The Evan Bray Show

The Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association is getting ready to host its annual Infrastructure Summit. One of its keynote speakers is Colleen Munro, CEO and president of the Munro Group. She grew up with the family business and overcame the challenges of being a woman in the industry. She joins Evan ahead of the summit to chat about her journey and the importance of women being in leadership roles.

The holiday season is officially underway! And musical duo, Patrick Courtin and Nico Rhodes of Piano Heist, are bringing Christmas cheer to Saskatchewan with their new show, A Very Merry Heistmas. They join Evan to share what people can expect at a show, their favourite holiday tunes and maybe even a sneak peek of the show.

The U.S. job market is experiencing what some are calling the “Great Freeze.” Could we see something similar in Canada? Madison Hoff, reporter on Business Insider's economy team, joins Evan to explain what this means and why it's happening.

Each and every Monday we invite experts in the law to pull up a seat and discuss the week's biggest crime and justice stories. In today's Round Table of Justice Evan is joined by Nathan R. Sgrazzutti, lawyer at Seiferling Law in Saskatoon, to discuss defamation and media law.

Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.

Budget deliberations have wrapped up in Saskatoon and after four full days of reporting on all the latest developments out of City Hall, 650 CKOM senior reporter, Lara Fominoff, brings all the latest information to Evan and listeners from this latest budget.

It has been two years since the launch of the Evan Bray Show! Executive producer Libby Gray and Technical Producer Frank Oehler join Evan.

Caring Hearts Saskatchewan is hosting its "Hope for the Holidays," which is fundraising for a Grief Camp for Children and Youth. Keely Wright-Young, executive director of Caring Hearts Saskatchewan and Big Daddy Tazz ("Tazz or Tazzy"), Canadian comedian, join Evan to chat about the event and why laughter is an important medicine.

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 CROCKPOT LASAGNA SOUP.

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!

After Thursday's pipeline announcement, Evan welcomes the federal Minister of Natural Resources, Tim Hodgson, to comment on what this announcement means for Canadians and potential economic and environmental impacts.

Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.

Yesterday, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signed an MOU that commits them to working towards building an oil pipeline to the West Coast. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, joins Evan to chat about what this pipeline could mean for the province and other bills and concerns being brought forward in Saskatchewan's fall legislature session.

The Voice of Saskatchewan. Evan Bray discusses the latest stories about Saskatchewan with Saskatchewan listeners. Heard from 8:30am - 12:30pm on 650 CKOM & 980 CJME.

Physician assistants are one of the newer but critical roles to our health system here in Saskatchewan, assisting patients as the high demands of health care continue to restrict access to doctors in the province and across Canada. Ashley Millham, CAPA director for Saskatchewan and a physician assistant at Regina General Hospital, joins Evan to share more about the work he does and the importance of recognizing National Physician Assistant Day today.

A fundraising effort at Agribition this year is focusing on raising money and awareness for farmer mental health in Saskatchewan. At Agribition, Evan is joined by Sharalee Laventure, Cargill sales manager & Sask Ag Matters director to discuss the importance of mental health out in the fields and how Sask Ag Matters is working to support farmers in the province.

The unspoken heroes of Agribition join Evan to discuss the work they are doing at this week's pro rodeo event in Regina. Heather Ireland, Canadian Pro Rodeo Sports Medicine practitioner and board member, talks about the work of a sports medicine practitioner at Agribition and rodeo events, the injuries they see and why their role is critical for the event.

Think you could be an ice-road trucker? Have your own story of white-knuckling your drive on a Saskatchewan road? Call to share your most harrowing experience with Evan at 1-877-332-8255.

Saskatchewan can handle some of the worst weather Mother Nature can throw at us. Some tough and weathered drivers from our province are getting the chance to show their grit on the small screen. Shaun Harris, a Prince Albert truck driver, and his sons are being featured on season 12 of Ice Road Truckers, currently airing. Evan welcomes Shaun to learn how he made it from the highway to the channels.

Canadian Western Agribition kicked off earlier this week, welcoming thousands of visitors, vendors and farming experts. Chad Ross, chair of governance government policy and programs in Estevan with the Saskatchewan Cattle Feeders Association, joins Evan live at Agribition to chat about how it's going and what's new with Sask. Cattle.

After hearing from the Saskatchewan Minister of Finance, Jim Reiter, on Wednesday, Evan welcomes Carla Beck, leader of the Saskatchewan NDP, to speak to the mid-term financial report the province released this week, her recently-introduced Bill 608, The Rent Control Act, and the latest pipeline news in the prairies.

Live tonight at the University of Regina, the School of Journalism is hosting its James M. Minifie Lecture after a five year hiatus with keynote speaker Andrew Coyne, Canadian political and economic journalist, author, Globe and Mail columnist. Coyne will present his talk, We'll Miss the Legacy Media When It's Gone (Though It's Not Going Anywhere). Evan speaks with the journalist in Regina ahead of tonight's feature talk about his work, career and his presentation.

Right-handed people seem to make up the majority of the world, but what are left-handed people to do when they are faced with something that can't or won't accommodate their naturally-dominant hand? Evan invites the left-handed (and others) to weigh in: Do you live life exclusively with your dominant hand in the lead? Or have you adapted? Share with Evan at 1-877-332-8255!

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!

A new bill, The Rent Control Act, was just introduced by the Saskatchewan NDP's leader, Carla Beck, in the hopes of limiting rental cost increases costing Saskatchewan renters significant increases in expenses each year. There is concern that rent control measures might do more harm than good, however. Evan speaks with Landon Field, Rental Housing Saskatchewan CEO, to learn more about some of the potential consequences of rent control in the province, if introduced.

Evan catches up with Acting Chief Lorilee Davies with the Regina Police Service, to talk local crime statistics, how the city is doing in 2025 and what information people in Regina should be aware of.

On Tuesday, the Government of Saskatchewan released its mid-term financial report to some concern over a higher deficit than previously forecast. Evan welcomes the province's Minister of Finance Jim Reiter, to break down the specifics of this financial update and what it tells people about where Saskatchewan sits as 2025 winds nears its end.

Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.

The Government of Saskatchewan is responding to the federal government's national buyback program. In its new legislation, the province is proposing that owners be paid fair market value, as determined by the Saskatchewan Firearms Commissioner, by the person seizing the firearm. Evan welcomes said Saskatchewan Firearms Commissioner, Robert Freberg, to further break down the newly-introduced legislation.

The Horizon School Division Board of Education is being recognized by Saskatchewan's Lieutenant Governor after impressing her with the school division's programming including innovative agriculture and Indigenous perspectives into its curriculum. Kevin Garinger, director of education for Horizon School Division, joins Evan to discuss earning the 2025 Lieutenant Governor's Board of Education Award for Innovation and Excellence in Education.

AI startups are contributing to employment numbers by paying people to film themselves doing chores to teach robots. Charles Rollet, tech correspondent at Business Insider, joins Evan to discuss the demand for this service.

Do you see value in limiting how many temporary foreign workers can come to Saskatchewan and Canada? Or is the benefit that businesses here receive through this too good to see taken away? Call Evan with your thoughts at 1-877-332-8255!

Youth unemployment is high across Canada, leaving parents and students concerned. Evan speaks with Sharif Mahdy, CEO of the Students Commission of Canada and national youth employment expert, to learn more about why youth in Canada are struggling so much to find a job.

Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.

Today, Saskatoon's budget negotiations begin at City Hall. We have reporter Mia Holowaychuk and senior reporter Lara Fominoff, both covering the action from our CKOM newsroom. Lara joins Evan to discuss what people might expect from this budget.

Earlier this year, Saskatchewan recognized two leaders in agriculture: Brady and Lindsay Funk, regional Saskatchewan winners of the Outstanding Young Farmer award. Now, they're competing on the National stage in Toronto. They join Evan to share their journey, the innovation that earned them this title and what's next for the family farm.

The worldwide whisky producer of the year comes from right here in Saskatchewan! Black Fox Farm and Distillery has received this prestigious honour this year through the International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC), the world's largest spirits award. Evan welcomes John Cote, co-founder and head distiller at Black Fox Farm and Distillery, to talk about receiving this award and the product that nabbed the title for them!

Canada continues to rank low in several tax categories, according to the 2025 International Tax Competitiveness Index, making the country less attractive for investments. Renaud Brossard, vice president of communications at MEI, joins Evan to explain the report's latest findings, the challenges Canada is facing and what changes could strengthen the country.

Each and every Monday we invite experts in the law to pull up a seat and discuss the week's biggest crime and justice stories. In today's Round Table of Justice Evan is joined by Inspector Sean Fenwick, North District Inspector with the Regina Police Service, and Jason Aebig, CEO of the Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce, to talk about shoplifting and the concerns surrounding it that businesses are facing in the province.

New provincial legislation has Saskatchewan home builders concerned about how land for new schools will be acquired in the province. Nicole Burgess, Saskatoon Regina Home Builders' Association CEO, joins Evan to explain why this is concerning and how it could also impact the cost of new homes.

Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.

Jodie Bray, committee member for the Vanier Cup 2025, joins Evan to discuss how the event went.

From a nearly 30-year-long career with SaskPower to becoming a published author, Kathleen Ricard, a new Saskatchewan author of The Deafening Sound of Sorrow, is celebrating her debut novel. She joins Evan to share what inspired her new career and what's next for the author.

Saskatoon's Riversdale neighbourhood is gearing up for a brand-new winter celebration. Rockin' Around Riversdale brings together local art, small businesses and festive activities all in one stop. Casey Mintzler, WieManage event co-ordinator on behalf of the Riversdale Business Improvement District, joins Evan to chat about the new event kicking off the holiday season in Saskatoon!

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 CROCKPOT BEEF STEW.

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!

Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.

During his visit this week to Saskatchewan, Evan speaks with Canada's Minister of Finance and National Revenue, The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, about the passing of the most recent federal budget and his visit to the province.

It's another exciting weekend of football in Saskatchewan -- this time, for the University of Saskatoon Huskies! The Vanier Cup is coming to Saskatchewan for the big game, happening in Regina this weekend. There will be a lot to cheer for and experience with that game happening in our province. Evan welcomes Ryker Frank, University of Saskatchewan Huskies fifth-year starting running back, team captain and a 2025 Canada West All-Star, and Jodie Bray, committee member for the upcoming Vanier Cup 2025, to discuss it further

A group of concerned citizens from Saskatchewan are standing up to the provincial government in court over its decision to continue to operate coal-fired power plants well beyond the federal phase-out deadline. Peter Prebble, Saskatchewan Environmental Society board member, joins Evan to discuss why the group took the case to court and what they want for Saskatchewan's energy future.

You've now heard both sides -- what do you think? Should the provincial taxes be charging and making more from high-earning potash companies? Call Evan to weigh in at 1-877-332-8255!