Murray Wood: The day Canada Became a nation
April 9, 1917 was Easter Monday. On that date, 109 years ago, Canadian soldiers made history at Vimy Ridge. Murray Wood ...
8:30 – Saskatchewan is making some big changes to vaccine eligibility, with those 42+ able to make vaccine appointments today and those 40+ becoming eligible Friday. Premier Moe joins Gormley to discuss the changes, and other COVID-related issues in Saskatchewan including the rallies that violate public health orders.
LIVE: Scott Moe, Saskatchewan Premier.
9:00 – The Hour of the Big Stories… Open Session
10:00 – Saskatchewan has signed an agreement with North Dakota which will see roughly 2,000 Saskatchewan truckers and essential workers vaccinated south of the border, as their employment requires cross-border travel. Susan Ewart, who heads the Saskatchewan Trucking Association, says the move will help ensure the safety and protection of essential workers and she joins Gormley to tell us more.
LIVE: Susan Ewart, Executive Director, Saskatchewan Trucking Association.
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12:00 – Canada’s largest helium production facility opened Tuesday near Battle Creek, Saskatchewan. The $32-million facility is expected to produce more than 50M cubic feet of purified helium, which equates to about 400,000 party balloons each day. The facility is expected to create and support local jobs, while providing the element essential for medical research, semiconductor manufacturing, fibre optics, space exploration, nuclear power, and more. The plant is operated by North American Helium, and NAA President Marlon McDougall joins Gormley to tell us more.
LIVE: Marlon McDougall, President and COO of North American Helium.
