Open lines with Evan: Calls, questions and conversations

Leading Frontier Days: 100-year-old parade marshal

At 100 years old, Second World War veteran and longtime community volunteer John Watson has been named the 2026 Frontier Days Parade Marshal in Swift Current. His decades of service, involvement in Frontier Days, and dedication to western heritage make him a fitting choice for one of the event's highest honours and Evan welcomes him to the show.

Mosaic Stadium given green light for new turf, video boards

Regina city council is going ahead with the $8.2 million to replace Mosaic Stadium’s artificial turf as well as its LED video boards. Geoff Smith, 980 CJME reporter, joins Evan to explain why this got approved so quickly and what assistance the city is asking for.

What's next for Saskatoon's Entertainment District?

Lara Fominoff, 650 CKOM senior reporter, joins us after last night's city council meeting in Saskatoon, which approved the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation Downtown Event and Entertainment District (DEED) negotiations.

Should calls to prayer be broadcast?

A downtown Regina mosque says it has received threats and hateful messages after beginning a weekly amplified Muslim call to prayer from rooftop speakers. The decision has also sparked a broader conversation about religious expression, community relations, and how Saskatchewan navigates religious differences. Joining Evan to discuss some of the nuances is Amin Asfari, the Law Foundation of Saskatchewan Chair in Police Studies at the University of Regina.

How to get the best yard on the block

It's officially summer! But is your green lawn looking a little dull? Maybe you want to try something new and do some landscaping? Philip Rispens, co-owner of Sherwood Greenhouses and Rispens Landscaping, joins the show to share his tips and tricks for a perfect yard that will have all your neighbours envious! He also takes YOUR lawn-related questions!