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.
A Calgary-based economist is concerned about the way the average Canadian looks at the economy. Todd Hirsch, an economist, author, and public speaker, says Canadians aren’t actually that interested in the economy... and that’s a problem. He joins Evan.
The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation has been bringing attention to the issue of violence in the classroom. The union believes these violent incidents are a symptom of underfunding and are a clear sign that there is not enough support for students or teachers in our schools. STF President Samantha Becotte joins…
Jeremy Hansen is an astronaut with the Canadian Space Agency and he will also become the first Canadian astronaut to journey to the moon when Artemis II takes off next year. He joins Evan to discuss his career up until this point and his upcoming mission that will take him…
A new survey shows that when it comes to grocery shopping, Canadians love a good bargain. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, a food distribution and policy professor at Dalhousie University Agri-Food Analytics Lab, joins Evan to discuss the results of a recent survey that indicates that we are changing our habits in…
In recent days and weeks we've been talking a lot about the capacity issues that the Saskatchewan Health Authority is currently grappling with. Michael Fougere, CEO of the Pharmacy Association of Saskatchewan, joins Evan to discuss the services that pharmacists in this province are able to provide and how the…
Premier Scott Moe is currently in India to help maintain and promote trade opportunities and attract new investments. The Saskatchewan NDP says this trip is costly and unnecessary. Official Opposition Trade Critic Aleana Young believes the Premier should be focusing on issues on the home front instead of flying away…
The ArriveCan app continues to be under intense scrutiny following a damning report from the auditor general. Tom Korski, managing editor of Blacklock's Reporter, joins Evan.
Up until recently, the Saskatchewan School Boards Associationhas stayed quiet as negotiations between the Ministry of Education and the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation unfold. On Friday they broke their silence, issuing a statement to clarify their stance on a number of issues. Jaimie Smith-Windsor, president of the Saskatchewan School Boards Association,…
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Recent emails released by the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation show the Ministry of Education engaged in discussions related to a billboard ad campaign about Saskatchewan teachers’ salaries long before any proposals were exchanged at the bargaining table. Charles Smith, an associate professor of political studies at St. Thomas More College at…
Hockey culture is under fire with the recent charges laid against members of the 2018 World Juniors hockey team. Scott Stinson joins Evan to dive into how the culture and stereotypes surrounding men playing hockey are impacting the behavior of those athletes.
Statistics Canada says the decision by our provincial government to remove the carbon tax from home heating helped drop Saskatchewan's inflation rate to 1.9% in January. Crown Investments Minister Dustin Duncan says this data is a clear indication that in order to reduce the cost of living for families across…
Looking for something fun to do with the family over the February break? A 5-day event at Wanuskewin will allow you to experience a whole scope of cultural activities, including indigenous storytelling, traditional games, and even dog sledding. Honey Constant-Inglis, one of the organizers of the Nutrien Kôna Winter Festival…
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is taking steps to improve capacity pressure issues that are being experienced in healthcare facilities around the province. Derek Miller, Chief Operating Officer of the SHA, joins Evan.
An open letter from a local pastor is calling for the province to defund the Saskatoon Tribal Council's wellness shelter. The letter cites crime, vandalism and other negative impacts on the community since the facility opened in 2022. STC Chief Mark Arcand takes exception with the letter. He joins Evan.
When a child's sport hero is charged with sexual assault from his time as a minor, how do you explain it? Dr. Ariel Dalfen, a psychologist, joins Evan to talk about how to have that difficult conversation with your child and how we can improve the culture in sports like…
20 Feb 2024 7AM
34 min
2560 – 2580
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