Murray Wood: Reconciling sorrow and anger in the death of a Roughrider
Murray Wood says the death of Roughrider Jaden Dalke on the weekend, and another man who was in a vehicle struck by Dalk...
8:30 – Yesterday, the RCMP released a statement regarding the death of Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Jayden Dalke. Dalke’s SUV was travelling northbound in the southbound lane when the crash happened; officers also found alcohol and cannabis in his vehicle. Sgt. Tanner Maurice, RPS officer in charge of the Investigative Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Team (ICART), joins the show to share some insight on what a police officer goes through when on the scene of an accident and what steps are taken to collect evidence for the investigation.
Listener Question: Do you think the RCMP should have issued a release sooner to prevent harmful rumours spreading on social media?
9:00 – Last night, U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 50 per cent tariff on most Canadian goods, set to take effect in 30 days. Paul Martin, Saskatchewan business commentator and expert, joins Evan to share his thoughts on a move that he says is a shot at the President’s own foot.
LQ: How should Canada react to these imposed tariffs?
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 – Artificial intelligence is evolving quickly, and so are the conversations around how we should use it and interact with it. Dr. Devan Mescall, professor and Edwards Enhancement Chair in Business at the University of Saskatchewan, recently returned from Prague, where he presented his research on AI and value creation. He joins the show now to share how the trip went, what he learned and other AI topics making headlines.
LQ: Do you support small and local businesses using artificial intelligence?
10:30 – 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!
11:00 – What is life in prison really like? Most Canadians only see correctional facilities through movies, TV shows or news headlines, but the day-to-day reality is often very different. Cody Ptolemy, a former inmate, joins Evan to answer your questions and share his firsthand perspective on life behind bars and the road to turning his life around.
LQ: Have you ever had a question you’d like to ask a former inmate? Give us a call at1-877-332-8255 to ask Cody your questions!
11:30 – Frustrated by vehicles parking too close to a Saskatoon crosswalk, Derek Cameron painted his own curb markings to improve visibility and pedestrian safety. The city has since removed the paint, but the debate over safer neighbourhood crosswalks continues. Derek joins Evan to explain why he took matters into his own hands and what changes he’d like to see.
LQ: Do you notice people ignoring crosswalks when they’re driving and parking?
12:00 – Evan revisits his conversation with Sgt. Tanner Maurice, RPS officer in charge of the Investigative Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Team (ICART).
