8:30 – The Big Talker – The first-degree murder trial for former Saskatchewan Mountie Bernie Herman, who was charged for the 2021 death of 26-year-old Braden Herman, started yesterday. paNOW senior reporter Nigel Maxwell joins Evan to recap the proceedings.
9:00 – The suicide of a 12-year-old boy in B.C. has been linked to sexual extortion online, a problem that is growing across the entire nation. Brian Trainor is a retired member of the Saskatoon Police Service who now focuses on spreading awareness about bullying, cyber bullying, sexting and teen suicide. He joins Evan to discuss the risks that can come with internet access for youth and share some advice for families.
9:30 – On October 1st the minimum wage in Saskatchewan was increased to $14 an hour. One Regina business owner doesn’t think it is enough. Kyle Moffat, the co-founder of Sticks & Doodles, says his company starts each of their employees at a living wage. He joins Evan to discuss why this move (along with other policies they have in place) has their company thriving.
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10:00 – What’s Trending? – C95 morning show host Shauna Foster joins Evan to dive into this week’s trending topics.
10:30 – Influenza has hit Saskatchewan hard in recent weeks with case numbers rising rapidly. Dr. Julie Kryzanowski, Saskatchewan’s Deputy Chief Medical Health Officer, joins Evan.
11:00 – More than 50 years since their last Billboard #1 hit, and The Beatles are back at the top of the charts! If you could bring back anyone (solo artist or group!) to release a new song today, who would it be? Join the conversation – call 1-877-332-8255!
12:00 – A Regina-based business is garnering attention after making an appearance on CBC’s Dragons’ Den. Primed Warrior CEO Taylor Eiswerth joins Evan to share his story of overcoming alcoholism, risking everything, starting his freeze-dried food manufacturing business during the pandemic, and turning it into Canada’s largest freeze-dried food and candy manufacturer.