Neck guard sales jump after Sask. hockey player slashed by skate
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More adult players are now investing in the protective equipment.
8:30 – Evan looks back on the week in election news and reviews the writ drop and new promises made with 980 CJME senior reporter, Lisa Schick, and 650 CKOM senior reporter, Lara Fominoff.
Listener Question: Do you feel satisfied with the finances and payment plans being proposed by the various political parties so far this election?
9:00 – The City of Regina has released the results of its pre-budget survey and on Wednesday, Regina City Council approved a $4 million bailout for Regina Exhibition Association Limited (REAL). Mayor of Regina, Sandra Masters, joins Evan to discuss these economic developments in the city.
LQ: Was Regina City Council correct in bailing out REAL? What do you think of the next city tax budget being proposed? Should the City of Regina be going ahead with the proposed plan for spending?
9:30 – Since last week, the Saskatchewan Roughriders have added another victory to their mini-winning streak — now sitting at two games. Can they turn that into a playoff season culminating to a Grey Cup? Darrell Davis, Saskatchewan sportswriter and commentator, joins Evan to talk Riders ahead of this weekend’s faceoff with the Edmonton Elks.
LQ: Do you predict the Roughriders will make it to the Grey Cup final?
10:00 – Bugs ‘n Hugs – Every Friday we open the phone lines and give you a chance to call out or commend anyone you think deserves it. Call 1-877-332-8255 and join the conversation!
11:00 – What time is it? It’s Eatin’ Time! with Belton Johnson – powered by the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Evan with his recipe for BURGERS.
11:15 – Food distribution and policy professor at Dalhousie University Agri-Food Analytics Lab, Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, is claiming that research suggests a change in Canadian drinking habits — namely, that Canadians are putting down their bottles and coupes with the burden of inflation. He joins Evan to discuss his findings.
11:30 – Canadians are reportedly sobering up. Is inflation changing your drinking habits? Call Evan to share at 1-877-332-8255.
12:00 – Tally up the score, tell us who wins and take home a weekly prize! It’s time for Green & White Prognostications presented by Canada West Harvest Centre. Pick the game winner and the closest combined score and you could win a $50 gas card!