Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not?
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look back at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list ...
8:30 – Nuclear power continues to gain speed in Saskatchewan as we work towards more of this energy in the province. Saskatoon just hosted the Canadian Nuclear Association Conference and Cameco CEO, Tim Gitzel, joins Evan to discuss where nuclear power is at after a 2025 full of tariffs and resource discussions.
Listener Question: Let’s talk nuclear power — do you feel like this is a solid investment for the province or does it make you uneasy?
9:00 – Evan welcomes the Saskatchewan RCMP’s Commanding Officer Robin McNeil for his first monthly check-in interview. This check-in provides an update on the RCMP’s state of affairs in the province.
9:30 – 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 – Bugs ‘n Hugs – Every Friday, we open the phone lines and give you a chance to call out or commend anyone you think deserves it. Call 1-877-332-8255 and join the conversation!
11:00 – What time is it? It’s Eatin’ Time! with Belton Johnson – powered by the Saskatchewan Cattle Association! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Evan with his recipe for OXTAIL STEW.
11:15 – The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM)’s 2025 midterm convention just wrapped up in Regina this week. Evan welcomes SARM president, Bill Huber, to discuss how the event went to hear his thoughts on the federal budget.
LQ: If you live in an RM or outside of a major city in the province, how do YOU feel about the budget?
11:30 – Benzodiazepines are medications often prescribed for anxiety, insomnia and other conditions. But for many people, long-term use and withdrawal can have serious challenges. Jennifer Chouinard, University of Saskatchewan instructor in the School of Public Health and PhD candidate studying the policy impact of benzodiazepine-related digital per support networks, joins Evan to discuss a recent panel discussion held at USask about the harms and lived experience from those who have used Benzodiazepines.
LQ: Do you think enough information is provided to people about the risks of benzodiazepines before being prescribed?
12:00 – Tally up the score, tell us who wins and get entered to win! It’s time for Green & White Prognostications presented by Canada West Harvest Centre. Pick the game winner of this Western Final and the closest combined score and you could be entered to win an end-of-season grand prize cash jackpot!
