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 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…
The new fight to keep the Snowbirds flying
A former Snowbird pilot is doing what she can to keep the iconic air show in the sky. She's asking the government to scale back the aerobatic show instead of suspending it completely. Maryse Carmichael, Retired lieutenant-colonel, former commander and pilot of the Snowbirds, joins the show to share why…
More than first aid: How St. John Ambulance serves Saskatchewan
St. John Ambulance is one of Canada's oldest charitable organizations. While many people know them for first aid and CPR training, they do so much more. From event medical services and therapy dog programs to volunteer emergency response, they play an important role in keeping people across Saskatchewan safe and…
Australia's social media ban: Is it working?
In the past couple of weeks, the Saskatchewan government has launched a survey asking people whether they support restrictions on youth access to social media. Australia is now about six months into their ban on social media accounts for anyone under 16. While platforms have removed nearly 4.7 million underage…
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.
What a technical recession really means
Canada has entered a technical recession, but what does that really mean, and should we be concerned? Jason Childs, University of Regina professor of economics, joins the show to share his thoughts on the matter after Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre called for an emergency debate to discuss Canada's economy.
Why haven't we found intelligent life yet?
There is a high statistical probability of extraterrestrial intelligent life, but also a total lack of evidence for it. That's what D. Mark Yeomans explores in his new non-fiction science book: Fermi's Paradox and How Intelligent Life Arose on Earth. He joins the show to take listeners on a journey…
What a dead pig can teach police about murder
If you're visiting Calgary this summer, don't be surprised if you see a dead pig floating in the Bow River. That's the message Calgary police are sharing with residents after launching a new project to understand what happens to human remains that end up in a river. Dr. Iain Phillips,…
Ebola, travel and the real risk to Canada
The World Health Organization has declared a global public health emergency after an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo spread into neighbouring Uganda. In response, Canada has introduced temporary border measures, including a 21-day quarantine for some travellers from affected regions, while stressing the risk to Canadians…