Murray Wood: Drought or deluge, it's Saskatchewan weather
Murray Wood notes that while we have seen years with "perfect" weather in the province, they aren't that commo...
8:30 – Yesterday, Regina city council approved the deal that would see Brandt Properties purchase part of REAL District. Delegates, including former mayors, sports figures and industry leaders, spoke to councillors ahead of this controversial vote. This morning, Evan speaks with Shaun Semple, CEO and owner of Brandt Group.
Listener Question: Did Regina city council make the right call?
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 – The 2026 Community Builders Workshop Series with SEDA is underway across rural Saskatchewan with Peter Kenyon, renowned Australian rural development expert and founder of The Bank of I.D.E.A.S. He works with communities around the world to explore new and practical ways to strengthen local leadership and see economic success.
LQ: What challenges are facing your rural community? What could help?
10:30 – Surveillance pricing is the most enraging thing that you may never have heard about. Essentially, it is the practice of using detailed personal data — like your location, device, purchasing history, or perceived urgency — to charge you a different price than someone else for the SAME product or service. To talk about this and why people should be concerned about it, Evan is joined by Jim Balsillie, Former Research In Motion co-CEO and founder of the Canadian Shield Institute, a non-partisan organization that aims to build economic resilience and sovereignty.
LQ: At a time when people are already struggling with the cost of living, should this kind of pricing even be allowed?
11:00 – Flooding continues to be a major concern for many communities across the province, with a number facing evacuation orders and uncertainty of what they might come home to. Shawn Jaques, president of the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency, joins the show to bring us up to speed on water levels across the province, what areas are still concerning, how common this amount of flooding is and when areas might see reprieve.
LQ: Do you feel like your community is prepared for conditions like flooding, or does it catch people off guard?
11:30 – We’re taking a closer look at Saskatchewan’s economic momentum and the key issues shaping business across the province right now. Paul Martin, Saskatchewan business commentator and expert, joins the show to break down some of the major stories making headlines right now, including Saskatchewan’s GDP, the sovereign wealth fund and national debt.
12:00 – Evan revisits his conversation with Shaun Semple, CEO and owner of Brandt Group.
