Murray Wood: D-Day, in their own words
Saturday marks the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, the Allied invasion of Nazi-occupied France. The Regina Rifles were among ...
8:30 – A fatal shooting in Pelican Narrows this week left one woman dead and another person seriously injured. It comes as leaders and the RCMP raise concerns about escalating violence in the north, with violent crime in the Pelican Narrows area up 49 per cent over the past decade and renewed calls for additional support and resources. Joining the show to talk about this is Michael Weger, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Community Safety.
Listener Question: Does it feel like crime is getting worse? Why?
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 – The federal government is facing criticism over rising deficits and growing debt. Is it time for major changes to secure Canada’s fiscal future? A new Fraser Institute proposal suggests tightening Old Age Security eligibility and raising the retirement age. Evan is joined by Jake Fuss, Director of Fiscal Studies at the Fraser Institute, to discuss the controversial idea.
LQ: Should we raise the age and lower the income at which people get old age security?
10:30 – The story of a Saskatchewan girl allegedly excluded from school because of her diabetes care needs has sparked a broader conversation about support for students with complex medical needs. What are educational assistants being asked to do, and does that match the training they’re receiving? Evan is joined by Karla Sastaunik, Chair of the CUPE Saskatchewan Education Workers’ Steering Committee and an education support worker.
LQ: Are EAs being asked to do too much? Should we train them more, hire more, or pay them more?
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 – Cattle have been eating grass for thousands of years, but researchers are exploring whether unconventional feed sources like seaweed could be a new option. Evan speaks with Wade Abbott, a research scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, about his work using the Canadian Light Source at the University of Saskatchewan.
12:00 – Evan revisits his conversation with Michael Weger, Minister of Community Safety.
