Murray Wood: Requiem for a newsman
Murray Wood says there's a reason there'll never be another Lloyd Robertson in Canada, and it isn't just because of the ...
8:30 – The Saskatchewan government is throwing its support behind new event centre projects in Saskatoon, Prince Albert, and North Battleford, pledging to match federal funding if Ottawa comes to the table. But not everyone agrees this is the best spending of taxpayer dollars. Scott Moe, Saskatchewan Premier, joins Evan to discuss why the province is backing these projects.
Listener Question: Is investing in arenas and event centres a good use of taxpayer dollars, or should that money go elsewhere?
9:00 – Open phones – Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what’s on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
9:30 – National Pickleball Day is this weekend and the sport has truly taken the world by storm! Brittany Caffet, Rawlco Radio’s feature storyteller, joins Evan to discuss her latest feature story, which highlights the sport and why so many people of different ages love it.
LQ: Do you play pickleball? Do you want to try it?
10:00 – With the growing number of tragic fatalities on Saskatchewan highways and one of our reporters revealing that Saskatoon is the worst Saskatchewan city to drive in, based on collision rates, there is a lot to talk about when it comes to driving. Regina Police Service Const. Kevin Bowes and Saskatoon Police Service Sgt. Ray Robertson join the show to answer your road-related questions and share how you can stay safe when getting behind the wheel.
LQ: Have a traffic-related question for our panel? Call, text, or send us a voice memo at 1-877-332-8255!
11:00 – For decades, buying a movie, album or video game meant owning a physical copy you could keep, collect or pass on to someone else. But as more entertainment moves online, physical media is slowly disappearing. Jared Dormer, Co-creator of the Saskatchewan Retro GameCon, joins the show to talk about the slow death of physical media and if gamers are ready to let go.
LQ: Do you think physical media is important? Do you collect any?
11:30 – The Canadian Armed Forces has been working to rebuild its ranks after years of recruitment challenges, especially with growing global instability putting renewed pressure on our defence capabilities. Lieutenant-Colonel Kevin Barry, Commanding Officer, Royal Regina Rifles, joins Evan to discuss the state of military recruitment.
LQ: Do you think Canada is doing enough to recruit and retain members of the military?
12:00 – Evan revisits his conversation with Scott Moe, Saskatchewan Premier.
