cole.
Rising violence has been reported by Saskatoon libraries and transit workers. Responding to these concerns about public safety and violence, the City of Saskatoon's director of emergency management, Pamela Goulden-McLeod, joins Evan to discuss community safety in Saskatoon.
Earlier this week, the Amalgamated Transit Union in Saskatoon voiced worries about an increase in violence on busses in the city. Darcy Pederson, president of ATU Local 615 discusses this rise in aggressive incidents with Evan.
After reports of a heavy RCMP police presence in Oxbow, Sask., 980 CJME reporter, Gillian Massie, spent Thursday in the town. She joins Evan to share what she learned as Sask. RCMP share they've discovered a woman's body.
After a confusing City Council meeting in Regina earlier this week -- with major topics like traffic speed in the Cathedral neighbourhood and the housing accelerator fund on the table -- Regina Mayor, Sandra Masters, joins Evan to discuss the path forward for the city on these issues.
While it seems like parents are the ones who are stressed when a newborn enters the family, babies also feel stress -- and it can impact their mental health throughout their whole lives. Dr. Greer Kirschenbaum, a Toronto neuroscientist, joins Evan to share stress relief tips for your little one…
As we get closer to seeding season in Saskatchewan, mental health for producers in the province is a relevant conversation to have. Shari Laventure with Cargill has personal experience with mental health and farming and joins Evan to share her story and strategies for producers to take care of themselves…
25 Apr 1PM
35 min
20 – 40
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