A small delegation from Saskatchewan is in Germany. They're meeting with displaced Ukrainians and refugee-serving organizations to determine additional supports Saskatchewan can provide to those fleeing the war in Ukraine. MLA Terry Dennis is leading the delegation and he is joined by Iryna Matsiuk, member of the Saskatchewan Ukraine Relations Advisory Committee and Co-Chair of the Ukrainian Canada Congress. Matsiuk, who emigrated to Canada from Ukraine in 2011, joins Gormley from Germany to discuss what their group is doing to help those living in a war zone.

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 Stan Tu'Inukuafe, co-founder of STR8-UP, to learn about his work with former gang members and their families to help support individuals as they embark on a healthier path. We'll also meet Chantel Huel, who's benefited from working with STR8-UP.

Last week, we told you about the new robotic surgical system for St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon, made possible thanks to a generous donation by Merlis Belsher. Belsher joins Gormley to tell us about the donation, along with provincial head of surgery Dr. Ivar Mendez, to explain how robotics are changing the face of surgery and what the new system at St. Paul's will mean for healthcare in Saskatchewan.

A civil trial began last week in Calgary, after several individuals and churches launched a constitutional challenge against the province's public health orders, arguing they violate Albertans' rights. Lawyer Jeff Rath is representing three individuals in the case, and he joins Gormley to tell us about cross-examining Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw, and why his clients brought forward the case.

Open Session

According to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, interest on Canada's federal debt is expected to cost taxpayers $26.9B this year. Last week's federal budget added fuel to the fire, with a projected deficit of $52.8B this year and no plan to address the national debt, which is projected to reach $1.2T by the end of the fiscal year. Franco Terrazzano, federal director with the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, joins Gormley to tell us why the ballooning debt should be concerning to all Canadian taxpayers.

After a severe storm knocked out 200-300 power poles in southern Saskatchewan Monday night, power is finally being restored. SaskPower customers in Maple Creek saw their power restored fully on Thursday, though some rural areas are still in the dark. Maple Creek Deputy Mayor Len Barkman says residents pulled together to help each other out, but the town will need to put some measures in place to ensure the next major storm doesn't have such devastating effects. Barkman joins Gormley for an update from Maple Creek.

What time is it? It's Eatin' Time! with Belton Johnson - powered by the Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Gormley with his recipe for BBQ Smoked Beef Short Ribs!

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The last go of wide open phones for the week!