Riders rent reduction a 'contractual matter', no legal threat: Reynolds
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The $1.33M rent reduction comes from what the club owed during seasons impacted by the pandemic.
8:30 – The 2022-23 provincial budget included a $24.9 increase in operational funding for school divisions, but several divisions say pressures from inflation and other causes mean even the increased funding falls well short of what they need just to maintain the status quo. Meanwhile, the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation has called for COVID measures including mandatory masks to be reinstated in schools. Minister Duncan joins Gormley to discuss education funding in our province, and what can be done to help the divisions facing a shortfall.
LIVE: Dustin Duncan, Saskatchewan Minister of Education
9:00 – The Hour of the Big Stories… Open Session.
10:00 – Regina Police Chief Evan Bray joins Gormley for our monthly update on crime and policing in the Queen City, including an update on the police service’s strategic plan. Got a question for the chief? Call or text 1-877-332-8255.
LIVE: Evan Bray, Regina Police Service Chief
11:00 – It’s time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener! It’s your chance for fame, acclaim and to prove just how smart you are. Not only do you get bragging rights, you’ll win your exclusive Smartest Radio Listener t-shirt thanks to Little Town Apparel available ONLY to Saskatchewan Smartest Radio Listener winners, PLUS a $50 gift certificate to Crossmount.
11:15/30: According to a lengthy report from Global News, many Canadians want to ditch their Facebook accounts, but the one feature they just don’t want to part with is Facebook Marketplace, the online classified market that lets you buy and sell everything from vehicles to household junk. Marketplace boomed as people tried to put some extra money in their pocket during the COVID pandemic, but it’s not all positive, as the pages can be a haven for scammers. What’s your experience with Facebook Marketplace? Call 1-877-332-8255 and let us know if Marketplace is worth its weight in gold, or if the buyer should beware.
12:00 – Saskatoon’s Great Western Brewing Company is spending $40M on a multi-year process to modernize and expand its production. CEO Michael Brennan says the upgrade will let them brew more beer with less water, while keeping the historic 1927 building that houses the brewery intact. Brennan joins John to share details of the project.
LIVE: Michael Brennan, President & CEO of Great Western Brewing Company Ltd.