Blue Sky
with Garth Materie
Monday on Blue Sky
Categories: Episode Update
Friday May 25, 2012
Cabinet shuffle details
After Premier Brad Wall gave his cabinet a shuffle, our political reporter Stefani Langenegger breaks down all the changes.
Thursday May 24, 2012
The other side of an economic boom
After a weekend shooting in Saskatoon, CBC has learned that the drug trade in the city is growing. Drug dealers are coming from other cities to sell in the rich economy. We hear from a police officer in Saskatoon, and then take your calls about street safety.
Wednesday May 23, 2012
CP rail strikes out
Federal labour minister Lisa Raitt won't legislate Canadian Pacific Railway workers back to the job. Not yet at least. We hear from Raitt and a labour relations expert.
Tuesday May 22, 2012
Jimmy's Law pushed by NDP
NDP MLA David Forbes is pushing for the creation of "Jimmy's Law." If passed, it would create safer measures for many late-night workers.
Friday May 18, 2012
Road trippin' on Blue Sky
We go for a drive on Blue Sky. Dan and a couple of ladies from Tourism Saskatchewan chat road trips, and you give us some of your best road trip stories. Enjoy the long weekend!
Thursday May 17, 2012
Fire near Lloydminster
About 130 people were forced to leave their homes this week because of a wild fire just north of Lloydminster. Nancy McGerrigle and her husband are two of those people. Hear what life near the fire is like for them.
Wednesday May 16, 2012
Dutch Disease
We had a discussion on the show about the impact of "dutch disease." Here's a link to the full report! And while you're reading the full report, listen to our interview about.
Tuesday May 15, 2012
Fresh fish from far away
In the heart of the prairies is where you'll find ... fresh fish from the coast? For Skipper Otto's Community Fishery, the answer is yes. Find out about the fishery and how you can connect with the fishermen who catch your fish. Go to their website for more.
Monday May 14, 2012
Rallying against nuclear waste storage
A petition that is 12,000 strong is headed to the Saskatchewan Legislature. The cause? Protesting against nuclear waste storage in the province. Guest host Dan Kerslake speaks to one of the organizers of a rally staged to present the petition.
Monday May 14, 2012
Bird line contest!
What bird is this? If you can name the species, call in between 12:30 and 1 on today's show (Monday) and let us know! The winner of the contest gets a CBC bunny hug! The number to call is 1-800-716-2221. Trevor Herriot will be in studio to give us the answer.
