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.
Recklessly Yours: Ryan Meili’s Musical Debut
After decades of writing songs on the side, Ryan Meili has finally released his debut album with his band, Blue Umbrella, a Saskatoon folk rock band. He joins Brent to talk about the album, the band and what it's like trading politics for the music scene.
Inside Saskatchewan’s Booze-Free Store
A new store in Saskatoon is offering a different kind of shopping experience, with shelves stocked entirely with non-alcoholic beverages. We’re joined by James Kramer and Harrison Hall, the owners behind the new Saskatoon store, to talk with Brent about the growing non-alcoholic beverage market and what inspired them to…
35 Years of Scotty The T. Rex
It’s been 35 years since one of Saskatchewan’s most famous fossils was discovered — Scotty the T. rex. To dig into Scotty’s story and what scientists have learned from him, we’re joined by Dr. Ryan McKeller, curator of paleontology at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum.
Aviation Week: Celebrating Those Who Keep Us Safe In The Sky
It’s Aviation Week, running Aug. 17-21, and it’s a chance to highlight the people and aircraft that play a critical role in keeping Saskatchewan safe. Peter Boniface, Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency Acting Vice-President, Operations, joins Brent to talk about the important role aviation crews play when it comes to the…
Tariff Whiplash: What’s It Doing To Canada?
Time is up for the tariff deadline. The 50 per cent tariff on roughly $28B worth of Canadian goods will set ripples throughout our economy. Joining guest host, Brent Loucks, to break it down is Jason Childs, professor of economics at the University of Regina.
A Saskatchewan Story of Courage, Family & The Bessborough
A new Saskatchewan book tells the story of one remarkable woman whose life became intertwined with one of Saskatoon’s most iconic landmarks. Courage and a Castle: A Tribute to a Remarkable Woman traces Mary Koczka’s journey as she became the breadwinner for a family of eight, with the Bessborough Hotel…
Saskatchewan Small Businesses In Survival Mode
Canadian small business confidence has fallen to a three-year low, with rising costs, shrinking revenues and economic uncertainty putting increasing pressure on owners. A new Zensurance survey finds nearly half have considered closing permanently this year, while in Manitoba and Saskatchewan that number rises to 54 per cent! Guest host…
Lithium-ion Battery Fires: What You Need To Know
Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere now, powering everything from phones and laptops to e-bikes, power tools and electric vehicles. But we’re also seeing growing concern about fires involving these batteries, some of which can burn extremely hot and be difficult to extinguish. Benjamin Casey, founder of CODEX Engineering and creator, host…
What’s The "Most Saskatchewan" Place To Live?
There's always something to talk about when it comes to the housing market, from the historically low inventory to a survey ranking the "most Saskatchewan" places to live. Is your community on the list? Chris Guérette, Saskatchewan Realtors Association CEO, joins Brent for this conversation.
Party Safer: What Music Festivals Can Teach Us About Drugs
Whether it's Ness Creek, Coachella or Jazz Fest, some music festival-goers like to enjoy substances or alcohol. Erika Dyck, history professor at the University of Saskatchewan and a Canada Research Chair in history of health and social justice, specifically studies the use of psychedelics and harm reduction in these spaces…
Milk Money: Should Canada Give Up Supply Management?
On the eve of sweeping new U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, dairy and Canada’s supply management system are once again at the centre of the trade fight. As negotiators race to reach a deal before tomorrow, many dairy farmers are arguing Canada should not give up further access to the…
Canada-U.S. Trade Talks: Down To The Wire
Canada and the U.S. are racing toward Wednesday’s tariff deadline, with major questions still hanging over whether the two sides can reach a deal. Vassy Kapelos, chief parliamentary correspondent and host of Power Play and Question Period for CTV, and host of The Vassy Kapelos Show, joins guest host Brent…
Missing & vulnerable: Does Saskatchewan need an Indigo Alert?
When a vulnerable person goes missing, every minute can make a difference — and that’s the driving force behind a push for an Indigo Alert system in Saskatchewan. The push for this alert comes after an 11-year-old boy with autism went missing and was found dead less than two weeks…
The woman behind Farm Systems for Success
Balancing a farm or ranch, a career, family and everything else that comes with rural life can feel like a full-time job in itself. That's something Lisa Haynes, founder of Farm Systems for Success, knows firsthand after decades as a rancher, insurance broker, mom, grandma, business owner and wearer of many more…
Victory is sweet: Saskatoon Berries are WCBL Champions
The Saskatoon Berries won their first-ever Western Canadian Baseball League championship, just three seasons into the franchise’s history! Joining Brent to break down the series WIN is Green Zone Saskatoon sports reporter Scott Roblin.
The billion-dollar cost of keeping coal
A new analysis suggests Saskatchewan’s plan to keep its coal plants running as a bridge to nuclear could cost Saskatchewan ratepayers billions more than other options. University of Regina economist Brett Dolter joins the show to talk about his findings and what cheaper alternatives there might be.
Meet the dental therapists closing the care gap
There’s a health-care profession you may never have heard of that could be part of the solution to gaps in rural and remote dental care. The University of Saskatchewan is home to Canada’s only dental therapy program, training professionals who can provide everything from checkups and fillings to simple extractions…
Let the people decide: The fight over DEED
Saskatoon’s proposed Downtown Event and Entertainment District is facing a new challenge, with former SaskPlace and Credit Union Centre CEO Ken Wood calling for a public referendum. Wood launched a website to gauge support for a petition. He joins the show to explain why he believes the DEED project should go to…
Deal or no deal? Canada faces a tariff deadline
The deadline for new U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods is getting closer, and the pressure on Ottawa to make a deal is mounting. Lawrence Herman, counsel at Herman & Associates, a member of the Expert Group on Canada-U.S. Relations and a senior fellow at the C.D. Howe Institute in Toronto, joins guest…
Environment Canada’s new alert system: Will you take warnings more seriously?
Environment Canada has rolled out a new, more targeted warning system for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. The goal is to make warnings more accurate and reduce "alert fatigue." Jenny Hagan, severe weather specialist, joins Brent to explain the changes for us.