Sterns returns to Riders' roster for Saturday's showdown against Elks
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The Riders made some roster moves ahead of the game against the Edmonton Elks.
8:30 – Two Saskatchewan Party MLAs will be running in the election under a new party banner. Greg Brkich and Denis Allchurch will run as Saskatchewan United Party candidates this fall. Jon Hromek, leader of the Saskatchewan United Party, joins Evan to discuss this news.
Listener Question: What do you think this news means for the Saskatchewan Party?
9:00 – COVID-19 seems to be off the radar of most people in Saskatchewan, but parts of the world are reporting a surge in cases since the summer months. What’s the update on this illness in the province and will a new vaccine be coming to Saskatchewan? Evan asks Chief Medical Health Officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab.
LQ: Does the thought of surging COVID cases concern you?
9:30 – Open phones – Evan welcomes newly-announced Saskatchewan United Party candidate, Greg Brkich, then goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what’s on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
10:00 – Hunting season is quickly nearing and with that fall chill in the air, Saskatchewan’s Chief Firearms Officer, Murray Cowan, and Saskatchewan Firearms Commissioner Bob Freberg join Evan to talk guns and take questions from listeners.
11:00 – You’re quick & clever! And for some weird reason you’ve carried the right answer in your head for years. Or maybe you just trust Uncle Google. It‘s time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener for Little Town Apparel — your chance for fame and acclaim and to prove just how smart you are. Not only do you get bragging rights, you’ll win prizes too! Call 1-877-332-8255 to play!
11:30 – Saskatchewan was well represented at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. Shelby Newkirk, paraswimmer, joins Evan to share her experience and triumph as a women’s S6 100m backstroke paralympic bronze medalist.
12:00 – A new study from Ducks Unlimited is highlighting 39 per cent more species are on sites with conservation easements when compared to unprotected lands. This comes as a result of the first successful application of a new biodiversity mapping and assessment tool that helps give insights and predictions to help with decisions about promoting biodiversity. James Paterson, research scientist for the Institute for Wetland and Waterfowl Research with Ducks Unlimited Canada, joins Evan to share more.