Starting Monday we have a new weekday programming lineup debuting on News Talk Radio, and I wanted to fill you in on the changes.

Effective Monday, here is what the program schedule will look like:

For Regina listeners on News Talk 980 CJME

5:30am - The Dave Arnold Show
8:30am - John Gormley Live
12:30pm - Regina at Noon  (New!)
1:00pm - Adler On Line   (New Time!)
3:00pm - The Cory Kolt Show   (New Time!)
6:00pm - The Drew Remenda Sports Show
8:00pm - Prime Time Sports
9:00pm - John Gormley Live - Encore

For Saskatoon listeners on News Talk 650 CKOM

5:30am - The Brent Loucks Show
8:30am - John Gormley Live
12:30pm - Saskatoon at Noon  (New!)
1:00pm - Adler On Line   (New Time!)
3:00pm - The Cory Kolt Show   (New Time!)
6:00pm - The Drew Remenda Sports Show
8:00pm - Prime Time Sports
9:00pm - John Gormley Live - Encore

So... to the changes.

First off, one thing you'll notice is that The Murray Wood Show is not on the program schedule.  In case you didn't know, Murray Wood is a really critical guy inside the world of News Talk Radio.  He is our Provincial News Director -- meaning he looks after our news operations in both Regina and Saskatoon in addition to being our quarterback for co-ordinating live coverage of news events, breaking news, and special broadcasts.

Murray has a big job which takes a lot of time and energy to do... and his role only continues to grow. 

That's why starting Monday, Murray will be leaving his regular weekday talk show to focus on his work off-the-air.  But he's not leaving the radio completely... you'll still be able to hear him every day on his commentary The Wood File with Murray Wood, and he'll also continue to be our go-to anchor for live special event and breaking news coverage.

Secondly, you'll notice a new show on our program schedule at 12:30pm  -- for listeners to News Talk 980 CJME, it's Regina at Noon; for listeners to News Talk 650 CKOM, it's Saskatoon at Noon.  Regardless where you live, weekdays at 12:30pm we will be presenting a half hour news and information package to get you up to date and informed on everything going on in your world today... with Weather on the Ones, the latest from the Business Desk, Sports with Mitchell Blair, and Entertainment Today with Sheri Ebert.  Our team has been working hard to get this new extended information package prepared... and I think you're going to like what you hear!

Third, we have changed the start time for two of our existing shows.

Adler On Line moves from 2:00pm to 1:00pm, and The Cory Kolt Show extends by an hour to now begin at 3:00pm.

A new addition to The Cory Kolt Show will be a one hour interactive call-in segment every day from 3-4pm, where you can talk to Cory on the big stories and issues happening in Saskatchewan today.

I am always open to hearing what you think about our programming!  My inbox is open at jhimpe@rawlco.com.

- John

John Himpe is the Program Director of News Talk Radio in Saskatchewan.