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Sarah Mills: The magic of a good, old-fashioned letter

By CKOM News Aug 29, 2025 | 8:48 AM

Could letters of old be the way to save Canada Post? In today’s Mills Minute, Sarah Mills says there is something rather wistful about a good old-fashioned letter, and it could help the postal service.

The Mills Minute is a daily commentary heard on 650 CKOM and 980 CJME, where Sarah Mills offers sharp insights, strong opinions, and a touch of wit on the stories that matter to people in Saskatchewan.

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Wed., Aug. 27: An AI world may be in our future, but in this Mills Minute, Sarah Mills out lays exactly the type of futuristic, robotic world she wants to live in – though it may still be a long ways off.

Tues., Aug. 26: The early bird catches the worm, especially if you to the gym at 5 a.m. like Sarah Mills does. In today’s Mills Minute, she explains why the early mornings don’t come without some pain.

Mon., Aug. 25: Leaving a negative review online is an easy thing to do. In today’s Mills Minute, Sarah Mills says it is harder – but fairer – to actually call the business up and explain why you’re disappointed.

Fri., Aug. 22: A 4,000-year-old handprint sparks Sarah Mills’ imagination in this Mills Minute, as she wonders about the life behind the mark and what it means to be remembered across millennia.