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.
John Gradek on the Air Canada Crash at La Guardia Airport
Air Canada Flight 8646 and an airport firefighting vehicle collided late in the evening of Mar 22nd at New York's La Guardia Airport. John Gradek, a Canadian aviation expert joins Evan to breakdown what we know so far.
Carney’s Spending Promise: Kept or Not?
During the 2025 election, Mark Carney's government promised to take a different approach to federal spending! But a new study says he might not have followed through on that promise. Grady Munro, Senior Policy Analyst with the Fraser Institute and co-author on the new report about the Carney government’s fiscal…
Driving Under Pressure: What’s hurting the trucking industry
Gord Magill is a Canadian trucker and author whose career has taken him from the ice roads of the North West Territories to road trains in Australia, heavy haul across North America, and even on concert tours with KISS and Ted Nugent. He has become an outspoken voice for truckers,…
Best in the Field: Saskatchewan vet earns top honours
A Saskatchewan vet has been recognized for his decades of work in the field! Dr. Murray Jelinski, Professor in the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences and Alberta Chair in Beef Cattle Health and Production Medicine at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) (USask), was just named the Bovine…
AI is coming to Saskatchewan — But at what cost?
An AI data centre is coming soon to Saskatchewan. While the government says the centre will bring jobs and economic growth, community members are coming forward with concerns about power and water usage and environmental impacts. Dr. Simon Enoch, senior researcher for Saskatchewan issues and policies at the Canadian Centre…
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.
Chalkboards & Chequebooks: Why some Saskatchewan schools are stuck in limbo
A number of projects and renovation plans have been paused for some schools across Saskatchewan. Everett Hindley, Saskatchewan's Minister of Education, joins the show, following the budget, to explain why this has happened and what's next for the schools in those communities that have been put on pause.
Provincial Politics Panel – budget reaction and has hateful rhetoric gone too far in party politics?
We’re taking a look back at the week that was in Saskatchewan politics with our political panel. Joining us are two well-known former provincial politicians: Don Morgan, former Saskatchewan Party cabinet minister, and Warren McCall, former NDP cabinet minister, to break down the week that was in Sask politics. What…
Spring melt season, is your home ready?
With spring right around the corner and warm weather in the forecast the spring melt is on across Saskatchewan! Jim Mandeville, disaster specialist, SVP at First Onsite Property Restoration, joins us to explain what you can do this weekend to keep your home and business safe from the risk of…
It’s Eatin’ Time: Belton Johnson’s crockpot chili mac & cheese
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 chilli mac & cheese.
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, conversations
Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
Affordability vs. reality: a business look at the budget
What does the $819 million deficit actually mean for businesses and the broader economy here in Saskatchewan? Paul Martin, Saskatchewan business commentator and expert, joins the show to break down all the numbers and explain if the province could really return to a surplus in a few years.
Does the budget leave Saskatchewan students behind?
We're taking a closer look at the Saskatchewan Government's budget and how it impacts you. Samantha Becotte, president of the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation, says the budget leaves students behind. She joins the show to explain what the numbers mean inside the classroom.
Tax season is here - tips and tricks to know before you file
Tax season is right around the corner! For many people, this means gathering receipts, tracking down paperwork and trying to make sense of all the numbers. Tricia Brown, Founder and Senior Partner of Custom AccoPunting & CFO Advisory, joins the show to share what you need to know ahead of…
How one Saskatchewan business is really putting safety first!
A Saskatchewan facility is being celebrated for a major safety milestone! AGI’s manufacturing facility in Swift Current has reached three years without a lost-time injury. Shane Moore, AGI Swift Current Operations Manager and Ken Silk, AGI Senior Director Manufacturing Support, join the show to talk about what it takes to…
The big city panel: a conversation with Saskatoon and Regina Mayors
Evan sits down with Saskatoon's mayor, Cynthia Block, and Regina's mayor, Chad Bachynski, for their monthly mayoral panel check-in. Mayors Block and Bachynski take Evan's and your questions and give an update on each city's state of affairs.
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.
The provincial budget under scrutiny, a conversation with the Saskatchewan NDP Leader
Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck joins Evan following the release of the province’s 2026–27 budget, to give us the opposition’s perspective, including concerns around affordability, health care, and the province’s growing deficit.
Saskatchewan’s budget breakdown with the provincial Finance Minister
The Government of Saskatchewan tabled its 2026–27 budget yesterday afternoon. This was a budget focused on health care and affordability. Jim Reiter, Saskatchewan Finance Minister, joins the show to break down what the people of Saskatchewan need to know.