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8:30 – This federal was another clean Conservative sweep across the province, except for one seat that turned red. Saskatchewan’s sole Liberal Member of Parliament, Buckley Belanger, joins Evan just one day after his election to the position to speak about his appointment.
Listener Question: What Saskatchewan interests do you want to see represented by Saskatchewan’s Liberal MP?
9:00 – Open phones – Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what’s on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
LQ: Should Pierre Poilievre stay on as leader of the Conservative Party?
10:00 – In an effort to combat the rise in addictions and overdoses seen on the prairies, Alberta’s provincial government has tabled an involuntary drug treatment act. The Compassionate Intervention Act, if passed, could see adults and children mandated into treatment if they are deemed to be a risk to themselves or others. Alberta Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Dan Williams, joins Evan to share how this act would be implemented in the province.
LQ: Should Saskatchewan implement a similar act to mandate treatment for certain people dealing with severe addictions?
10:30 – Should Saskatchewan implement a similar act to mandate treatment for certain people dealing with severe addictions? Call Evan to share your thoughts 1-877-332-8255.
11:00 – You’re quick & clever! And for some weird reason you’ve carried the right answer in your head for years. Or maybe you just trust Uncle Google. It‘s time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener for Little Town Apparel — your chance for fame and acclaim and to prove just how smart you are. Not only do you get bragging rights, you’ll win prizes too! Call 1-877-332-8255 to play!
11:30 – Regina is hosting its 2nd annual Pump Couture Fundraising Fashion Show. It raises money for kids living with type 1 diabetes to attend a special camp. Dustin Halvorson, managing director and partner, HK Henderson Insurance and his eight-year-old daughter Hartley Halvorson, who has type one diabetes and is a previous participant in the fashion show, join Evan to discuss the upcoming fundraiser.
LQ: Do you have a personal story with diabetes? How does it impact you or your family?
12:00 – The top five agri-food companies that have applied from across Canada are going to be presenting to investors in a Dragon Den-like format right here in Saskatchewan! Jesse Wiebe, community development lead with Startup TNT, joins Evan ahead of the exciting event tomorrow to share how you could attend and more about the investments their company is making in the local economy.
