Show Segments

8:30 – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Crown Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett say a deal has been struck with the Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs in B.C. whose opposition to the Coastal GasLink pipeline project resulted in major protests across the country. But with details of the deal still confidential and many still expressing frustration with the delays, has anything really been accomplished? Business leaders are still waiting for the deal’s announcement, and saying the blockades damaged Canada’s reputation. National Post columnist John Ivision joins Gormley to share his thoughts on the secret deal and how the dispute might play out in coming days.

LIVE: John Ivison, Political Columnist for the National Post.

9:00 – The Hour of the Big Stories… Open Session

10:00 – The rumours are flying about an early provincial election, with many speculating that Saskatchewan could be heading to the polls much sooner than the planned date of Monday, November 2. Loleen Berdahl, Professor and Head of Political Studies at the University of Saskatchewan, says she’d be surprised if the SaskParty doesn’t call the election early, but says they may win either way as the rumours are forcing the hand of the NDP. Berdahl joins Gormley to discuss the speculation around the early election, and why she thinks the SaskParty might benefit from an earlier date.

LIVE: Loleen Berdahl, Professor and Head of Political Studies at the University of Saskatchewan.

10:45 – Since 2012, The Dead South have been impressing audiences in Canada and abroad with their energetic folk-bluegrass sound. The band received a Juno Award for best Traditional Roots Album in 2018 for “Illusion and Doubt,” and this year their album “Sugar & Joy” is nominated in the same category. The Juno Awards will be handed out Sunday, March 15 in Saskatoon, but first Scott Pringle, guitarist, mandolinist and vocalist for The Dead South, joins Gormley to discuss the group’s success and the upcoming award ceremony.

LIVE: Scott Pringle, member of Regina-based folk-bluegrass group The Dead South. (guitar, mandolin, vocals)

11:00 – It’s time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener! Powered by Urban Cellars. Your chance for fame, acclaim and to prove just how smart you are. Not only do you get bragging rights, you’ll win a $50 gift card for Urban Cellars.

12:00 – Tarrant Cross Child’s life was torn apart by an alcohol addiction, leading him to hit “rock bottom” in 2014. After finding himself in the hospital, Cross Child decided to get sober and pursue one of the pursuits that brought him joy before his addiction took over his life – running. Now Cross Child has been sober for six years and has run six marathons. Along with his wife Celeste, he has his sights set on the world record for an aggregate marathon and plans to make an attempt at the May 31 Saskatchewan Marathon in Saskatoon. Both Tarrant and Celeste will run a half-marathon, and their times will be totaled to see if they can break the three-hour nine-minute record. Cross Child joins Gormley to share his story and how running has transformed his life in the past six years.

LIVE: Tarrant Cross Child, marathon champion and former alcoholic.