Sarah Mills: Public entities need to be more transparent
Sarah Mills says a single coroner choosing not to release the toxicology report in the case of Saskatchewan Roughrider J...
8:30 – Saskatchewan relaxed its public health order Tuesday, allowing indoor private gatherings of up to 10 people, when the previous rule only allowed gatherings of those from the same household. The province also relaxed rules around worship services, now allowing gatherings of 150 people or 30% of the building’s capacity – whichever is less. Premier Scott Moe joins Gormley to tell us more about the new rules and the reasoning behind them.
LIVE: Scott Moe, Saskatchewan Premier.
9:00 – The Hour of the Big Stories… Open Session
10:00 – Emergency planning expert David Redman says there were significant issues with Canada’s planning process before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, which led to a wave of fear and a widespread loss of confidence in politicians. Redman, who headed Alberta’s counter-terrorism strategy and served as executive director of that province’s Emergency Management Agency, says leaders just weren’t interested in hearing advice from emergency planners, and he joins Gormley to tell us more about the major mistakes we saw over the past year.
LIVE: Lieutenant-Colonel David Redman (Ret.), former executive director of the Alberta Emergency Management Agency.
11:00 – It’s time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener! Powered by Minhas Distillery, Winery & Brewery. Your chance for fame, acclaim and to prove just how smart you are. Not only do you get bragging rights, you’ll win a $50 gift card from Minhas Distillery, Winery & Brewery, with locations in Regina and Saskatoon.
12:00 – SARM President Ray Orb joins Gormley from their virtual convention. Issues that have been raised this year include Internet speed and access in rural areas, access to the COVID-19 vaccine, and the ongoing dispute over the rebranding of SUMA to ‘Municipalities of Saskatchewan.’
LIVE: Ray Orb, SARM President.
