8:30 – As teachers and the province begin to figure out next moves in their negotiations, a Regina Public School Board trustee is questioning the need for the Saskatchewan School Boards Association. Ted Jeleta joins Evan to discuss his idea for cutting programs — and costs — to put more funding into students.
9:00 – Open lines – Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what’s on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
9:30 – The Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Canada, Gary Anandasangaree, is in Saskatchewan to start this week. He joins Evan during his visit to talk about his announcement happening while he’s in Saskatchewan and his current portfolio.
10:00 – Evan catches up with Saskatoon’s new Chief of Police, incoming Chief Cam McBride, to talk local crime statistics, how the city is doing in 2024 and what information people in Saskatchewan should be aware of.
10:30 – Saskatchewan has an election coming up this year. How will the situation with teachers affect that election and what considerations is the provincial government keeping in mind in the course of these negotiations? Daniel Westlake, University of Saskatchewan political science professor, joins Evan to delve into the political considerations.
11:00 – What are the options ahead for teachers and the province, now that teachers have rejected the province’s latest offer? Labour and employment lawyer, Steven Seiferling, joins Evan to walk through the variable outcomes under the Canada Labour Code.
11:30 – Who should make the next move between teachers and the province? Call 1-877-332-8255.
12:00 – With the sun out for a lot longer and warmer weather, you might be feeling a lot better in terms of mental health these days. But the seasonal shift isn’t always enough for everyone to feel mentally strong. A business just 20 minutes north of Regina is aiming to elevate mental health and wellness for Saskatchewan people using horses. Morag Currin, owner and operator of Being Among Horses Ranch, joins Evan to share how.