Murray Wood: Riders are first in the west, but do fans feel the same?
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are 6-1, following a win on Friday against the Edmonton Elks, but according to Murray Wood,...
WITH GUEST HOST TAYLOR MACPHERSON
8:30 – Monday Morning Coffee – Scott Maxwell, chief executive officer for Wounded Warriors Canada, joins guest host Taylor MacPherson to discuss the biggest stories making headlines this morning.
9:00 – When the Canadian premiers gathered earlier this week in Muskoka, it seems like several agreements were reached to improve interprovincial trade, with Saskatchewan directly involved in a few of them. After announcing these agreements with provinces like Manitoba and Prince Edward Island, Taylor MacPherson speaks with Saskatchewan business commentator and expert, Paul Martin.
Listener Question: Are you in favour of Saskatchewan making these agreements to improve trade directly with other provinces?
9:30 – Open phones – Taylor MacPherson goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what’s on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
10:00 – While airports are filled with families travelling over summer holidays, more changes could be coming to how airlines are owned and operated. A new report recommends allowing more foreign investment in Canadian airlines. James Bogusz, CEO of the Regina Airport and director for the Canadian Airports Council, joins Taylor MacPherson to break down what this could mean for local airlines and how summer is going so far at the airport.
LQ: What changes would you like to see at Saskatchewan airports to improve your travel experience?
10:30 – What’s the best summer vacation you ever took? Call in to share at 1-877-332-8255!
11:00 – An upcoming event in Regina is hoping to connect local charities with donors, volunteers and community members. Donna Ziegler, executive director for the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation, joins Taylor MacPherson to discuss the upcoming 3rd annual Friendraiser: Illuminating Impact event. She’ll chat about what makes the event so special and how you can get involved.
LQ: How do you decide which charities to support—what matters most to you in choosing where to give?
11:30 – Music festival season is upon us, and after a big weekend earlier this month for Country Thunder at Craven, those heading to even bigger festivals may want to remember some basic etiquette for themselves and others to stay safe while having fun. Whether that’s at Lollapalooza this weekend, Coachella, or somewhere closer to home, Tal Marsolais, communications and community outreach for the Sexual Assault Services of Saskatchewan (SASS), to share some top tips for safety during festival season.
LQ: What’s the best summer festival you’ve ever been to?
12:00 – Although dinosaurs roamed the earth millions of years ago, scientists are continuing to make research breakthroughs. Jerit Mitchell, PhD student in the Department of Physics at the University of Regina and lead author of the Scotty’s Rib study, joins Taylor MacPherson to explain what the team discovered and what it was like working on a world-famous dinosaur bone.
