8:30 – Back in March, Regina Police Service Sergeant Robert Semenchuck was found to be using the police database for “personal gains,” targeting vulnerable and marginalized women. He was suspended with pay. Jana Pruden, Globe & Mail feature writer, podcaster and crime reporter, broke this story, exclusively speaking with Saskatchewan women who were allegedly victimized by Semenchuk. She joins Evan now to discuss what she found through her investigative reporting.
LQ: Does this story impact your trust in the Regina Police Force?
9:00 – With ongoing political back-and-forth between the Saskatchewan NDP and the provincial government over an allegedly grounded new water bomber that could have aided in fighting the massive wildfires in Saskatchewan this year. The now-politicized issue is addressed with Evan by Marlo Pritchard, president of the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) and fire commissioner.
LQ: Who do you believe in this political back-and-forth?
9:30 – Open phones – Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what’s on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
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 & BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBS.
11:15 – An organization in Saskatoon is going the extra mile to make sure evacuees in the bridge city feel at home. Fred Reibin, shareholder engagement lead and brand manager for the Saskatoon Community Foundation and Rachael Steinke, CEO for the Saskatoon Community Foundation, join Evan to share how the foundation is collecting donations to help ease the stress for northern evacuees.
LQ: How can we make sure people who are going through a hard time feel seen, not just housed?
11:30 – Saturday is National Indigenous Peoples Day. It’s a day to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples in Canada. Harmony Johnson-Harder, owner and facilitator of Down to Earth; Creative Consulting & Facilitation and writer and producer for Stories of the North, joins Evan to talk about how she uses art to tell Indigenous stories.
LQ: Do you encourage your children to learn more about their culture and heritage?
12:00 – Tally up the score, tell us who wins and get entered to win! 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!