Just read this morning that 92.9 The Bull in Saskatoon has done some shuffling of staff...what makes this noteworthy is that the General Manager's son, Patrick, with no formal education in radio, and in fact, thought to be a high school drop out, (no joke) is the music director and now drive guy for their country fm.....wow.....maybe they should change the name to Nepitism 92.9....or 92.9 The Nep!...another indicator that this market needs a radio enima!....ennima?......enimma?......maybe I'll go back to school myself!

By the way, when did 'Cocaine Cowgirl' by Matt Mays and El Torpedo become country???

This market is in a messed up league all by itself!

How is it any different from Zack Yerxa?

Regarding the supposed "nepotism"...why would anyone be shocked by that?  Call me cynical, but I've realized that this business is ALL about who you know!!

Regarding Matt Mays, I defy anyone to put a label on "what is country?"..........the borders are as fuzzy now as they've ever been at any point in country music history, and i have no problem putting an artist like Matt Mays in there, if it means less airtime for Rascal Flatts and Carrie Underwood!!

You can't be serious?!

Granted, there's crossover, but there's a difference between the boarders being 'fuzzy' and a downright inebriated blackout!

And as far as Rascal Flatts and Carrie Underwood, I guess 40 million country fans CAN be wrong.


There's also a difference between who you know and who your daddy is.

....and the world continue's to spin round' and round'!

Having spent two years there when it was HOT 93, I watched the GM's son being hired after being tossed from his second shot at grade 12. A producer was his first posting, which was followed by the firing of an actual producer. Until Elmer sells the three stations, or takes an active role in their operation, this will continue. If you go to their Saskatoon Web page (produced out of the station building) it features the GM's daughter's blog. Go figure.

The comment about Zack Yerxa seems somewhat unfair. While he may be young and involved with his father and brothers in applying for a new FM station in Edmonton, he wasn't working for family when he was at Corus or The Bounce. So where was the nepotism? Zack's family hasn't owned any Edmonton stations since his late grandfather sold CFCW and CKRA to Newcap almost 20 years ago. And few people would argue that Hal Yerxa was one of Alberta's most successful broadcast entrepreneurs dating back to the 1950s.

Quoted from El Gallo

Just read this morning that 92.9 The Bull in Saskatoon has done some shuffling of staff...what makes this noteworthy is that the General Manager's son, Patrick, with no formal education in radio, and in fact, thought to be a high school drop out, (no joke) is the music director and now drive guy for their country fm.....wow.....maybe they should change the name to Nepitism 92.9....or 92.9 The Nep!...another indicator that this market needs a radio enima!....ennima?......enimma?......maybe I'll go back to school myself!

By the way, when did 'Cocaine Cowgirl' by Matt Mays and El Torpedo become country???

This market is in a messed up league all by itself!

Yesh! Aren't you bitter!

Yeah, it does look that way doesn't it?

But not really, I just find myself naively wishing that someone who's paid their dues was allowed a fair shake at a positions like these, as opposed to these incestual appointments we see from time to time....I wouldn't mind if the guy was at least somewhat qualified, esecially after what scudmonkey had to add.....but then I also wish for world peace and lower prices for movie theatre popcorn.

just an observation....as i said before, and the world goes round' and round.

so what if he has no "formal"  training in radio. since when does a diploma write you a ticket to anything? maybe he deserves the position. i don't know pat and i only listened to a break this afternoon, but he seems to hold it ok.

from what i know about zack, he did work very hard and was rewarded despite not having any formal education... in radio. if he has a passion and is great at what he does, why not?

dues are dues. i've been thrown into that bin and i've seen from the hiring side of it too. most times, you're either the one they want, or the one they don't. it sucks, but right there's the first screen. basically, your fair shake  

btw, remember michael buble on country radio? matt mays is cc too. it helps.

Seems to me the only people that bitch about jocks not having "formal training" are ones who's dad owns a local broadcast school.  It must be really hard to explain why someone should have to pay BIG $$$$$ to attend a bad broadcast school and watch someone who has no training do better.  My guess is that it has more to do with attitude than having "formal training."  Scudmonkey, you would still might have the midday gig if you didn't suck and your attitude wasn't a cancer.  It's a talent based industry and anyone who argues that they should have ANY job based on time served and formal training should think about another line of work.  In my experience anyone who works hard strives to be better the next shift and adds a positive spin on the workplace will do just fine.  The ones that bitch about how hard things are and how it's someone else's job all the time usually are the ones that are looking for work and always bitch about how someone else got the job.

Here's the way I look at this...

I agree with all of you. If the dude got the gig because of his daddy...and for no other reason, then may he fall flat on his face. If he got the gig because of his daddy and does well...then good for him. We could all be so lucky. Why we gotta hate on someone else for a step up?

In reality...getting a job doesn't mean anything...keeping a job seems a little more important. With all the BS salesman in this business...some people can talk their way into almost anything.

I'm sitting here...just over a year in "the biz" one thing I know is my attitude and work ethic will get me farther than who's sack I was squirted out of!

Keeping it all in the family was ok for the Sopranos...why not these guys?

(Keep in mind...I've yet to tune into this dude yet...if he blows...I want his head)

There are MANY jobs taken away from big shot's kids. Why should radio be ANY different. C'mon..don't hate the player..hate the game.

FYI. ALL Saskatoon radio sucks anyway, will a newbie to the biz make it any better/worse? I think not.

Smashup55...not only do I appreciate your Booker T reference...but dude, you're totally right. It's the way of the world. Hell George Bush's daddy was President of the United States...and old dubbya scored 8 years in office!

All we can hope is that the sucky and un-qualified are exposed and removed...

Then again...see my above George W Bush comment.

Quoted from smashup55

There are MANY jobs taken away from big shot's kids. Why should radio be ANY different. C'mon..don't hate the player..hate the game.

FYI. ALL Saskatoon radio sucks anyway, will a newbie to the biz make it any better/worse? I think not.

Saskatoon radio sucks......You're a genious.  That is why kids with no training probably took your gig.  I bet it drives him nuts that people think he doesn't deserve to be in drive. He probably works his balls off to prove he is supposed to be there...Maybe you should check out his show?

"Scudmonkey, you would still might have the midday gig if you didn't suck and your attitude wasn't a cancer."


Yeah, you're probably right. Scudmonkey should've had a better attitude, so he could stay in that hell froze over Saskatoon, rather than get gig he has in beautiful Victoria doing middays at a station in "Canada's California" and not owned by Elmer.

He's probably still crying about it. Get real. I've known the Scudster for years, and if he had a bad attitude about the place, then it must be an inherantly bad place.
You're talking about a broadcaster who has done well in both Calgary, Edmonton, and now Victoria. I'm sure he could do well in butt-f*ck Saskatchewan if the station wasn't just "wrong."

Quoted from binzer

"Scudmonkey, you would still might have the midday gig if you didn't suck and your attitude wasn't a cancer."


Yeah, you're probably right. Scudmonkey should've had a better attitude, so he could stay in that hell froze over Saskatoon, rather than get gig he has in beautiful Victoria doing middays at a station in "Canada's California" and not owned by Elmer.

He's probably still crying about it. Get real. I've known the Scudster for years, and if he had a bad attitude about the place, then it must be an inherantly bad place.
You're talking about a broadcaster who has done well in both Calgary, Edmonton, and now Victoria. I'm sure he could do well in butt-f*ck Saskatchewan if the station wasn't just "wrong."

He's bitching about a gig in Saskatoon...when he's been in bigger centers? Is he mad?
Saskatoon is a dive. The radio is brutal there. The djs are inexperienced..or have been around since the early 90s (or earlier). The point is this. Many, many opportunities are given to 'kids that don't deserve it'..radio is not alone in this. If the kid fails, you'll say "I told you so...". Will you congratulate the guy if he succeeds? I highly doubt it, because then you'll say that his daddy helped him along. This kid is in a lose/lose situation.

Move along. If you want to succeed you will. Don't worry about how the other guy got his break, because..really..aren't you just looking for your big break to fall into your lap too? Unfortunately, some of us won't get our parent's help to be successful in this world..you're not alone. But, the prize at the top is greater if you work your ass off and accomplish what you set out to do, if you do it yourself.

Consider it a blessing you don't have people handing you your successes. You would NEVER learn to appreciate them.

Quoted from El Gallo

There's also a difference between who you know and who your daddy is.

So out of curiousity, do you also have a hate on for Gwyneth Paltrow?  How about Carrie Fisher, Kiefer Sutherland, Kate Hudson, Angelina Jolie, Angelica Huston, Michael Douglas, Lenny Kravitz, Liv Tyler, and Jamie Lee Curtis?

I’m not trying to make any comparisons, but I will say that who your parents are doesn’t make you a good jock, but it doesn’t make you a bad jock either.  It’s toxic attitudes like this that pollute the industry and make it the catty shit show that it can be sometimes.  If the kid has no talent then it will catch up to him and the company, buts its unfair just to assume he's not good.

wow, tough group. I have no problem with Pat getting the job. I wish my dad had been in the industry. I have hung out with Pat for a smoke on many occasions. He's a good guy.  (I should also add that when i entered this industry, I was told first and foremost to forget what i'd been taught and listen to what i was now being told. So coming from a broadcast school gives you some basic skills and insight into the industry, but each PD has his own thoughts on what's right for his station.)
Back to Pat. When you see people who have given years to their craft, and someone is elevated while their parent is in the top position, moral takes a hit. I would think that daddy might have used his influence in the industry and had his son placed in a small staion that most cut their teeth. Learn the craft under someone other than your family. I think Pat would learn a ton more going it alone than in the current situation.

Quoted from binzer

"Scudmonkey, you would still might have the midday gig if you didn't suck and your attitude wasn't a cancer."


Yeah, you're probably right. Scudmonkey should've had a better attitude, so he could stay in that hell froze over Saskatoon, rather than get gig he has in beautiful Victoria doing middays at a station in "Canada's California" and not owned by Elmer.

He's probably still crying about it. Get real. I've known the Scudster for years, and if he had a bad attitude about the place, then it must be an inherantly bad place.
You're talking about a broadcaster who has done well in both Calgary, Edmonton, and now Victoria. I'm sure he could do well in butt-f*ck Saskatchewan if the station wasn't just "wrong."

Here here,

Any station would be so lucky to have a talent like Scudmonkey on board...this guys attitude on and off the mic should be studied and emulated in every jock's playbook from coast to coast...which just reflects what's so very, very wrong with that station in toontown, that would let someone of that caliber go...my guess would be to protect over-inflated egos...or make room for inexperienced off-spring....or both.....in any case, good for you Scudmonkey!...and congrats on a great spring book in an actual market!

Quoted from rocknradio

So out of curiousity, do you also have a hate on for Gwyneth Paltrow?  How about Carrie Fisher, Kiefer Sutherland, Kate Hudson, Angelina Jolie, Angelica Huston, Michael Douglas, Lenny Kravitz, Liv Tyler, and Jamie Lee Curtis?

I’m not trying to make any comparisons, but I will say that who your parents are doesn’t make you a good jock, but it doesn’t make you a bad jock either.  It’s toxic attitudes like this that pollute the industry and make it the catty shit show that it can be sometimes.  If the kid has no talent then it will catch up to him and the company, buts its unfair just to assume he's not good.

Funny! Love the references....

I have to agree with Scudmonkey here, the kid could probably make a go of it, but he's got to get out from under his daddy's wing...and ordinarily I'd say you're right about life catching up to him, but this market's an anomily....which I guess is why I made this observation in the first place....until it gets a good shake up (and time will tell if Harvard's new station can do it) the jocks there who've never been outside the bubble will never know the thrill of competition...

...and I like Gwyneth Paltrow, don't like Carrie Fisher (post Star Wars), Love Kiefer Sutherland (in a manly '24' kinda way), love Kate Hudson, lust Angelina Jolie, admire Angelica Huston, envy Michael Douglas, enjoy Lenny Kravitz, lust Liv Tyler (but don't make her angry, you wouldn't like her when she's angry) and Jamie Lee Curtis just makes me hungry for dairy products.

So I guess the Forbes brothers don't deserve what they've achieved? Jim Waters did a pretty good job running CHUM. How many people have gotten jobs because their buddies with the PD or VP or whatever? You see this in every business. If they guy's good, he'll stick around, if he stinks, he'll be gone...

I have not heard the gent in question .. nor have I listened to much of Saskatoon's airwaves .. but it does not matter much whether this young man sounds like someone we want to listen to .. or he doesn't.  It does not matter whether the gig he now has is something that others aspire to ....
What matters most is how we do in the job that we have.  It is really commendable if we do well and demonstrate a good attitude and we help others at the same time .. but the only person we hurt through all of the 'sour grapes' being voiced in some of this thread is ourself as an individual.   If we are not doing something that we like .. it is time either to look elsewhere .. or look in the mirror .. and give your face a slap or have a good laugh (whichever the image looking back at you deserves) .. and get on with your life with an much-improved attitude.    If that's in radio .. you are entertaining others and that's great .. but if it is not in radio or other parts of the wacky world of broadcasting .. you are still benefitting others by what you do (as long as it is legal) .. and you are likely getting a fatter paycheque.

To be honest, it's been these kinds of deals that have plagued the Saskatoon market for years.

Hiring less qualified announcers who are connected to management rather than keeping the good, fresh talent.

I have never heard the person in question............ but you have to ask yourself this.Why would they hire a mid day person who will VT her mid day shift and co-host afternoons with the guy?They must feel he needs some kinda help with his show!

makes you go hmmmmmmmmm

hey scudmonkey were you happy at any station you worked? I'm not sayin I'm just saying (lol)

Quoted from smalmrket4life

Why would they hire a mid day person who will VT her mid day shift and co-host afternoons with the guy?They must feel he needs some kinda help with his show!

That may be the most ignorant thing I've ever read.  Drive show teams are popping up everywhere.  It's hardly a reflection on the jocks talent.

wow Rocknradio you must not read alot of stuff if what I wrote is the most Ignorant thing you have ever read. Maybe read a book  or two....... stop reading all the crap on the internet and maybe you 'll be able read some more ignorant stuff.Afternoon drive team are popping up everywhere?? really where? Morning teams are everywhere but a drive team? heard of a couple maybe you can enlighten all us with your wisdom of all the afternoon drive teams that abound everywhere!!

To name a few:

Jaxon and Sandra at The Beat Vancouver
Todd and Karen at The Fox Vancouver
Crash and Mars at Z99 Regina
Chad and Tim at Rock 102 Saskatoon
Lewis and Jay at Power 97 Winnipeg
Pete and Adriane at KX96 Oshawa

Quoted from rocknradio

To name a few:

Jaxon and Sandra at The Beat Vancouver
Todd and Karen at The Fox Vancouver
Crash and Mars at Z99 Regina
Chad and Tim at Rock 102 Saskatoon
Lewis and Jay at Power 97 Winnipeg
Pete and Adriane at KX96 Oshawa

there's no argument drive teams are in play. i've heard none of the shows listed so i can't really say if a team is worthwhile. what are the ratings like in markets with drive teams compared to solo? do they work or do they work as band-aids for each other? i only see a couple of real major markets listed there which leads me to think teams aren't all that common in major markets. maybe that's the way those stations help develop talent... or enhance it.

i still think - experience and teams aside, if you're a fit for the position, you're a fit for the position. not everyone fits into the rogers questionnaire model of hiring... thank goodness  

wow you named 6, 4 of which are major market radio the others smaller/med. One right in Saskatoon you said they were popping up everywhere man................. come on where else in a market the size of Toontown?You must be in the know .............. or did it take you that long to look them up on the internet? Couldn't find any more?I mean if your going to flame me man make sure you got your facts straight dude before you go spouting off.I never said the Kid didn't have talent I plainly stated the facts I had never head him........... but to hire a unknown to work with him has to make you ask questions.Is there going to be chemistry?Why make that move right now? Maybe instead of putting your head in the sand and saying crap like flaming me ask yourself those question.What are you the kids Dad or something you seem to be defending him to the hilt.I personally couldn't care less that market dosen't affect me and you deceided to flame.........the only reason I responded is cause I know the person moving there to take on the mid day duties and co-host and this young lady has talent.............So I know how good she is and know for a fact she could do the gig by herself in a heart beat.Any ways that's my .25 cents flame on again...........lol

Quoted from smalmrket4life

wow you named 6, 4 of which are major market radio the others smaller/med. One right in Saskatoon you said they were popping up everywhere man................. come on where else in a market the size of Toontown?You must be in the know .............. or did it take you that long to look them up on the internet? Couldn't find any more?I mean if your going to flame me man make sure you got your facts straight dude before you go spouting off.I never said the Kid didn't have talent I plainly stated the facts I had never head him........... but to hire a unknown to work with him has to make you ask questions.Is there going to be chemistry?Why make that move right now? Maybe instead of putting your head in the sand and saying crap like flaming me ask yourself those question.What are you the kids Dad or something you seem to be defending him to the hilt.I personally couldn't care less that market dosen't affect me and you deceided to flame.........the only reason I responded is cause I know the person moving there to take on the mid day duties and co-host and this young lady has talent.............So I know how good she is and know for a fact she could do the gig by herself in a heart beat.Any ways that's my .25 cents flame on again...........lol

Woah!  You're a defensive one, aren't you?  Must have a lot of time on your hands in Swift Current.  Good to see you're still a class act.

Quoted from smalmrket4life

wow you named 6, 4 of which are major market radio the others smaller/med. One right in Saskatoon you said they were popping up everywhere man................. come on where else in a market the size of Toontown?You must be in the know .............. or did it take you that long to look them up on the internet? Couldn't find any more?I mean if your going to flame me man make sure you got your facts straight dude before you go spouting off.I never said the Kid didn't have talent I plainly stated the facts I had never head him........... but to hire a unknown to work with him has to make you ask questions.Is there going to be chemistry?Why make that move right now? Maybe instead of putting your head in the sand and saying crap like flaming me ask yourself those question.What are you the kids Dad or something you seem to be defending him to the hilt.I personally couldn't care less that market dosen't affect me and you deceided to flame.........the only reason I responded is cause I know the person moving there to take on the mid day duties and co-host and this young lady has talent.............So I know how good she is and know for a fact she could do the gig by herself in a heart beat.Any ways that's my .25 cents flame on again...........lol

No one is defending anyone, except you defending yourself.  I am not trying to start a fight.  I'm saying that hiring a co-host does not reflect on either jocks talent, at this or any station.  There are afternoon drive teams in play around the country.  Apologies that I couldn't provide a more extensive list detailing each teams entire broadcast histories, ratings, favorite teletubbie and respective shoe / bra sizes in a timely manner.  I'm afraid I have a life.

Hmm. go with formal education for anybody doing surgery of building bridges. For radio, I'm not sure it's necessary.
  Lots of people, including me, got their initial radio training on the job. No reason he can't do the same. There's something to be said for growing up in a business. OTOH, if a fellow can't make it through Grade XII in today, when the bar has been lowered to the point where a corpse could slide under given a slight decline, you have to wonder about his basic intelligence and/or work ethic.

Quoted from VU meter

Seems to me the only people that bitch about jocks not having "formal training" are ones who's dad owns a local broadcast school.  It must be really hard to explain why someone should have to pay BIG $$$$$ to attend a bad broadcast school and watch someone who has no training do better.  My guess is that it has more to do with attitude than having "formal training."  Scudmonkey, you would still might have the midday gig if you didn't suck and your attitude wasn't a cancer.  It's a talent based industry and anyone who argues that they should have ANY job based on time served and formal training should think about another line of work.  In my experience anyone who works hard strives to be better the next shift and adds a positive spin on the workplace will do just fine.  The ones that bitch about how hard things are and how it's someone else's job all the time usually are the ones that are looking for work and always bitch about how someone else got the job.

VU meyter, why would ANYONE want the midday gig in Saskatoon? It's cold. It's small. It doesn't pay well. And The Bull, ...well the name says it all doesn't it?

There are plenty of broadcasters that would love to work in Saskatoon. Whether it's someone looking for a second chance, enjoy affordable living or maybe get their start.

EVERY city has it's pros and cons.... and not everyone has dreams of doing mornings in Toronto.

Well I'm the lady who took the job, and truly I'm excited as hell to get there. Toon-town is a beautiful city, with a vibrant feel to it. I've worked all over Canada, achieved a lot of success at a young age, and I've never worked in Saskatchewan... so here's my chance! I WON'T be vt'ing middays, I refuse to, and I wasn't asked to. Radio is lacking one thing, and that's live announcers. Luckily the industry is starting to realize that, thanks to us who WANT to produce a great show at any cost (even if that involves us working more then our 40 hours).

As for co-hosting, I don't think Pat needs help with his show, he's pretty solid. I know tons of people in the industry who haven't gone to school and are working in Toronto, Halifax, Vancouver, Edmonton and even the small markets. Sure it's a kick in the teeth for us who have paid the big bucks to get in, but aren't you happy that you have a decent job and do what you love? Why worry about people you don't even know? If you were a PD and you found someone with a wicked delivery but no experience... would you pass that up?

Why take this job? Saskatoon is a decent sized market for my likings. I've been offered positions in Edmonton, Toronto, and even Cairo. But I took this job because it's what I want. I want to work with and build a station to be the best it can be. Hopefully you can stop concerning yourself with other broadcasters and get back to being passionate about where you are in your life.  

Thanx for clarifying some points in question which were really no one's business except yours .. and for having the attitude that really matters.    That is going to be the big reason why you succeed wherever you are .. and is also the main reason any of us will succeed in doing what we want to.  You want to help in building a program that others will enjoy while listening to .. and you want to help others in building an overall sound that will attract alot of listeners to that station.  Great !  Whatever others might say about the station .. or about Saskatoon .. is immaterial.   Lots of people are moving to the 'land of stubble jumpers' because of its lifestyle and cost of living .. and the majority of those moving there are not in agriculture .. and have emigrated from other provinces for what Saskatchewan offers.   Enjoy each day as it comes .. and it will smile back at you ......
  ....and no .. I don't know you .. and you haven't paid me to say all of this....

I'd like to say something about the affordability of living in Saskatoon. I know someone who lived in Vancouver, and has moved to Saskatoon, and has said that rent is very similar in the two places. That..and the vacancy rate is LOW. The housing boom has made Saskatoon one of the most expensive places to live in Canada...but doesn't have any of the amenities that bigger centers have.

I KNOW ChickOfRadio will do very well in Saskatoon. She has a winning attitude and knows the biz.

What was it Don Scott used to say.... "She has Radio dripping from her teeth"...

Yeah that's it.

Good on ya and all the best in Saskatoon... Some nice brew pubs there I hear... Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan, a great football team, World class University.... I don't think you will be bored.

Good Luck, and I'll miss ya up here!

I also know chickofradio and will miss her winning attitude from the north here.As far as it being cold in Toontown she knows what it's like after living here she we do just fine where she is going.I wish her all the luck.

If Saskatoon is where you want to be, then don't worry, you're happy.

Quoted from smashup55

I'd like to say something about the affordability of living in Saskatoon. I know someone who lived in Vancouver, and has moved to Saskatoon, and has said that rent is very similar in the two places. That..and the vacancy rate is LOW. The housing boom has made Saskatoon one of the most expensive places to live in Canada...but doesn't have any of the amenities that bigger centers have.

This is a very true statement.

Prices in Saskatoon are starting to match that of Alberta's, with condos in suspect areas selling for close to $200k. Since Saskatoon's not a rich city, it's hard to imagine that anyone in broadcasting (except a couple lucky stiffs in Rawlco) can make ends meet as well here as they could be in a place like Calgary or Vancouver, unless they bought a house here before the boom.

Unless radio stations are offering great money to come here, it's going to be tough to entice new people to live here, especially if they're good enough to go to a bigger city with a bunch of offers. I'd choose Edmonton over Saskatoon easily now...

Quoted from LagerTape

This is a very true statement.

Prices in Saskatoon are starting to match that of Alberta's, with condos in suspect areas selling for close to $200k. Since Saskatoon's not a rich city, it's hard to imagine that anyone in broadcasting (except a couple lucky stiffs in Rawlco) can make ends meet as well here as they could be in a place like Calgary or Vancouver, unless they bought a house here before the boom.

Unless radio stations are offering great money to come here, it's going to be tough to entice new people to live here, especially if they're good enough to go to a bigger city with a bunch of offers. I'd choose Edmonton over Saskatoon easily now...

??? Are you on glue?  Have you checked out what it cost so live in Ed?

Quoted from 99

??? Are you on glue?  Have you checked out what it cost so live in Ed?

Actually, LagerTape isn't wrong. Do your homework and look at MLS. If you're familiar with both cities and their neighborhoods, you'd know there's not much difference if any at all. I know somebody who just bought a highrise condo along the riverbank in Saskatoon. A quick peek on MLS told me a similar condo is about the same price, if not cheaper in Edmonton. A news report released a few months ago revealed Saskatoon as the fastest growing city in Canada.

While this thread has gone waaaaay of course, I don't think the cost of housing matters to Mr. Dubois anyway - I'd be willing to bet he's still living at home.

Quoted from LagerTape

This is a very true statement.

Prices in Saskatoon are starting to match that of Alberta's, with condos in suspect areas selling for close to $200k

Um..a decent condo will sell for well over 200k. A friend of mine just bought a 3 bd town home for 350k. Yes, that's a row home. Little yard. One parking spot. And, he got them down from 397k.

Nevermind, the wages don't match the increase in the cost of living. Minimum wage is still under 9bucks/hour, and a one bedroom apt. will rent for 750/month. And then they wonder why people move away.

Quoted from wharton

While this thread has gone waaaaay of course, I don't think the cost of housing matters to Mr. Dubois anyway - I'd be willing to bet he's still living at home.

He probably is..because he can't find a place to live. Even University students can't find housing and there are many, many ads asking people to open up their homes if they have an extra bed.

I don't think making fun of someone because they are forced to live at home in a city that has close to a zero vacancy rate is appropriate.

There's worse things in life.

Quoted from smashup55

He probably is..because he can't find a place to live. Even University students can't find housing and there are many, many ads asking people to open up their homes if they have an extra bed.

I don't think making fun of someone because they are forced to live at home in a city that has close to a zero vacancy rate is appropriate.

There's worse things in life.

He should probably ask for a raise in his allowance.

Quoted from smashup55

Um..a decent condo will sell for well over 200k. A friend of mine just bought a 3 bd town home for 350k. Yes, that's a row home. Little yard. One parking spot. And, he got them down from 397k.

Nevermind, the wages don't match the increase in the cost of living. Minimum wage is still under 9bucks/hour, and a one bedroom apt. will rent for 750/month. And then they wonder why people move away.

See, I said "suspect areas". That's PC for ghetto.