Murray Wood: When words fail, stuffed animals can say a lot
Murray Wood says people in Foam Lake and communities across Saskatchewan are putting stuffed animals outside to remember...
8:30 – The rising cost of diesel is hurting all Canadians, from farmers, truckers and everyday consumers. The Conservatives are calling for an Emergency Fuel Relief Plan that would eliminate federal taxes on diesel and boost Canadian production of refined fuel. Andrew Scheer, member of Parliament for Regina—Qu’Appelle, former Conservative Party leader and former Speaker of the House, joins the show to explain the plan and what his party wants Ottawa to do immediately.
Listener Question: Do you think the government should step in to bring diesel prices down?
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.
9:30 – Saskatchewan’s power grid is about to face some major demands, with the $50B AI data centre and SaskPower’s plan to repair and upgrade aging infrastructure across the province. Tim King, President and Managing Director of Nexans North America, joins Evan to talk about what’s needed to modernize Canada’s power grid and the role Nexans’ Weyburn facility could play in meeting this demand.
LQ: Are you concerned about how much it could cost to build the infrastructure needed for these massive new electricity demands?
10:00 – Brian Zinchuk, editor/owner of PipelineOnline, is here to discuss the latest oil and gas news in the province and take your calls and questions! Call 1-877-332-8255.
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 – Encampments have been making headlines in Saskatoon, and while we might think of homelessness and encampments largely as a police or social services issue, firefighters are increasingly on the front lines of the response. Bryce Stoliker, Research Associate at the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science and Justice Studies at the University of Saskatchewan, joins Evan to discuss his study of the Saskatoon Fire Department’s role and what it reveals about the city’s growing homelessness crisis.
LQ: Are encampment cleanups actually solving anything?
12:00 – Literacy is a major concern in Saskatchewan, and with literacy screening underway in Saskatchewan schools, more families will soon have a clearer picture of where their children may need additional support. Camilla Trottier, Instructional Leader at Roadways Literacy Academy Saskatoon, joins the show to talk about the work the academy does with students who need extra support.
