YXE Underground

Literacy is something many of us take for granted, and yet one in three people in Saskatchewan struggle when it comes to things like reading, writing, comprehension numeracy skills. At Foundations Le…

This month, the Broadway Theatre is celebrating 30 years as a community owned and operated theatre in Saskatoon which is an achievement worth celebrating. 

The Broadway is many things to many people. …

Hello, I'm Eric Anderson and welcome to YXE Underground. If you are a long time listener of the podcast, thank you! 

If this is your first time listening, welcome! YXE Underground is local, independen…

Welcome to Season Six of YXE Underground. Thank you so much for your continued support and I am thrilled to be back sharing stories of people who are making a difference in Saskatoon but are flying u…

Hello and welcome to a special summer bonus episode of YXE Underground. My name is Eric Anderson and I hope you are having a wonderful summer so far. 

I spent the first two weeks of July on a trip to …

Educating people of all ages and cultures is what drives Elaine Sutherland. 

For nearly 25 years, she taught in schools, mostly as a kindergarten teacher, and helped her peers incorporate Indigenous h…

It’s a Thursday night and four people are sparring under the careful watch of Haven Seto.

For years, Haven has worked with athletes of all ages to help them develop their boxing, kickboxing and wushu …

It has been just over a year since Ukrainians began arriving in Saskatoon, fleeing from war with Russia, and arriving with very little to start their new lives in our community. 

There have been many …

You can’t help but be in awe when you walk into Child Life Zone at the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital. 

First of all, it’s really big. There’s plenty of space for kids to simply play which is a conc…

Andrew Baenziger is in his dream job.

As the Adaptive Technologist for SaskAbilities, he is helping people overcome barriers they are facing due to disability or injury through his passion for technol…

Welcome to a special bonus episode of YXE Underground. This episode is a continuation of last week’s episode where we featured an incredible nonprofit organization called Empty Arms. It is a perinata…

Jasmin Herchak and Briana Koop took traumatic and devastating experiences with loss and turned them into something that is helping so many people and families in Saskatoon. I think that deserves to b…

If you ever get a chance to talk with Adrianne Vangool, take it. Jump at the opportunity to talk with her because you will find yourself talking with someone who is wonderfully honest and I think tru…

Danielle Hoffart's determination and compassion is ensuring kids at St. Mary's Wellness and Education Centre in Saskatoon are getting the supports they need when it comes to food security. She is St.…

Take a walk through downtown Saskatoon, River Landing, Riversdale or the University of Saskatchewan campus and you will see public works of art. These pieces reflect our community’s history, they tel…

Spend some time with Charmaine Panko and you will quickly realize how important meaningful and empathetic discussion is to her. 

Charmaine is a Saskatoon lawyer who takes a lot of pride in helping cou…

Every superhero has an origin story. For hydrologist Phillip Harder, who I consider a water superhero, his origin story traces back to when he first saw a culvert sticking straight up in the air near…

Anita Smith is one of my favourite people and it was wonderful to have her back on the podcast for this special summer bonus episode. 

Anita is the Artistic and Executive Director of Saskatoon's 25th …

It's easy to spot a Science Trek student in Saskatoon. Just look for their bright yellow backpack cover!

To be a member of the Science Trek means you are a part of a family. This is one of the many th…

Megen Olfert smiles thinking about the backyard treehouse her father designed for her when she was a kid. 

It was wide enough for a motorised wheelchair to manoeuvre inside, and a cement path wound it…