Wood file: Canada can lose occasionally and still be No. 1
Canada was snakebit in the gold medal hockey game, and sometimes, even when you dominate the other team, you come up sho...
WITH GUEST HOST BRENT LOUCKS
8:30 – The holiday season means there have been lots of roadside check stops from Saskatchewan law enforcement over the past few weeks. Saskatoon Police Service will soon implement mandatory alcohol screening in the city, something Regina did almost two years ago, which allows police to lawfully demand a driver to provide a roadside breath sample without requiring suspicion of impairment. Kyla Lee, a lawyer specializing in criminal driving with Acumen Law, joins guest host Brent Loucks to discuss what this mandatory screening will mean for Saskatoon.
Listener Question: Will these changes help make streets safer or is it an overreach to test even those they have no reason to suspect of drinking?
8:45 – On December 31st we didn’t just ring in the New Year we also rang in a new Olympic Men’s Hockey team. Jamie Nye, Host of The Green Zone, joins guest host Brent Loucks to discuss this year’s roster, what we can expect from this line-up, who made it and the notable absences.
LQ: Are you excited for this hockey team? Is there any player you would add to the line-up?
9:00 – Unlawful outfitting activities and possession of wild animals at a domestic game farm in the province near Briercrest has two people facing major penalties, thanks to an investigation by the Saskatchewan Conservation Officer Service. Guest host Brent Loucks speaks with Makayla Lupien, Saskatchewan conservation officer, to learn more about the investigation.
LQ: Saskatchewan and Quebec are the only provinces that allow people to shoot animals in an enclosed setting, although Alberta is moving to allow it. Should we be allowing this?
9:30 – A woman from Maidstone, Sask., is facing a $12,000 fine and a five-year hunting suspension after an interprovincial investigation found that the woman had illegally trafficked bear gall bladders. The investigation began back in March 2022. Guest host Brent Loucks welcomes Todd Smith, executive director of the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF), to explain why these bear parts are valuable and the concerns with illegal trafficking in Saskatchewan.
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 Brent Loucks with his recipe for BEEF SOUP.
11:15 – The World Juniors are back in action! Brent Loucks welcomes one of the tournament’s commentators, Matt Cullen, World Juniors hockey broadcaster, to give an update on the latest news on the ice heading into the quarter finals of the tournament.
LQ: How is team Canada looking to you? Could they win it all?
11:30 – The MacKenzie Art Gallery was recently put on the national stage, hosting the 2025 Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts exhibition for the first time in December. John G. Hampton, curator, artist, administrator, executive director and CEO of the MacKenzie Art Gallery, joins Brent Loucks to share how the event went and what’s in store for the gallery in 2026.
LQ: What is your favourite piece of art?
12:00 – DUI enforcement this holiday season has been in full swing and Saskatoon Police welcomed in the new year with mandatory alcohol screening. Brent Loucks speaks with Sgt. Ray Robertson, Saskatoon Police Service traffic section, to discuss the holiday’s check stop program and the recent changes to roadside enforcement.
