Saskatoon's Seth Hundeby showing off versatility at CFL combine
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"I feel like I am a big body and can move," said the 6-foot-2 linebacker.
8:30 – Today is the first day of the spring session in the Saskatchewan Legislature and budget day, the first done by Saskatchewan’s new Minister of Finance, Jim Reiter. Lisa Schick, senior reporter for 980 CJME, joins Evan to prepare listeners for the upcoming session and what she’s watching for in this year’s provincial budget.
Listener Question: What are you expecting to hear today from Premier Scott Moe and the Saskatchewan government as the spring legislature session begins and the budget is shared?
9:00 – As Saskatchewan prepares to receive its latest budget from the provincial government, Cara Werner, director of Big Dream Child Care Inc., is at the legislature in Regina to advocate for the province signing onto the new federal child care agreement for the next five years. She joins Evan to share why this is an important move for the province.
LQ: Do you want to see the Government of Saskatchewan sign on to another agreement with the federal government for $10-per-day child care?
9:15 – Open phones – Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what’s on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
10:00 – The Wheat Growers Association is concerned about the ongoing trade war Canada has become involved in and tariffs on canola affecting producers in the province. Gunter Jochum, president of the Wheat Growers Association, joins Evan to discuss the price that western Canadian farmers are paying right now.
LQ: Do you see any benefits to this trade war?
10:45 – The Z99 Radiothon is happening tomorrow, broadcasting live from the Cornwall Center with Justin, Wheels and Shauna Foster! Justin & Wheels join Evan to talk about the fundraiser for the NICU at Regina General Hospital.
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 – New developments in agriculture technology are one of the exciting parts of Canada’s Farm Show and taking part in revealing a new cohort of business accelerator companies at the show is Cultivator powered by Conexus, including both Canadian and UK companies focused on using new technology to address agriculture concerns. Laura Mock, director of Cultivator, and Jill Sharko, with Ag Grow Consulting, join Evan to talk more about the announcement today.
LQ: What problems or concerns do you see in ag that you’d like to see more technology geared towards addressing?
12:00 – A Saskatchewan retailer is taking a direct hit from the tariffs being imposed in the Canada-U.S. trade war. Kelvin Fellner, owner of Hugsy’s Place, joins Evan to share the impact he is seeing on his business in Watrous.
LQ: How are tariffs affecting your life?