Guest host Brent Loucks
8:30- The NASA Artemis launch is set to take place this Saturday after take-off was postponed earlier this week. We are joined by Troy Harkness, a professor of biochemistry, microbiology & immunology at the University of Saskatchewan, to chat about the significance of this launch, and bringing humanity back to the moon. We also discuss Harkness’s work with studies that led to the BioSentinel, which is a smaller spacecraft that’s hitching a ride to space on the Artemis I mission.
LIVE: Troy Harkness, a Professor of biochemistry, microbiology & immunology at the University of Saskatchewan.
9:00 – The Ultimate Open Lines…
10:00– If you’re in Saskatoon this weekend, the 2022 Nutrien Fireworks Festival will take place from Friday-Sunday. Shad Ali, the president of the festival tells us about what to expect and about the wide variety of entertainment that will be there.
LIVE: Shad Ali, President of Nutrien Fireworks Festival.
10:15– The iconic Lumsden Duck Derby is also taking place this weekend. It has supported the Lumsden Sports Association for over 35 years and since then 25 000 rubber ducks have been dropped into the Qu’appelle River. We check in with the Chair of the Duck Derby, Morgan Mayer for more information.
LIVE: Morgan Mayer, Chair of Lumsden Duck Derby.
10:30– This weekend will be the 57th Labour Day Classic, where the Saskatchewan Roughriders and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers will kick off on Sunday night. Our rider reporter Britton Gray tells us what to expect for this sold-out game.
LIVE: Britton Gray, CKOM/CJME Rider reporter.
11:00 – What time is it? It’s Eatin’ Time! with Belton Johnson – powered by the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Gormley with his recipe for grilled beef bulgogi!
LIVE: Belton Johnson.
11:30- We are joined by Janet Bradshaw from Pickleball Saskatchewan to tell us all about the sport, its popularity, and how you too can get involved this season.
LIVE: Janet Bradshaw, President, Pickleball Saskatchewan.
12:00 – It’s time for Green and White Prognostications, brought to you by Cargill & Sask Canola. Pick the game-winner and the closest combined score and you could win a $50 gas card!