Today, the TeleMiracle Cast was announced alongside an expanded show for the historic 50th Broadcast, which will go live 2 hours earlier in Prime Time at 7 pm on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
TeleMiracle is an annual telethon benefitting the Kinsmen Foundation. The Kinsmen Foundation exists year-round, granting applicants access to medical travel assistance and/or mobility and special needs equipment. Over the years, TeleMiracle has raised over $171 million for the Kinsmen Foundation!
TeleMiracle broadcasts live beginning at 7 pm on February 28-March 1, 2026, on CTV Saskatchewan and live streamed on telemiracle.com and their social media channels. This year’s event takes place at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon.
Returning to host the show are legacy TeleMiracle Cast members Beverley Mahood, Brad Johner, Jeffery Straker and the TeleMiracle House Band (Sheldon Corbett, Jack Semple, Dave Chabot, Don Griffith, and Glenn Ens).
New to the TeleMiracle Cast are:
- Kate Beirness – TSN host and sports commentator for the Toronto Raptors and the CFL
- Clayton Kroeker – radio personality with 92.9 The Bull, born and raised in Saskatoon
- Jojo Mason – Canadian country music singer-songwriter, from Regina
- Sera-Lys McArthur – actor, producer, and martial artist, from Regina and a proud member of the Nakota/Assiniboine Nation
Additional cast members will be announced closer to the telethon.
Many talented Saskatchewan performers, Saskatchewan Talent, from every corner of the province, will be showcased. The telethon will also feature impact stories from Saskatchewan residents who have benefitted from the Kinsmen Foundation. These stories are made possible by donors who give during TeleMiracle or directly to the Kinsmen Foundation during the year.
Special Features for TeleMiracle 50
Two Extra Hours
In celebration of 50 years of TeleMiracle, the telethon has been extended by two hours! TeleMiracle 50 will begin at 7 pm on February 28 and conclude on March 1 at 5 pm for a total of 22 hours.
“We are so excited to have an additional two hours moving TeleMiracle into prime time!” Danika Dinko, Executive Director of the Kinsmen Foundation, says. “These extra hours give us time to highlight the talent across Saskatchewan, showcase memories, and create new ones.”
For many, this will offer two more hours of entertainment; for those in need of the Kinsmen Foundation’s help, it will be life-changing!
Special Appearances by
In addition to the TM Cast, tune in for special appearances by The Steadies, Northern Air, Brodie Siebert, Munroe & Patrick, Brock Andrews, Jay & Danica, and more! TeleMiracle 50 is bound to deliver an entertaining show with entertainers and performers from all over Saskatchewan!
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Backstage Lounge
TeleMiracle has provided livestreams for many years. This year, one of the livestreams will include exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes content in the Backstage Lounge. The Backstage Lounge will offer audiences a deeper dive into the stories of those seen on the telethon as well as feature others not included in the broadcast.
Your Backstage Lounge Hosts are Shailynn Taylor, a disability advocate, motivational speaker, past recipient of the Kinsmen Foundation, and former TeleMiracle Cast who will host alongside Gary Nickel from Dufferin Ave Media Network. Both are excited to bring their love for TeleMiracle to the interviews they host during TeleMiracle 50!
Watch for the livestream announcement this winter so you can tune in to watch exclusive behind-the-scenes content in the Backstage Lounge.
Attend in Person
Limited seating will be available for viewers to come watch live in person at Prairieland Park.
Donors are encouraged to “Ring Those Phones” during the telethon at the end of February, and those who wish to give early can donate today at www.telemiracle.com/donate.
TeleMiracle is entering its 50th year in 2026 and has raised over $171 million for the people of Saskatchewan. Through the proceeds of this annual telethon, the Kinsmen Foundation is “Helping People Every Day” in Saskatchewan to improve their quality of life and independence.
