The Evan Bray Show - Pam Schwann + Guy Hiltz - May 29th, 2024

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It's Saskatchewan Mining Week and this year's theme is critical careers for Saskatchewan's critical minerals. This week marks an opportunity to continue raising public awareness of the importance of the mining industry in the province and its benefits. Pam Schwann, president of the Saskatchewan Mining Association (SMA), and Guy Hiltz from the SMA's emergency response mine rescue competition committee join Evan.
29 May 2024 2PM English Canada News Commentary

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