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.
A new era for the CFL: Hit or miss?
Yesterday, the CFL announced major changes to its playoff format starting in 2027. The season will also shift to an earlier start date on Victoria Day Weekend, which means the Grey Cup game in Saskatchewan is pencilled for early November. Do you like these new changes? Call 1-877-332-8255 to join…
Pen pals across generations: Lessons you can’t teach in class
Intergenerational friendships can teach us so much, but schools don’t often make time to foster them—Drake School in Saskatchewan is trying to change that. With their “Pen Pal” museum takeover at the Western Development Museum, where students and senior pen pals explored exhibits together and built meaningful connections. To talk…
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…
Who Wears the Uniform? Stories behind the service
Who Wears The Uniform? is a new historical exhibit that shares the real-life stories of modern service from people right here in Saskatchewan. Kelsey Lonie, Executive Director and Chief Historian at the Royal United Services Institute of Regina, is behind the project and Constable Ash van Leeuwen is one of…
Vandalism, overdoses and safety — A Conversation with Regina's Police Chief
Evan catches up with Regina's 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.
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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.
Carney’s new committee—Expertise or echo chamber?
Prime Minister Mark Carney has established a new advisory committee on Canada–U.S. economic relations made up of political leaders, business executives, and industry experts. Among those named to the committee is Ralph Goodale, who joins Evan now, former long-time Liberal cabinet minister and diplomat, bringing experience from the negotiation of…
Inside the fiscal update: An economist’s reality check
The spring fiscal update released yesterday includes new measures such as a major skilled trades training program and the formal framework for a sovereign wealth fund, along with other affordability initiatives. The government’s fiscal outlook has also improved slightly. To break it all down, Evan speaks with Jason Childs, University…
Beyond the U.S.: Is India Canada’s big trade opportunity?
India is emerging as one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies and a key partner for Canadian exporters, especially in Western Canada. There is strong political momentum on both sides to expand and diversify the relationship in the coming years, with Saskatchewan positioned as a central player in that growth…
Surviving the supermarket: Canadians adapting to high prices
The latest Canadian Food Sentiment Index shows a consumer who is still under pressure, but adapting to changes. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, food distribution and policy professor at Dalhousie University Agri-Food Analytics Lab and visiting scholar in food distribution and policy at McGill University, joins the show to talk about the…
A research breakthrough at USask: Catching Parkinson’s earlier
There is an exciting research breakthrough coming out of the University of Saskatchewan that could help diagnose aggressive forms of Parkinson's disease. Dr. Chris Phenix, associate professor of chemistry in USask’s College of Arts and Science, is one of the leading researchers on the project who, like many, has a…
Drugs, recruitment and safety — A conversation with Saskatoon’s Police Chief
Evan catches up with Saskatoon's Chief of Police, Cam McBride, to talk local crime statistics, how the city is doing in 2026 and what information people in Saskatchewan should be aware of.
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.
Save or spend: The sovereign wealth showdown
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced Canada’s first-ever sovereign wealth fund, reopening a long-running debate about how we manage natural resource revenues during boom-and-bust cycles. Greg Poelzer, a University of Saskatchewan professor in the School of Environment and Sustainability, points to Norway’s model as a clear lesson: invest resource revenues…
Crude awakening: Canada caught in a global energy squeeze
The war involving Iran has increased uncertainty in global energy markets, largely because the Strait of Hormuz has been closed, sometimes reopened, but mostly closed. We all know the impact that has had at the pumps, but to talk about what that means for Canada and our resource economy, Evan…
REAL District deal: Savings, stakes and big questions
The City of Regina is considering selling parts of REAL District to Brandt Properties, which could save taxpayers millions of dollars. But it might also change how and what major events come to the Queen City. To break it all down for us, we're joined by Geoff Smith, 980 CJME…
Family ties, farm pride: Siblings growing success together
We've all heard of sibling rivalry, but when these two siblings come together, great things happen! Chansi Bourke and Jordan Lynch of the Lynch Farm Partnership recently won the 2026 Outstanding Young Farmer award. They join the show to talk about the importance of family tradition and the work they…
One in five? The surprising truth about non-monogamy in Canada
A recent study in the Journal of Sex Research suggests that about one in five people in this country have practiced consensual non-monogamy, sometimes called polyamory. Despite its growing visibility, many people still know very little—or nothing at all—about what that actually means. To dig into the topic, Evan is…
People helping people: A mental health movement growing in Saskatchewan
The cost of mental health and addiction recovery can add up quickly, and waitlists continue to grow. Mark Jago, founder of the Sask Peer Support Network, is hoping to make access to these crucial services more accessible. He joins the show to talk about how peer support can be a…
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.