Murray Wood: Who's hot and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look at the week's news and decides who's hot and who's not. This week's list includes...
8:30 – On Tuesday, Saskatchewan’s Provincial Ombudsman, Sharon Pratchler, spoke publicly, condemning the efforts of the Government of Saskatchewan so far in this year’s wildfire efforts and announcing that her office will be launching a systemic investigation into the response. Saskatchewan Ombudsman, Sharon Pratchler, joins Evan now to speak further on her remarks yesterday.
Listener Question: What did you think of the Saskatchewan Ombudsman’s comments and condemnation of the efforts to fight wildfires by the Saskatchewan government?
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.
10:00 – 650 CKOM and 980 CJME carry Premier Scott Moe’s address to the media live on Wednesday morning in Saskatoon following Tuesday’s comments by Saskatchewan Ombudsman, Sharon Pratchler.
10:30 – Do you trust the health care system that is meant to take care of you when you need it? Trust in our Canadian public health care system is vital to success, says Dr. Nazeem Muhajarine, professor in community health and epidemiology at the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Medicine and director of the Saskatchewan Population Health and Evaluation Research Unit. He joins Evan to discuss what that trust looks like today, after the past five years of health and politics influencing the feelings of Canadians about their health care.
LQ: Do you trust our health care system to take care of you when you need it?
11:00 – You’re quick & clever! And for some weird reason you’ve carried the right answer in your head for years. Or maybe you just trust Uncle Google. It‘s time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener for Little Town Apparel — your chance for fame and acclaim and to prove just how smart you are. Not only do you get bragging rights, you’ll win prizes too! Call 1-877-332-8255 to play!
11:30 – As the school year comes to a close, a national program is working hard to make sure no one is left behind in our increasingly digital world. Computers for Success Canada is putting refurbished computers into the hands of Saskatchewan students, organizations and low-income families. Jim Hoffman, math and graphic arts educator and Darrell Liebrecht, executive director with Computers For Success Canada, join Evan to discuss the long-running initiative.
LQ: Do you think children have become too reliant on technology?
11:45 – Evan welcomes American singer-songwriter, Jon Pardi, to the show ahead of his Honkytonk Hollywood Tour stop in Regina tonight!
12:00 – A special memorial sports event is happening tonight. The Indian Head Museum is teaming up with the Regina Red Sox to honour the 75th Anniversary of one of Saskatchewan’s most legendary baseball teams — the Indian Head Rockets. Gary Brotzel, president of the Regina Red Sox, and son of former Indian Head Rockets executive member, Don Jewitt, join Evan to share more about the history behind the significance of tonight’s event.
