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.
As young Canadians struggle with their mental health, more are turning to a perhaps surprising resource for support: artificial intelligence. More strain on the health care system continues to be reported, begging the question of how effective coping mechanisms are right now for Canadians dealing with mental health struggles. Brent…
On Monday in Ottawa, a Conservative motion for the Prime Minister to immediately repeal the oil and gas emissions cap was debated. Andrew Scheer, Member of Parliament for Regina—Qu'Appelle, Conservative Party of Canada House Leader, former Conservative Party leader and former Speaker of the House, joins Brent Loucks to discuss…
After Monday's CFL announcement involving future changes to how Canadian football is played in the league, guest host Brent Loucks chats about what those changes are and how they'll affect the game with Saskatchewan sportswriter and commentator, Darrell Davis.
Saskatchewan's Vaccine and Infectius Disease Organization (VIDO) is celebrating an important milestone. For the past 50 years, VIDO has worked towards scientific advancement here in the province. Brent Loucks welcomes VIDO director and CEO, Volker Gerdts, to speak more to the work VIDO is doing, the milestone of 50 years…
ICED Rural is Canada’s only conference focused on rural innovation. This year, the spotlight is on two game-changers for rural communities—energy and education. It kicks off TOMORROW in Estevan, and Gordon More, Executive Director of Southeast Techhub Inc. (SETH), joins the show with guest host Brent Loucks to talk about…
Several new projects have been filming in Saskatchewan recently. With One Perfect Date having just wrapped and brought actor Madison Tevlin to Saskatchewan, and now Split Rock drawing some excitement, Brent Loucks chats with Erin Dean, CEO of Creative Saskatchewan, about the importance of these projects in the province and…
Bats often get a bad rap—spooky, and sometimes disease carriers. But how worried should you really be if one bites you? Brent Loucks chats with Dr. Simon Kapaj, Saskatoon-based medical health officer with the Saskatchewan Health Authority, about bat bites, other animal bites, and now, with kids back in school,…
The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters are celebrating a century of basketball magic with their 100 Year Tour, stopping in Regina at the Brandt Centre on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Brent is joined by Cherelle "Torch" George and Rochell "Wham" Middleton, Harlem Globetrotters, to talk about the tour and Globetrotter history.
An Edmonton-based production company is touring a select number of shows across the prairies with its performance of The Life and Times of Jim Croce. The show stops in Regina, Prince Albert and Lloydminster this week. Guest host Brent Loucks welcomes John Hewitt, Second Sunset band member, producer and agent,…
A new crime prevention initiative is underway in the Battlefords. Saskatchewan RCMP officers in that area are now running property crime prevention police night patrols, involving officers patrolling on foot and bicycles, in both police uniforms and civilian clothes patrolling Battleford and North Battleford to target and deter property crimes…
A new vaccine is coming for Saskatchewan’s tiniest patients. Starting October 1, all newborns will be offered the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) shot before leaving the hospital. To break down what this means for infants and families, Brent Loucks is joined by Dr. Shelley Ross, co-chair of the Federation of…
Brent Loucks speaks with Jamie Nye, co-host of The Green Zone on 980 CJME and 650 CKOM, about what we might be expecting from the upcoming CFL announcement later today.
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a time to shine light on a disease that affects one in eight men. Nora Yeates, Chief Executive Officer of the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan, joins Evan to discuss this important month and the message men need to hear.
Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer that starts in the blood but can impact your bones, kidneys, and immune system. This weekend is the Multiple Myeloma March in both Regina and Saskatoon and Evan is joined by Ray Wilgenbusch, co-leader of the Saskatoon Multiple Myeloma support group to find…
What time is it? It’s Eatin’ Time! with Belton Johnson - powered by the Saskatchewan Cattle Association! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Evan with his recipe for SMOKED GRILLED RIBEYE STEAKS.
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China has imposed a 76 per cent tariff on Canadian canola seed on top of the 100% duties already hitting canola oil and meal since March. Last week, Premier Scott Moe met with Chinese officials who oversee the agency responsible for the tariffs. The Saskatchewan NDP has been critical of…
Almost 70 people died in 2024 alone due to rail-related incidents. In honour of Rail Safety Week, Evan welcomes Brad Bidulka, constable with the Canadian Pacific Kansas City Police Service (CPKC PS) and Operation Lifesaver chairperson for Saskatchewan, to speak more to the importance of rail safety in Saskatchewan.
AI companions are a new form of technology with a lot of heavy implications, according to Brian McQuinn, University of Regina associate professor and co-director for the Centre for Artificial Intelligence, Data and Conflict. Evan welcomes him to the show to discuss these companions, the latest in artificial intelligence and…
18 Sep 1PM
35 min
360 – 380
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