Murray Wood: Who's hot and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look at the week's news and decides who's hot and who's not. This week's list includes...
8:30 – The City of Saskatoon is giving residents a peek at what the next few years could look like for their wallets and city services. Its budget forecast has been released! To break down what this means for taxpayers in the city, Clae Hack, Chief Financial Officer for the City of Saskatoon, joins Evan to explain how the budget forecast works and what it means.
Listener Question: Are you concerned property taxes will go up in Saskatoon?
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.
10:00 – Evan catches up with Saskatoon’s Deputy Chief of Police, Deputy Chief Darren Pringle, to talk local crime statistics, how the city is doing in 2025 and what information people in Saskatchewan should be aware of.
LQ: Do you have a question for Chief Cam McBride? Call in at 1-877-332-8255.
10:30 – Some experts are calling buried hydrogen the next clean energy “gold mine.” One Canadian company based in Calgary is exploring this emerging field. Neil McMillan, Director and Chair of Audit Committee with Max Power Mining, and Chad Levesque, President and CEO of Chad Levesque Consulting and investor Relations for Max Power Mining, join Evan to chat about what natural hydrogen might mean for the broader energy landscape
LQ: Should Canada invest in exploring underground hydrogen the same way we’ve explored oil and gas?
11:00 – Summer time is brewing here in Saskatchewan! It’s time to start thinking of summer plans. Brenda Cheveldayoff, founder of the Doukhobor Dugout House, joins Evan to showcase a potential road trip stop for you and the family.
LQ: What is your summer favourite or must-do destination in Saskatchewan?
11:15 – What is your summer favourite or must-do destination in Saskatchewan? Call Evan to share your top recommendations at 1-877-332-8255!
12:00 – A gold scam has been making the rounds in Saskatchewan once again this summer. After Monday’s Round Table of Justice discussion about scams, Evan speaks with jewelry expert Kent Heinrichs of Heinrichs Jewelers in Saskatoon, to better understand this scam and how people can protect themselves.
LQ: Have you ever been approached by a scammer in person?
