Murray Wood: April is the most frustrating month on the prairies
As much of Saskatchewan deals with another spring snowstorm, Murray Wood says we're all asking the same question: This i...
8:30 – There are no shortages of stories coming from Parliament Hill this week. Following the Liberal majority, the gas tax cut and questions about the stability of the Conservative Party, we have a lot to talk about. To break this all down, Evan is joined by Tom Korski, managing editor for Blacklock’s Reporter.
Listener Question: Would you like to see the Saskatchewan government also cut the gas tax–like the Liberals did earlier this week?
9:00 – The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) Convention and Tradeshow just wrapped up in Regina. It’s the perfect opportunity for local leaders and community members to connect, share ideas, set priorities and question those in power, like the Premier, about their villages, towns and cities. Randy Goulden, president of the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA), joins the show to recap the event and what progress was made on topics that matter in your community.
LQ: Is your community’s infrastructure, health care and public safety getting better—or worse?
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.
10:30 – Saskatoon is continuing to grapple with concerns around downtown safety, including rising public anxiety about crime, disorder, and visible social challenges in the core. To talk about how the city is addressing safety, homelessness, and revitalizing downtown Evan is joined by Jeff Jorgenson, city manager at the City of Saskatoon.
LQ: What can Saskatoon do to stop crime downtown?
11:00 – Lakeside Medical Clinic in Saskatoon has introduced a three-strikes policy for missed appointments, including escalating fees and the possibility of being dropped as a patient. Policies like this are not uncommon, but are they fair? Dr. Jason Hosain, a family doctor who studied appointment no-shows, says while doctors’ time is precious, clinics need to be cautious about punishing patients.
LQ: Is it fair to ask patients to pay for missed appointments?
11:30 – We just heard about a Saskatoon clinic that is now charging patients for missed appointments. After three no-shows, patients can even be dropped from the practice. We want to hear from you. Is this fair — or does it go too far? Does it help people show up, or punish those who already struggle to get care?
LQ: Is it fair for medical clinics to fine or even drop patients for missing appointments? Call us at 1-877-332-8255 (TALK)!
12:00 – Evan revisits his conversation with Tom Korski, managing editor for Blacklock’s Reporter.
