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.
Saskatchewan's new AI data centre: Opportunity or risk?
The AI data centre set to be built south of Regina continues to spark conversation. A new report, co-written by Dr. Margot Hurlbert, Canada Research Chair in Climate Change, Energy and Sustainability Policy and professor at the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy at the University of Regina, explores…
Steps toward better mental health
Being active is an important part of one's mental health journey. Movement is a cause near and dear to Brent and Joely Loehndorf, who started the Candle Lake Fun Run Inc. They've watched family and friends struggle with mental health and wanted to do something about it. They join the…
It’s Eatin’ Time: Belton Johnson’s burnt ends
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 burnt ends.
Bugs ‘n Hugs: Saskatchewan's chance to call out or cheer on!
Every Friday, we open the phone lines and give you a chance to call out or commend anyone you think deserves it. Call 1-877-332-8255 and join the conversation!
Open lines with Evan: Calls, questions and conversations
Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
Addiction, autonomy and Bill 48
Betty Nippi-Albright, Independent MLA for Saskatoon Centre, has sat as an Independent for a month now. She left the Saskatchewan NDP after her concerns over Bill 48, The Compassionate Intervention Act, weren't addressed. She also claims to have been bullied and manipulated to stay silent. She joins us now to…
D-Day 82 years ago: Why we must never forget
Tomorrow marks the anniversary of D-Day, the historic Allied landing in Normandy on June 6, 1944, which helped change the course of World War II. General Rick Hillier, former Canadian Chief of the Defence Staff, joins Evan to remember the bravery of Canadian soldiers, why this day still matters, and…
Seaweed on the menu: The science behind new cattle research
Cattle have been eating grass for thousands of years, but researchers are exploring whether unconventional feed sources like seaweed could be a new option. Evan speaks with Wade Abbott, a research scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, about his work using the Canadian Light Source at the University of 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…
Beyond the classroom: The Saskatchewan EA challenge
The story of a Saskatchewan girl allegedly excluded from school because of her diabetes care needs has sparked a broader conversation about support for students with complex medical needs. What are educational assistants being asked to do, and does that match the training they're receiving? Evan is joined by Karla…
Can Canada still afford old age pension?
The federal government is facing criticism over rising deficits and growing debt. Is it time for major changes to secure Canada's fiscal future? A new Fraser Institute proposal suggests tightening Old Age Security eligibility and raising the retirement age. Evan is joined by Jake Fuss, Director of Fiscal Studies at…
Open lines with Evan: Calls, questions and conversations
Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
Northern Saskatchewan's crime challenge
A fatal shooting in Pelican Narrows this week left one woman dead and another person seriously injured. It comes as leaders and the RCMP raise concerns about escalating violence in the north, with violent crime in the Pelican Narrows area up 49 per cent over the past decade and renewed…
The man who lived through a grizzly attack
The Safety Stand Down Breakfast at the Oil & Gas Show will feature Jeremy Evans, better known as The Grizzly Dude. A grizzly bear attack survivor, he now travels the country sharing lessons on resilience, recovery and overcoming adversity.
The oilpatch through one man's eyes
Dale Mainil is a co-owner of Jerry Mainil Ltd., a Weyburn-based company that has been serving Saskatchewan's energy industry for more than 65 years! A longtime oilpatch leader and advocate, he's spent decades helping build one of the province's most important industries while navigating its ups and downs and joins…
Should Canada step in to help Cuba?
Cuba is facing one of its most challenging periods in decades, with no end in sight. This comes after last month's U.S. indictment of the former Cuban president and the continued fuel blockade, which has essentially paralyzed food and essential services from entering the country. John Kirk, Professor Emeritus of…
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 live from the Weyburn Oil & Gas Show!
More than oil: The people who built an industry
The Saskatchewan Oil & Gas Show is about more than equipment and technology. It's also about the people who have built this industry and the communities that have grown alongside it. Dan Cugnet is one of those people. He's a Weyburn-area farmer, business leader and singer-songwriter who has spent decades…
The political math that could anger Saskatchewan
According to a new report, there are a number of imbalances in representation in the House of Commons. Mark Milke, founder and president of the Aristotle Foundation for Public Policy and former Canadian Taxpayers Federation director, who co-authored the study, says Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia are underrepresented in Parliament,…
Is Saskatchewan the most underrated energy powerhouse?
Oil and gas continues to be a cornerstone of Saskatchewan's economy, and this week the industry's attention turns to Weyburn for the Saskatchewan Oil & Gas Show. The event brings together thousands of producers, service companies, suppliers, and decision-makers to talk about where the industry is today and where it's…