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Sarah Mills: Snowbirds’ grounding is a chance for Liberal government to stand behind its words

By CKOM News May 20, 2026 | 7:29 AM

We are told the Snowbirds will return. We are told that the plan is to get new planes quickly. Sarah Mills says now, the Liberal government must prove it means those words by taking action.

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., May 15: Sarah Mills says we should be excited about the official start to summer, as the May long weekend represents all that lies ahead. But this year, we have to hope a little longer.

Wed., May 13: U.S. President Donald Trump says he isn’t thinking about Americans’ finances “even a little bit” in talks with Iran. Sarah Mills says would do well to remember what voters were looking for from him.

Tues., May 12: Sarah Mills says a documentary about the multitalented Martin Short, who has endured enough loss in his life to dampen that good humour, is teaching us that there is joy to be found, even in sadness.

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