Second ammonia leak keeps Weyburn rinks closed until after Christmas
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City was on schedule to reopen on Dec. 13, and now has to remove the ice again.
With guest host Brent Loucks
8:35– The city of Saskatoon has narrowed down sites for a future arena and event centre. Yesterday they announced that they are looking at two locations- by Midtown mall and north downtown city yards. Mayor Charlie Clark joins us with more on this story
LIVE: Charlie Clark, Saskatoon Mayor.
8:50– Yesterday, Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland visited Saskatchewan as part of her summer tour. Her visit included a visit to the Mosaic’s potash mine outside of Colonsay, a visit with Mayor Charlie Clark, and a trip to Baba’s Closet, which provides Ukrainian families with essentials such as appliances and hygiene items. Libby Giesbrecht, 650 CKOM Journalist joins us with this story.
LIVE- Libby Giesbrecht, 650 CKOM Journalist.
9:00– Tyler McMurchy, Media Relations Manager for SGI tells us about mudflaps for your vehicles, and what the law is relating to them, what vehicles need them, and what the fine is for those who don’t get them. He also joins Loucks to talk windshields and package policies.
LIVE: Tyler McMurchy, Media Relations Manager for SGI.
9:10- Harvest season has begun. Brent Loucks checks in with Saskatchewan farmer Bob Bodnarchuk on what this season is looking like for farmers.
LIVE: Brent Bodnarchuk, Saskatchewan farmer.
10:00- Invasive fish are taking over Saskatoon storm ponds. What kind of fish? Goldfish! Brodie Thompson, Engineering Manager for the City of Saskatoon explains the reasoning and concerns when it comes to invasive fish and how we can fix this problem.
LIVE: Brodie Thompson, Engineering Manager for the City of Saskatoon.
11:00– The end of summer is just around the corner, and it’s time to fire up the barbeque a few more times before the season is out. We are joined by Steven Raichlen, grill master, Tv host for “Project Fire,” and author of “The Barbecue Bible,” to share secrets of the grill. Got a grilling or BBQ question? Call 1-877-332-8255!
LIVE: Steven Raichlen, master griller, TV host, author of “The Barbecue Bible.”
11:30– Can you pass the 10-second balance test? Balance training can often be overlooked but according to exercise and sports medicine specialist, Dr. Claudio Gil Araujo, balance training is crucial for healthy aging. Araujo and a Brazillian team did a study in June and found that 20 percent of the 1,700 older adults tested couldn’t balance on one leg for 10 seconds or more. He joins us to talk about this study and give some tips for living a healthier active life as we age.
LIVE: Dr. Claudio Gil Araujo, specializes in exercise and sports medicine and is Dean of Research and Education at Exercise Medicine Clinic.
12:00– Michael Garnett and his wife made their way to Ukraine to help refugees who are fleeing the Russian invasion back in May. They helped others by purchasing suitcases and helped refugees with visa applications and airfare. He has now returned to Canada and tells us about his new nonprofit Help from Canada which brings refugees from Europe to Canada using Westjet staff-donated “buddy passes.”
LIVE: Michael Garnett, former NHL and Blades Goalie.