Murray Wood: Who's hot and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look at the week's news and decides who's hot and who's not. This week's list includes...
8:30 – Today is the Day of Caring in Saskatchewan. It’s a day to raise funds and support those being impacted by the wildfires in the province. To kick off the day is Minister Tim McLeod, Saskatchewan Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Minister of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety and Minister Responsible for the Firearms Secretariat. He joins Evan to give us the latest update on the wildfire situation in the north.
Listener Question: Do you think the government has done enough to help evacuees?
9:00 – Today is a time to send some love to frontline workers, especially our firefighters. They’re working long, demanding shifts battling the fires up north and are often far from home and their loved ones. Aaron Buckingham, vice president of the Saskatchewan Volunteer Firefighters Association, joins Evan to chat about what crews are dealing with and how the province has stepped up to show support.
LQ: Do you think enough supports are available to firefighters in the north?
9:15 – A firefighter with 31 years of experience is recovering from a collapsed lung after being injured while serving in the fight against the raging Saskatchewan wildfires. Pelican Narrows firefighter, Brady Highway, joins Evan as he recovers from his injury.
9:30 – Pets become a member of the family. But sometimes during an emergency situation, it’s unclear what to do with our furry friends. Chelsie Breeze, chairperson for the Northern Animal Rescue, has been on the front lines, making sure no animal is left behind. She joins Evan to discuss what the rescue is dealing with right now and how to keep your pet safe in an emergency.
9:45 – Evan welcomes Jason Small, Red Cross spokesperson, to the show to share more about their efforts during the wildfires in Saskatchewan.
LQ: Should pets be formally included in emergency evacuation plans?
10:00 – Evan sits down with Saskatoon Mayor, Cynthia Block, and Mayor of Regina, Chad Bachynski, for their monthly mayoral panel check-in. Mayors Block and Bachynski take Evan’s and your questions and give an update on each city’s state of affairs.
LQ: Call in with your questions for Mayor Cynthia Block or Mayor Chad Bachynski.
Evan Bray and Regina’s mayor Chad Bachynski on Rawlco Radio’s Saskatchewan Day of Caring. (980 CJME)
10:45 – Evan speaks with Premier Scott Moe about the Saskatchewan wildfires on this special Day of Caring edition of The Evan Bray Show.
11:00 – Energy is always top of mind here in Saskatchewan, whether it’s wind and solar or the future of oil, gas and coal industries. To break down the latest on energy in the province is Chad Eggerman, founding partner of Procido LLP. He joins Evan to break down the economic and political sides of energy.
LQ: How do you feel about the current relationship between Saskatchewan and the U.S. when it comes to energy trade?
11:15 – After spending Wednesday in Prince Albert, where local performers put on a relief concert for wildfire evacuees, 650 CKOM reporter, Shane Clausing, joins Evan to discuss how efforts in that city are going.
11:30 – A lot of people might not know that fires are a natural part of the landscape. But things start to become difficult when people live in these fire-prone areas. Dr. Hayley Hesseln, University of Saskatchewan department head and associate professor of agricultural and resource economics, joins Evan to unpack this discussion. Through her years of wildfire research, she shares what ongoing problems exist in the province during wildfire season and how you can FIRESMART your home.
LQ: Are you worried about future wildfire seasons?
12:00 – People say music is medicine. One musician is hitting the road, hoping to spread a dose of that medicine to Canadian fans across the country. Sean McCann, musician, founding member of Great Big Sea and Order of Canada recipient, joins Evan to talk about his music, tour and fundraising efforts for wildfire victims.
12:15 – Evan wraps up the Day of Caring by checking in with 650 CKOM reporter, Mia Holowaychuk, who is reporting live in Prince Albert today.
