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8:30 – It’s been a challenging summer for many across the province dealing with significant flooding and wildfires. At the same time, a recent independent review found the SPSA was not fully prepared for last year’s wildfire season. Marlo Pritchard, president of the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) and fire commissioner, joins Evan to discuss these ongoing challenges.
Listener Question: Do you think Saskatchewan is better prepared for emergencies today than it was a year ago? Why or why not?
9:00 – For many families, these basketball hoops on the road are a symbol of summer, kids getting outside, staying active and making friends! But Hailey Hamoline and other concerned residents in Saskatoon’s Rosewood neighbourhood have received a bylaw notice ordering them to remove the hoops from the street. Is the City enforcing the rules fairly, or is this a case of misplaced priorities? Join the conversation!
LQ: If a basketball hoop isn’t blocking traffic, should the City simply leave it alone?
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 smoked stuffed meatloaf.
11:15 – As Saskatchewan’s population ages, the need for modern, accessible long-term care is growing in communities across the province—especially in the North. Jacob Page, fundraising coordinator for the La Ronge & Area Long Term Care Fundraising Committee Inc., joins Evan to discuss their massive fundraising project to bring essential care to residents in the north.
11:30 – The Canadian Forces Snowbirds return to Moose Jaw Saturday for what is expected to be their final hometown airshow before the team is grounded for several years while a replacement for their aging jets is found. Evan is joined by Dan Dempsey, retired lieutenant-colonel, former Snowbirds commanding officer, and member of the Snowbirds Alumni Association.
LQ: What have the Snowbirds meant to Saskatchewan?
12:00 – Tally up the score, tell us who wins and the real winner could be you! It’s time for Green & White Prognostications presented by Paladin Canada. Pick the game winner and the closest combined score, and you could win a $100 Co-op gift card from Sherwood Co-op!
