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.
The Evan Bray Show - Jim Bence - January 25th, 2024
The high cost of food is having a big impact on many of us at home, and it's also taking a toll on the hospitality industry. Jim Bence, President and CEO of Hospitality Saskatchewan, joins Evan.
The Evan Bray Show - Wayne Rodger - January 25th, 2024
There was an absolutely devastating fire in a hog barn near Cudworth a couple of weeks ago that led to the loss of thousands of pigs. It’s an unfortunate situation, but it's not uncommon. Dozens of other fires at hog farms have been reported right across this country in recent…
The Evan Bray Show - Carson McPherson - January 25th, 2024
The Government of Saskatchewan recently 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. Dr. Carson McPherson, the CEO of ROSC Solutions Group, has been collaborating with the Government of Saskatchewan to shape the…
The Evan Bray Show - Sylvain Charlebois - January 25th, 2024
Loblaws is doing some back pedaling. A couple of weeks ago they announced that they would no longer be discounting perishable foods like meat, fruit, and vegetables by 50 per cent as they near their best-before date, but following protests and boycotts by their customers they've changed their minds. Dr…
The Evan Bray Show - Lisa Shick - January 25, 2024
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
The Evan Bray Show - Keith Moen - January 24th, 2024
The federal government is estimating that more than a quarter of businesses missed the January 18th deadline to repay their Canada Emergency Business Account loans. CEBA was the most widely used pandemic support program for businesses. Keith Moen, Executive Director of the North Saskatoon Business Association, joins Evan to discuss…
The Evan Bray Show - Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener - January 24th, 2024
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 a $50 gift card to Delta Hotels by Marriott Bessborough and Delta Downtown and an exclusive Smartest Radio Listener t-shirt thanks to Little Town…
The Evan Bray Show - Temitope Oriola - January 24th, 2024
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.
The Evan Bray Show - Nadine Baker - January 24th, 2024
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 Evan Bray Show - Tyler McCann - January 24th, 2024
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.
The Evan Bray Show - Chris Barber - January 24th, 2024
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.
The Evan Bray Show - Joe Tataryn - January 23rd, 2024
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.
The Evan Bray Show - Lee Saretsky - January 23rd, 2024
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.
The Evan Bray Show - Simon Kapaj - January 23rd, 2024
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.
The Evan Bray Show - Daniel Hearn and Donna Gilchrist - January 23rd, 2024
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…
The Evan Bray Show - Ash Noureldin - January 23rd, 2024
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 Evan Bray Show - Lisa Schick - January 23rd, 2024
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
The Evan Bray Show - Curtis Pozniak - January 22nd, 2024
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…
The Evan Bray Show - Britton Gray - January 22nd, 2024
The Green Zone's Britton Gray join Evan to give an update on this weekend's sports stories!
The Evan Bray Show - Tyler McMurchy - January 22nd, 2024
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…