The Evan Bray Show – Tuesday, May 12

8:30 – Last week, the group vying for Alberta’s independence submitted well over 300,000 signatures to trigger a referendum. Mitch Sylvestre, Leader of the Alberta Independence Movement, joins the show to discuss the group’s next steps and why he is fighting for Alberta’s independence.

Listener Question: Would you sign a petition for Saskatchewan independence?

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 – Despite putting billions into the skilled trades industry, many apprentices are still struggling to make it across the finish line. Will Nemo Summer, Red Seal Construction Electrician (309A), IBEW Local 993 member and founder of Red Seal Rescue, says this isn’t a lack of talent problem, but rather a system that’s built to recruit workers rather than support them through certification.

LQ: Are we leaving tradespeople at the finish line and not providing enough support to complete their schooling?

10:30 – Research out of USask has discovered a reproductive method that could change the way producers breed and manage their herds. Dr. Jaswant Singh, researcher at USask’s Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), is one of the main researchers behind this discovery, which has been ongoing for 25 years. He joins the show to talk about his research and how it will not only help producers but can also result in better health outcomes for cattle.

11:00 – Training camp is underway for the Green and White in Saskatoon. The defending champs are welcoming back familiar faces like QB Trevor Harris, with some young rookies also turning heads. Britton Gray, Green Zone Rider reporter, joins the show to recap what he’s been seeing off the field and the excitement growing in Saskatoon ahead of the pre-season game next week.

LQ: Do you think the Saskatchewan Roughriders will win back-to-back Grey Cups?

11:30 – Tomorrow, Ontario lawmakers will vote on Bill 107. If passed, it would restrict advertising for online gambling sites in Ontario, including bans on operators promoting their platforms. The move comes amid growing concern from doctors and advocates that widespread gambling ads are normalizing betting and contributing to rising addiction, especially among young people. To talk about this bill and the larger concerns around gambling and young people, Evan speaks with Steve Joordens, a Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto Scarborough.

LQ: Should Saskatchewan ban gambling ads, especially those that target kids?

12:00 – It’s Nurse Appreciation Week. Nurses play an essential role in patient care across Saskatchewan. Especially when we look at the pressures facing the system, like understaffing, safety, and rural access to care. To talk about this, Evan is joined by Bryce Boynton, President of the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN).

LQ: Do nurses today have what they need to care for patients the way they want to?