Sask. hockey player resting at home after neck slashed by skate
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'Considering the circumstances ... this is best-case scenario,' Cole Cusitar said.
8:30 – The Saskatchewan budget is set to be released today. 980 CJME senior reporter, Lisa Schick, will be covering its announcement and telling Saskatchewan people the most important parts that will affect their lives. Lisa is at the legislature already and joins Evan to explain what some of the big issues, questions and areas of focus will be in the upcoming budget.
9:00 – A recent news report alleges that municipal councillors in various cities, including Regina, donated to the Saskatchewan Party using taxpayer dollars to gain access to top politicians in the province — including Premier Scott Moe. Evan is joined by Daniel Westlake from the University of Saskatchewan to discuss these allegations.
9:30 – What do you think of these allegations? Should the municipal politicians responsible for these funds going towards the Saskatchewan Party face consequences? Have your say by calling 1-877-332-8255.
10:00 – A motion from the federal NDP earlier this week passed, asking the federal government to recognize the “State of Palestine,” has passed. Some major alterations were made to the motion, which was presented as a surprise in the final minutes of debate on Monday. Canadian Press reporter, Stephanie Taylor, joins Evan to explain what happened and what the motion means.
10:30 – Do you think the NDP motion on recognizing the state of Palestine should have passed? Call Evan with your thoughts at 1-877-332-8255.
11:00 – It’s time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener! It’s your chance for fame, and acclaim and to prove just how smart you are. Not only do you get bragging rights, but you’ll also win an exclusive Smartest Radio Listener t-shirt thanks to Little Town Apparel. Available ONLY to Saskatchewan Smartest Radio Listener winners. Call in to win at 1-877-332-8255!
11:30 – Maggie Bartel is a grade 10 student in Preeceville who will not get to play in the Hoopla tournament this weekend if the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation and the Government of Saskatchewan don’t reach a deal. She joins Evan to share the frustrations of her and her teammates who were excited to represent their team at the event.
12:00 – Tomorrow is World Down Syndrome Day! Brittany Caffet, one of the producers of this show, is the mother of a four-year-old boy with Down syndrome as well as the Board Chair of The AIM Program. She joins Evan to share some ideas for celebrating this special day.