Murray Wood: It's getting better all the time
Even if it seems - as the rejoinder in the Beatles' song observed - 'it couldn't get much worse,' Murray Wood suggests w...
8:30 – Homeless encampments continue to be a growing concern in many communities in Saskatchewan, including our two major cities, Regina and Saskatoon, with leaders calling on the province for more support. City councillors and the NDP have both requested immediate action from the provincial government. Minister of Social Services, Terry Jenson, joins Evan to discuss how the province plans to address the encampments, especially with winter looming.
Listener Question: What should the province’s top priority be when it comes to homelessness?
9:00 – Saskatoon’s homeless encampment remains in place for now, after plans to clear the site and install fencing were put on hold amid a court challenge. The situation has raised questions about safety, policing, available services and what happens to the people living at the encampment as the city heads toward winter. Joining us to discuss what’s next for the encampment is Saskatoon Police Service Staff Sgt. Mike Horvath.
LQ: Do you think police resources are being stretched too thin by responding to homeless encampments?
9:30 – 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 – Saskatchewan is continuing to move toward nuclear power, with the province expected to make another announcement today about the future of nuclear energy. At the same time, a new report argues Saskatchewan could build out nuclear without putting the full cost on SaskPower customers by striking a “grand bargain” with Ottawa — Jeff Davis, Executive Director of Clean Prosperity, joins Evan to explain what that could look like.
LQ: Saskatchewan is moving toward nuclear power — would you be comfortable having a reactor in your community?
10:30 – Saskatchewan potash is in the spotlight, with Canpotex announcing a $500-million investment at the Port of Vancouver to help move more Saskatchewan potash to overseas markets, just days after Donald Trump said the U.S. is looking at buying potash from Belarus instead of Canada. Steve Halabura, CEO of Buffalo Potash Corp., joins Evan to talk about what all of this means for Saskatchewan’s potash industry and its place in the global market.
LQ: Should Canada use potash as a bargaining chip with the US?
11:00 – After more than two decades leading the Regina Public Library, CEO Jeff Barber is retiring this fall. He joins Evan to look back at how the library has changed during his tenure, what he’s most proud of and what he sees ahead for RPL as it prepares for new leadership.
LQ: With so much available digitally, do we still need physical libraries?
11:30 – Evan spent all weekend out on the farm, busy with harvest! How are things going at your farm? We want to hear from you!
LQ: How would you sum up this year’s harvest in one sentence? Call us at 1-877-332-8255 to join the conversation!
12:00 – Evan revisits his conversation with the Minister of Social Services, Terry Jenson.
