Sarah Mills: No one in the west will miss Steven Guilbeault after his departure

Sarah Mills says Steven Guilbeault, a Liberal MP and environmentalist activist, went a long way towards stoking western alienation and helped get Alberta to the point of a separation referendum.

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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Listen to more commentary from Sarah Mills:

Wed., May 27: As the western premiers meeting wrapped up in Kananaskis, Sarah Mills says the tensions were evident, and couldn’t be hidden behind the illusion of a united front.

Tues., May 26: A referendum over whether Alberta should separate from Canada is looming closer, and Sarah Mills says there are similarities to Britain’ messy divorce from the European Union.

Mon., May 25: Sarah Mills and her husband are saving some money by doing home projects themselves, but she says tackling projects around the house brings both testy moments and moments of togetherness.

Fri., May 22: Sarah Mills says a W5 investigation into alleged violence, trafficking and organized crime at Canada’s busiest airport should make passengers think twice and protect themselves and their belongings.

Thurs., May 21: While many people have concerns about the future of technology, Sarah Mills says robots that can fold the laundry and do the ironing are the sort of advancements that we can all get behind.