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.
Life After A Stroke
June is Stroke Month, a time to raise awareness about the signs of a stroke and the importance of getting help quickly. Terry Yuzik, Saskatchewan stroke survivor and part of the Coronary Artery Rehabilitation Group (CARG) of volunteers, joins the show to talk about his recovery after suffering from a…
The Book Club Behind Bars
Book clubs are often associated with community centres, libraries and living rooms, but Stephen Marche, novelist, essayist and author of nine books, including The Next Civil War: Dispatches from the American Future, recently hosted one in an Ontario prison. He joins us to talk about the group of readers, which…
From EF3 Tornadoes to Wildfires: Saskatchewan's Extreme Weather
From flooding to wildfires, hail and EF3 tornadoes, Saskatchewan has seen no shortage of wild weather in the last few weeks. What's behind all these dramatic swings, and are they becoming more common? Michael Flannigan, BC Innovation Research Chair in Predictive Services, Emergency Management and Fire Science, Faculty of Science,…
Maximum Youth Sentence: Understanding the Ruling in 20-Year-Old Case
Nearly two decades after the death of Misha Pavelick, a judge has handed down a sentence. The offender, who was 17 at the time, was given the maximum youth sentence of seven years for the killing of Misha in 2006. To bring us up to speed on the case and…
The New Normal: Extreme Weather on The Prairies
Weather has already been kind of a wild ride this year. Floods, fires, late snow... and the ride continues. A developing El Niño could bring more extreme weather around the world over the coming months. Experts are warning it often amplifies droughts, floods, storms, and temperature swings. For more on…
Should Schools Rethink Mother's and Father's Day?
Father's Day is on Sunday, and while the gifts/crafts from the kids can be sweet, they can also cause confusion and heartbreak for kids who have poor relations with their parents or live in an untraditional household. Last month, an elementary school in Winnipeg sent students home with "family gifts"…
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…
Detours Ahead: Inside Saskatchewan’s Construction Season
Saskatchewan has two seasons: winter and construction season. We're well into construction season, and we want to know what we'll have to show for it when the dust settles. What improvements are coming to the province's highways? Evan is joined by Saskatchewan Highways Minister Kim Gartner.
Rural Policing: Is the STAR Program Making a Difference?
Back in April, the province announced the Saskatchewan Small Town and Rural (STAR) Police Services Grant Program. But how is it actually helping rural services? Rob Duttchen, Chief Constable, Corman Park Police Service, joins us to answer that question!
Healthcare Under Pressure: Your Questions for Saskatchewan’s Health Minister
Saskatchewan Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill joins Evan for a full hour of listener calls as Saskatchewan’s health system continues to face pressure on multiple fronts — from long ER wait times, safety concerns and staffing shortages to ongoing questions about access to family doctors and care in rural communities.
Highway Headaches: Your Calls, Your Stories
Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about construction projects and highways that are giving them a headache during their summer travels.
The Sentencing of the Man Who Killed Misha Pavelick
Yesterday, it was announced that the man who killed Misha Pavelick in 2006 would be sentenced as a youth. He was 17 at the time of Misha's death. The full sentence is to be delivered later today. Lisa Schick, 980 CJME senior reporter, brings us up to speed on the…
Google Maps for Fishermen
If you've ever wondered what lies beneath the surface of your favourite fishing lake, today's guest can help answer that question. Trystan Meyers, owner of Armed With Harmony Music Services LTD. and part of the Angler’s Edge Mapping team, joins Evan to discuss modern lake mapping tech and how hours…
The Device That Could Save Saskatchewan Crops
A Saskatoon startup is developing a portable device that allows farmers to detect crop diseases in the field in under two hours, potentially saving crops before infections spread. This could also reduce the need for broad pesticide use. To talk about this new invention, Evan is joined by Ethan Done,…
Can Volunteering Replace A Summer Job?
Young people are facing a tough job market. In April, the unemployment rate among youth his 14.3 per cent, which is higher than it was before the pandemic. But some experts say there are still several things youth can do to build up their resume, like volunteering. Genelle Payant, HR…
Open Lines with Evan: Calls, Questions and Conversations
Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today.
Can Saskatchewan Stop the Next Wildfire Disaster?
Continuing our discussion on the independent review of Saskatchewan's 2025 wildfire response. While the province has accepted all 11 recommendations, many in the forestry sector are now looking at what lessons can be learned to better prevent, detect, and respond to major wildfires in the future. Forest Saskatchewan CEO Carl…
Not Ready for Fire: Inside Saskatchewan’s 2025 Wildfire Failure
The independent review of Saskatchewan's 2025 wildfire response found the SPSA was not fully prepared for a wildfire season of that scale. The report identified significant gaps in preparedness, emergency management, evacuations, and communication. To talk about what was found and what the province is going to do about it…
What's missing from Canada's Food Security Plan?
Canadians across the country continue to feel the pinch at the grocery store. To address this, the federal government announced its $3B food security strategy. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, food distribution and policy professor at Dalhousie University Agri-Food Analytics Lab and visiting scholar in food distribution and policy at McGill University,…
The long history behind Alberta separatism
As Alberta grapples with renewed separatist sentiment and questions about its future, Tyler Dawson's new book, The Republic of Alberta: An Idea That Won’t Go Away, explores why these tensions keep returning. He traces the movement's roots back more than a century and argues today's debate is part of a…