Second ammonia leak keeps Weyburn rinks closed until after Christmas
13h ago
City was on schedule to reopen on Dec. 13, and now has to remove the ice again.
8:30 – Wildfires continue to actively burn in Saskatchewan and other provinces this fall. Could they have been prevented and what role do these fires play in the greater climate conversation? Manuela Andreoni, climate reporter with the New York Times, joins Evan.
Listener Question: Is fear about climate change taking over the practical steps we could be taking to make our environments healthier?
9:00 – Open phones – Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what’s on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
9:30 – The housing market, interest rates and what they mean for homeowners continue to be a top concern with the economy today. What should homebuyers be taking into consideration and prioritizing when it comes to 30-year amortizations, dropping interest rates and increasing housing prices? Robert Davis, Conexus vice-president of treasury joins Evan to share more with Saskatchewan residents.
LQ: What is one of the things you wished you knew when you were a first-time homebuyer?
10:00 – Brian Zinchuk, editor/owner of PipelineOnline, is here to discuss the latest oil and gas news in the province and take your calls and questions! Call 1-877-332-8255.
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 restaurant gift card. Available ONLY to Saskatchewan Smartest Radio Listener winners. Call in to win at 1-877-332-8255!
11:30 – September is Canadian Suicide prevention month. The Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention estimates that about 12 people die each day across the country by suicide. Canadian author and mental health advocate, Michelle J.E. Temple, joins Evan to discuss preventing death by suicide and better understanding where suicidal thoughts come from.
12:00 – Saskatchewan diver, Rylan Wiens, is back in Saskatchewan after earning a bronze medal in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. His parents, Angela and Norm Wiens, were in Paris along with other family members to witness his performance. Angela and Rylan join Evan on the show to recap their Olympic experiences.