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

Latest from Halyna Mihalik

Saskatchewan might force people into drug treatment. But will it work?

Political leaders across Canada are considering placing people into forced drug treatment programs. Alberta is funding the creation of two of centres for that purpose and Saskatchewan is considering following its lead.

Sask. NDP launches campaign, new website urging support for local businesses amid tariff threats

The Opposition NDP launched its "Shop local, shop Sask" campaign Wednesday at SaskMade, a Saskatoon marketplace filled with products made in Saskatchewan.

How to reduce the risk of floods and water main breaks during snow melt

Saskatchewan is ending February with above-freezing temperatures. Experts weigh in on how to protect your home from potential floods during the snow thaw.

Saskatchewan honours Ukrainians on 3rd anniversary of Russia's invasion

From museum exhibits to candle light vigils, ceremonies are underway in Saskatchewan to show solidarity with the Ukrainian community three years after Russian's invasion.

Travel agencies say some Canadians are boycotting U.S. travel

Travel agents in Saskatchewan say they’ve had a number of trip cancellations over the past few weeks for U.S. vacations due to looming tariff threats and increased Canadian pride. Agencies say Canadians would rather travel anywhere else.

Notre Dame Hounds might leave hometown after 4 decades for fresh start in Warman, Sask.: SJHL

A Saskatchewan high school that produced some NHL greats is getting ready to move its junior hockey team to Warman.

U.S. advocate, law enforcement near border happy about increased security focus on fentanyl

Law enforcement in Minot, N.D., about 85 kilometres south of the U.S.-Canada border, say they're happy that Canada is ramping up security measures to limit the flow of drugs between the two countries.

'I witnessed somebody bleed out': Woman criticizes Sask. government after 12-hour emergency room visit

Fran Forsberg didn't get a bed after waiting 12 hours at the Royal University Hospital emergency room. She's sharing what she saw while sitting there and challenged Premier Scott Moe to sit in an emergency room to see how dire the situation has become.

Customers fill up on diesel instead of regular gas after mix-up at Saskatoon station

A fuel mix-up caused drivers to fill their tanks with diesel instead of gas this week in Saskatoon.

Father worried about support for son with autism after Saskatoon Public Schools says 80 EAs being cut

The loss of 80 temporary education assistants from the Saskatoon Public School division this month is raising concerns for some parents about the direct impact it could have on children's ability to learn in the classroom.