The Evan Bray Show

Premier Scott Moe is back from a trade mission to Europe that saw Saskatchewan sign new agreements on nuclear energy and economic co-operation. He joins Evan to discuss what those deals mean for the province, the government's response to a critical wildfire review, and the shooting in Melville that seriously injured two RCMP officers.

Hockey Night in Canada was a staple for many households; it's how a lot of young hockey fans fell in love with the game. But now, its future is uncertain. An agreement between Rogers Communications and the CBC that allowed HNIC to air on the network recently expired. But a Regina band is hoping to change that. Carter Vosper, lead singer and guitarist for Regina's Blu Beach Band, joins Evan to share why the band started a petition to save HNIC.

The House of Commons rose for the last time before summer break last week. IT passed 24 bills during the sitting, including 19 government bills, three private members' bills and two Senate bills. To bring us up to speed on the last session and what Canadians should expect for the fall sitting, Evan is joined by Stephanie Taylor, National Post politics reporter.

Quebec is breaking new ground in Canada by becoming the first province to ban the sale of energy drinks to anyone under 16. Supporters say the combination of high caffeine and sugar levels poses unnecessary risks for young people, and for his take we're joined by Dr. Christopher Labos, a Montreal physician, host of The Body of Evidence podcast, and author of Does Coffee Cause Cancer?

Health-care worker retention has become a major issue in Saskatchewan, and it comes as contract negotiations between health-care unions and employers continue. CUPE 5430 President Bashir Jalloh joins us to explain why his union believes retention remains a challenge and what changes workers are looking for at the bargaining table.

Evan catches up with Saskatoon's Chief of Police, Cam McBride, to talk local crime statistics, how the city is doing in 2025 and what information people in Saskatchewan should be aware of.

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Two Saskatchewan RCMP officers are recovering after being seriously injured in a shooting while responding to a call in Melville on Sunday night. The incident has sparked discussion about the dangers police officers face and whether violence directed at them is becoming more common and more severe. Rob Farrer, President of the National Police Federation, joins us to discuss violence against police in Canada and the challenges officers face on the job today.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders won a thrilling overtime game against the Calgary Stampeders last weekend. Britton Gray, Green Zone Rider reporter, joins Brent to recap the game and bring us up to speed on other sports news.

As costs rise and the agriculture industry evolves, many farm families are balancing today's challenges with planning for the future. The Stevenson family from Hi-Lite Feedlot in northeast Saskatchewan joins us to discuss succession planning, innovation, and the realities of running a multi-generational farm. Farmers Beau and Cashe Steven join Brent to talk about their farm and the changing face of agriculture in this province.