The VACR (Violence Against Women Advocate Case Review) looks at sexual assault cases closed without charges to identify gaps and improve police responses. Saskatoon Sexual Assault & Information (SSAIC) partners on the project, bringing expertise and advocacy to ensure a trauma‑informed, accountable approach. Evan is joined by Reagan Conway, Executive Director, and Morgan Price, Education & Outreach Coordinator at SSAIC, to discuss the project and its impact.

Mid-day Saturday we learned more details of the federal firearms buyback program, which opens today. Licensed owners can register banned weapons for compensation ahead of the March 31 deadline, but some provinces, including Saskatchewan, have raised concerns. Evan speaks with Rod Giltaca, CEO & Executive Director of the Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights, for his take.

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From an energy perspective, the deal opens the door to co-operation on conventional and low-carbon technologies, but it also raises concerns about national security and economic dependence on a market that has used trade as a political tool. To break down the energy side of the agreement, Evan welcomes Heather Exner-Pirot, Senior Fellow and Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute back to the show.

Last year was another busy year for Regina Crime Stoppers. It had its biggest reward payout in recent history and tips received continue to climb. Regina Crime Stoppers President Kevin Bassendowski and Inspector Shawn Fenwick with the Regina Police Service join the show to break down all the numbers and look ahead to 2026.

Iran is facing widespread protests driven by deepening economic hardship, soaring inflation, and a collapsing currency. The unrest has been met with deadly violence, drawing international condemnation, including from the G7, over the deliberate killing of demonstrators and ongoing concerns about executions and human rights abuses. Joining the show is Negar Mojtahedi, an Iran International reporter and host of the Eye for Iran podcast series.

What time is it? It’s Eatin’ Time! with Belton Johnson - powered by the Saskatchewan Cattle Association! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Evan with his recipe for Shepard's Pie.

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Peas are included in the Canada–China agreement, with China agreeing to lift retaliatory tariffs on Canadian peas through at least the end of the year. That’s significant for Prairie producers, as China has been one of the most important export markets for Canadian pulses. Evan speaks with Murad Al-Katib, President, CEO and Board member of AGT Food and Ingredients Inc. for his reaction.

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