Sarah Mills: Early wildfire season raises questions about prevention

Wildfires have forced thousands of people in Saskatchewan to leave their homes, and the summer hasn’t even started yet. But what can be done to keep wildfires from starting in the first place? Sarah Mills takes a look at that question.

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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Thurs., May 29: WestJet’s CEO says treating air travel as a luxury is wrong, but Sarah Mills says even flying economy is overpriced and inconvenient. Is it time for Ottawa to start helping airlines reduce prices?

Wed., May 28: Sarah Mills says no monarch can ever surpass Queen Elizabeth II, but if there was moment to finally feel that King Charles was truly Canada’s king, it came on Tuesday as he delivered the throne speech in Ottawa.

Tues., May 27: Sarah Mills shares her gardening adventures just as many are planting for the season. Historically, her home has been more of a plant graveyard than a thriving garden — but that hasn’t stopped her from trying.

Mon., May 27: Sarah Mills digs into the dispute between Harvard University and U.S. President Donald Trump. Mills says the university seems to be suffering from “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” but at the same time, the president may be suffering from “Harvard Derangement Syndrome.”

Fri., May 23: Sarah Mills takes a look at the priorities Prime Minister Mark Carney laid out for his ministers in their mandate letters. She says interprovincial trade might be Carney’s toughest challenge.