Halyna Mihalik
Halyna Mihalik is a journalist for CBC Saskatchewan. She holds a degree in journalism from the University of Regina. Halyna enjoys stories of human interest, rural communities and local politics. Send Halyna news tips at halyna.mihalik@cbc.ca
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Saskatoon man smudges outside makeshift shelter to advocate for homeless
David Fineday has been smudging at a makeshift homeless shelter on 20th street to advocate for more help. The city said his encampment must come down.
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Saskatoon schools closed following major snowfall
All Saskatoon public and Catholic schools are closed Monday following a major snowfall. Some campuses at the University of Saskatchewan are also closed. The city is asking that people stay off the roads as crews begin clearing the snow.
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Moosomin elects 20-year-old to town council, years after the town helped his family fight deportation order
Victor Santos Cardoza is the youngest person to ever be elected to town council in Moosomin, Sask. Santos Cardoza said he wants to bridge the gap between generations and hopes to have a long career in local politics.
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Alberta Christian non-profit to take over Saskatoon's Lighthouse
The Mustard Seed, a Christian non-profit, has plans to tackle homelessness in Saskatoon. The group will run housing initiatives at the Lighthouse and operate a new emergency shelter on Pacific Avenue.
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Sask. shelters spring into action as cold weather hits
Prairie Harm Reduction in Saskatoon says it will operate 24 hours a day to keep people off the streets. Meanwhile, Carmichael Outreach in Regina has extended their warming hours overnight.
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Sask. businesses fear holiday season impacts amid Canada Post strike
Canada Post workers throughout the country have been striking since Friday, asking for increased wages and more benefits. Business owners in Saskatchewan who rely on them for shipping goods are worried about the approaching holiday season.
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Sask. MLA under conflict-of-interest investigation for promoting her cheese shop
Aleana Young, the Sask. NDP MLA for Regina South Albert, is under review by the province's conflict of interest commissioner after being flagged for self-promotional social media posts about her cheese shop.
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'Water to my neck': Sask. woman called a hero after saving boy who fell through ice
A Saskatchewan woman is being called a hero after putting herself in harm’s way to save a young boy drowning in Sucker River Lake. The boy was taken to hospital where his temperature was regulated.
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2 charged with 2nd-degree murder in Regina man's death
Two men have been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in the death of 19-year-old Regina man Jason Martin. Police have been investigating since June.
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Sask. NDP wins all but 1 seat in Regina and Saskatoon after final votes counted
The final election results are in for the 2024 Saskatchewan election, which received a higher vote turnout than 2020. The NDP's April ChiefCalf won Saskatoon-Westview. And Saskatchewan Party’s Ken Cheveldayoff was re-elected in Saskatoon-Willowgrove.
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