Show Segments

8:30 – We’re learning more about the victims of the fatal plane crash in Iran that left 176 people dead. The victims included 138 destined for Canada and 63 confirmed Canadians, including academics, a bride and groom returning from their wedding, and families with children. While this crash is the deadliest for Canada since the Air India bombing in 1985, there are still many unanswered questions about the cause of the deadly crash and how it might impact the tense standoff in the region between Iran and the USA. To tell us what we know so far, and what other details might soon come to light, John is joined by Chris Purdy, news editor for The Canadian Press.

LIVE: Chris Purdy, prairies news editor for The Canadian Press.

9:00 – Bug’s Day… The Hour of Rage!

10:00 – Regina Police Chief Evan Bray joins the show for his monthly check-in, and we’ll look ahead to 2020. There are some big projects in the works at the Regina Police Service, including the addition of an in-house psychologist to address mental health issues among officers and Bray’s interest in adding an aerial support unit to the police force’s toolbox.

LIVE: Evan Bray, Chief of the Regina Police Service.

11:00 – Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are making some big changes, much to the displeasure of the Queen. On Wednesday the royal couple announced their intention to “step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen,” as well as their intention to split their time between the UK and North America. CJME’s news director Sarah Mills is our resident Brit and expert on all things royal, and she joins John to discuss the highly unorthodox decision. Mills says she understands their desire to carve their own path, but they went about it the wrong way by blindsiding the Queen with the announcement. We also want to know what you think, so give us a call at 1-877-332-8255 and tell us whether you’ve got any sympathy for Harry and Meghan.

LIVE: Sarah Mills, CJME News Director.

12:00 – Saskatchewan’s drilling rigs are back at work after slowing down over the holiday season. Saskatchewan recently boasted a better utilization rate for rigs than our neighbours in Alberta, with 54% of rigs working (57 of 105). Brian Zinchuk, editor for Pipeline News, says it’s not unusual to see drilling pick up at this time of year, but there are some interesting trends to highlight including one rig drilling for helium in the southwest and a string of rigs running from the Alberta border from Alsask to Macklin. Zinchuk joins Gormley to discuss the current drilling activity in the province and what trends are catching his eye.

LIVE: Brian Zinchuk, Editor at Pipeline News.