Sarah Mills: Snowbirds' grounding is a chance for Liberal government to stand behind its words
We are told the Snowbirds will return. We are told that the plan is to get new planes quickly. Sarah Mills says now, the...
8:30 – Information Services Corporation (ISC), the Regina-based company that runs the backbone systems for Saskatchewan’s land titles, corporate registry, and other essential public records, has been sold in a $1.2-billion deal to a Quebec-based infrastructure fund. Some critics say the deal gives up a steady public revenue source in exchange for a one-time payout. To talk about this deal and what it means, Evan is joined by Paul Martin, Saskatchewan business commentator and expert.
Listener Question: Are you concerned that some company in Quebec has your property information and data?
9:00 – Seeding is off to an interesting start for many farmers across the province. Conditions are favourable in some areas, while others say the fields are still way too wet. David Marit, Minister of Agriculture, joins us to discuss the biggest concerns farmers are dealing with and what supports are available during uncertain growing seasons.
LQ: What challenges are you dealing with on your farm?
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 – 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 at 1-877-332-8255.
11:00 – How are the feds investing in the Prairie’s economy? This is what Eleanor Olszewski, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), joins us to answer. She’s in the province for a luncheon with the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce. She joins us to talk about Saskatchewan’s economy, where the province is seeing momentum, and how federal programs and investments are supporting local industries and entrepreneurs.
LQ: Do you feel Saskatchewan gets its fair share of federal investment compared to other provinces?
11:30 – Farmers are back in the fields for seeding season — and you never know what you might uncover once the work gets going. What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever found in a field? Call 1-877-332-8255 to join the conversation!
12:00 – Evan revisits his conversation with Paul Martin, Saskatchewan business commentator and expert.
