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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.
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Save or spend: The sovereign wealth showdown

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced Canada’s first-ever sovereign wealth fund, reopening a long-running debate about how we manage natural resource revenues during boom-and-bust cycles. Greg Poelzer, a University of Saskatchewan professor in the School of Environment and Sustainability, points to Norway’s model as a clear lesson: invest resource revenues…
28 Apr 10AM 14 min

Crude awakening: Canada caught in a global energy squeeze

The war involving Iran has increased uncertainty in global energy markets, largely because the Strait of Hormuz has been closed, sometimes reopened, but mostly closed. We all know the impact that has had at the pumps, but to talk about what that means for Canada and our resource economy, Evan…
28 Apr 10AM 15 min

REAL District deal: Savings, stakes and big questions

The City of Regina is considering selling parts of REAL District to Brandt Properties, which could save taxpayers millions of dollars. But it might also change how and what major events come to the Queen City. To break it all down for us, we're joined by Geoff Smith, 980 CJME…
27 Apr 1PM 14 min

Family ties, farm pride: Siblings growing success together

We've all heard of sibling rivalry, but when these two siblings come together, great things happen! Chansi Bourke and Jordan Lynch of the Lynch Farm Partnership recently won the 2026 Outstanding Young Farmer award. They join the show to talk about the importance of family tradition and the work they…
27 Apr 12PM 12 min

One in five? The surprising truth about non-monogamy in Canada

A recent study in the Journal of Sex Research suggests that about one in five people in this country have practiced consensual non-monogamy, sometimes called polyamory. Despite its growing visibility, many people still know very little—or nothing at all—about what that actually means. To dig into the topic, Evan is…
27 Apr 12PM 15 min

People helping people: A mental health movement growing in Saskatchewan

The cost of mental health and addiction recovery can add up quickly, and waitlists continue to grow. Mark Jago, founder of the Sask Peer Support Network, is hoping to make access to these crucial services more accessible. He joins the show to talk about how peer support can be a…
27 Apr 11AM 16 min

Under fire: America’s most protected man and a growing threat

On Saturday night, a shooter opened fire at the White House correspondents' dinner, targeting U.S. President Donald Trump. This is the third time the president has been the target of a shooting. Dave Levinthal, a Washington, D.C.-based investigative journalist and senior editor at NOTUS, joins the show to bring us…
27 Apr 10AM 14 min

CUSMA under the microscope: What’s at risk for Canada?

With the scheduled review of CUSMA — the Canada-United States-Mexico trade agreement — approaching this summer, Ottawa has launched public consultations and a new advisory panel to help shape Canada’s position. To talk about CUSMA and what needs to be considered when negotiating with the U.S., Evan is joined by…
24 Apr 1PM 14 min

More than a sweet treat: Smile Cookie campaign returns

You know them, you love them — Tim Hortons Smile Cookies are back. This year’s campaign will raise funds for Sofia House and First Step Wellness Centre, running from Monday through Sunday. To talk about the impact of the campaign and the organizations it supports, Evan speaks with Lauren Dahnke,…
24 Apr 1PM 9 min

When memory fades, danger rises: The reality of dementia wandering

Dementia is not only a heartbreaking reality for our aging loved ones, but it can also have real-life consequences, like the case of a Calgary woman with dementia being found dead in Saskatchewan after travelling here with no ties to the province. Andrew Kirk, professor of neurology at the University…
24 Apr 10AM 12 min

When will spring finally arrive in Saskatchewan?

It's safe to say we've all had enough of old man winter! But with another cold spring storm, bringing snow, rain and even hail and thunderstorms to parts of the province, is true spring weather on the horizon? We check in with Danielle Desjardins, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, to…
24 Apr 10AM 5 min

Seeding season on ice: How long can prairie farmers wait?

Farming season is a short and precious one here in Saskatchewan, and cold spring storms can cause harmful delays to that season. Shaun Haney, founder and CEO of RealAgriculture, joins the show to see what he's hearing from other producers around the prairies and what a delay to the start…
24 Apr 10AM 9 min

Inside Saskatchewan’s Oil Momentum

Saturn Oil & Gas Inc. is a light oil producer with a significant and growing operational footprint in Saskatchewan, as well as assets in Alberta. We’ll discuss the company’s expansion strategy, its Saskatchewan operations, and how current market conditions are shaping decisions in the energy sector with CEO John Jeffrey.
23 Apr 1PM 14 min

The Hidden Hand: Canada on the front lines of info war

Warren Kinsella is an Ontario-based lawyer, author and consultant who has joined us many times before. Today, he’s here to talk about his new book, The Hidden Hand, which explores the global information war and how propaganda and disinformation are shaping public opinion. It also looks at Canada as a…
23 Apr 12PM 15 min

Agatha’s Almanac: 90 Years Off the Grid

A new film showing in Saskatoon this weekend explores the life of Agatha Bock, a 90-year-old living alone on her 54-acre ancestral farm. Amalie Atkins, a Saskatoon-based visual artist and filmmaker, is behind the film Agatha's Almanac. The pair join us to give us a behind-the-scenes look at the making…
23 Apr 12PM 14 min
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