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Sarah Mills: We need more ‘regular guys’ in the civic process

By CKOM News Apr 30, 2026 | 8:18 AM

Standing in front of CEOs, lobbyists, advocates and others at a council meeting is not an exciting prospect, but Sarah Mills says one citizen is making his voice heard.

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Wed., April 29: Sarah Mills says King Charles touched on everything from NATO to climate and global conflicts in his speech to U.S. Congress, and he added a subtle message to the president about how his words matter.

Tues., April 28: From four people walking away from the RM of Sherwood council with little to no explanation to the reaction of some councillors in Regina to the REAL district proposal, we should be demand more accountability.

Mon., April 27: Like most negotiations, Canada and the U.S. are laying their cards on the table publicly, but Sarah Mills says in Canada’s case, there’s a little bit of spin mixed in as well.

Fri., April 24: After months of waiting and wading through FIFA’s Kafkaesque ticket-buying process, Sarah Mills finally has tickets to see England in the World Cup, thanks to help from a colleague.

Thurs., April 23: Sarah Mills says there are great health-care costs associated with smoking, but those costs are also associated with obesity, so will governments start passing laws to say what people can eat and drink?