The Evan Bray Show

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From Val Marie, Saskatchewan, to the National Hockey League for the New York Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins, Evan Bray sits down with former professional hockey player and seven time Stanley Cup champion (six times as a player and one time as a coach) Bryan Trottier.

First Nations veterans played a pivotal role in Canada's fight for freedom, but their contributions weren't always recorded, and acknowledgements of their efforts have often been underrepresented. Grand Chief Robin Dawatsare, Grand Chief of the Saskatchewan First Nations Veterans Association (SFNVA), joins Evan to share what challenges veterans are facing and how the association helps.

An Indigenous Alberta filmmaker joins Evan to discuss his feature documentary that just premiered in Saskatchewan, SIKSIKAKOWAN: THE BLACKFOOT MAN. The award-winning film is showing again tonight in North Battleford, and Siksika filmmaker, Sinakson Trevor Solway, joins Evan to talk about making this film and bringing it to Saskatchewan.

This Truth and Reconciliation Day, there's a lot happening at Wanuskewin, just outside Saskatoon. Evan speaks with Doug Hyndford, co-executive director of Wanuskewin Heritage Park, to learn about how the day is going at the park and delves further into why today is so important to recognize.

Wild Rose Vets is an APTN series that follows Indigenous veterinarians as they care for animals while celebrating their heritage and communities. Evan is joined by Dr. Allison Hay, Vet at Forest Grove Veterinary Clinic in Saskatoon and featured in Wild Rose Vets.

Some say laughter has the power to heal. Howard Thomson, North American pow wow emcee, hobby rancher, cultural man and residential school survivor, is one of those believers. He joins Evan to share his story of being a residential school survivor and how he turned his trauma around to bring joy on the North American pow wow trail.

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The Government of Saskatchewan issued an apology on Monday for its role in the operation of the Île-à-la-Crosse School, and agreed to $40.2 million in restitution to the school's former students. Brennan Merasty, MN–S Self Government and Self Determination Minister, joins the show with more on yesterday's announcement.

Saskatchewan is a far cry from the likes of Hollywood and people might think a film career is nothing but a dream. But Northstar Stonechild, professional stuntman, bullfighter and catcher for the Indian Relay team, is proof that the dream can become a reality. He joins Evan to share his journey into film and what advice he has for youth wanting to follow a similar path.

In today's fast-paced and competitive job market, success isn't based on just your skillset; but also the connections you make along the way. Wale Adebogun, author of The Power of Strategic Relationships: 7 Champions Who Accelerate Young Professionals' Careers, joins Evan to talk about how building relationships can help take your career to the next level.

Snowbirds who might normally be heading south at this time of year could be reconsidering their plans for the winter. More than half of Canadians who own a residential property in the U.S., are considering selling it. Evan speaks with Anne-Elise Cugliari Allegritti, vice president of research and communications with Royal LePage, about the recent survey by Royal LePage that says many are selling their U.S. properties.

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 IA/Chief Jeff Laforte, interim acting Chief of the File Hills Police Service, and Rob Henry, associate professor of Indigenous Studies at the University of Saskatchewan, to discuss Indigenous policing and justice.

A daughter on the hunt for a classic car that meant the world to her father, has found the car, which lead to the ultimate 80th birthday surprise. Ebony King joined Evan Bray and Brent Loucks to talk about the discovery.

Thursday evening mail stopped as the Canadian Union of Postal Workers walked off the job. More than 55,000 Canada Post union workers hit the picket lines Friday. We hear from Brahm Enslin, Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), Coordinator, Prairie Region, about what is happening with the strike locally.

Postal workers are on strike for the second time in less than a year after Canada Post announced it was planning to end door-to-door mail delivery over the next 10 years in an effort to fix its money situation. Evan checks in with labour lawyer Steven Seiferling to get his thoughts on the latest with the Canada Post strike.

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!

Past and present Indigenous NHL players are making their way to Regina for an exciting reconciliation event next week. Jada Yee, partner at OneHoop Consulting and sessional instructor at the First Nations University of Canada, joins Evan to talk about the Celebrating Indigenous Hockey Legends event and their hopes to sell out Conexus Arts Centre.

September is nearly through and it's a busy season for Foundations Learning, whose services are in fulls wing with students and seeking more volunteers. Evan welcomes Sheryl Harrow-Yurach with Foundations Learning, to discuss the demands the organization is seeing in Saskatchewan.

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 GRILLED FLANK STEAK LETTUCE WRAPS WITH PEANUT SAUCE.

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

Evan catches up on the busy week of politics -- from NATO and U.S. President Donald Trump's change in stance on Ukraine, to Prime Minister Mark Carney recognizing Palestine as a state -- with Brian Lilley, political columnist for the Toronto Sun.

More and more women are speaking out to share that they are dealing with or have experienced post-partum depression or other mental health concerns surrounding their pregnancies. This can be a deadly health concern without proper support and treatment, but a centre in Regina is providing that care. Lindsay Gareau, owner of the I Love You More Wellness Centre, joins Evan to share more about the demand for their services in Saskatchewan.

September marks suicide awareness and prevention month in Saskatchewan. Evan welcomes Shaylee Spencer, Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment (CIPSRT) clinical operations manager, to discuss the importance of this month.

As farmers continue their harvest, astronomers are asking them to keep an eye out for fallen Starlink satellite debris on their property. Associate professor of astronomy at the University of Regina, Samantha Lawler, joins Evan to share how the satellites are being tracked and what you should do if you find a piece of "space junk."

A new federal legislative session has just begun and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is more than 100 days in office. Evan welcomes political watchdogs, Doug Richardson, OF counsel to W Law Firm, former prime minister's Chief of Staff in Ottawa and Liberal supporter; and John Gormley, legal counsel at Seiferling Law, former Member of Parliament and host of The John Gormley Show in Saskatchewan; for an in-depth political panel discussion.

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

The Saskatoon Police Service is facing scrutiny after three officers were dismissed earlier in September; now they're appealing that decision. Steven Seiferling, labour and employment lawyer, managing and founding lawyer of Seiferling Law in Saskatoon, is representing the dismissed officers and joins Evan to explain what happens next.

The raging forest fires this year have helped put the importance of our forests into perspective for many. This Forestry Week, Carl Neggers, CEO of Forest Saskatchewan and SM Solutions, joins Brent Loucks to talk about the impacts of the wildfire season this year on the forest industry and why these forests matter so much to our province.

Saskatchewan is filled with iconic moments, whether it's a classic Bunnyhug or the Roughriders. Craig Silliphant, The Movie Geek and pop culture critic, wrote about Saskatchewan living in his latest book. He joins guest host Brent Loucks to share what inspired the book and some of his favourite excerpts.

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!

How have tariffs been impacting the construction industry in our province? This Saskatchewan Construction Week, Shannon Friesen, president and CEO of the Construction Association of Saskatchewan (CASK), joins Evan to discuss recent news in the industry and the importance of recognizing this week.

Guest host Brent Loucks catches up with Deputy Trent Stevely 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.

This week, a B.C. ostrich farmer has been fighting back against an order to cull his flock -- about 400 birds, in total -- due to an outbreak of avian flu late last year. Canada's highest court has repeatedly affirmed the lawfulness of the cull order by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Brent Loucks speaks with Brenna Owen, Canadian Press reporter, who has been covering the story.

Brent continues his conversation with Robert Freberg, Saskatchewan Firearms Commissioner and former Chief Firearms Officer for Saskatchewan + The Saskatchewan Correctional Centre got some pretty major upgrades last week, including 312 new beds and enhanced facilities to address overcrowding, mental health and addictions. Minister Tim McLeod, Saskatchewan Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Minister of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety and Minister Responsible for the Firearms Secretariat, joins Brent Loucks to discuss the upgrades and how correctional services across the province are doing.

With summer drawing to a close, that also means we're nearing the end of construction season. Evan is joined by Kurtis Doney, deputy city manager of city operations for the City of Regina, who shares an update on major construction projects and what projects are still on the go.

A federal government pilot project buyback of assault-style firearms is set to start next month in Nova Scotia. There's been a mixed reaction to the program with some critics saying it targets law-abiding Canadians. Robert Freberg, Saskatchewan Firearms Commissioner and former Chief Firearms Officer for Saskatchewan, joins guest host Brent Loucks to share his perspective.

Guest host Brent Loucks welcomes 18-year-old professional Saskatchewan fisherman, Winston Stockdale, back to the show to discuss how his fishing season wrapped up and to answer any of your fishing-related questions.

Summer has come to an end, and with it, Saskatchewan people are hoping to see the construction signs coming down. Brent Loucks welcomes Matt Jurkiewicz, City of Saskatoon director in construction & design, for an update on the warm months of construction activity, including the Broadway Bridge.

A banquet and induction ceremony into the Western Canada Professional Hockey Scouts Foundation's hall of fame is coming up next week, with familiar names like Bryan Trottier making their way to Regina to be honoured, alongside various Indigenous hockey players. Brent Loucks sits down with Ross Mahoney, assistant general manager of the Washington Capitals and board member of the Western Canada Professional Hockey Scouts Foundation, and Kalley Armstrong, granddaughter of Toronto Maple Leafs' George Armstrong, former captain of the Harvard women's hockey team and founder of Armstrong Hockey, to discuss the upcoming event.

Criminal record suspensions are a critical program offered by the John Howard Society that can be a step towards someone being able to get a job and back on their feet. Angel Generaux, record suspension program coordinator for the John Howard Society of Saskatchewan, joins Brent Loucks to discuss this service and give an update on the organization.

Lonnie Zwaigenbaum is a professor and the director of autism research in the division of Developmental Pediatrics in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta. He speaks to Brent Loucks about the USA's recent announcement surrounding Tylenol and Autism

The cost of public health care insurance for the average Canadian family is increasing, it seems, along with the cost of nearly everything else in our everyday lives. A new study from the Fraser Institute indicates that the average Canadian family is seeing their health insurance costs 2.2 times higher, 1.6 times as fast as the rise in housing costs. Nadeem Esmail, director of health policy studies at the Fraser Institute and co-author of "The Price of Public Health Care Insurance, 2025, joins Brent Loucks to further reveal what the real cost of health care is for Canadians today.

Ahead of speaking at the University of Regina during his Resistance tour, Canadian author, journalist, broadcaster, musician and politician, Carlie Angus, joins Brent Loucks to discuss the state of Canadian politics and his show.

As young Canadians struggle with their mental health, more are turning to a perhaps surprising resource for support: artificial intelligence. More strain on the health care system continues to be reported, begging the question of how effective coping mechanisms are right now for Canadians dealing with mental health struggles. Brent Loucks dives into this with Heather Stuart, Bell Canada Chair in mental health and anti-stigma research and professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences at Queens University and Mental Health Research Canada National Advisory Committee member.

On Monday in Ottawa, a Conservative motion for the Prime Minister to immediately repeal the oil and gas emissions cap was debated. Andrew Scheer, Member of Parliament for Regina—Qu'Appelle, Conservative Party of Canada House Leader, former Conservative Party leader and former Speaker of the House, joins Brent Loucks to discuss the motion.

After Monday's CFL announcement involving future changes to how Canadian football is played in the league, guest host Brent Loucks chats about what those changes are and how they'll affect the game with Saskatchewan sportswriter and commentator, Darrell Davis.

Saskatchewan's Vaccine and Infectius Disease Organization (VIDO) is celebrating an important milestone. For the past 50 years, VIDO has worked towards scientific advancement here in the province. Brent Loucks welcomes VIDO director and CEO, Volker Gerdts, to speak more to the work VIDO is doing, the milestone of 50 years and becoming Canada's Centre for Pandemic Research.

ICED Rural is Canada's only conference focused on rural innovation. This year, the spotlight is on two game-changers for rural communities—energy and education. It kicks off TOMORROW in Estevan, and Gordon More, Executive Director of Southeast Techhub Inc. (SETH), joins the show with guest host Brent Loucks to talk about the conference where the best minds in rural innovation come together.