The children’s book opening big conversations

Grounded? The uncertain future of the Snowbirds

The future of the Snowbirds is suddenly up in the air. Fraser Tolmie, Moose Jaw MP and former mayor, heard from the government that they couldn’t book events for the 2027 season. He joins the show to talk about why this might be happening and what a grounding could mean to the community.

The future of health care may be at your pharmacy counter

The way many Saskatchewan residents access health care is continuing to evolve, with pharmacies playing an increasingly important role. The province announced a new three-year agreement with pharmacy proprietors, aiming to expand services. Michael Fougere, Pharmacy Association CEO and former Regina mayor, joins the show to break down the new agreement and explain how it could ease pressure from the emergency rooms.

The children’s book opening big conversations

Mental health can be a difficult topic for families to talk about — especially with young children. A new children’s book is hoping to open that conversation in a gentle and creative way. Monique Stokvis, Saskatoon–based children’s author of THERE IS SOMETHING FISHY ABOUT ed, and retired Canadian Air Force Captain, joins the show to talk about her new book, which navigates discussions around eating disorders.

Lost and found: Protecting vulnerable kids in Saskatchewan

The disappearance of an eight-year-old non-verbal autistic boy in Regina last week has many families talking about safety and the supports available for vulnerable children. This happened to Amanda Irvine, a mother of an eight-year-old non-verbal autistic boy who wandered from his school in February. She joins the show alongside Bethany Wright, a Special Education Assistant who works with autistic students, to talk about the Lifesaver Project, which helps vulnerable people who are prone to wandering. They want to see Regina and other communities adopt the program.

The information war: Why Canada is being targeted

A new report from the Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs warns that Russia is actively targeting Canadians with false information, propaganda, and even deepfakes, all designed to divide us and weaken confidence in our democratic institutions. Dr. Stan Kutcher is a leading psychiatrist and professor and sits on the Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs, joins Evan to share the reports' findings.