Sarah Mills: Are we approaching Remembrance Day the right way?

Remembrance Day is coming up on Tuesday, and Sarah Mills encourages everyone to take a moment and thank those who served. But does making Nov. 11 a stat holiday detract from its significance?

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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Fri., Nov. 7: Busy, modern parents never seem to have enough time. But Sarah Mills says when our kids ask for some attention, however small, we must remember that it’s the little moments that really count.

Thurs., Nov. 6: Murray Wood, who started in radio in North Battleford, just marked a huge milestone in his career. Sarah Mills says 45 years later, Wood remains a tenacious newsman who makes the people around him better.

Wed., Nov. 5: A Toronto Blue Jays player has received disturbing threats in the aftermath of the World Series loss. Sarah Mills says athletes already have to live with the heartbreak without having to put up with fan hate.

Tues., Nov. 4: Sarah Mills says Mark Carney was presented as a financial whiz who could make life more affordable and solve the economic woes brought on by tariffs. He’ll need to convince Canadians that was true with his first budget on Tuesday.

Mon., Nov. 3: Sarah Mills says there are lots of different things being said about trade talks on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border, none of them helpful, and none getting Canada closer to a deal.