The new 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.
Samantha Lawler, Associate professor of astronomy at the University of Regina, joins Evan for a quick chat about a cool sight you might be able to see in the night sky over the next couple days.
We're celebrating Saskatchewan Day this long weekend! And we know the heart of our Land of Living Skies can be in our small towns. What's the best small town slogan you've heard or read?
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!
Saskatchewan is entering a new chapter in uranium mining. After a 17-year hiatus, the McClean Lake mine is now back in operation. Jim Corman, President and CEO of Orano Canada, joins Evan to talk about the exciting news and how the mine is taking a new approach to production.
Evan catches up with Regina's Acting Chief of Police, Lorilee Davies, to talk local crime statistics, how the city is doing in 2025 and what information people in Regina should be aware of.
Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today.
It's the final day of the Midwestern Legislative Conference (MLC) that's gathered in Saskatoon this week. 2025 MLC chair and Saskatchewan Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Seniors and Rural and Remote Health, Lori Carr, joins Evan to discuss how the conference has gone.
A Saskatchewan author is closing a chapter to a three-part murder mystery series. Anthony Bidulka, award-winning Saskatoon author of Home Fires Burn, joins Evan to discuss his latest book and any plans for his next story.
A group of Canadian clinicians are coming together to raise their voices to improve care for cancer patients. Dr. Mita Manna, Cancer Clinician Advocacy Forum Co-Chair and medical oncologist at the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency in Saskatoon, joins Evan to talk about the newly launched platform and how it plans to advocate for change.
This summer has been hot! But things are only getting hotter on the Evan Bray Show! Evan welcomes sex and intimacy counselor, Natasha Salaash, to speak about healthy relationships, how to build intimacy in your relationship and to take your intimacy questions!
Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today.
This week, Saskatchewan is hosting the 79th annual Midwestern Legislative Conference (MLC) in Saskatoon until Wednesday. The conference is bringing together U.S. and Canadian leaders through panels and workshops. Director of international policy at the University of Calgary's School of Public Policy, Carlo Dade, is one of the many presenters at the conference. He joins Evan to talk about his presentation and U.S. Canada relations.
Although dinosaurs roamed the earth millions of years ago, scientists are continuing to make research breakthroughs. Jerit Mitchell, PhD student in the Department of Physics at the University of Regina and lead author of the Scotty's Rib study, joins guest host Taylor MacPherson to explain what the team discovered and what it was like working on a world-famous dinosaur bone.
Music festival season is upon us, and after a big weekend earlier this month for Country Thunder at Craven, those heading to even bigger festivals may want to remember some basic etiquette for themselves and others to stay safe while having fun. Whether that's at Lollapalooza this weekend, Coachella, or somewhere closer to home, Tal Marsolais, communications and community outreach for the Sexual Assault Services of Saskatchewan (SASS), to share some top tips for safety during festival season.
An upcoming event in Regina is hoping to connect local charities with donors, volunteers and community members. Donna Ziegler, executive director for the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation, joins guest host Taylor MacPherson to discuss the upcoming 3rd annual Friendraiser: Illuminating Impact event. She'll chat about what makes the event so special and how you can get involved.
While airports are filled with families travelling over summer holidays, more changes could be coming to how airlines are owned and operated. A new report recommends allowing more foreign investment in Canadian airlines. James Bogusz, CEO of the Regina Airport and director for the Canadian Airports Council, joins Taylor to break down what this could mean for local airlines and how summer is going so far at the airport. We then open the phones and ask you....What's the best summer vacation you ever took?
Taylor goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today
Scott Maxwell, chief executive officer for Wounded Warriors Canada, joins guest host Taylor MacPherson to discuss the biggest stories making headlines this morning.
When the Canadian premiers gathered earlier this week in Muskoka, it seems like several agreements were reached to improve interprovincial trade, with Saskatchewan directly involved in a few of them. After announcing these agreements with provinces like Manitoba and Prince Edward Island, Taylor MacPherson speaks with Saskatchewan business commentator and expert, Paul Martin.
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!
When on a road trip in Saskatchewan, how many abandoned buildings do you see? What about old grain elevators? To you, it might not mean much, but to this Saskatchewan-based photographer, it's her favourite thing to capture. Susan Smith Brazill, Chasing Yesterday photographer, joins Taylor MacPherson to share why she's captivated by "forgotten spaces" and how she uses photography to tell a story.
What time is it? It's Eatin' Time! with Belton Johnson - powered by the Saskatchewan Cattle Association! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Taylor MacPherson with his recipe for LOADED GRILLED NACHOS.
The prairie mentality of remaining humble and working hard is what landed a Saskatchewan-based actor on the big screen. Bailey Bourget, Regina-based actor, joins Taylor MacPherson to chat about his upcoming mini-series being filmed in Vancouver, where he just landed the supporting-lead role. He'll chat about being on set, and what he plans to do next!
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!
Changes are coming to how teenagers across the pond can vote. In the United Kingdom's next election, 16 and 17-year-olds will be able to vote. Scott Stirrett, founder and CEO of Venture for Canada, believes Canada should follow suit. He joins guest host Taylor MacPherson to explain why he believes these youths are ready to participate in the political process and how it could help Canada's "youth voting crisis."
Statues of historic Canadian figures have become a hot topic of conversation. Behind closed doors, a federal board quietly decided no historic plaques will be made to remember Sir John A. Macdonald, despite his "historic person" status. Tom Korski, managing editor for Blacklock's Reporter, joins Taylor MacPherson to explain how the situation was made
After a long, smoky week, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are back in action tonight. Britton Gray, Green Zone Rider reporter for 980 CJME and 650 CKOM, joins guest host Taylor MacPherson to discuss the upcoming game and concerns about implications from the haze hanging over the province.
After the death of iconic English singer-songwriter, Ozzy Osborne, this week, Evan welcomes Canadian record producer and audio engineer, Kevin Churko, to talk about working with the Prince of Darkness.
STARS plays a vital role across the country saving lives. But have you ever heard the story of someone who was a patient of the service? Brian Sinclair, owner of The Shake Shop in Regina, was saved by STARS back in May. He's joined by Melissa Pawlust, founder of the STARS Over the Lake Foundation, to chat with Evan about the importance of STARS and an upcoming fundraiser.
An event is hoping to "tee off" the futures of Indigenous Youth. Cadmus Delorme, Founding Partner & Chair with OneHoop, joins Evan to chat about its inaugural fundraising golf tournament. It's raising funds for scholarships that will help youth pursue education and make community connections.
Canada has seen major growth in immigration trends. According to a new report, recent immigration levels have more than doubled when compared to the first 15 years of the 2000s. Jock Finlayson, senior fellow at the Fraser Institute and co-author of the report, Canada's Changing Immigration Patterns, 2000-2024, joins Evan to discuss the report's findings and how the federal government's recently announced cap will still see historically high numbers.
Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today.
We've just learned the verdict of the Hockey Canada trial this morning. Andrew Hitchcock, criminal lawyer with Pfefferle Law in Saskatoon, joins Evan to discuss the trial outcome.
School may be out for the summer, but as we near the end of July, holidays are already half over and students are just one month away from back-to-school! When Saskatchewan teachers went on strike last year, a lot was up in the air, like extracurricular activities, sporting events and even graduation. Some even argue that kids lost precious learning time in the classroom. Michael Zwaagstra, a Manitoba public high school teacher, education policy researcher and senior fellow with the Fraser Institute, believes there's a better way for teachers to get what they want. He joins Evan to share why he believes strikes should be banned and teachers should use binding arbitration.
We're in the thick of Roughrider season! But our province's football team's impact goes far beyond the football field.The Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation supports youth mental health, education programs and amateur sports. Cindy Fuchs, Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation Executive Director, joins Evan to share the highlights from the foundation's 2024-2025 Impact Report and how Rider Nation and the foundation are making a difference.
Who is the most famous person in your phone and would they pick up if you called them right now? Evan wants to know who you know!
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!
Prime Minister Mark Carney has found himself in some hot water over his financial arrangements, specifically his blind trusts and ethics screen. Duff Conacher, co-founder of Democracy Watch, joins Evan to explain what this means and how Carney still has a chance to provide Canadians with transparency.
A new survey of Canadians' views regarding taxes, tariffs, and government spending shows that over 3/4 of people in the country feel overtaxed and underserved by the federal government. Samantha Dagres, communications manager at the Montreal Economic Institute (MEI), joins Evan to break down what the results of the survey and if the federal government could gain back the trust of Canadians.
Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today.
What will be the outcome of today's sentencing for Chris Barber and Tamara Lich? As an anticipated ending to the saga of the Freedom Convoy nears later today, Evan speaks with Brian Pfefferle, Saskatoon criminal defence lawyer, about what might come out of the sentencing.
Do you still get together with your extended family? What about your old co-workers? One of our listeners, Tyler, says he and the former staff from Eaton's still get together every year for a BBQ! Share your sweet reunion traditions with Evan
Wildfire-filled summers have become our new normal, but is there a better way we can communicate issues regarding the smoke that comes with it? Glenn McGillivray, managing director of the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction and adjunct professor of disaster and emergency management at York University, thinks so. He joins Evan to discuss if Canadians are being misled about the true risk of wildfire smoke and how governments and public health agencies can reduce public confusion with our new normal.
Crime prevention is entering a new era, and one Saskatchewan police officer is leading the charge. Ryan Ehalt, police officer and CEO, founder of Crime Crushing, created the tech platform Crime Crushing to help law enforcement solve crime and locate missing people with help from the community. He joins Evan to chat about why he made the platform and how its already making a positive impact.
Evan sits down with Saskatoon Mayor, Cynthia Block, for her monthly mayoral panel check-in. Mayor Block takes Evan's and your questions and gives an update Saskatoon's state of affairs.
Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today.
A massive spending bill was approved in Ottawa last month, Bill C-6 included approval for $73 billion in federal spending. This raised Senator Denise Batters' eyebrows as the government provided little to no transparency on the spending. She joins Evan now to explain what happened in the Senate and why Canadians deserve answers.
Canadian premiers are gathered in Muskoka, Ont., as Canada-U.S. trade talks continue and focus remains on breaking down trade barriers. Evan welcomes Stephanie Taylor, federal politics reporter for the National Post, to discuss the meeting.
Every summer, hundreds of kids pack their bags and head off to summer camp. But one camp in particular is helping kids who share something deeply personal, a congenital or acquired heart condition. Lynne Telfer, founder of CHAMPS camp, Marta Erlandson, associate professor in the College of Kinesiology at the University of Saskatchewan and Charissa Pockett, Pediatric Cardiologist and the division head for Pediatric Cardiology at the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital, join Evan to chat about the importance of the camp and what it means to kids.
Batteries power so much of our lives, but for some people, they power something far more personal: their heartbeat. Research through the University of Saskatchewan's Canadian Light Source has found a way to boost battery life, without sacrificing safety. Dr. Eric McCalla, associate professor in McGill University's Department of Chemistry and lead researcher of study, joins Evan to discuss how the team did it and what this could mean for the future of healthcare.
Firearm policies continue to be a major point of debate, but the province has taken a firm stand: it will not participate in the federal government's buy-back program. Robert Freberg, Saskatchewan Firearms Commissioner and former Chief Firearms Officer for Saskatchewan, joins Evan to explain where the province stands with the changing policy and what it all means for gun owners in the province.