By TERRY PUGH
Ten area artists will take the stage during the 50th annual Kinsmen Telemiracle fundraising telethon in Saskatoon February 28-March 1, 2026.
Siblings Berkley Dereniwski and Hawkley Dereniwski of Warman are returning to the Telemiracle spotlight. They both appeared in Telemiracle 47 in 2023 and Hawkley was also featured in Telemiracle 46 in 2022.
Also featured from this region are:
*Kym Rhy-Vin of Martensville,
* Presley Figurski of Martensville,
* Emmy of Warman,
* Larry Lennox of Asquith,
* Olivia Purves of Dalmeny,
* Raina Heidt of Corman Park,
* The Bum Band of Vanscoy,
* Borden Dance Club of Borden.
A total of 70 home-grown performers from 40 communities across the province were chosen for this year’s annual Telemiracle show. The full lineup of Telemiracle talent can be found online at www.telemiracle.com/telemiraclesasktalent.
The Telemiracle cast includes Beverley Mahood, Brad Johner, Jeffrey Straker, TSN’s Kate Bierness, Sara-Lys McArthur, JoJo Mason,Clayton Kroeker, and the Telemiracle House Band led by Sheldon Corbett (saxophone/keyboard), Jack Semple (guitar/vocals), Dave Chobot (bass/vocals), Don Griffith (keyboards/vocals), and Glenn Ens (drums/percussion).
The widely-viewed 22 hour-long Telemiracle program raises funds for the Kinsmen Foundation, benefitting hundreds of special-needs residents throughout Saskatchewan. The Kinsmen Foundation’s goal is to improve the quality of life and independence of Saskatchewan residents.
According to the Kinsmen Foundation website, the organization provides specialized mobility and medical equipment to people and organizations, as well as travel assistance for residents in need of vital medical treatment outside their home community.
The Kinsmen Foundation was established in 1971 and granted funds raised by local Kinsmen and Kinettes. When requests for assistance exceeded available funds, planning started in 1976 for a province-wide telethon as a major fundraiser and the first TeleMiracle was started in Saskatoon in February 1977.
The majority of performances will be live, while some will be pre-recorded.
Telemiracle 50 Chair Tammy Blackwell said the organizing group received an “extraordinary response” to the call for auditions.
“I am blown away by the talent in Saskatchewan,” said Blackwell. “You are going to need to tune inn all 22 hours to see for yourself.”