Murray Wood: Marking the anniversary of Germany's surrender in the Netherlands
Murray Wood says May 5 is an important date that not many recognize. The day marks the anniversary of the surrender of t...
8:30 – As central Saskatchewan is dealing with flooding, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency is working closely with municipalities to coordinate response efforts and support those affected. Steve Roberts, vice president of operations for the SPSA, joins the show to provide us with the latest update and explain how people can stay prepared this spring.
Listener Question: Are you concerned about the flooding across the province?
8:45 – Many communities and RMs across the province are dealing with high levels of flooding, causing major damage and evacuation orders. Libby Gray, 650 CKOM reporter, joins the show to chat about what she saw yesterday, when she hit the road to visit communities in the Watson area, impacted by flooding.
LQ: Is the province doing enough to protect communities and areas that see constant flooding?
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 – Canadians don’t mess around when it comes to their favourite dishes. Now, there’s a push to celebrate and recognize an iconic Canadian treat. John Meissner, butter tart festival judge in Ontario and author of petition e7213 to declare April 19th as National Butter Tart Day, joins the show to share how one nasty butter tart sent him on a mission to protect the delicious treat!
LQ: What dessert do you think deserves its own National Day?
10:30 – On May 5, 1945, German forces surrendered to the First Canadian Army in the Netherlands, a key milestone in the final days of the Second World War. Ed Staniowski, a former Canadian Armed Forces member and former NHL player, joins the show to talk about the significance of this day and how it eventually led to VE Day and freedom for millions in Europe.
11:00 – Evan is joined by Blaine Beaven, Saskatchewan Firearms Office Commissioner and Murray Cowan, Saskatchewan Chief Firearms Officer/Deputy Commissioner, to take your calls on all things guns in Saskatchewan.
LQ: Do you have a question for our gun experts? Give Evan, Blaine and Murray a call at 1-877-332-8255.
12:00 – With the ever-changing relationship between Canada and the United States, discussions of trade are now more important than ever. Tiffany Melvin, President, North American Strategy for Competitiveness, Inc., joins the show to talk about what NASCO does and how global trade impacts us right here at home in Saskatchewan.
