When someone goes missing in Saskatchewan, who actually joins the search — and what happens once volunteer search-and-rescue teams are called in? Dustin Brears, Vice-President of the Search and Rescue Saskatchewan Association of Volunteers (SARSAV), joins Evan to talk about the work of Saskatchewan’s volunteer search teams and a national search-and-rescue conference coming to Saskatoon this fall.

According to a recent report, young people are increasingly reaching out to Kids Help Phone for support and with back-to-school here, the organization is expecting the number to continue to climb. Rebecca Shields, President and CEO of Kids Help Phone, joins the show to explain what's driving the increase, the work KHP does and what it's doing to meet the demand.

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The government released its first look at provincial finances since the budget came down in March, and the numbers aren't great. Despite a significant boost from higher oil prices, the bottom line has actually gotten worse. Trent Wotherspoon, Saskatchewan NDP finance critic, joins the show to share his thoughts and what the NDP would do to get the province's finances back in order.

Today, kids are moving less than they used to, and the consequences go well beyond physical health. Richard Monette, Executive Director, Active for Life, joins us ahead of their national It's Child's Play campaign later this month to remind parents that simple, everyday play can make a big difference.

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Are Canadian kids using AI as a learning tool--or as a shortcut? Paige MacPherson, Senior Fellow, Education Policy, Fraser Institute, was part of a study that says many teachers say more than half of their students are using AI to complete homework, leading to declining critical thinking and writing skills. Paige joins us now to talk about the survey results and how schools should handle AI going forward.

Brian Zinchuk, editor/owner of PipelineOnline, is here to discuss the latest oil and gas news in the province and take your calls and questions! Call 1-877-332-8255.

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The school year is officially getting underway, with students, parents and teachers across Saskatchewan settling back into the classroom routine. Everett Hindley, Saskatchewan's Minister of Education, joins the show to talk about the year ahead, what challenges are facing the education system and how the government plans to address them.