Neck guard sales jump after Sask. hockey player slashed by skate
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More adult players are now investing in the protective equipment.
8:30 – It’s official – school in Saskatchewan will not resume again until September at the earliest. According to the Ministry of Education, Saskatchewan’s 180,000 students are still being encouraged to take part in distance learning programs offered by their teachers, which will continue until the end of the school year. The Government’s Education Response Planning Team is currently working out what in-class learning will look like in the fall, but timelines have not yet been set. Education Minister Gordon Wyant joins Gormley to go over the latest on education in Saskatchewan.
LIVE: Gordon Wyant, Saskatchewan Education Minister and Deputy Premier.
9:15 – Prime Minister Trudeau gives an update on the COVID-19 outbreak. [LIVE COVERAGE]
9:30 – Green Party Leader Elizabeth May declared oil to be “dead” during a news conference this week, and her comments were echoed by Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet. Former Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall, an advocate for Canadian oil and gas, says it’s sad to see how many Canadians mistakenly believe May’s comments, and noted how Quebec has benefited from the energy sector to the tune of billions of dollars. Wall joins Gormley to share his response when politicians declare the oil industry to be dead.
LIVE: Brad Wall, former Sask. premier and oil and gas advocate.
10:00 – WTF
Lise Gasmo, Founder of Socialite Media.
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11:00 – While a lot of people are struggling amid all the restrictions around COVID-19, others are finding time for self-improvement. Many people are cooking from scratch more often, baking for the first time, exercising more, and starting on home improvement or personal projects they’ve been putting off. Give us a call at 1-877-332-8255 and tell us how you’ve taken the opportunity for self-improvement during the pandemic.
12:00 – Weyburn Councillor Jeff Chessall is working on a project to help local businesses get some income even if they aren’t able to be open at the moment. Chessall, a business owner himself, has created “Weyburn Gift Card Days” which will run throughout next week. He’s put together a one-stop website that allows residents to browse and purchase gift cards from a number of local outfits, and businesses can sign up for free at WeyburnGiftCardDays.com. Chessall joins Gormley to tell us more about the initiative.
LIVE: Jeff Chessall, Weyburn City Councillor and business owner.