Murray Wood: Even a cabinet minister knows gun buyback program about politics, not safety
Murray Wood says the federal government's costly gun buyback scheme is ridiculous, and Public Safety Minister Gary Anand...
WITH GUEST HOST BRENT LOUCKS
8:30 – A federal government pilot project buyback of assault-style firearms is set to start next month in Nova Scotia. There’s been a mixed reaction to the program with some critics saying it targets law-abiding Canadians. Robert Freberg, Saskatchewan Firearms Commissioner and former Chief Firearms Officer for Saskatchewan, joins guest host Brent Loucks to share his perspective.
Listener Question: Do you think the federal government should go through with its gun buy-back program?
9:00 – The Saskatchewan Correctional Centre got some pretty major upgrades last week, including 312 new beds and enhanced facilities to address overcrowding, mental health and addictions. Minister Tim McLeod, Saskatchewan Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Minister of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety and Minister Responsible for the Firearms Secretariat, joins Brent Loucks to discuss the upgrades and how correctional services across the province are doing.
LQ: How important do you think rehabilitation and reintegration programs are in helping offenders successfully return to society?
9:15 – With summer drawing to a close, that also means we’re nearing the end of construction season. Brent is joined by Kurtis Doney, deputy city manager of city operations for the City of Regina, who shares an update on major construction projects and what projects are still on the go.
LQ: Do you think construction projects in the city should be completed quicker?
9:30 – This week, a B.C. ostrich farmer has been fighting back against an order to cull his flock — about 400 birds, in total — due to an outbreak of avian flu late last year. Canada’s highest court has repeatedly affirmed the lawfulness of the cull order by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Brent Loucks speaks with Brenna Owen, Canadian Press reporter, who has been covering the story.
LQ: Do you think these ostriches should be culled, as the CFIA is trying to do?
10:00 – Guest host Brent Loucks catches up with Deputy Trent Stevely with the Regina Police Service, to talk local crime statistics, how the city is doing in 2025 and what information people in Regina should be aware of.
10:30 – How have tariffs been impacting the construction industry in our province?
This Saskatchewan Construction Week, Shannon Friesen, president and CEO of the Construction Association of Saskatchewan (CASK), joins Brent to discuss recent news in the industry and the importance of recognizing this week.
LQ: Have you noticed any differences in renovation or construction pricing in recent months?
11:00 – You’re quick & clever! And for some weird reason you’ve carried the right answer in your head for years. Or maybe you just trust Uncle Google. It‘s time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener for Little Town Apparel — your chance for fame and acclaim and to prove just how smart you are. Not only do you get bragging rights, you’ll win prizes too! Call 1-877-332-8255 to play!
11:30 – Saskatchewan is filled with iconic moments, whether it’s a classic Bunnyhug or the Roughriders. Craig Silliphant, The Movie Geek and pop culture critic, wrote about Saskatchewan living in his latest book. He joins guest host Brent Loucks to share what inspired the book and some of his favourite excerpts.
LQ: What’s your favourite pop culture moment?
12:00 – The raging forest fires this year have helped put the importance of our forests into perspective for many. This Forestry Week, Carl Neggers, CEO of Forest Saskatchewan and SM Solutions, joins Brent Loucks to talk about the impacts of the wildfire season this year on the forest industry and why these forests matter so much to our province.
LQ: What do you think the province can learn from this year’s wildfire season that could help in future planning or prevention?
