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.
Open lines with Evan: Calls, questions and conversations
Open phones - Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
The price of a perfect birthday for your kids
Birthday parties for kids have changed a LOT over the years, from a simple cake and presents; some parents are going all out with elaborate parties and themes. Some parents are even asking for a tip to cover the high costs. Where is this pressure coming from and what impact…
Deal or no deal? Canada’s tariff showdown
Canada and the U.S. are ramping up trade negotiations with just a week to go before the Aug. 19 tariff deadline. Trade officials are working hard to present U.S. President Donald Trump with a layout of a deal before then. But what's on the bargaining table and what happens if…
How This Sask Teen Turned Fishing Into A Career
Winston Stockdale is a professional Saskatchewan fisherman. He's only 19 years old, but he's made a name for himself in the world of fishing, coming off of yet another major fishing tournament championship win. He joins Evan to discuss how he turned fishing into his profession and what tournaments he…
75,000 Jobs Added: Is Canada Really Thriving?
Canada’s job numbers came in much stronger than expected in July, with the country adding 75,000 jobs and the unemployment rate falling to its lowest level in two years. Sal Guatieri, Senior Economist and Director at BMO Capital Markets, joins Evan to break down the numbers and share if Canadians…
Why Is Australian Beef Cheaper Than Canadian Beef
If you've bought beef recently, you may have noticed Australian beef showing up at much lower prices. So how can something coming from ACROSS THE WORLD be cheaper than beef produced here in Canada? To dig into it, Evan speaks with Tyler Fulton, President of the Canadian Cattle Association.
Saskatoon Volunteer Returns to Ukraine to Help Nation Rebuild
More than four years into Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war continues to reshape communities and lives across the country. While many people support Ukraine from afar, some Canadians have chosen to go there and help with the rebuilding effort firsthand. Nick Bettin, a building maintenance technician who volunteered…
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Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today
Is Public Art Worth The Price?
Saskatoon city council is set to debate whether the city should continue setting aside money for public art as part of major capital projects. This comes after a recent installation, priced at nearly $300,000, sparked a big conversation about public art. Randy Donauer, City of Saskatoon Ward 5 Councillor, joins…
Is inheritance an entitlement?
Former Police frontman, Sting, says he plans to leave his six children none of his estimated US$550-million fortune, arguing that an inheritance could rob them of the motivation to build their own lives. He says they’ve been taught to work for what they want rather than expect a handout. Is…
From Saskatoon to the world: George Pesut’s hockey journey
Former Saskatoon Blade and NHL hockey player George Pesut has had a colourful hockey career spanning three decades and 21 professional teams across North America and Europe. He has written a book, The Fourth Period: Between the Ice Sheets; Hockey on Two Continents. He was in Saskatoon this past weekend…
The controversy behind race-based data
The RCMP started a Race-Based Data Collection Initiative in 2024 in four different communities across the country to better understand whether race or systemic bias is affecting policing outcomes. The initiative recently expanded to include Craik, Saskatchewan as well. But what is Race-Based Data collection? Amin Asfari, Law Foundation of…
Who’s getting the cheapest gas in Saskatchewan?
Gas prices have dropped sharply in parts of Saskatchewan, with some communities seeing prices fall by as much as 20 cents a litre. But relief wasn't felt equally across the province. Why is that? Roger McKnight, Chief Petroleum Analyst at EN-PRO, joins Evan to share his insight.
Open lines with Evan: Calls, questions and conversations
Open phones - Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
Have Canadians dumped American alcohol?
With Canada considering bringing American alcohol back to store shelves, there’s a question of whether Canadian consumers even want it back. A new Nanos poll finds that most Canadians don't. Bruce Winder, retail analyst, joins the show to bring us up to speed on the booze debate.
Carney’s byelection chess game
Prime Minister Carney has called three federal byelections for August 31, including one in Chicoutimi–Le Fjord that was triggered when he appointed Conservative MP Richard Martel to the Senate. With another MP now announcing his resignation, the growing number of vacancies — and the politics surrounding them — are attracting…
Green & White Prognostications - Riders vs Ottawa Redblacks
Tally up the score, tell us who wins and the real winner could be you! It’s time for Green & White Prognostications presented by Paladin Canada. Pick the game winner and the closest combined score, and you could win a $100 Co-op gift card from Sherwood Co-op!
Did former Alberta premier create its separation problem?
Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney has been urging Albertans to reject separation, but Danielle Paradis, an Edmonton-based writer, editor, podcaster and associate professor at MacEwan University, says he helped create the political conditions that allowed the movement to grow in the first place. She joins the show to explain her…
Tackling Mental Health Through Hockey
An upcoming hockey tournament in Saskatoon is about more than what happens on the ice. The event will also put a focus on mental health and helping young people develop tools to deal with challenges and adversity. Joining us now is D Jay McGrath, founder of The Mental Health Classic.
It’s Eatin’ Time: Belton Johnson’s Smoked Bacon Wrapped Armadillo Eggs
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 Smoked Bacon Wrapped Armadillo Eggs.