Fatal bear attack in northern Saskatchewan: How rare is it?

Fatal bear attack in northern Saskatchewan: How rare is it?

A 27-year-old man has died following a bear encounter near a remote airstrip about 78 km northeast of Points North Landing or about 700 kilometres northeast of Saskatoon. This is only the fourth known fatal bear attack in our province’s history. Wildlife officers and the RCMP are working to determine what led to the deadly encounter. To talk about bears in Saskatchewan and safety, Evan is joined by Doug Clark, professor in the University of Saskatchewan's School of Environment and Sustainability.

Are Urgent Care Centres really working?

Health-care workers are saying Regina's Urgent Care Centre is a brilliant idea for the public, but its devastating for those working in the industry. Darrell Davis, writer/columnist for the Regina Leader-Post and Saskatoon StarPhoenix, joins us to discuss what he learned through his recent article on the UCC and the province's plan to build more across the province.

Saskatchewan's Smartest Radio Listener: brains, bragging rights and prizes

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!

Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs Week in Saskatchewan

Women-owned businesses are a major economic driver, but despite this, the women behind these businesses continue to earn less than their male counterparts and face challenges with procurement, financing, networking and leadership opportunities. As part of Women Entrepreneurs Week in Saskatchewan, we welcome Marea Olafson, owner of Freba Pottery and Véronique Loewen, owner of Verolingo Communications, to the show to talk about their businesses and the highs and lows of being an entrepreneur.

Social media’s latest health obsession: Peptides

Fads come and go, and the latest wellness trend is peptides. Some people are using peptide injections hoping for benefits like better recovery, weight loss or even anti-aging effects, but experts are raising concerns about safety and regulation. Hilary Brueck, Health Correspondent at Business Insider, has been reporting on the rise of peptides and joins us to discuss doctors' concerns about their growing use.