The Evan Bray Show

A new federal government was elected earlier this year, but it doesn't seem like we have any new approaches to the federal gun buyback program under its leadership. Evan is joined by Wes Winkel, president of the Canadian Sporting Arms and Ammunition Association (CSAAA), to discuss the firearms industry in Saskatchewan and his concerns with the Canadian government's proposed buyback plan for firearms.

Have you had an unexplainable experience that you believe only the supernatural could explain? Call Evan to share at 1-877-332-8255!

Spooky season is upon us and if you were lucky enough to snag a ticket, you may have learned a bit more about the dead (and their secrets) in Regina, thanks to the Regina Cemetery Tours hosted by Kenton De Jong. He joins Evan to talk about some of the scary unknowns in the Queen City ahead of October 31st.

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 Mark Brayford, Saskatoon criminal defence lawyer and Shakir Rahim, Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) director of Criminal Justice, to discuss the timely topic of bail reform in Canada.

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

Imagine being one of those lucky fans who caught the thrill of a Toronto Blue Jays World Series win in person! Chuck McCoy is one of those lucky fans who was in the stands. He joins Evan to share his exciting experience!

After a massive win in their first world series game against the L.A. Dodgers (and a heartbreaking but understandable second-game loss), Evan welcomes Justin Eiswirth, Saskatchewan baseball coach and player, to talk about the Toronto Blue Jays start to the 2025 World Series.

Tally up the score, tell us who wins and get entered to win! It's time for Green & White Prognostications presented by Canada West Harvest Centre. Pick the game winner and the closest combined score and you could be entered to win an end-of-season grand prize cash jackpot!

The upcoming Vanier Cup is to be held in Regina this year, and there's a lot of action leading up to game day on Nov. 22nd. Evan is joined by his lovely wife, Jodie Bray, committee member for the upcoming Vanier Cup 2025, to share more about the Regina festivities coming up before the final kick off on game day!

The weather is starting to turn cooler as October nears its end for the year. Evan welcomes Melissa Zimmer, board president of Bridge City Warmth community support, to share the work they do each year for those who are unhoused in Saskatoon and what this time of year means for them and the people they help.

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 TACO PASTA SHELLS.

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 the flurry of events that came last night after Ontario Premier aired an attack ad on tariffs featuring comments from former U.S. President Ronald Reagan, Evan chats with Kelly Malone, Washington correspondent for the Canadian Press, to hear about the response to this ad and the reaction last night on Capitol Hill.

On Thursday morning, we learned the details of a bail reform announcement teased by Prime Minister Mark Carney last week. We check in with Curt Griffiths, professor emeritus at Simon Fraser University's School of Criminology, to discuss what these reforms will look like and what issues are most pressing in our Canadian criminal justice system today.

Last night, U.S. President Donald Trump called off tariff negotiations with Canada after an anti-tariff ad ran by Ontario Premier Doug Ford, which featured remarks from former U.S. President Ronald Reagan. Ford is standing by the ad. Evan discusses Thursday night's news with Brian Lilley, political columnist for the Toronto Sun.

With the peace deal still holding between Israel and Hamas, some people are refocusing on the war between Russia and Ukraine, wondering if an end might be in sight for that conflict, as well. Evan welcomes Alex Dayrabekov, a Ukrainian resident, to the show to hear about what he is encountering in Ukraine right now and what his thoughts are on an end to that war.

Today, the C95 Radio Marathon for Breast Cancer Research is live today! Evan checks in with C95 morning show host, Shauna Foster, to find out how the annual radio marathon is going.

All this talk about cars has Evan wondering, what's your fav car memory

A Saskatchewan name in the car repair game came to our screens in the form of Dave Mischuk, Saskatchewan auto body repairman seen on Lost Car Rescue. Mischuk joins Evan to talk about starring on this Canada-made and -produced show and showcasing Saskatchewan talent on television.

The Blue Jays have officially punched their ticket to the World Series against the LA Dodgers. Andrew Albers, Saskatchewan former Major League Baseball player, a former Toronto Blue Jay and Seattle Mariner, joins Evan to chat about what it was like watching two of his former teams face off, and how the sport continues to grow here in Saskatchewan.

The Canadian Nuclear Association's western meetings have been happening in Saskatchewan this week. Now that those meetings have wrapped up, Evan welcomes George Christidis, president and CEO of the Canadian Nuclear Association and geopolitical analyst, in studio to discuss the state of nuclear affairs and what these meetings have accomplished.

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

Evan welcomes Carla Beck, leader of the Saskatchewan NDP, to the show following the reading of the Throne Speech on Wednesday, to discuss how the opposition plans to hold the government accountable.

After Wednesday's Speech from the Throne, Evan welcomes Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe to the show to discuss the priorities for the fall legislature.

Youth Matter Canada's 5th Annual Youth Symposium is tomorrow in Melfort and one of their keynote speakers is Kyla Thomson. Kyla is from Swift Current and the mom of Bella Thomson, who inspired millions of followers with her health journey before its tragic end in July 2024 when she was just 10-years old. Kyla is here today to tell us about the message she will be sharing at the symposium.

Saskatchewan farmers are wrapping up with the final bundles of their harvest season, but the season isn't so far behind them that they can forget the hard work that has gone into their yields this year, or in years past. Worldwide, farmers are reportedly losing almost half of their crops to various insects. Researcher Dr. Justin Pahara with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is now part of exploring how nanotechnology can work to target "bad" bugs without harming helpful insects or crops. He joins Evan to discuss the progress being made on that front.

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!

The latest update on farmland values in Canada are showing that values for Saskatchewan farmland are still steadily rising. Evan welcomes Tim Hammond, founder of Hammond Realty, CEO and broker, to discuss farmland transactions and prices in the province.

On Thursday, the C95 Radio Marathon for Breast Cancer Research will take over the 980 CJME & 650 CKOM airwaves! Evan welcomes Tirzah Forbes, breast cancer surivor and photographer, owner of Tirzah May Photography, to talk about her photography for this year's radio marathon and her own journey with breast cancer ahead of tomorrow's event.

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

Later today, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe will deliver the Speech from the Throne, just a few days shy of the one-year mark since last year's Saskatchewan election. Evan sits down with Paul Martin, Saskatchewan business commentator and expert, to discuss what might come out of this year's speech and legislature sitting.

Public health nurse, Michelle Hulak, joins Evan to give him his annual flu shot live on-air!

It's time for a very serious question: What is the greatest musical album of all time, in your opinion?

The University of Saskatchewan has just launched a speech-language pathology program, an addition that many are excited for and hopeful to see more professionals in the province for this service. However, bringing the program to Saskatchewan might not be enough on its own. Evan speaks with retired Saskatchewan speech language pathologist, Cheryl Turner, to hear her thoughts on the promise and possible concerns with bringing this program to the province

Earlier this month, Evan checked in with the mayor of North Battleford on the show. Now, he sits down with Gerald S. Aalbers, mayor of Lloydminster, to catch up on the latest happenings in that Saskatchewan city

Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today

With Prime Minister Mark Carney's anticipated announcement about new crime measures in Canada, -- and bail reform expected, in particular -- Evan welcomes the president of the Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police (SACP) and Chief of the Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS, Chief Patrick Nogier, to discuss what this announcement could look like and whether it would benefit people in Saskatchewan

The Toronto Blue Jays did it! They cinched the ACLS title to advance to the World Series last night in a nail-biter of a Game 7. Evan welcomes Jamie Nye, co-host of The Green Zone on 650 CKOM & 980 CJME, to relive the victory

Last night, Saskatchewan baseball fan Jesse Pentz, was in the stands to see the Toronto Blue Jays triumph over the Seattle Mariners to advance to the World Series in ALCS Game 7. He joins Evan to discuss watching the game

The University of Saskatchewan is preparing to welcome the People Around the World (PAW) 2025 International Congress this week. Co-chair for the congress, Dr. Steven Rayan with the College of Arts and Science, joins Evan to discuss the importance of research, teaching and collaboration in this year's conference, focused on health driven by data.

What's your coffee row routine? Call Evan to share at 1-877-332-8255!

Janna Dutton, a Saskatchewan entrepreneur and author, is making coffee dates both productive and profitable. Building partnerships and facilitating meaningful connections through her chats, Dutton joins Evan today to discuss her businesses in the province and share the inspiration behind the Conversations Over Coffee series.

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 Yvonne Raymer with the Saskatoon Fire Department, Greg Litvanyi, owner of 251 Forensic Fire Investigations in Yorkton, Sask., Jason Scriver, retired RFPS fire investigator and 251 Forensic Fire Investigations employee, and Randy Ryba, retired Regina fire marshal, to discuss arson investigations.

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

Monday Morning Coffee - Dean Lerat, File Hills Police Chief, joins Evan to discuss the biggest stories making headlines this morning.

Tally up the score, tell us who wins and get entered to win! It's time for Green & White Prognostications presented by Canada West Harvest Centre. Pick the game winner and the closest combined score and you could be entered to win an end-of-season grand prize cash jackpot!

Safety often relies on more than just local police; it can take an effort of the entire community. That's where Doug Fehr, chairman of Battlefords Citizens on Patrol and the Saskatchewan Citizens on Patrol Association, steps in. He joins Tamara Cherry ahead of the 1st annual AGM training seminar and conference in Saskatoon and what people can expect to learn.

What time is it? It's Eatin' Time! with Belton Johnson - powered by the Saskatchewan Cattle Association! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Tamara Cherry with his recipe for REVERSE SEARING TOMAHAWK STEAK.

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!

Saskatchewan continues to lead the country with high rates of intimate partner violence, but the government is hoping to address these rates through a series of targeted investments. Minister Alana Ross, Saskatchewan Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, joins Tamara Cherry to talk about the province's investments and what they mean for communities across the province.

Yesterday, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a new plan to combat crime and strengthen public safety in Canada. The announcement includes changes to reform the bail system and provide funding to hire more RCMP officers. Brian Sauvé, president of the National Police Federation (NPF), joins Tamara Cherry to discuss what these changes mean for police officers on the frontlines.