Murray Wood: Is it time to review royalty rates in Saskatchewan?
Murray Wood says he's hearing people wonder how Saskatchewan keeps running deficits with all of the activity in the reso...
8:30 – Indigenous Services Canada has informed the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations that it owes more than $28 million after a federal forensic audit found questionable and spending over a five‑year period. This has left some wondering about accountability. Bobby Cameron, Chief of Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, with FSIN’s response.
9:00 – Health care workers are rallying at the Legislative building this afternoon, demanding fair wages and better working conditions. Bashir Jalloh, President of CUPE 5430, joins the show to share what front-line health care workers are dealing with and what they hope to achieve from the rally.
Listener Question: Do you think health care workers in Saskatchewan are paid fairly?
9:30 – Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what’s on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255
10:00 – Spring weather means you might start to see more birds in Saskatchewan. It’s an exciting time for people like Dr. Mitch Weegman, Department of Biology at the University of Saskatchewan and Ducks Unlimited Canada Endowed Chair in Wetland and Waterfowl Conservation! He joins the show to chat about where these birds are moving right now and how you can start birdwatching as a hobby.
LQ: Do you think people are too disconnected from nature these days?
10:30 – Saskatchewan’s spring runoff outlook is a mixed bag. Some areas of the province are expecting below-normal conditions, while others could see higher-than-usual flows. To break down what communities, farmers and residents should keep an eye on during the spring melt is Shawn Jaques, president of the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency.
LQ: What are conditions like on your farm?
11:00 – You’re quick & clever! And for some weird reason you’ve carried the right answer in your head for years. Or maybe you just trust Uncle Google. It’s time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener for Little Town Apparel — your chance for fame and acclaim and to prove just how smart you are. Not only do you get bragging rights, you’ll win prizes too! Call 1-877-332-8255 to play!
11:30 – The Patterson Lake South project is a high‑grade uranium deposit in northern Saskatchewan’s Athabasca Basin. Paladin Energy is moving ahead with permits, construction plans, and partnerships with local communities as they get ready to bring the mine into production. To talk about this project and what it could mean for Saskatchewan Evan chats with Dale Huffman, Paladin Canada, President and Paul Hemburrow, Paladin Energy MD & CEO.
LQ: Do you trust big resource companies to deliver for our province?
12:00 – The Z99 Radiothon is back! Over the 39 years of the fundraiser, more than $12.2 million has been raised in support of the NICU in the Rawlco Centre for Mother Baby Care at Regina General Hospital. Z99 Hosts Justin & Wheels, join the show ahead of the big day and how you can get involved to save babies’ lives!
TAPED: Z99 Hosts Justin & Wheels.
