Show Segments

8:30 – The Saskatchewan Roughriders beat the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 31-23 Sept. 2. CJME Riders reporter Arielle Zerr joins John to recap the game.

LIVE: Arielle Zerr, CJME Riders Reporter

9:00 – The Hour of the Big Stories… Open Session

10:00 – Animal rescue organizations do good work, but are they equipped to properly care for rescued animals? Noted dog trainer and kennel operator Barry Gay, author of “Balanced Training: Obedience for Dogs and their Owners” joins John to discuss.

LIVE: Barry Gay, dog trainer

11:00 – Regina Police are looking to change their policy around naming murder victims. Victims used to be named automatically, but the city’s board of police commissioners is considering a change to a case-by-case naming system based on an interpretation of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Saskatchewan’s Justice Minister Don Morgan joins John to discuss the interpretation and the original intent of the act.

LIVE: Don Morgan, Saskatoon MLA and Saskatchewan’s Justice Minister

12:00 – Lisa Belkin’s book “Comfort Cooking” is a collection of recipes for people who have undergone bariatric surgery for weight loss. Belkin herself lost more than 165 pounds after her surgery in 2011, but she noticed the weight starting to return. Her cookbook is an educational tool to help bariatric post-ops keep on track and healthy after their surgery.

LIVE: Lisa Belkin, author of “Comfort Cooking: for bariatric post-ops and everyone else”