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8:30 – Impaired driving laws could see big changes in Saskatchewan. The provincial government is proposing a new approach which would remove criminal charges from some impaired driving offences. Tim McLeod, Minister of Justice and Attorney General, joins Evan to explain why the government made this decision and how it’ll impact you on the road.
Listener Question: Do you support removing criminal charges for some impaired driving cases? Why or why not?
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 – Canadian Western Agribition has long been one of Saskatchewan’s signature events, attracting livestock producers, exhibitors and visitors from around the world. But following the REAL deal with Brandt, there have been some concerns raised about the future of Agribition as we know it. Shaun Kindopp, Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Western Agribition, joins the show to talk about the latest announcement on Friday and what’s really in store for the famous show.
LQ: Are you at all concerned for the future of Canadian Western Agribition as we know it?
10:30 – From a Saskatchewan startup to a globally recognized agricultural equipment manufacturer, Norbert Beaujot, President and founder of SeedMaster, has spent the past 25 years helping farmers improve how they seed their crops. He joins Evan now to chat about his company’s journey and what’s in store for the future.
LQ: What innovation would help you and your farm?
11:00 – Whether you grew up blowing into Nintendo cartridges, spending hours in the arcade or just love pop culture, there’s something for everyone at Saskatchewan Retro GameCon. Jared Dormer is the Co-creator of the con; he joins Evan to share what fans can expect and why nostalgia and retro are making a comeback!
11:30 – We just heard from the Saskatchewan Retro GameCon co-founder. His convention has something for everyone, whether you’re new school or old school. From Pong to Pac-Man and Super Mario Bros, what video games were a part of your childhood?
LQ: What was YOUR favourite game growing up?
12:00 – Evan revisits his conversation with Tim McLeod, Minister of Justice and Attorney General.
