Sarah Mills: Teachers deserve gratitude as school year wraps up
There's a collective sigh coming from Saskatchewan's teachers as the school year ends. Sarah Mills says teachers are ask...
8:30 – The weather can be unpredictable in Saskatchewan. Just last week, we saw a “tornado outbreak.” David Phillips, senior climatologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, joins Brent Loucks to give us a sneak peek into what the weather could look like for the rest of the summer.
Listener Question: With extreme weather on the mind, would you rather deal with a week of –40°C in winter or +40°C in summer? Why?
9:00 – We saw home sales jump this spring in Saskatchewan, despite listings trending down and inventory well below long-term trends. Chris Guérette, Saskatchewan Realtors Association CEO, joins Evan to walk us through what the current housing market is like in the province.
LQ: Do you think it’s harder for younger people to buy a home now than it was 30-40 years ago?
9:30 – With the hottest summer months still ahead, there’s lots of time for fun in the sun. But it’s important to protect your skin. Studies show that melanoma, a form of skin cancer, is on the rise, and youth are becoming more susceptible. Dr. Krista Rubin, nurse practitioner at the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Melanoma, joins Brent Loucks with her tips on how to protect your skin not only now, but for the future.
LQ: How often do you reapply sunscreen when outside? Be honest!
10:00 – Bugs ‘n Hugs – Every Friday, we open the phone lines and give you a chance to call out or commend anyone you think deserves it. Call 1-877-332-8255 and join the conversation!
11:00 – What time is it? It’s Eatin’ Time! with Belton Johnson – powered by the Saskatchewan Cattle Association! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Evan with his recipe for SMOKED BACON WRAPPED ARMADILLO EGGS.
11:15 – Wild weather has hit parts of the province, and it’s only the first official week of summer. On Saturday, a downpour hit a regional park, causing some extensive damage. Glenn Hartsook, Park manager of Eston Riverside Regional Park, joins Brent Loucks to walk us through what happened and how the cleanup is going.
LQ: How do you prepare for a weather emergency?
11:30 – We all know someone who has been touched by the awful disease that is cancer. Now, we’re hearing of research coming right from our province that could help fight breast cancer. Dr. Franco Vizeacoumar, senior research scientist at the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency and professor at the University of Saskatchewan and Dr. Andrew Freywalk, professor of pathology and laboratory medicine at the University of Saskatchewan, join Evan to explain their findings and what this means for the future of breast cancer treatment.
LQ: Would you be open to trying new treatments developed from research like this, even if they’re still in early stages?
12:00 – Tally up the score, tell us who wins and get entered to win! It’s time for Green & White Prognostications presented by Canada West Harvest Centre. Pick the game winner and the closest combined score and you could be entered to win an end-of-season grand prize cash jackpot!
