The Evan Bray Show

Why Your SaskPower Bill Is About to Go Up

SaskPower customers will see higher electricity bills with rates set to increase starting next month. But these increases hurt more than just your wallet, Ken Coates, policy expert/professor emeritus at the University of Saskatchewan and professor at Yukon University, said this could have a ripple effect on businesses and the cost of everyday goods. He joins Evan to help us understand the bigger economic picture and who is going to be hurt the most by this increase.

Digging In: Building Resilient Farms at the SaskSoil Conference

The annual SaskSoil Conference is coming up February 11 and 12, bringing together leading voices in regenerative agriculture, soil health, and farmer well-being. The goal is to help producers build more resilient soils and stronger farming systems. Evan is joined by SaskSoil president Karlah Rudolph to talk about the conference and the future of soil health in Saskatchewan.

From the Front Lines of Riversdale: A Business Owner on Safety and Homelessness

Concerns around homelessness continue to be an issue for people living in Saskatoon, including business owners. Dr. Ephthymia Kutsogiannis, chair of the Riversdale Business Improvement District, and business owner in the 1500 block of 20th Street , has been vocal about her concerns for years. She joins Evan to share whether things have changed and what she thinks needs to happen next.

Open Lines with Evan: Calls, Questions, Conversations

Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.

China, Canola, and the Future of Farming - a Conversation with Saskatchewan's Ag Minister

We’re on location at the Western Canadian Crop Production Show, an event that really highlights how important Saskatchewan’s agricultural sector is. With Premier Scott Moe currently in China advocating for Saskatchewan’s canola industry, the focus is firmly on trade and the future of farming. What are the priorities for agriculture in 2026, and how is the industry changing? Evan is joined by Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister, the Honourable David Marit.