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 - The Round Table of Justice - January 22nd, 2024
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…
The Evan Bray Show - Open Lines - January 22nd, 2024
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…
The Evan Bray Show - Samantha Becotte - January 22, 2024
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…
The Evan Bray Show - Benoit Lessard - January 19th, 2024
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…
Thge Evan Bray Show - Neil Longley - January 19th, 2024
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…
The Evan Bray Show - It’s Eatin’ Time! - January 19th, 2024
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.
The Evan Bray Show - Bugs 'n Hugs - January 19th, 2024
Every Friday we open the phone lines and give you a chance to call out or commend anyone you think deserves it.
The Evan Bray Show - Kathleen Germs - January 19th, 2024
Kathleen Germs left her career as a teacher in Saskatchewan behind to focus on filling a gap in the school system: improving reading skills for kids. She now works to help children become better readers and tries to tailor her approach to thoughtfully meet the needs of each child. She…
The Evan Bray Show - Lisa Schick - January 19th, 2024
Today concludes the first week of the inquest into the mass casualty events on James Smith Cree Nation and in the nearby village of Weldon in 2022. Lisa Schick, 980 CJME senior reporter, joins Evan Bray once again from Melfort to update him on the events of the first week.
The Evan Bray Show - Steven Webb - January 18th, 2024
As we continue to look into how we can produce food more efficiently and in a way that is kinder to the environment, Saskatchewan continues to get high ratings. A recent study at the University of Saskatchewan commissioned by the Global Institute for Food Security found that Saskatchewan farmers are…
The Evan Bray Show - Lara Fominoff - January 18th, 2024
The same rare earth mineral facility in Saskatoon, visited almost exactly a year ago and touted by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, will not open. Lara Fominoff, senior reporter for 650 CKOM, breaks the story about how Vital Metals has been put up for auction and gives Evan the details.
The Evan Bray Show - Carly Romanow - January 18th, 2024
Back in November, the Government of Saskatchewan announced that the monetary limit on how much money could be won in a single case in small claims court was being increased to $50,000. While it doesn't sound like that's a change that affects the lives of many people, the increase is…
The Evan Bray Show - Wayne Petrozzi - January 18th, 2024
The 2024 United States primary elections are underway, and Donald Trump is already leading thanks to a pivotal win earlier this week in Iowa. Wayne Petrozzi, an expert in American politics from Ryerson University, joins Evan to give him a crash course in understanding what’s happening in U.S. politics right…
The Evan Bray Show - Meaghan Walker-Williams - January 18th, 2024
Medical assistance in dying (MAiD) laws are changing in Canada again in March, to allow for people with mental illness to pursue choice in ending their lives compassionately. This change in legislation is controversial. Reporter Meaghan Walker-Williams joins Evan to offer an Indigenous perspective on this change in law and…
The Evan Bray Show - Scott Moe - January 18th, 2024
Saskatchewan's poor results on an international grading level have sparked discussion and frustration throughout the province over the past week. As Saskatchewan teachers continue contract negotiations with the provincial government and raise issues about classroom sizes and complexity, the official opposition has laid blame for these educational shortfalls at the…
The Evan Bray Show - Lisa Shick - January 18th, 2024
As we enter the fourth day of the first inquest into the mass casualty event that happened on James Smith Cree Nation and in the nearby village of Weldon, Lisa Schick, 980 CJME senior reporter, joins Evan Bray once again from Melfort to update him on the events of the…
The Evan Bray Show - Mark Kahan - January 17th, 2024
Everybody needs a little bit of help, every once in a while. The Canadian Cancer Society works to help out people and their families who are going through the worst time of their lives. But even those making a world of difference for others sometimes will need help themselves. Mark…
The Evan Bray Show - Alex Fallon - January 17th, 2024
We're one week away from The Western Canada Economic Forum, an event that will showcase the strength of the Western Canadian economy. Saskatchewan entrepreneur Alex Fallon, Chair of the Forum, joins Evan to discuss the upcoming event.
The Evan Bray Show - Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener - January 17th, 2024
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 a $50 gift card to Delta Hotels by Marriott Bessborough and Delta Downtown and an exclusive Smartest…
The Evan Bray Show - Tyler Smith - January 17th, 2024
Former Humboldt Bronco, Tyler Smith, has been on quite the journey over the past several years. In 2023, he and his girlfriend, Kat Kastner, won the Amazing Race Canada. Coming up later this month, he'll be inspiring people again as the keynote speaker at a More Joy Regina event on…