Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look back at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list ...
WITH GUEST HOST DAVID KIRTON
8:30 – A new report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives shows 78,000 Saskatchewan children—over a quarter of all kids in the province—live in poverty. To discuss this, along with healthcare concerns and hopes for the upcoming budget, guest host David Kirton is joined by Carla Beck, Leader of the Saskatchewan NDP.
Listener Question: Over a quarter of kids in Saskatchewan are growing up in poverty. How should our province step up?
9:00 – Saskatoon’s city council has voted to move the city’s proposed drop-in centre to a new downtown location, despite concerns being raised by community members. Shawna Nelson, Executive Director of the Downtown Saskatoon Business Improvement District, joins the show to share her concerns and what downtown businesses are saying about the vote.
LQ: Do you think downtown Saskatoon is safe?
9:30 – After a major dump of snow, most of us here in Saskatchewan were bracing for another cold snap, but the weather turned around. But that freeze-thaw cycle can take a toll on your home’s roof. Henry Greenberg, owner of Guardian Roofing & Exteriors, joins the show to share his best tips for roof maintenence and when its best to call an expert for help.
LQ: Have you had roof problems this winter?
9:45 – Yesterday, a judge reserved the sentencing of the then 14-year-old girl who sent another girl on fire at the Evan Hardy School in Saskatoon back in 2024. We won’t know more until March 16. Mia Holowaychuk, 650 CKOM reporter, was in the court room yesterday and joins us now to recap what exaclty happened.
LQ: Do you think a three year sentence is enough?
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 cheeseburger macaroni pasta.
11:15 – The iconic TeleMiracle telethon is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, marking half a century of Saskatchewan generosity in support of medical equipment and travel assistance for residents in need. The show kicks off tomorrow at 5 p.m., and joining David to talk about this milestone and TeleMiracle’s history are Peter Kilburn, the first chair of the Kinsmen Foundation and a TeleMiracle founder, and Bayley Moses from TeleMiracle 50 public relations.
11:30 – Everyone knows how important hockey rinks are to small town communities. After a fire devastated Dodsland’s rink, the community rallied together to raise millions of dollars to rebuild. Ryan Neumeier, mayor of Dodsland, joins the show to share how the money was raised and what’s next for the small village and its hockey rink.
LQ: Were hockey rinks an important part of your childhood?
12:00 – A rare “planetary parade” will light up the evening sky tomorrow, as six planets — Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune — line up shortly after sunset, creating a striking celestial display for those who know when and where to look. To talk about this and other exciting events in the night sky, David is joined by Samantha Lawler, Associate Professor of Astronomy at the University of Regina.
