8:30 – The Saskatoon Police Service is facing scrutiny after three officers were dismissed earlier in September; now they’re appealing that decision. Steven Seiferling, labour and employment lawyer, managing and founding lawyer of Seiferling Law in Saskatoon, is representing the dismissed officers and joins Evan to explain what happens next.
Listener Question: How does this situation impact your trust and transparency of the police services?
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 – A new federal legislative session has just begun and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is more than 100 days in office. Evan welcomes political watchdogs, Doug Richardson, OF counsel to W Law Firm, former prime minister’s Chief of Staff in Ottawa and Liberal supporter; and John Gormley, legal counsel at Seiferling Law, former Member of Parliament and host of The John Gormley Show in Saskatchewan; for an in-depth political panel discussion.
LQ: What grade do you give Prime Minister Carney for his first 100 days in office?
11:00 – As farmers continue their harvest, astronomers are asking them to keep an eye out for fallen Starlink satellite debris on their property. Associate professor of astronomy at the University of Regina, Samantha Lawler, joins Evan to share how the satellites are being tracked and what you should do if you find a piece of “space junk.”
LQ: Do you think space exploration is worth the risks and costs?
11:30 – September marks suicide awareness and prevention month in Saskatchewan. Evan welcomes Shaylee Spencer, Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment (CIPSRT) clinical operations manager, to discuss the importance of this month.
LQ: Why is it important to you that we recognize this month?
12:00 – More and more women are speaking out to share that they are dealing with or have experienced post-partum depression or other mental health concerns surrounding their pregnancies. This can be a deadly health concern without proper support and treatment, but a centre in Regina is providing that care. Lindsay Gareau, owner of the I Love You More Wellness Centre, joins Evan to share more about the demand for their services in Saskatchewan.
LQ: Have you or someone you known dealt with post-partum depression? Share your story, if you are comfortable, with Evan at 1-877-332-8255.