8:30 – Saskatchewan teachers and the provincial government return to the bargaining table today, but what if talks don’t work out? With binding arbitration a possibility ahead, Evan is joined by Manitoba labour and employment lawyer, CEO and Managing Partner of Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP, Keith Labossiere, to talk about what that process could look like.
9:00 – Open lines – Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what’s on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
9:30 – Elections Saskatchewan has changes coming for the provincial election, scheduled for October 28, and the opening of the vote-by-mail application period for the election. In addition, their annual report is being released. Michael Boda, Saskatchewan’s Chief Electoral Officer, joins Evan to discuss these democratic changes.
10:00 – Brian Zinchuk, owner and editor of Pipeline Online, joins Evan for his monthly check in on Saskatchewan’s energy news live from the Weyburn Oil Show with some featured guests. He stays to take your calls with Evan — call 1-877-332-8255 with your questions for Brian Zinchuk!
11:00 – It’s time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener! It’s your chance for fame, and acclaim and to prove just how smart you are. Not only do you get bragging rights, but you’ll also win an exclusive Smartest Radio Listener t-shirt thanks to Little Town Apparel. Available ONLY to Saskatchewan Smartest Radio Listener winners. Call in to win at 1-877-332-8255!
11:30 – From crime reporter and author of The Trauma Beat comes season two of The Trauma Beat podcast. Tamara Cherry of Regina, who spent much of her career in Toronto, the second season of her true crime podcast will look to various stakeholders, including journalists, to make changes to how the criminal justice system works. Tamara Cherry joins Evan in studio.
12:00 – Each year, the STARS lottery provides millions of dollars in direct support to critical care operations and offers community members opportunities to win through their support of the organization. Dr. Darcy McKay, provincial director of operations for STARS, joins Evan to discuss the annual lottery campaign.