8:30 – After the release of the second 2024 report by Saskatchewan’s provincial auditor, Tara Clemett, she joins Evan to go over the results and her suggestions.
Listener Question: What did you think of the concerns flagged in the provincial auditor’s report?
9:00 – Evan welcomes the Saskatchewan RCMP’s assistant commander, Rhonda Blackmore for her monthly check-in interview on the Evan Bray Show. Blackmore provides an update on the RCMP’s state of affairs in the province and takes questions from listeners.
9:30 – The 2025 Food Price Report has been released. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, food distribution and policy professor at Dalhousie University Agri-Food Analytics Lab, joins Evan
LQ: Do you feel like you’re still paying too much for food? How much more are you paying for groceries each month?
10:00 – Bugs ‘n Hugs – Every Friday we open the phone lines and give you a chance to call out or commend anyone you think deserves it. Call 1-877-332-8255 and join the conversation!
11:00 – What time is it? It’s Eatin’ Time! with Belton Johnson – powered by the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Evan with his recipe for CHEESEBURGER CASSEROLE.
11:15 – Some changes are coming to SARCAN depots across the province, thanks to SK Recycles. Kevin Acton, SARCAN director of operations, joins Evan to discuss the changes and what they’ll mean for people in the province.
LQ: Will these adjustments change the way you recycle?
11:30 – The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) is sharing some significant data in a new report about the use of emergency departments in non-emergent situation. Evan speaks with Sunita Karmakar-Hore, manager of health systems performance reporting with CIHI, to better understand what this information means.
LQ: What was the last injury, illness or incident that you went to the emergency room for?
12:00 – The Eagle Heart Centre is endeavouring on its annual EHC Giving Back – Legacy Project for Christmas. The initiative is designed to spread joy and community spirit generously throughout the holidays. Delora Parisian, founder of Eagle Heart Centre, joins Evan to talk about the importance of the little joys this initiative gives families this time of year.