8:30 – The trial of the “Freedom Convoy” organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber has begun. It is expected to last 16 days as the crown is set to call 22 witnesses to give context on the protest in Ottawa and the impact it caused. Stephanie Taylor is a Canadian Press Reporter covering the trial and joins Gormley to share what is happening in the courthouse.
LIVE: Stephanie Taylor, Canadian Press Reporter covering Parliament Hill
9:00 – Hour of the Big Stories…open lines
10:00 – Brian Zinchuk, editor/owner of Pipeline Online, is here to discuss the latest oil and gas news in the province. Today, Zinchuk shares details on higher oil prices caused by production cuts from Saudi Arabia and Russia.
LIVE: Brian Zinchuk, editor/owner of ‘Pipeline Online: Saskatchewan’s Energy News’ (PipelineOnline.ca).
11:00 – It’s time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener! It’s your chance for fame, and acclaim and to prove just how smart you are. Not only do you get bragging rights, but you’ll also win a $50 gift card to Delta Hotels by Marriott Bessborough and Delta Downtown and an exclusive Smartest Radio Listener t-shirt thanks to Little Town Apparel. Available ONLY to Saskatchewan Smartest Radio Listener winners.
12:00 – The next step in surgery evolution is here in Saskatchewan. Robotic surgeries are happening at St. Paul’s Hospital with the Da Vinci Surgical System, which has completed over 200 surgeries. Dr. Richard Bigsby is the division head of thoracic surgery and uses the Da Vinci robot. He joins Gormley to discuss the benefits of having your surgery done by a robot.
LIVE: Dr. Richard Bigsby, division head of thoracic surgery