Ashley Messier builds hockey legacy with sights on PWHL, Olympics
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Mark Messier is her distant cousin, but this Sask. hockey product is carving her own path.
8:30 – Two new temporary complex needs shelters are opening up in Regina and Saskatoon “in the coming days,” according to the Government of Saskatchewan. The shelters take a bit of a different approach to intake and who can use the services. Saskatchewan Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Seniors and Rural and Remote Health, Tim McLeod, joins Evan to share more about these shelters.
9:00 – Water in Regina can take on a less-pleasant smell and taste in occasion, during the summertime. Residents notice the change each year. Some have traced it back to blue-green algae affecting the Regina water supply, which comes from the Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant. Ryan Johnson, president and CEO of Buffalo Pound Water, joins Evan to dive into the plant’s upgrade, which is underway.
9:30 – Much of Jasper has been lost to Alberta wildfires in the past few days. Canadian historian, Craig Baird, joins Evan to reflect on the history of the town and some of what has been destroyed.
10:00 – Regina City Council has been discussing and considering the renaming of Dewdney Avenue. While many fear this is a way of rewriting history, some see it as a chance to forge a new future. Joely BigEagle, Indigenous artist and activist in Saskatchewan, joins Evan to give a different perspective on the issue.
10:15 – Does Joely BigEagle’s perspective make you reconsider your position on the renaming of roads in a reconciliatory light? Share your thoughts with Evan at 1-877-332-8255.
10:45 – Last night, we learned about the passing of former Saskatchewan Party MLA Lyle Stewart. Chris Lane, CEO of Economic Development Regina, joins Evan to remember Stewart’s service to 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 – What random trophy or medal do you still proudly have in your home from your childhood? Call Evan at 1-877-332-8255.
12:00 – With the recent hot weather, Saskatchewan could be seeing some extra vibrant northern lights activity in the coming days. Samantha Lawler, astronomy professor at the University of Regina, joins Evan to talk about the aurora borealis Saskatchewan residents can keep an eye out for.