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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.
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4,692 Episodes
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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…
2 Sep 1PM 18 min

AI In The Classroom: Tool or Shortcut?

Are Canadian kids using AI as a learning tool--or as a shortcut? Paige MacPherson, Senior Fellow, Education Policy, Fraser Institute, was part of a study that says many teachers say more than half of their students are using AI to complete homework, leading to declining critical thinking and writing skills…
2 Sep 12PM 15 min

Inside Saskatchewan’s Education Game Plan

The school year is officially getting underway, with students, parents and teachers across Saskatchewan settling back into the classroom routine. Everett Hindley, Saskatchewan's Minister of Education, joins the show to talk about the year ahead, what challenges are facing the education system and how the government plans to address them.
2 Sep 11AM 15 min

Report Card: Are Saskatchewan Schools Ready For Another Year?

Today is back-to-school for many Saskatchewan students, and as families settle back into the routine, school boards are dealing with everything from rising costs to communities experimenting with four-day school weeks. Saskatchewan School Boards Association President Shawn Davidson joins Evan to talk about what’s changing in Saskatchewan schools and the…
2 Sep 10AM 13 min

Double Vision: Two Twins, One Magic Act

What do you get when you combine 35 years of magic with the unique advantage of being an identical twin? You get Mitchell and Michael Hyrcan, Canada's ONLY identical twin magic act (and by default, Canada's BEST)! They join the show to share their magical journey and show Evan a…
1 Sep 1PM 17 min

Local Business, Local Impact: Shercom Industries

Local businesses aren’t just about where we spend our money — they’re also about the jobs they create, the communities they support and the ways they give back. Joining Evan is Mike Richards, CEO of Shercom Industries, who takes waste and turns it into new products and economic opportunity. He…
1 Sep 1PM 17 min

Meet Saskatchewan's 12-Year-Old Fiddle Champion

At just 12-years-old, Saskatchewan fiddler Cassian Owen has returned from the national stage at the Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Championship, following his first-place win in the 14-and-under traditional category at the Grand North American Old Time Fiddle Championships earlier this summer. His love for music was passed on from his…
1 Sep 12PM 15 min

Does Your Dog Need A TikTok?

Does your dog have an Instagram account? Maybe a TikTok with a bigger follower count than your own profile? We’re talking about why we love turning our pets into little online celebrities with Renata Roma, a Research Associate with the Pawsitive Connections Lab at the University of
1 Sep 12PM 10 min

By-Election Sweep For The Liberals

The Liberals have swept all three federal by-elections held yesterday, giving Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government an even stronger majority in the House of Commons. But what can we actually take away from these results? Mackenzie Gray, senior digital broadcast journalist for Global News Ottawa, joins us to break down…
1 Sep 11AM 18 min

Oil, Potash & The Canada-U.S. Trade War

Some eastern premiers are calling for western Canadian oil and potash to be used as leverage in the trade fight with the United States. Brad Wall, former Saskatchewan Premier, argues this shouldn't be up for debate, especially since much of eastern Canada relies on imported American oil. Brad joins the…
1 Sep 10AM 15 min

The high cost of people-pleasing

Therapist and author Jim Butler has spent years working with men who find themselves in emotionally abusive relationships with narcissistic women — and says people-pleasing can be a big part of what keeps them there. He joins Evan to talk about his book Releasing Your Need to Please, why these…
31 Aug 1PM 16 min

What does recovery really look like?

Addiction, the drug crisis and the need for more treatment are constantly in the headlines — but what does treatment actually look like when someone is ready to get help? Carla Jamison, a Community Engagement Officer with Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centres, joins Evan to talk about the work being done…
31 Aug 12PM 15 min

A new era for Saskatoon's public transit

As people head back to school and back to work, Saskatoon Transit is preparing for busier routes — and some new rules for riders. Michael Moellenbeck, Director of Saskatoon Transit and Sgt. Ken Kane, with the Saskatoon Police Service, join Evan to talk about what riders need to know this…
31 Aug 11AM 17 min

Saskatchewan’s $825M problem

Saskatchewan’s projected deficit has grown since the provincial budget, from $819 to $825 million. This is despite an additional $331 million in expected revenue largely driven by higher oil prices. Finance Minister Jim Reiter joins Evan to explain what’s driving higher spending and what the latest numbers say about the…
31 Aug 10AM 15 min

Green & White Prognostications - Toronto Argonauts vs Riders

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!
28 Aug 1PM 15 min
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