Civically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina Cherneskey

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Hello Dear Listeners,

It's been quite the summer of all kind of activities, news and happenings.
Christina Cherneskey joins the show as we reflect on our summers.

Stay safe. Be well. 

Civically speaking,
Lenore, Host

Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues. 

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Hello Dear Civically Speaking,

Indeed, the start of summer placed me away from the recording studio. Hope everyone is doing well.  It's been a busy one on my end with many twists and turns.

Today's episode of Civically Speaking highlights some go-to events and to-do's  around Saskatoon and area.

Do check out the websites for events around our communities in Saskatchewan. Start with the Pow Wows oin Saskatchewan offered by the Saskatoon Tribal Council. And, check out Toursim Saskatoon and Tourism Saskatchewan - there's some really good information on these sites. As well as the Prince Albert National Park site. And the  Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association and the websites and social media pages for communities around Saskatchewan.

Pow Wows in Saskatchewan – Saskatchewan Pow Wow Calendar – Pow Wow Calendar

Tourism Saskatchewan

Welcome to Saskatoon | Hotels, Restaurants, & Things To Do (tourismsaskatoon.com)

Have a wonderful August in Saskatchewan. There is no place like Saskatchewan under the living skies in summer!

Civically Speaking, 
Your host,
Lenore

Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues. 

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Dear Listeners,

A continuing national tragedy of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2 Spirited people (MMIWG2S+).

An honour to have Community Advocates Darlene Okemaysim-Sicotte and Myrna LaPlante together with ally (and colleague) Samantha Mark in the virtual studio to discuss this important issue. 

This will be the first of a continuing and important discussion - with the goal of, as Myrna shared, to educate people so they can learn about what is going on and what can be done to help and be an ally and support to families. 

As discussed during the show please find below links to the Calls for Justice, and an update report on efforts underway.

Federal Pathway Annual Progress Report At A Glance - Executive Summary (rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca)

'Listen to the aunties': Proposed Saskatoon centre for Indigenous women, girls and 2-spirit people gets first look | CTV News

Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues. 

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Hello Dear Listeners,

In this episode, Saskatchewan NDP Leadership Candidate, Carla Beck joins the show. 

We learn a bit more about her background personal-wise and work-wise and then jump into why she stepped forward to seek the candidacy for the Saskatchewan NDP.

On June 26, 2022, Saskatchewan NDP members will be elected their newest leader to take over for outgoing leader, Ryan Meili. 

Please tune into future episodes to keep connected to what's going on in our communities across Saskatchewan.

Civically speaking,
Lenore, Host, Civically Speaking 

Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues. 

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Hello Dear Listeners,

Thanks much for tuning into Civically Speaking on Saskatoon's premier community radio station, CFCR.ca and for listening to the podcast version of this show.

The Saskatchewan NDP are electing a new Leader after Ryan Meili stepped down recently, and will soon, be leaving provincial politics formally.

In this episode, Saskatchewan NDP leadership candidate Kaitlyn Harvey joins our podcast. We learn about her background and what motivated her to step into the race.

Please have a listen and share with others. And, for those who are members of the NDP - note - electronic voting is open now and the leadership convention will be taking place on June 26, 2022 in Regina. Leadership - Saskatchewan NDP (saskndp.ca)

Whatever your political flavours are - what's most important - keeping informed and being engaged.


Thanks for listening.

Civically speaking,
Lenore, your host

Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues. 

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Dear Civically Speaking Listeners,

Thanks for tuning in. 

Civically Speaking's guest panelist, James Yachyshen, joins the show to catch us up on the latest re the Federal Conservative Leadership Race. We could literally spend a few shows catching up on the various leadership races taking place. We start here.

Thanks to James for giving us an overview of the candidates and related considerations. We also touch base on the recently announced Alberta UCP leadership race and James closes with some good guidance overall for Conservative party organizers - and  by extension, advice relatable to any partisan organizing team.

Have a listen, share with others.  Stay tuned for a full month of shows in June. Featuring the important topic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous persons, the Saskatchewan NDP leadership race, and civic updates.

Thanks again for tuning in and please be sure to support community radio wherever you live- - and when thinking of Saskatoon and area - be sure to tune into CFCR.ca, 90.5 FM.

Civically speaking,

Lenore, Host

Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues. 

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Hello Dear Listeners,

Thanks for tuning in. 

This episode, I fly solo, giving a quick update on UKraine and quick updates on leadership races and announcements of various political parties in Canada, and ending with some civic updates in Saskatoon.

Be sure to tune into community radio and support stations like CFCR.ca, 90.5 FM. 

Civically speaking,
Lenore

Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues. 

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Dear Listeners,

Thanks for tuning into Civically Speaking. This week we start Season 2 with Behind the Kirton with Councillor David Kirton.  

During this season, we go around the city meeting each of the Ward Councillors.  

In this inaugural episode, Councillor Kirton chats with Councillor Darren Hill, who represents Ward 1 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Have a listen. Share with others. 

Civically speaking,
Lenore

Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues. 

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Dear Listeners,

Christina Cherneskey and I are back with the latest news out of Saskatoon's City Hall and an update on the invasion of Ukraine by Russia's President Putin. 

Avian Flu, SPCA, downtown grocery store and water conservation are recent City items.

Day 69 of Putin's invasion on Ukraine. We also talk about the latest theories surrounding Putin's health.

Have a listen. Thanks for tuning in. Be sure to support community radio and stations like CFCR that are headquartered in Saskatoon.

Civically Speaking,
Your host,
Lenore

Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues. 

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Hello Listeners,

Thanks for tuning in. Really enjoyed this show - where Christina Cherneskey and I share  the latest news out of Saskatoon City Hall. We talk tall buildings, four-leggeds, transit and Ari Avivi's favourite topic - outstanding parking ticket revenue and ways to get creative in getting people to pay their tickets.  Tune in for this alone.

We also touch base on the latest announcements around boosters for Covid19. Those 50 years of age and older now qualify in Saskatchewan. To to Saskhealth for further information about this and whom else also qualifies for a booster.

And we close with some on-going reporting on the latest news coming out of Ukraine. Day 61 -62 of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Thanks for listening. Be sure to continue to support community radio.

Lenore

Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues.