'Dreams do come true': Sask. Habs fan's lifelong wish fulfilled
Jan 28, 2025
As Kelly McCrea battles cancer, his friends made his wish to see the Canadiens in Montréal come true.
8:30 – The Government of Saskatchewan has now directed school divisions across Saskatchewan to develop and implement policies on change room use. All school divisions must develop their policies by June 30. Everett Hindley, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Education, joins Evan to discuss what this entails and who will be part of the consultation process.
Listener Question: To parents, does a change room policy bring you peace of mind?
9:00 – Open phones – Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what’s on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
9:30 – The Liberal leadership race becomes established today, with it being the final day for names to enter the race to become the new face of the Liberal Party of Canada. Where is the race going and what impact will pressures from the south have on it? Daniel Westlake, assistant professor in the department of political studies at the University of Saskatchewan, joins Evan to evaluate Canadian politics this week.
LQ: If a Liberal candidate is willing to drop the carbon tax, does that make you reconsider where your vote could go in a federal election?
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!
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 BEEF SOUP.
11:15 –A truck driver from Saskatoon was responsible for helping a trapped driver be saved on an Alberta highway. Kingsley Ogieva, an XTL Transport Inc. truck driver, has been honoured by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) for his bravery helping a trapped driver in November. He joins Evan to share what happened out on that highway.
11:30 – A new Loblaws report is flagging soaring food prices in Canada once again, despite improved prices in December. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, food distribution and policy professor at Dalhousie University Agri-Food Analytics Lab, is in Saskatchewan today and joins Evan to discuss pricing and how U.S. tariffs could further impact costs at the grocery store.
LQ: Have you noticed any relief with your grocery bills? Are you worried hearing prices are increasing again?
12:00 – Kim Coates, Canadian-American actor, known for his role on Sons of Anarchy, joins Evan to share an update from Los Angeles on the raging wildfires happening around his California home.