Neck guard sales jump after Sask. hockey player slashed by skate
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More adult players are now investing in the protective equipment.
8:30 – Statistics Canada says the decision by our provincial government to remove the carbon tax from home heating helped drop Saskatchewan’s inflation rate to 1.9% in January. Crown Investments Minister Dustin Duncan says this data is a clear indication that in order to reduce the cost of living for families across the country, the federal government needs to scrap the carbon tax. Minister Duncan joins Evan.
9:00 – Hockey culture is under fire with the recent charges laid against members of the 2018 World Juniors hockey team. Scott Stinson joins Evan to dive into how the culture and stereotypes surrounding men playing hockey are impacting the behaviour of those athletes.
9:30 – Recent emails released by the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation show the Ministry of Education engaged in discussions related to a billboard ad campaign about Saskatchewan teachers’ salaries long before any proposals were exchanged at the bargaining table. Charles Smith, an associate professor of political studies at St. Thomas More College at the University of Saskatchewan who researches labour relations, joins Evan to discuss whether this can be considered unfair labour practice or bargaining in bad faith.
10:00 – Evan opens up the phone lines to take your calls about anything and everything that’s making headlines today. Call 1-877-332-8255!
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 a $50 gift card to Delta Hotels by Marriott Bessborough and Delta Downtown and 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 – Evan recently had the opportunity to visit the Westmoreland Mine in Estevan. He shares his takeaways from his experience.
12:00 – We revisit Evan’s discussion with Charles Smith, an associate professor of political studies at St. Thomas More College at the University of Saskatchewan who researches labour relations.