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Today is all about painting the world green!
Ahead of the 60th Labour Day Classic – which will see the Riders square off against their arch rivals, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, at Mosaic Stadium on Sunday – both major cities in the province have declared Aug. 29 as a day to show off your Rider pride.
The whole province is encouraged to join in the fun!
Read more:
- Regina’s City Hall raises Rider flag ahead of Labour Day Classic
- Saskatoon declares Friday ‘Green & White Day’ ahead of 60th Labour Day Classic
- ‘Big time’: Riders feel anticipation for Labour Day Classic in Sask
Many leaders in Saskatchewan are getting behind the movement.
Premier Scott Moe wishes the Riders good luck ahead of the game.
“Let’s all wear Rider green on Friday to support our team, ahead of what is sure to be a thrilling Labour Day Classic,” he said in a statement.
Premier Scott Moe encourages fans to take part in Green Day. (Government of Saskatchewan/submitted)
Carla Beck, Sask. NDP Leader encourages fans across the province to wear their best green.
“Our Riders are having a fantastic season and they could use your support as they head into this Labour Day Classic, ready to kick some butt,” she said.
Regina’s mayor, Chad Bachynski, issued an official proclamation, making this Friday officially known as Green Day in the Queen City.
Chad Bachynski announced the proclamation on the Greg Morgan Morning Show. (City of Regina/submitted)
Bachynski said he wants to see green everywhere!
“We want flags in windows, we want face paint, we want jerseys, anything green,” he said.
Saskatoon’s Mayor Cynthia Block said, although the Riders play in Regina, they belong to the whole province, including Saskatoon.
“Declaring Green & White Day is a way for us to show our pride, our excitement for the Labour Day Classic, and our part in Rider Nation as we look forward to hosting the team here in 2026,” she said in a statement.
The day will see a retro-styled Roughrider flag raised at Civic Square, and residents are encouraged to wear the team’s colours throughout the day.
Lieutenant Governor Bernadette McIntyre joined in the Green Day spirit!
Lorilee Davies, Regina’s Acting Chief of Police also made sure to wear her Rider green!
Lorilee Davies, Regina’s Acting Chief of Police, ahead of the Green Day celebration.(Lorilee Davies/submitted)
Retired Roughrider offensive lineman Dan Clark told the Green Zone’s Jamie and Locker that playing in the Labour Day Classic game was always one that brought out the best in the fans.
“I would like nothing more than (to) cave my face mask into another blue bomber, one more time,” he said.
Clark spent his entire career with the Riders from 2009 until 2022. He said watching the annual game against the Bombers isn’t quite the same as playing in it.
“The energy is just electric, no matter what is happening on that football field,” Clark said.
Listen to the full interview with Dan Clark here:
Roughrider running backs coach Andrew Harris is getting ready for his first Labour Day Classic Game in green. Harris is a retired Bombers running back.
“I’m really thankful and blessed to be here,” he said. “Especially with the season we’re having, I’m just looking forward to the real season now.”
Listen to the full interview with Andrew Harris here:
Kickoff for the Labour Day Classic is set for 5 p.m. and The Green Zone’s pregame show gets rolling at 3 p.m. on 650 CKOM and 980 CJME.
