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.
Fueling the future: Saskatchewan’s mining boom explained
Saskatchewan’s mining sector is on a historic tear — record sales, soaring uranium prices, and global demand putting the province squarely in the spotlight. Saskatchewan Industrial and Mining Suppliers Association (SIMSA) is now working to help that momentum spill into the nuclear space — all while navigating tariffs and international…
Fatal bear attack in northern Saskatchewan: How rare is it?
A 27-year-old man has died following a bear encounter near a remote airstrip about 78 km northeast of Points North Landing or about 700 kilometres northeast of Saskatoon. This is only the fourth known fatal bear attack in our province’s history. Wildlife officers and the RCMP are working to determine…
Are Urgent Care Centres really working?
Health-care workers are saying Regina's Urgent Care Centre is a brilliant idea for the public, but its devastating for those working in the industry. Darrell Davis, writer/columnist for the Regina Leader-Post and Saskatoon StarPhoenix, joins us to discuss what he learned through his recent article on the UCC and the…
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…
Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs Week in Saskatchewan
Women-owned businesses are a major economic driver, but despite this, the women behind these businesses continue to earn less than their male counterparts and face challenges with procurement, financing, networking and leadership opportunities. As part of Women Entrepreneurs Week in Saskatchewan, we welcome Marea Olafson, owner of Freba Pottery and…
Social media’s latest health obsession: Peptides
Fads come and go, and the latest wellness trend is peptides. Some people are using peptide injections hoping for benefits like better recovery, weight loss or even anti-aging effects, but experts are raising concerns about safety and regulation. Hilary Brueck, Health Correspondent at Business Insider, has been reporting on the…
The bystander problem with gender-based violence
Evan is joined by Jackson Katz is a globally recognized educator and author. His work has shaped how schools, workplaces, sports organizations, and the military address masculinity, harassment, and gender-based violence. On Monday, Katz spoke to a Saskatchewan audience about workplace harassment, focusing on what allows this harmful behavior to…
Open lines with Evan: Calls, questions and conversations
Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today
Could Alberta Actually Leave Canada? Law professor explains
The Alberta Independence Movement claims to have over 300,000 signatures to trigger a referendum. But what would it actually take for a province to separate, and what legal hurdles would stand in the way? Evan chats with Gerard Kennedy, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of…
Nurse Appreciation Week — but are nurses being supported?
It’s Nurse Appreciation Week. Nurses play an essential role in patient care across Saskatchewan. Especially when we look at the pressures facing the system, like understaffing, safety, and rural access to care. To talk about this, Evan is joined by Bryce Boynton, President of the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN).
Are the Riders built for another championship run?
Training camp is underway for the Green and White in Saskatoon. The defending champs are welcoming back familiar faces like QB Trevor Harris, with some young rookies also turning heads. Britton Gray, Green Zone Rider reporter, joins the show to recap what he's been seeing off the field and the…
Is online gambling being marketed to children?
Tomorrow, Ontario lawmakers will vote on Bill 107. If passed, it would restrict advertising for online gambling sites in Ontario, including bans on operators promoting their platforms. The move comes amid growing concern from doctors and advocates that widespread gambling ads are normalizing betting and contributing to rising addiction, especially…
How IVF science is transforming the beef industry
Research out of USask has discovered a reproductive method that could change the way producers breed and manage their herds. Dr. Jaswant Singh, researcher at USask’s Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), is one of the main researchers behind this discovery, which has been ongoing for 25 years. He joins…
Are we failing the next generation of tradespeople?
Despite putting billions into the skilled trades industry, many apprentices are still struggling to make it across the finish line. Will Nemo Summer, Red Seal Construction Electrician (309A), IBEW Local 993 member and founder of Red Seal Rescue, says this isn't a lack of talent problem, but rather a system…
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.
300,000 Signatures Later — Is Alberta Ready to Separate?
Last week, the group vying for Alberta's independence submitted well over 300,000 signatures to trigger a referendum. Mitch Sylvestre, Leader of the Alberta Independence Movement, joins the show to discuss the group's next steps and why he is fighting for Alberta's independence.
Grounded? The uncertain future of the Snowbirds
The future of the Snowbirds is suddenly up in the air. Fraser Tolmie, Moose Jaw MP and former mayor, heard from the government that they couldn’t book events for the 2027 season. He joins the show to talk about why this might be happening and what a grounding could mean…
The future of health care may be at your pharmacy counter
The way many Saskatchewan residents access health care is continuing to evolve, with pharmacies playing an increasingly important role. The province announced a new three-year agreement with pharmacy proprietors, aiming to expand services. Michael Fougere, Pharmacy Association CEO and former Regina mayor, joins the show to break down the new…
The children’s book opening big conversations
Mental health can be a difficult topic for families to talk about — especially with young children. A new children’s book is hoping to open that conversation in a gentle and creative way. Monique Stokvis, Saskatoon–based children’s author of THERE IS SOMETHING FISHY ABOUT ed, and retired Canadian Air Force…
Lost and found: Protecting vulnerable kids in Saskatchewan
The disappearance of an eight-year-old non-verbal autistic boy in Regina last week has many families talking about safety and the supports available for vulnerable children. This happened to Amanda Irvine, a mother of an eight-year-old non-verbal autistic boy who wandered from his school in February. She joins the show alongside…