Sarah Mills: Early wildfire season raises questions about prevention
Wildfires have forced thousands of people in Saskatchewan to leave their homes, and the summer hasn't even started yet. ...
8:30 – As wildfires worsen in Saskatchewan, Evan welcomes paNOW reporter, Nigel Maxwell, who attended yesterday’s news conference with Premier Scott Moe and the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, where a provincial state of emergency was declared.
Listener Question: Was it the right move for the province to declare a state of emergency over the wildfires?
9:00 – The City of Regina announced the implementation of temporary voluntary water consumption efforts on Thursday. 980 CJME reporter, Daniel Reech, shares with Evan what that means for people living in the city.
9:15 – Open phones – Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what’s on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
9:30 – Evan catches up on some of the latest wildfire news happening in Saskatchewan by speaking with Derek Cornet, LaRongeNOW reporter, who was covering the events in Weyakwin on Thursday.
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 Cattle Association! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Evan with his recipe for SMOKED STUFFED MEATLOAF.
11:15 – June is Men’s Health Month. While it’s important to do your best to eat right and stay active, there’s a side to men’s health that is often overlooked: mental health. Kenton Boston, president & CEO of the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation, and psychologist Robert Selles, join Evan to discuss a new campaign aimed at helping men suffering in silence know they’re not alone.
LQ: How do you take care of your mental health?
11:30 – One University of Regina researcher is trying to better understand our relationship with the brain. She specifically studies how someone can improve their brain health over time. Dr. Holly Bardutz, founding director and principal researcher at the Brain Health and Wellness Lab, University of Regina, joins Evan to share how you can take care of your brain.
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 be entered to win an end-of-season grand prize cash jackpot!
