Saskatchewan Weekend

We’re no longer updating this account. You can follow @CBCSask or listen to cbc.ca/listen to stay connected. Tune in Saturday and Sunday mornings at 94.1 FM in Saskatoon, 102.5 FM in Regina, or 540 on the AM dial all across Saskatchewan.

@torygillis Congrats Tory! Now that's what I'd call a stunning photo.

Some personal news/ out of office reply:

@UndergroundYxe @CTVStephanie @AlexBrownCTV @Saskatooning @cbcLarson @CTVMorningStoon @sherirbenson @britrzap @piya @craigsilliphant Woo hoo!

Exciting news!! YXE Underground recently surpassed 50,000 download. I am really proud of this achievement! Thank you so much for listening and spreading the word about YXE Underground here in #Saskatoon and beyond. I’m doing a giveaway on Instagram to celebrate this weekend!

@audrey_rain604 @tcu_place You bet! Here's the link: cbc.ca/listen/live-ra…

@SaskWeekend @tcu_place Hi. Will the interview be posted online? I hope so. 🤞

For over 50 years, Bruce Cockburn has been writing and recording songs that have become the soundtrack to many of our lives. He's celebrating that milestone with a big tour which brings him to @tcu_place in Saskatoon on February 9th. Bruce joins us for an extended conversation.

February is Aboriginal Storytelling Month and this year marks 20 years of sharing & preserving Indigenous knowledge and culture. Tune into @SaskWeekend 94.1FM #yxe 102.5FM #yqr 540AM #sask after 7:30am & hear about the milestone & events planned from @LSSAP's Jessica Generoux.

Saskatchewan country musician @amynelsonmusic started a Facebook post this week with these words: 'Have you heard of ECT?' Then the performer spoke of her years of struggle with depression and the difference Electroconvulsive Therapy has made. She joins us after 8:30.

@FionaOdlum She's a beauty!

We would love to introduce to you…. Miss Penny the Wonder Pup ❤️

Annie Brass and Raven Sage from The Aunty Show joined host Shauna Powers of @SaskWeekend to reflect on the importance of the Aunty role ahead of their performance on Jan. 27 @ The Exchange as part of Winterruption. tinyurl.com/839dse6s

A special bonus episode just dropped wherever you find your #podcasts. It features Dax and Sara Irons who share the story of their son, Everett, and the support they received from Empty Arms when he passed away. @SaskWeekend @AlexBrownCTV #Saskatoon podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/yxe…

@JaySemko Congrats Jay! Well deserved.

As the @ReginaFolkFest gears up for #Winterruption, performers @AnnieBrass @RavenSage are gearing up to take the stage for The Aunty Show'. It takes place Friday evening @theExchangeLive. They'll join me to explore why being an aunty is so important in their lives.

@ericandersonyxe my pleasure!

Jasmin Herchak and Briana Koop use the love and grief they feel for their lost children to support Saskatoon families who experience the death of a child. They founded a group called 'Empty Arms'. @UndergroundYxe host @ericandersonyxe joins us to explore their inspiration.

@JGerlinsky Of course I can't picture you following the crowd! Travelling has been a lifelong passion for me, but I haven't left Canada since the start of the pandemic and have found myself enjoying staying closer to home. I bet you've explored more of Saskatchewan than many of us :-)

@SabeenInTheCity I'm so sorry for your loss, Sabeen. I had no idea you were related. Her father Nadeem has been a very dear family friend for a long time, and so many of us are grieving alongside you. Sending loving thoughts your way.

My sweet cousin passed away 💔 In her short 21 years earthside, she filled our world with so much joy & love no matter what adversities she faced she always managed to be the brightest light in any room.. I know my dad was in heaven waiting to greet her with a big hug & smile…❤️

Gary Tinker is a keynote speaker at Saskatoon's 'Connecting Communities: a conference on disabilities, justice, and living well'. Gary has cerebral palsy, but that didn't stop him from walking from La Ronge to Regina on crutches in 1989. He shares some of his story this morning.

Jason Strohan is serious about food. As co-owner and head chef at Saskatoon's St. Tropez Bistro, he's also the restaurant's gardener! They're participating in the @DTNYXE event Taste Saskatoon this month. We'll check in around 8:45.