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On Thursday multiple news agencies reported that Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752, which crashed outside Tehran on Wednesday with 176 people onboard including many Canadians, was mistakenly shot down by Iranian forces during their missile bombardment of American forces in Iraq. Newsweek broke the story, citing a Pentagon official, a senior U.S. intelligence official and an Iraqi intelligence official. Iran is denying the reports, saying it's simply not possible that one of their surface-to-air missiles could have downed the airliner. Andrew Rasiulis is an expert on conventional warfare who served as an analyst with the Department of National Defence and as the Department of National Defence representative on NATO's High Level Task Force for conventional arms control. He joins Gormley to discuss how the Iranians may have accidentally shot down a civilian airliner, and what might happen in the aftermath.

On Thursday multiple news agencies reported that Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752, which crashed outside Tehran on Wednesday with 176 people onboard including many Canadians, was mistakenly shot down by Iranian forces during their missile bombardment of American forces in Iraq. Newsweek broke the story, citing a Pentagon official, a senior U.S. intelligence official and an Iraqi intelligence official. Iran is denying the reports, saying it's simply not possible that one of their surface-to-air missiles could have downed the airliner. Andrew Rasiulis is an expert on conventional warfare who served as an analyst with the Department of National Defence and as the Department of National Defence representative on NATO's High Level Task Force for conventional arms control. He joins Gormley to discuss how the Iranians may have accidentally shot down a civilian airliner, and what might happen in the aftermath.

Saskatchewan's drilling rigs are back at work after slowing down over the holiday season. Saskatchewan recently boasted a better utilization rate for rigs than our neighbours in Alberta, with 54% of rigs working (57 of 105). Brian Zinchuk, editor for Pipeline News, says it's not unusual to see drilling pick up at this time of year, but there are some interesting trends to highlight including one rig drilling for helium in the southwest and a string of rigs running from the Alberta border from Alsask to Macklin. Zinchuk joins Gormley to discuss the current drilling activity in the province and what trends are catching his eye.

Saskatchewan's drilling rigs are back at work after slowing down over the holiday season. Saskatchewan recently boasted a better utilization rate for rigs than our neighbours in Alberta, with 54% of rigs working (57 of 105). Brian Zinchuk, editor for Pipeline News, says it's not unusual to see drilling pick up at this time of year, but there are some interesting trends to highlight including one rig drilling for helium in the southwest and a string of rigs running from the Alberta border from Alsask to Macklin. Zinchuk joins Gormley to discuss the current drilling activity in the province and what trends are catching his eye.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are making some big changes, much to the displeasure of the Queen. On Wednesday the royal couple announced their intention to "step back as 'senior' members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen," as well as their intention to split their time between the UK and North America. CJME's news director Sarah Mills is our resident Brit and expert on all things royal, and she joins John to discuss the highly unorthodox decision. Mills says she understands their desire to carve their own path, but they went about it the wrong way by blindsiding the Queen with the announcement. We also want to know what you think, so give us a call at 1-877-332-8255 and tell us whether you've got any sympathy for Harry and Meghan.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are making some big changes, much to the displeasure of the Queen. On Wednesday the royal couple announced their intention to "step back as 'senior' members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen," as well as their intention to split their time between the UK and North America. CJME's news director Sarah Mills is our resident Brit and expert on all things royal, and she joins John to discuss the highly unorthodox decision. Mills says she understands their desire to carve their own path, but they went about it the wrong way by blindsiding the Queen with the announcement. We also want to know what you think, so give us a call at 1-877-332-8255 and tell us whether you've got any sympathy for Harry and Meghan.

Regina Police Chief Evan Bray joins the show for his monthly check-in, and we'll look ahead to 2020. There are some big projects in the works at the Regina Police Service, including the addition of an in-house psychologist to address mental health issues among officers and Bray's interest in adding an aerial support unit to the police force's toolbox.

Regina Police Chief Evan Bray joins the show for his monthly check-in, and we'll look ahead to 2020. There are some big projects in the works at the Regina Police Service, including the addition of an in-house psychologist to address mental health issues among officers and Bray's interest in adding an aerial support unit to the police force's toolbox.

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