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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.
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Green & White Prognostications - Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs Riders

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!
11 Sep 1PM 15 min

25 years later: The story of Gander

The musical Come From Away tells the remarkable story of what happened in Gander, Newfoundland, when thousands of passengers were stranded there after the September 11th attacks. Joe Matheson, Saskatoon actor and writer, playing Nick Marson in Come From Away, joins us to talk about the production and what it's…
11 Sep 1PM 13 min

STARS Rescue on the Prairies campaign

STARS is raising money through its annual Rescue on the Prairies campaign. Jason LeBlanc, lifelong auctioneer and strategic advisor for the Canadian Market with Steffes Group, is one of those taking part, ready to trade in his business suit for a STARS flight suit. He joins the show to share…
11 Sep 1PM 7 min

Can Canada still trust America?

The breakdown in Canada-U.S. trade relations is about more than tariffs. Greg Poelzer, University of Saskatchewan professor in the School of Environment and Sustainability, joins Evan to explain the major shift happening in U.S. foreign policy — and why he argues Canada needs to rethink its economic and security relationship…
11 Sep 11AM 15 min

Can the Midterms change Trump’s trade war?

U.S. President Donald Trump is rallying Republicans at a rare midterm convention in Dallas, as the party prepares for November’s elections and the trade war with Canada continues to escalate. Reggie Cecchini, Washington correspondent and producer for Global News, is at the convention and joins Evan with the latest on…
11 Sep 10AM 13 min

Trump takes aim at Bombardier

U.S. President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to tell Bombardier it won’t be allowed to sell its planes in the U.S. unless it starts building there — but the Canadian company already employs 3,500 Americans and works with 2,800 U.S. suppliers. John Gradek, coordinator of the aviation management program…
10 Sep 1PM 15 min

The state of Saskatchewan real estate

The Saskatchewan housing market can be a complicated place to navigate, whether you’re buying, selling, or just wondering what your home is worth. We welcome Craig Adam, a Saskatchewan Realtor, to the show to take your real estate questions!
10 Sep 12PM 34 min

Why do the Midterm Elections matter to Canada?

The U.S. midterm elections are still a little ways off at the beginning of November, but the results could have a big impact beyond the American border. Rodney Loeppky, Associate Professor at York University, joins us to break down what's at stake for Canada.
10 Sep 12PM 15 min

No easy exit: Inside the tariff war

Many Canadians say Prime Minister Mark Carney's decision to launch counter-tariffs was a gamble he had to make. But Vassy Kapelos, chief parliamentary correspondent and host of Power Play, Question Period for CTV, and The Vassy Kapelos Show, says it comes at a cost. She joins the show to bring…
10 Sep 10AM 14 min

Investing in the future: Why USask Giving Day matters

USask Giving Day is today! It gives organizations and community members a chance to support the University of Saskatchewan in many different ways. Kim Kroll-Goodwin, Interim Vice-President, University Relations, USask, joins the show to talk about how important the campaign is for student scholarships, research and programs across the university.
9 Sep 1PM 12 min

No room for Bru: The fight for guide dog access

Bobbi Janzen, member of the Strategic Leadership Council for Saskatchewan-CNIB, navigates the world with the help of her guide dog, Bru. But recently, she has faced challenges with hotels that refuse to serve the pair or that they can only stay in a "pet-friendly" room. She said policy changes have…
9 Sep 1PM 16 min

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…
9 Sep 12PM 15 min

Trade turbulence: Canada’s rough road ahead

Trade tensions with the United States are raising fresh questions about the future of CUSMA and what a potential U.S. withdrawal could mean for Canada. A new Deloitte report suggests the impact would be severe, but not necessarily catastrophic, and could push Canada to find new trading relationships and markets…
9 Sep 12PM 12 min

Dirt rich: Saskatchewan’s soil is getting better

Saskatchewan farmers have dramatically changed how they work the land over the past few decades, with less tillage and summerfallow — leaving fields unplanted for a growing season. New University of Saskatchewan research suggests that shift is paying off, with farmers reporting a 41 per cent increase in soil organic…
9 Sep 11AM 13 min

Commander of the Canadian Army weighs in on recruitment

The Canadian Armed Forces has been working to rebuild its ranks after years of recruitment challenges, especially with growing global instability putting renewed pressure on our defence capabilities. Commander of the Canadian Army, Lieutenant-General Michael Wright, joins Evan to discuss the state of military recruitment.
9 Sep 10AM 18 min
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