The Evan Bray Show

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!

Big things are happening in Rider Nation! The 2026 season kicks off tomorrow, along with official tailgating and last year's Grey Cup championship banner! Craig Reynolds, president and CEO of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, joins us ahead of all the fun and excitement and a new season for the Green & White.

With the Saskatchewan Roughrider season officially kicking off this weekend, many Rider fans are pulling out their best green and white--but do you have unique custom-made pieces? That's what Hilary De Paz, owner of Me & You Handmades, creates! She takes your Rider gear and turns it into a unique vest, windbreaker or jacket! Being a longtime Rider fan who loves crafting, it's a match made in heaven! She joins us ahead of Saturday's game to talk about her business's journey and how you can get a custom piece!

The Ryan Schlechter Memorial Golf Classic returns on July 6 to raise money for The Caring Place, helping ensure mental health counselling remains accessible and affordable for Regina families. Organizers are hoping for their biggest tournament yet as they honour Ryan's legacy and support vital mental health services in Saskatchewan. To talk about the event and the man it honours, Evan is joined by Angie Schlechter, co-founder of The Ryan Schlechter Foundation and Ryan's sister.

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 BBQ'd Korean Short Ribs.

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.

What impact could the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) have on trade negotiations? Evan welcomes Dale Botting, former deputy minister and CEO of Enterprise Saskatchewan and author, to discuss Trump's recent announcement that he plans not to renew the trade agreement.

The Riders are getting ready for their home opener this weekend, complete with tailgating, new this year. Add in a Stanley Cup Final that's delivering plenty of drama and the countdown to the FIFA World Cup, and there's no shortage of sports stories to talk about with Jamie Nye, Host of The Green Zone.

Most of us think sailing is something you do on the coast or on a tropical vacation, but it turns out you can learn the same skills right here in Saskatchewan. From their base on Lake Diefenbaker, Living Sky Sailing School is helping people go from complete novice to confident sailor—with some eventually taking the helm on charter boats around the world. David Larwood, owner and instructor with Living Sky Sailing School, joins Evan now.

Dogs are a man's best friend, but they don't always start that way. Bringing a new animal into your life can be a lot of work, and it requires the right training! Derrick Fox, professional dog trainer, joins Evan's show to share his training tips and tricks and to take YOUR calls about your four-legged friend!

New data shows rents in Saskatchewan rose 2.3 per cent in June. Nationally, rent prices are falling, but here we've had 47 consecutive months of rent increases. This has sparked the Saskatchewan NDP to renew its call for rent control, but of course, that is complicated. To delve into this, Evan is joined by Landon Field, CEO of Rental Housing Saskatchewan.

Gary Mason, a national affairs columnist for the Globe and Mail, recently dived into the numbers Alberta separation supporters probably don't want to hear. If Alberta were to become independent, he says, thousands would lose their jobs, the GDP would crumble, and that's just the start. He joins the show to explain where the numbers came from and what they could mean for not just Albertans but Canadians as a whole.

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

Yesterday, the federal government announced its Safe Social Media Act for youth under 16. Its goal: to make social media services and AI chatbots safer for children. The act will require social media companies to restrict children under 16 years old from their platforms, but it won't force AI chatbot platforms to do the same. Val Caldwell, public speaker and online safety educator for children and adults, joins the show to share her thoughts on the legislation and whether she thinks it's a positive change

It's been a while since we spoke with our friend, Kim Coates, Canadian-American actor in Sons of Anarchy, The Walking Dead: Dead City and the new series Anna Pidgeon. He joins us ahead of the release of some new projects and a potential visit to Biggar for their revitalization project celebration party/fundraiser!

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!

It can be normal to feel a little sleepy at work every once in a while. But according to a new study, some Saskatchewan workers have reported dozing off after a long work day on the drive home. Dr. David Greenberg, primary care physician with an interest in sleep, joins us to explain how important sleep is to not only your mental well-being, but also your physical safety.

Saskatoon has approved new transit bylaws that will allow fines and transit bans for fare evasion and inappropriate behaviour on buses and transit property. The changes come amid ongoing concerns about safety and declining ridership. To talk about why these changes were needed and what else can be done to improve the transit experience, Evan is joined by Robert Clipperton, spokesperson for Bus Riders of Saskatoon.

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

After a weekend of tornado warnings, large hail, and damaging winds, southeastern Saskatchewan is once again under the threat of severe weather. Forecasters say conditions are favourable for powerful thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rain, large hail, strong winds, and even isolated tornadoes. For the latest, Evan speaks with Jenny Hagan, severe weather specialist.

A flesh-eating parasite known as the New World screwworm has been detected in U.S. livestock for the first time in decades, putting producers across North America on alert. While Canadian officials say the risk here is low, the parasite can burrow into living tissue and has a long history of devastating livestock herds once it gains a foothold. To tell us more about the threat and how Canada is preparing, Evan is joined by Leigh Rosengren, Chief Veterinary Officer with the Canadian Cattle Association.

Language and being creative have strong healing powers; this is something Michael Greyeyes, actor, writer, choreographer, and director from Muskeg Lake Cree Nation in Saskatchewan, is a firm believer in. He joins the show ahead of his keynote at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum tonight. And with the rise in Artificial Intelligence, human-made art is now more important than ever.

We've heard from organizations, advocates and even youth themselves that social media is having a negative impact on their mental health, self-esteem and overall well-being. While the province and federal government look at a potential social media ban, what can parents do to protect their children and their developing brains now, before it's too late? Laura Lawrence, CEO of Youth Matter Canada, mental health advocate, philanthropist, best-selling author and award-winning entrepreneur, has been working with youth for years and joins us now to share the science behind the harms of social media for youth and what changes parents can make now to set healthy boundaries for their kids.

Whether you like it or not, Artificial intelligence is showing up everywhere these days, and the changes are happening fast. Big changes are coming to the search engine Google and how it uses AI, colleges are facing criticism for using it during graduation ceremonies and this is all while Canada announces its own AI plan and construction begins for a massive data centre south of Regina. Brian McQuinn, an associate professor at the University of Regina and co-director of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence, Data and Conflict, joins us now to make sense of the ever-changing AI news.

Saskatchewan's forest industry says recent wildfire seasons are putting the long-term supply of timber at risk — the resource that supports mills, investment, and thousands of jobs in northern Saskatchewan. The industry is also calling for the release of a government-commissioned review of wildfire management and wants protecting forest resources added to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency's mandate. To talk more about it, Evan is joined by Carl Neggers, CEO of Forest Saskatchewan.

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

Premier Scott Moe is heading to Europe for the next 10 days on a trade mission aimed at strengthening Saskatchewan's relationships with key partners across the EU. Before heading across the pond to countries like Belgium, the Czech Republic, France and Poland, Scott Moe joins the Evan Bray Show to talk about what he hopes to accomplish on the trip.

Saskatchewan Trade and Export Development Minister Warren Kaeding joins Evan after leading a trade mission to China. The goal was to strengthen relationships with buyers of Saskatchewan canola, peas, beef, and other exports. We'll find out if it was a success.

Later this month, farmland owned by Monette Farms across Saskatchewan, Manitoba and British Columbia will be up for sale, in hopes of paying back the nearly $1B of debt it owes. André Magnan, a professor of sociology and social studies at the University of Regina with an interest in the sociology of agri-food systems, has been critical of the farm and thinks mega farms are likely to fail. He joins us now to discuss the latest news and what it could mean for farmland in Saskatchewan.

Last week, Uber put out a news release of a list of their most common lost items by drivers. While users in Ontario left behind a lot of items, Saskatoon and Regina were both in the top three of the most forgetful cities in Canada. Have you lost a special item before? Are you forgetful? How do you make sure important things like your phone and keys don't go missing?

Convicted child killer Tammy Goforth is now eligble for day parole. Goforth was convicted of second-degree murder and criminal negligence in 2016. She was sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 17 years.

Do first-time offenders deserve a second chance? This is what Lisa Kerr, associate professor at Queen's University's Faculty of Law, explores in her Globe and Mail opinion piece about what Canada should do with rehabilitated offenders. Her piece argues that rehabilitation and personal transformation deserve more attention in our justice system.

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

Several challenges are facing Canada right now: we're in a "technical recession," 51st-state talks have resumed, and Alberta separation talks haven't slowed down. This is all while the CUSMA review lingers less than a month away. Brian Lilley, political columnist for the Toronto Sun, joins us now to discuss what you should be keeping an eye on in Ottawa and beyond our borders.

Violence in communities such as Pelican Narrows has renewed concerns about public safety in parts of northern Saskatchewan and raised questions about what additional tools governments have to respond when crime escalates. Robert Cameron is the Chief Marshal of the Saskatchewan Marshals Service, a new provincial law enforcement agency created to target serious crime, prolific offenders, and crime hotspots. He joins Evan on the show.

The AI data centre set to be built south of Regina continues to spark conversation. A new report, co-written by Dr. Margot Hurlbert, Canada Research Chair in Climate Change, Energy and Sustainability Policy and professor at the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy at the University of Regina, explores the project in great detail. It doesn't criticize the project completely, but asks if the province of Saskatchewan is getting the full benefit of the centre and why many questions remain unanswered.

Being active is an important part of one's mental health journey. Movement is a cause near and dear to Brent and Joely Loehndorf, who started the Candle Lake Fun Run Inc. They've watched family and friends struggle with mental health and wanted to do something about it. They join the show to talk about why the run got started and how people can get involved.

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 burnt ends.

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.

Betty Nippi-Albright, Independent MLA for Saskatoon Centre, has sat as an Independent for a month now. She left the Saskatchewan NDP after her concerns over Bill 48, The Compassionate Intervention Act, weren't addressed. She also claims to have been bullied and manipulated to stay silent. She joins us now to talk about her time as an Independent, and what changes she would make to the act to provide better mental health and addiction treatment.

Tomorrow marks the anniversary of D-Day, the historic Allied landing in Normandy on June 6, 1944, which helped change the course of World War II. General Rick Hillier, former Canadian Chief of the Defence Staff, joins Evan to remember the bravery of Canadian soldiers, why this day still matters, and to talk about other recent military news.

Cattle have been eating grass for thousands of years, but researchers are exploring whether unconventional feed sources like seaweed could be a new option. Evan speaks with Wade Abbott, a research scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, about his work using the Canadian Light Source at the University of Saskatchewan.

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 story of a Saskatchewan girl allegedly excluded from school because of her diabetes care needs has sparked a broader conversation about support for students with complex medical needs. What are educational assistants being asked to do, and does that match the training they're receiving? Evan is joined by Karla Sastaunik, Chair of the CUPE Saskatchewan Education Workers' Steering Committee and an education support worker.

The federal government is facing criticism over rising deficits and growing debt. Is it time for major changes to secure Canada's fiscal future? A new Fraser Institute proposal suggests tightening Old Age Security eligibility and raising the retirement age. Evan is joined by Jake Fuss, Director of Fiscal Studies at the Fraser Institute, to discuss the controversial idea.

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

A fatal shooting in Pelican Narrows this week left one woman dead and another person seriously injured. It comes as leaders and the RCMP raise concerns about escalating violence in the north, with violent crime in the Pelican Narrows area up 49 per cent over the past decade and renewed calls for additional support and resources. Joining the show to talk about this is Michael Weger, Saskatchewan's Minister of Community Safety.

The Safety Stand Down Breakfast at the Oil & Gas Show will feature Jeremy Evans, better known as The Grizzly Dude. A grizzly bear attack survivor, he now travels the country sharing lessons on resilience, recovery and overcoming adversity.

Dale Mainil is a co-owner of Jerry Mainil Ltd., a Weyburn-based company that has been serving Saskatchewan's energy industry for more than 65 years! A longtime oilpatch leader and advocate, he's spent decades helping build one of the province's most important industries while navigating its ups and downs and joins Evan live at The Oil & Gas Show.