Murray Wood: Alberta Independence is an idea whose time will never come
It seemed popular with some at the recent convention for Alberta's governing party, but Murray Wood calls the idea of Al...
8:30 – Experts say Canada is an “agricultural and food superpower,” but it’s time to start acting like one. Frank Hart, Interim CEO of Protein Industries Canada, said the country needs to put value-added ag and food on the national agenda for economic growth. He joins Evan now to discuss how this shift could impact the country.
Listener Question: Do you think Canada is an agricultural and food superpower?
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 – Advocates like General Rick Hillier and Ed Staniowski, former Canadian Armed Forces member, are working tirelessly to see the Victoria Cross awarded once again to Canadian soliders like Willy MacDonald. After appearing before the Saskatchewan Legislature, Evan welcomes Willy to talk about his time in the service and the efforts to bring back this prestigious military award.
10:30 – Insight into how Saskatchewan people are handling their finances in the current economic climate shows that people are prioritizing time off without incurring other major expenses. Evan discusses the results of a recent report with Conexus Credit Union’s vice president of member experience, Adam Thome. Then, Jordan McFarlen, managing director of Conexus Venture Capital, joins Evan to share some exciting news for Saskatchewan businesses.
LQ: Are you also prioritizing vacations and travel and putting off other major expenses this season, as a result?
11:00 – It’s time for Evan’s antique roadshow! Evan welcomes Saskatoon historian, author and administrator of the ‘Historic Saskatchewan’ Facebook group, Thom Cholowski, to the show again to take your questions about anything and everything antique! Call in to share your finds, ask repair questions and more of Thom Cholowski at 1-877-332-8255!
LIVE: Thom Cholowski, Saskatoon historian, author and administrator of the ‘Historic Saskatchewan’ Facebook group, show appraiser for the Saskatoon Antique and Collector Show and former conservation manager/antique steam program chief engineer for the Western Development Museum.
LQ: What’s your favourite antique to look for?
12:00 – Evan revisits his conversation with Frank Hart, Interim CEO of Protein Industries Canada.
