Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look back at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list ...
8:30 – Farming season is a short and precious one here in Saskatchewan, and cold spring storms can cause harmful delays to that season. Shaun Haney, founder and CEO of RealAgriculture, joins the show to see what he’s hearing from other producers around the prairies and what a delay to the start of seeding means for farmers.
Listener Question: What are things like on your farm? Are you worried about the late start to seeding?
8:50 – It’s safe to say we’ve all had enough of old man winter! But with another cold spring storm, bringing snow, rain and even hail and thunderstorms to parts of the province, is true spring weather on the horizon? We check in with a meteorologist from Environment Canada to learn more about when spring-like conditions will finally arrive.
LQ: When do you think spring will arrive?
9:00 – Dementia is not only a heartbreaking reality for our aging loved ones, but it can also have real-life consequences, like the case of a Calgary woman with dementia being found dead in Saskatchewan after travelling here with no ties to the province. Andrew Kirk, professor of neurology at the University of Saskatchewan, joins us to talk about how common it is for people with dementia to go missing and what can be done to prevent it.
LQ: Would you support more surveillance-style tools for people with dementia if it improved safety, even if it reduced privacy?
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.
10:00 – Bugs ‘n Hugs – Every Friday, we open the phone lines and give you a chance to call out or commend anyone you think deserves it. Call 1-877-332-8255 and join the conversation!
11:00 – What time is it? It’s Eatin’ Time! with Belton Johnson – powered by the Saskatchewan Cattle Association! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Evan with his recipe for Air-fryer Crispy Beef.
11:15 – You know them, you love them — Tim Hortons Smile Cookies are back. This year’s campaign will raise funds for Sofia House and First Step Wellness Centre, running from Monday through Sunday. To talk about the impact of the campaign and the organizations it supports, Evan speaks with Lauren Dahnke, Executive Director of SOFIA House, and Andy Schmidt, Director of Community at First Step Wellness Centre.
11:30 – With the scheduled review of CUSMA — the Canada-United States-Mexico trade agreement — approaching this summer, Ottawa has launched public consultations and a new advisory panel to help shape Canada’s position. To talk about CUSMA and what needs to be considered when negotiating with the U.S., Evan is joined by Derek Burney, former chief of staff to the Prime Minister of Canada and former Canadian ambassador to the U.S.
LQ: Do you trust any trade deal Canada makes with the U.S. if Donald Trump is the one signing it?
12:00 – Evan revisits his conversation with Shaun Haney, founder and CEO of RealAgriculture.
