Evan Bray Show Segments – Wednesday, March 6th

8:30 – Doctors across Canada are warning that the measels is spreading. There’s concern the highly contagious disease is beginning to spread in communities, with only a handful of cases being linked to travel. Dr. Joseph Blondeau, Clinical Microbiologist and Head of Clinical Microbiology at Saskatoon’s Royal University Hospital and the University of Saskatchewan, joins Evan to discuss why we are seeing a resurgence of this dangerous disease.

9:00 – The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is sounding the alarm on what it calls “the health-care crisis facing rural Saskatchewan.” The organization says staff shortages mean many rural communities are struggling to provide nursing services and emergency care. SARM President Ray Orb joins Evan. Have a question about healthcare or crime in rural Saskatchewan? Join the conversation – call 1-877-332-8255

10:00 – Brian Zinchuk, the editor and owner of PipelineOnline, joins Evan to discuss the latest oil and gas news in the province.

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 an exclusive Smartest Radio Listener t-shirt thanks to Little Town Apparel. Available ONLY to Saskatchewan Smartest Radio Listener winners. Call in to win at 1-877-332-8255!

11:30 – As debate continues about education in Saskatchewan while teachers and the province remain stalled in their negotiations, Evan speaks with Rod Amberson, past president of the Saskatchewan Homebased Educators, to get a different perspective on education in Saskatchewan after the group’s recent convention in Regina.

12:00 – We revisit Evan’s conversation about measles with Dr. Joseph Blondeau, Clinical Microbiologist and Head of Clinical Microbiology at Saskatoon’s Royal University Hospital and the University of Saskatchewan.