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 inclu...
8:30 – Avi Lewis, the newly elected federal NDP leader, is touring Saskatchewan this week with 11 stops over five days, including Regina, Saskatoon, Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, and several First Nations. One of those stops brings him live into the studio today on The Evan Bray Show.
Listener Question: Is there anything the federal NDP do to make you vote for them?
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.
9:30 – Yesterday, Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a new national electricity strategy aimed at doubling Canada’s grid capacity by 2050 as demand surges. The plan calls for major investments in generation, transmission, storage, and expanded interprovincial connections, while also signalling a more flexible approach that keeps natural gas in the mix — a framework that is drawing close attention in Saskatchewan, as Evan speaks with Premier Scott Moe.
LQ: Is Mark Carney good for Saskatchewan?
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 Garlic Herb Steak Bites.
11:15 – The Saskatchewan Oil & Gas Show is back for another year in Weyburn! The show returns next month and draws in companies, innovators, workers and industry leaders to talk all things oil and gas in the province. Monica Osborn, manager of the show, joins Evan to talk about what the show means to the community of Weyburn and the province as a whole, proving that Saskatchewan isn’t just a basic producer, but a key industry anchor in North America and the globe.
11:30 – As many of us head up to the lake or the cabin for the May long weekend, it’s important to remember to practice safety while on the water. Before heading out for another season, John Maczko, commanding officer and director of operations for Amphibious Response Support Unit One, and K9 Gusztav, Saskatchewan’s only active water rescue canine, join Evan to discuss water safety.
LQ: Do you have any questions about water safety? Ask John by calling or texting 1-877-332-8255!
12:00 – From potash and grain to forestry and mining, Saskatchewan helps power Canada’s export economy— but getting those products to market efficiently is becoming a growing challenge. As questions mount around trade, tariffs, rail capacity and major infrastructure investment, Canada’s Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, is in Saskatchewan to talk about the future of the country’s supply chains and export networks.
LQ: Should Ottawa make Western Canadian export infrastructure a bigger national priority?
