The Evan Bray Show - David Zeigler and Jim Rickwood - April 23rd, 2024

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Health care continues to be a pressing issue in Saskatchewan with staff shortages persisting -- especially in rural areas. Two rural Saskatchewan mayors, David Zeigler and Jim Rickwood, join Evan to discuss the issues their communities and others are facing when it comes to health care.
23 Apr 2024 12PM English Canada News Commentary

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