The Evan Bray Show Segments – Tuesday, March 26th

WITH GUEST HOST TAMARA CHERRY

8:30 – More than 100 people are dead after an attack on a Moscow concert hall on Friday. The Islamic State group, or IS, has taken credit for the attack, but Russian president, Vladimir Putin, is keen on blaming the West. Colleen Bell, an associate professor at the University of Saskatchewan with expertise in international relations and the politics of security, joins guest host, Tamara Cherry, to discuss the situation.

9:00 – Saskatchewan RCMP are investigating the deaths of four people at a rural home near Neudorf, about 135 kilometres east of Regina. Four adults were found dead in the home during a wellness check on Sunday night. The deaths are considered suspicious and 980 CJME reporter, Gillian Massie, is in the Neudorf community this morning.

9:15 – Cockroaches might be making more of an appearance in the province this season. Poulin’s exterminator, Shawn Sherwood, joins Tamara Cherry to give listeners the information they need about those pests, and stays on the line to answer any other pesky questions listeners might have for him! Call 1-877-332-8255 to ask your pest-related question!

10:00 – A Metis cancer survivor and a University of Saskatchewan professor have been working together to tell an impactful story of resilience and survival. Through a digital storytelling project, Prof. Bobby Henry has been sharing the story of knowledge keeper, Terri Hansen-Gardiner’s battle with cancer in hopes of raising healthcare awareness in Metis communities. Henry and Hansen-Gardiner join Tamara Cherry to share their journey in working on this important project.

10:30 – A recent bust on illicit cigarettes in Saskatchewan made headlines thanks to careful work by the Saskatchewan Highway Patrol. Sergeant Craig Gelsinger with the SHP joins Tamara Cherry on the show to talk about the bust and other work the SHP is responsible for in the province.

11:00 – As Saskatchewan teachers and the provincial government remain at an impasse in negotiations over a new contract, students in Saskatchewan are struggling. While older students have been frustrated to see band festivals and sports events cancelled or rescheduled, younger students are missing the structure and certainty of normal school schedules without job action. Speech-language pathologist, Maegan Mason, speaks with Tamara Cherry about this and who is working to support kids in addition to teachers.

11:30 – The American government is suing Apple over competition laws. Tech expert, Carmi Levy, joins Tamara to discuss whether this could happen in Canada and what that could mean for iPhone and Android users in the country.

12:00 – A new novel offering a fascinating look at Saskatchewan’s railway history by Canadian author, Gail Kirkpatrick, has hit bookstore shelves. Kirkpatrick tells a story in Sleepers and Ties that emphasizes rebuilding community and friendships and why these connections are vital to our everyday lives. She joins Tamara Cherry to discuss her new publication.