Murray Wood: Is this one of those times when money might be better in the government's pockets?
Windfall profits on oil are prompting a break in the federal fuel excise, but Saskatchewan isn't following suit. Murray ...
8:30 – Live tonight at the University of Regina, the School of Journalism is hosting its James M. Minifie Lecture after a five year hiatus with keynote speaker Andrew Coyne, Canadian political and economic journalist, author, Globe and Mail columnist. Coyne will present his talk, We’ll Miss the Legacy Media When It’s Gone (Though It’s Not Going Anywhere). Evan speaks with the journalist in Regina ahead of tonight’s feature talk about his work, career and his presentation.
Listener Question: Do you rely more on social media or traditional media for your news intake?
9:00 – After hearing from the Saskatchewan Minister of Finance, Jim Reiter, on Wednesday, Evan welcomes Carla Beck, leader of the Saskatchewan NDP, to speak to the mid-term financial report the province released this week, her recently-introduced Bill 608, The Rent Control Act, and the latest pipeline news in the prairies.
LQ: Do you think Saskatchewan should introduce rent control?
9:30 – Canadian Western Agribition kicked off earlier this week, welcoming thousands of visitors, vendors and farming experts. Chad Ross, chair of governance government policy and programs in Estevan with the Saskatchewan Cattle Feeders Association, joins Evan live at Agribition to chat about how it’s going and what’s new with Sask. Cattle.
LQ: Do you visit the Canadian Western Agribition? What’s your favourite part?
10:00 – Saskatchewan can handle some of the worst weather Mother Nature can throw at us. Some tough and weathered drivers from our province are getting the chance to show their grit on the small screen. Shaun Harris, a Prince Albert truck driver, and his sons are being featured on season 12 of Ice Road Truckers, currently airing. Evan welcomes Shaun to learn how he made it from the highway to the channels.
LQ: What’s the worst driving conditions you’ve faced on the road?
10:30 – Think you could be an ice-road trucker? Have your own story of white-knuckling your drive on a Saskatchewan road? Call to share your most harrowing experience with Evan at 1-877-332-8255.
11:00 – The unspoken heroes of Agribition join Evan to discuss the work they are doing at this week’s pro rodeo event in Regina. Heather Ireland, Canadian Pro Rodeo Sports Medicine practitioner and board member, talks about the work of a sports medicine practitioner at Agribition and rodeo events, the injuries they see and why their role is critical for the event.
LQ: What is your favourite rodeo event to watch?
11:30 – A fundraising effort at Agribition this year is focusing on raising money and awareness for farmer mental health in Saskatchewan. At Agribition, Evan is joined by Sharalee Laventure, Cargill sales manager & Sask Ag Matters director to discuss the importance of mental health out in the fields and how Sask Ag Matters is working to support farmers in the province.
LQ: Is being out in the fields positive or harmful for your mental health?
12:00 – Physician assistants are one of the newer but critical roles to our health system here in Saskatchewan, assisting patients as the high demands of health care continue to restrict access to doctors in the province and across Canada. Ashley Millham, director for Saskatchewan with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA), joins Evan to share more about the work he does and the importance of recognizing National Physician Assistant Day today.
LQ: Have you been cared for by a physician assistant? How was the experience?
