Ukrainians displaced by the conflict in their homeland have begun to arrive in Saskatchewan, and are getting settled in and beginning to look for work. Oksana Beglarashvili, an economics professor from Kyiv, arrived in Saskatoon April 17 along with her husband and teenage son, via Poland and Germany. Oksana says there's a lot to do as she works to get her family settled, and next week she'll be starting the job hunt. She joins Gormley to share her story, and why Saskatchewan is an appealing destination for those leaving Ukraine.

Beekeepers across Canada are seeing high mortality rates heading into the spring, with the Saskatchewan Beekeepers Development Commission predicting losses between 30-35%, almost twice the average of 15-20%. The main issue is the varroa destructor mite, which are seeing high population numbers due to last season's late fall and early spring. But while the losses are bad for beekeepers and the environment, commission president Nathan Wendell says the mortality rates in Saskatchewan are 10-15% lower than other provinces due to proactive and sustainable practices by local beekeepers, and Wendell joins Gormley to tell us more.

According to the Social Media Victims Law Centre, social media companies don't make any effort to limit the harmful impact of their products, and instead strive to get users to spend as much time as possible on the platforms to increase advertising dollars and profit. These policies have led to a number of high profile lawsuits against Facebook, Instagram, and other social media tech giants which come in the wake of a number of teen suicides where social media addiction was a factor. Founder Matthew Bergman joins Gormley to tell us about his work with the Social Media Victims Law Centre, and why he feels these tech giants should be held accountable for the harms their policies cause.

Through the iOS App Store there are 1.85 million different apps available for download. Android users have even more selection, with 2.56 million available through the Google Play Store. With millions of apps worldwide, there's definitely "an app for that." AI expert and former Apple software developer Chad Jones is here with the latest in artificial intelligence and new app developments. What is your go-to app? Let us know by calling or texting 1-877-332-8255.

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Today marks 40 years since Saskatchewan's 1982 general election, which saw Grant Devine and the PC Party take power in stunning fashion over the New Democratic Party and Premier Allan Blakeney, who had held more than half the province since 1971. Devine joins Gormley to look back at that day 40 years ago, and how it changed Saskatchewan's political landscape.

There are more than 4,000 charities and non-profits active around Saskatchewan, and we're featuring some of the great people doing great work in this province during our new segment called "The Best of Saskatchewan." In this week's feature, we're catching up with Glenda James, to learn about her work with the Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association. If you know a charity or non-profit doing good works in the province, send us a note at [email protected]!

A developer in Saskatchewan is looking to create an old-time western town as a community and tourist destination in the village of Kennedy. With the 'District of Cactus,' developer Dan Cole is aiming to recreate a piece of the old west, with wooden sidewalks, hitching posts, traditional businesses, and more. Cole joins Gormley to tell us more about the project, and why he thinks it'll be a hit. Would you want to turn back the clock and live in an old west town? Let us know at 1-877-332-8255!

Author and journalist Dale Eisler explores the dramatic changes to Saskatchewan's political landscape in his new book 'From Left to Right: Saskatchewan’s Political and Economic Transformation.' Eisler joins Gormley to tell us how Saskatchewan changed from avowedly socialist to strongly conservative, what brought about such a staggering reversal, and what lies ahead for the future.

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