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WITH GUEST HOST BRENT LOUCKS
8:30 – From D-Day to modern-day missions, Canadian and British forces have a long history of standing shoulder to shoulder. Ahead of Remembrance Day, we’re exploring that shared history, the bonds built through service and why remembering matters. Former Canadian Armed Forces member Ed Staniowski and retired British Royal Marine Commando Major Dan Coats join guest host Brent Loucks to share their experiences serving together in Africa and reflect on the meaning of Remembrance Day.
Listener Question: How will you be honouring those who served this Remembrance Day?
9:00 – Gas prices are finally giving Saskatchewan drivers a break, but is the relief here to stay? What’s behind the drop, and did U.S. politics play a role? Roger McKnight, Chief Petroleum Analyst at EN-PRO, joins us to break down what’s happening at the pumps and what’s next.
LQ: Do these lower gas prices excite you?
9:30 – A father’s wartime story, a daring escape from a German prison camp and a daughter’s mission to keep his memory alive. Edie Cartwright Hilts has spent nearly two years uncovering the incredible military history of her father, Corporal Albert Cartwright, and the sacrifices he and his fellow soldiers made. As we mark Remembrance Day, she’s joining us to share his story and honour a generation we must never forget.
LQ: Do you have a story from a military family member or friend who served in the war? We’d love to hear it! Call or text us at 1-877-332-8255.
10:00 – Last week, we got the federal budget, and there was a lot in there for businesses, including $36 billion in tax incentives to encourage investment. But surprisingly, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business isn’t happy, and Jasmin Guénette, CFIB’s Vice-President of National Affairs, joins Brent to explain why.
LQ: Is Ottawa doing enough to support small businesses?
10:30 – Peepeekisis Cree Nation has a proud legacy of military service, but the Indigenous veterans who fought for Canada didn’t always receive the respect and benefits they deserved when they came home. This Remembrance Day, Chief Claude Desnomie joins us to honour their sacrifices, share his family’s wartime stories and reflect on why their history must never be forgotten.
11:00 – Big news for Regina: Ottawa has promised to make the RCMP Heritage Centre a national museum, backed by $3 million a year in federal funding. What does this mean for the centre, and how will it help preserve more than 150 years of RCMP history? CEO Sam Karikas joins us to break down the announcement and what’s next.
11:30 – A Saskatchewan designer is hitting the national runway! Plains Cree designer Heather Bouchier, from Beardy’s & Okemasis Cree Nation, is competing on Season 2 of Project Runway Canada. She’s bringing Indigenous culture, sustainability and bold creativity to the competition. Heather joins us ahead of the November 20th premiere to share her journey and what viewers can expect.
12:00 – What better way to mark Remembrance Day than with the songs that helped carry us through wartime? Regina’s Nightingales Quartet is bringing the music of the First and Second World Wars to life with a heartfelt, toe-tapping tribute. Carolyn Speirs joins us to talk about the show, the stories behind the songs and keeping this music alive for a new generation.
