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.
FROST Regina returns: winter fun despite unseasonable warmth
Regina's FROST Festival is back for another winter! But this weekend faces a unique challenge: unusually warm weather. Jennifer Johnson, deputy city manager and communications, Service Regina & Tourism for the City of Regina, joins the show to talk about how the city has prepared for the weather and what…
Regina celebrities hit the dance floor for Hope’s Home
Local personalities and professional dancers are teaming up in support of Hope's Home in Regina. Money raised goes directly to providing inclusive care for children with complex medical needs and their families. Jenny Macknak, Philanthropy Associate and Jacqueline Tisher, Founder & Strategic Advisor with Hope's Home, join Evan to talk…
It’s Eatin’ Time: Belton Johnson’s crockpot beef and broccoli
What time is it? It’s Eatin’ Time! with Belton Johnson - powered by the Saskatchewan Cattle Association! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Evan with his recipe for crockpot beef & broccoli.
Bugs ‘n Hugs: Saskatchewan's chance to call out or cheer on!
we open up the phone lines and give you a chance to call out — or commend — someone you think deserves it. If there’s a person or organization making a difference in your community, we want to hear about it. You can join the conversation at 1-877-332-8255. Today a…
A conversation with Stephen Marche author of The Next Civil War: Dispatches from the American Future
In The Next Civil War: Dispatches from the American Future, Stephen Marche explores five unsettling scenarios that show how deep political and social divisions could push the United States toward widespread internal conflict. The book uses predictive models and insights from scholars, military leaders, and historians and argues that polarization…
Open lines with Evan: calls, questions, conversations
Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
Former Alberta premier takes on Trump and Alberta separation
At the Conservative leadership convention, Jason Kenney struck a cautionary note after Pierre Poilievre’s speech. He said while Poilievre “nailed” parts of his remarks, he overlooked the “800‑pound gorilla in the room” — U.S. President Donald Trump and the trade and sovereignty issues looming over Canadian politics. To discuss this…
The viral push-up challenge for suicide awareness & advancements in wheat technology
This February, some determined Saskatoon residents are taking on The Push-Up Challenge, aiming to complete 2,000 push-ups in 23 days to raise mental health awareness and honour the 2,000 lives lost to suicide each day worldwide. Joining Brent to talk about the challenge, its impact, and how people can get…
Paper straw woes & Brad Wall joins the show
Paper straws are here to stay, following the government's decision that allows Ottawa's plastics ban to stand. David Clement, North American Affairs Manager with the Consumer Choice Center, has been critical of the ban and says "the war on plastic" has gotten out of hand. He joins the show to…
Gen Z dining habits & immigration concerns in Canada
Gen Z is reshaping how people eat out. They're gravitating towards bars and restaurants that make them feel like a "regular," favouring familiarity and connection over what's trendy. Amanda Hoover, Senior Correspondent at Business Insider, joins Brent to explain this shift and what other trends Gen Z are changing. The…
Nuclear power & the state of AI in the province
A new report from Clean Prosperity, released yesterday, examines Canada’s nuclear power supply chain based on in-depth interviews with 43 leading experts, including several from Saskatchewan. The report makes recommendations on how Canada — and Saskatchewan in particular — can move forward with nuclear power. Brent is joined by Jeff…
Saskatchewan warm-up & the importance of road safety in Canada
Saskatchewan is in the middle of an unusual warm spell, with temperatures well above seasonal norms — and today some communities could see highs of plus five or warmer. Why is this happening, and what does it tell us about the rest of winter? Joining guest host Brent Loucks to…
The major projects boneyard: why big resource projects fail in B.C.
Northern B.C. is rich in resources, but it's been dubbed a "major projects boneyard," with a number of ambitious projects failing to make it to completion. Joel McKay, Chair of the Board of Governors at the University of Northern British Columbia, joins the show to unpack why this is happening…
Saskatchewan debt check: what the latest credit data shows
Saskatchewan households are holding relatively steady, but rising consumer debt and early signs of stress among younger families show the province isn’t immune as higher interest rates continue to bite. Rebecca Oakes, VP of Advanced Analytics at Equifax Canada, breaks down what the latest credit data means for Saskatchewan.
Saskatchewan's Smartest Radio Listener: brains, bragging rights and prizes
You’re quick & clever! And for some weird reason you’ve carried the right answer in your head for years. Or maybe you just trust Uncle Google. It's time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener for Little Town Apparel -- your chance for fame and acclaim and to prove just how smart…
“We’re months from closing”: one daycare warns of a growing crisis
The $10-a-day childcare was meant to make daycare more affordable for families across the province, but behind the scenes, daycares are struggling to stay afloat and provide quality care. Bailey Fleck, Weldon Childcare Inc. Director and Chairperson of the South East Saskatchewan Directors Association, joins the show to share what's…
Oilpatch check-in: prices, power, and what comes next for Saskatchewan energy
Brian Zinchuk, editor/owner of PipelineOnline, is here to discuss the latest oil and gas news in the province and take your calls and questions! Call 1-877-332-8255.
Open lines with Evan: calls, questions, conversations
Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
Unfit for the road - the danger of a semi held together by duct tape
Sunday the Corman Park Police Service got a call from an off-duty RCMP member about a truck that was “unfit for travel” spotted on Highway 11. Both side windows of the cab had been smashed out and covered with duct tape, “significantly obstructing the driver’s ability to see other road…
Canada’s premiers ranked on spending, taxes, and debt—where does Scott Moe land?
We're digging into a newly released Fraser Institute study that ranks Canada's premiers on how well they manage the public's money. Jake Fuss, Director of Fiscal Policy at the Fraser Institute and author of the premiers’ fiscal management study, joins Evan to explain how the research was done and what…