The Evan Bray Show

We're well into summer, but there's still a LOT of time to get behind the grill to cook up some delicious food! Belton Johnson, former Grey Cup Champion and BBQ expert, joins Evan to share his tips and tricks for becoming the hottest grill master on the block!

Evan sits down with Saskatoon Mayor Cynthia Block for her monthly mayoral check-in. Mayor Block takes your questions and gives us an update on the city's state of affairs.

The Globe Theatre says it needed financial support to continue operating. The theatre has asked the City of Regina for a one-time grant, arguing the funding would provide a critical lifeline as it works to stabilize its finances after costly renovations. Oz Weaver, Executive Director of the Globe Theatre, joins us to discuss the request, the challenges facing the organization and what's next for the theatre.

It’s been 20 years since Canadian Armed Forces members were redeployed to Afghanistan as part of Task Force Orion. This weekend, veterans, their families and community members will come together at Regina Beach for Patricia's Howl, a three-day event honouring their service and remembering the 19 Canadians who lost their lives during the deployment. Jim Sinclair, retired corporal with the Royal Regina Rifles and deployed to Afghanistan in 2006, and Willy MacDonald, retired master warrant officer, recipient of the Star of Military Valour who was deployed to Afghanistan in 2006, join the show to talk about this special event and how you can get involved.

Saskatoon’s Downtown Event and Entertainment District continues to generate plenty of debate, and now the province is pushing Ottawa to help fund the project. Ken Wood, former CEO of SaskPlace and the Credit Union Centre, is critical of the project. As someone with decades of experience running a major event facility, he joins us to share his concerns.

Canada leased more firefighting aircraft this year—but what if the real problem isn't the number of planes, it's how quickly they can be deployed? As another devastating wildfire season continues, we'll ask McGill University aviation management lecturer John Gradek whether Canada's wildfire strategy is built to respond fast enough.

You’re quick & clever! And for some weird reason you’ve carried the right answer in your head for years. Or maybe you just trust Uncle Google. It's time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener for Little Town Apparel -- your chance for fame and acclaim and to prove just how smart you are. Not only do you get bragging rights, you’ll win prizes too! Call 1-877-332-8255 to play!

Both the Regina and Saskatoon exhibitions kick off this week! You might remember the fair under a different name, but what's YOUR favourite memory from the iconic summer festival? What do you miss about the past fairs? Call, text or send us a voice memo at 1-877-332-8255 to join the conversation.

Evan sits down with the Mayor of Regina, Chad Bachynski, for his monthly mayoral check-in. Mayor Bachynski takes Evan's and your questions and gives an update on the city's state of affairs.

Open phones - Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.