The Evan Bray Show
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.
Saskatchewan's Smartest Radio Listener: Brains, Bragging Rights and Prizes
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…
Exploring Saskatchewan One Bike Ride At A Time
Saskatchewan adventure travel writer Ashlyn George has co-authored Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides Canada, highlighting cycling routes across Saskatchewan and Manitoba, from urban trails in Saskatoon to hidden gems in Prince Albert National Park and Moose Jaw's Wakamow Valley. The guide is designed to make cycling adventures more accessible and…
Why Lawyers Are Sounding The Alarm Over The ISC Deal
Lawyers are raising concerns about the government's decision to sell Information Services Corporation, commonly known as ISC to a private company in Quebec. The company is responsible for Saskatchewan’s land titles, corporate and personal property registries. Chad Eggerman, founding partner of Procido LLP, joins the show to share his concerns…
Why Tim Hortons Is Pulling Back on Temporary Foreign Workers
Tim Hortons says it will scale back its use of the Temporary Foreign Worker program and hire up to 10,000 local workers as it expands across Canada, a significant shift from its previous support for expanding the program. The company says the move is being driven by high youth unemployment—something…
Open Lines with Evan: Calls, Questions and Conversations
Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today.
Extreme Heat and The Unhoused: City of Saskatoon Responds
As the province sits under a heat wave, cities are now grappling with the worsening homelessness and overdose crisis in our major cities and keeping our most vulnerable community members safe. Pamela Goulden-McLeod, Saskatoon Emergency Management Organization (EMO), joins the show to talk about how Saskatoon is responding during the…
Meet The Saskatchewan Teen Building Her Own Jewelry Brand
At just 16 years old, Chanelle Chalazan is balancing high school and grades in the high 90s while running Chic & Charmed Boutique, a fast-growing Canadian jewelry company. This Saskatchewan entrepreneur is now looking to grow her brand into Atlantic Canada while continuing to champion Canadian-made products. She joins The…
Why “Small Theft” Is Becoming a Big Debate
We're all feeling the pinch at the grocery store, and it's causing some to shift their own morals at the cash register and steal items in what's being called "micro-looting" to fight back against corporate profits and economic inequity. Anthony Skeleton, professor at the University of Western Ontario in the…
The Historic Saskatchewan Stop Worth The Drive
Many of us are counting down the days to summer, planning fun adventures and road trips. But with the high cost of gas, a lot of people might be questioning those longer trips. Lucky for us, Saskatchewan is filled with gems close to home! Brenda Cheveldayoff, founder of the Doukhobor…
Powering The Future: Saskatchewan First Nations Leading Resource Development
Today, the Saskatchewan First Nations Energy & Natural Resource Forum kicks off in Saskatoon. Sheldon Wuttunee, President/Chief Executive Officer of the Saskatchewan First Nations Natural Resource Centre of Excellence Inc., joins the show to talk about the three-day forum, which focuses on Indigenous partnership and long-term sustainability in the resource…
Open Lines with Evan: Calls, Questions and Conversations
Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today.
Parliament Hill Update: Does Separatism Talk Make Canada Look Weak?
Canada and the province of Alberta are at a bit of a crossroads. While talks of separatism remain just talks, does this make Canada as a country appear weak? This is a big headline in Canadian federal politics. Tom Korski, managing editor for Blacklock's Reporter, joins us to talk about…
Billion-dollar ballgame: Is FIFA worth it?
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup now just weeks away, new figures from Canada’s Parliamentary Budget Officer estimate the cost of hosting 13 matches in Canada will exceed $1 billion. The federal government's share is estimated at $473 million. To talk about FIFA, the cost, and the cost-benefit analyses of…
Inside the secret life of Saskatchewan’s burrowing owls
A new children's book takes readers into Saskatchewan's Grasslands National Park to follow the life cycle of the endangered burrowing owl, from nesting underground in the spring to migrating south for the winter. The Burrowing Owls of the Prairie Grasslands highlights the conservation efforts underway to protect one of Saskatchewan's…
Code White: How safe are Saskatchewan hospitals?
The Saskatchewan government has launched an independent review of hospital safety and security following growing concerns about violence and safety in healthcare facilities across the province. Leading the review is Clive Weighill, former Saskatoon Police Service chief and chief provincial coroner, who will consult with staff and communities to recommend…
Why small talk matters more than ever
How we interact with others has changed a lot since the pandemic. Some avoid face-to-face contact, bail from plans, work from home or text friends instead of meeting in person. What has this avoidance done to our capacity for talking to strangers? That is what Gillian Sandstrom, psychology of kindness…
Check yourself: Tick season is here
The warmer weather means the creepy crawlers are back--that includes ticks! And the number of blacklegged ticks linked to Lyme disease appears to be increasing in Saskatchewan, with a significant number of reported cases coming from the Prince Albert region. Janet Sperling, entomologist and president of the Canadian Lyme Disease…
Open lines with Evan: Calls, questions and conversations
Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
Referendum roulette: Is Alberta scaring off energy investors?
The Alberta separatism talks just got a lot more serious, and it could have negative implications on the oil and gas industry, not only in Alberta, but all of Canada. Heather Exner-Pirot, Senior Fellow and Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute in Ottawa, joins the…
Saskatchewan anglers, it’s finally time to hit the water
With warmer weather finally showing up across Saskatchewan, anglers are getting ready to head back out on the water for a new fishing season. Jason Matity, Saskatchewan fishing expert, joins the show to share his best spots, tips, tricks and what you need to know about renewing your fishing license.