The Evan Bray Show Segments – Friday, July 26th

WITH GUEST HOST BRENT LOUCKS

8:30 – The fire in Jasper has forced hundreds to evacuate from the town of Jasper in Alberta, which has now seen major destruction from the wildfires that prompted the evacuations. The town of Hinton is just 76 kilometres away and has taken in some evacuees and is preparing for more. Mayor of Hinton, Nicholas Nissen, joins Brent Loucks to share what their town has experienced because of these wildfires.

8:45 – Covering the Jasper wildfire evacuation is Canadian Press reporter, Fakiha Baig. She joins Brent to share what she’s seeing on the ground in Alberta.

9:00 – Were the Jasper wildfires presently destroying the Alberta town preventable? Alberta resident and outdoor aficionado, Marty Belanger, joins Brent Loucks to explain how.

9:15 – Wildfires have absolutely decimated the town of Jasper. Jace Maki, Global News reporter, is field reporting on this story. He joins Brent Loucks to give listeners an update on the devastation.

9:30 – What is the process when the time comes to pass down your family’s beloved summer cabin? Kevin Hegadus, private wealth counsel with PWM Financial, explores the do’s and don’ts of the process with Brent Loucks.

9:45 – Deadpool & Wolverine, perhaps the most highly anticipated blockbuster of the summer, hits theatres today in Canada! Many shows are already sold out for the long-awaited third installment in the Deadpool saga, starring Ryan Reynolds. Pop culture critic, Craig Silliphant, joins Brent Loucks to discuss the thrill of this release.

10:00 – Bugs ‘n Hugs – Every Friday we open the phone lines and give you a chance to call out or commend anyone you think deserves it. Call 1-877-332-8255 and join the conversation!

10:30 – The devastating wildfires in Alberta have caused immense damage. Thousands have evacuated the town of Jasper and the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has deployed a virtual community assistance mobile pavilion to help offer general insurance information to those affected. National director of consumer and industry relations for IBC, Rob du Pruis, joins Brent Loucks to give an estimation of the damage for insurance reasons.

11:00 – What time is it? It’s Eatin’ Time! with Belton Johnson – powered by the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Evan with his recipe for SMOKED JALAPEÑO POPPER MEATBALLS.

11:15 – Ground has been broken on a new thermal spa addition to Dakota Dunes Resort! Whitecap Dakota First Nation Chief, Darcy Bear, joins Brent Loucks to discuss this significant project.

11:30 – A father and son from Saskatoon are watching their journey play out on the tenth season of The Amazing Race Canada. Michael and Amari Linklater are representing their Indigenous heritage and making Saskatchewan proud this season, trying to become the first ever winners from the province. They join Brent Loucks to talk about their journey that has aired to-date.

12:00 – There is a sense of urgency around prairie grasslands in Manitoba, Alberta and Saskatchewan. more than 80 per cent of original native prairie grasslands are reported to have been lost to various human causes, like building roads and houses. Michael Burak (“BURE-ack”), natural area manager with Nature Conservancy of Canada and Saskatchewan program director joins Brent Loucks to discuss new funding for the NCC’s Prairie Grasslands Action Plan.