Sarah Mills: School supply lists should be eradicated

Between 18 school divisions and the Ministry of Education, Sarah Mills says there must be a better way to procure pencils, loose-leaf paper and Hilroy notebooks without an annual list to parents.

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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Mon., July 27: Oprah has been asked to look back on her infamous interview with Prince Harry and Megan Markle. But rather than review how she failed in fact checking, Sarah Mills says Oprah responded with a “me” approach.

Fri., July 24: The Republic of Ireland has begun the painful process of reconciling its past. Sarah Mills says the country is going through the difficult task of exhuming graves in a compassionate, respectful way.

Thurs., July 23: Infant bodies have been excavated from a mother-and-baby institution near Galway. Sarah Mills says it shows a difficult history can be uncovered with respect, care and compassion.

Wed., July 22: Sarah Mills says driving the wrong way with alcohol and cannabis in his car led to the death of an innocent victim. But for all those left behind, judgement is not what is needed.

Tues., July 21: Sarah Mills says FIFA president Gianni Infantino turned the beautiful game into an excessive cash cow where the sport wasn’t elevated nor the fan experience front and centre.