Murray Wood: The day Canada Became a nation
April 9, 1917 was Easter Monday. On that date, 109 years ago, Canadian soldiers made history at Vimy Ridge. Murray Wood ...
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Riders aim to halt three-game skid with showdown in Edmonton
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are hoping for a fresh start as they enter their next six-game stretch. In fact, Riders head coach Craig Dickenson wanted to get that point across so much that he shaved o...
Aug 13, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Darnell Sankey. (File photo courtesy of Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Roughriders prepare for Elks' revamped roster
As a defensive-minded coach, Chris Jones is always after a big turnover. This season, the phrase "big turnover" applies to his CFL team's roster. Jones' Edmonton Elks will have 15 different starters f...
Aug 12, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders safety Mike Edem. (File photo courtesy of Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Riders hope consistency can lead to improved pass protection
Head coach Craig Dickenson doesn't believe just one thing is to blame for the Saskatchewan Roughriders' pass protection. The Riders have given up a CFL-high 29 sacks over their first eight games of th...
Aug 11, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders right tackle Terran Vaughn. (Britton Gray/980 CJME file photo)
'I'm ready to play': Pete Robertson set to return to Riders' defence
Pete Robertson could be a much-needed spark for the Saskatchewan Roughriders' defence. The defensive end is set to return to the CFL team's lineup against the Edmonton Elks on Saturday after being out...
Aug 10, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive end Pete Robertson (45) has returned to practice with the CFL team. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Riders return recharged after bye-week respite
The Saskatchewan Roughriders' bye week might have brought a breath of fresh air to the sliding squad. Saskatchewan entered its first break of the CFL season on a three-game slide. But head coach Craig...
Aug 09, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Severe thunderstorm warnings in southeast Sask.
People out and about during the long weekend may need to keep an eye on the sky in southern Saskatchewan. Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for parts of south-central and south...
Jul 30, 2022 (Shane Clausing/980 CJME)
Riders release four players
A day after the Saskatchewan Roughriders lost 32-17 to the B.C. Lions, the team announced it has released four practice roster players. Wide receiver Dieuly Aristilde Jr., national linebacker Jared Be...
Jul 30, 2022 (980 CJME file photo)
Riders scoreless second half leads to loss to Lions
The Saskatchewan Roughriders couldn't keep up with the B.C. Lions on Friday, losing 32-17. After the Riders built up a 17-4 lead in the first half, the Lions scored the next 28 points in the game at M...
Jul 29, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back Amari Henderson tries to knock a ball away from B.C. Lions slotback Dominique Rhymes on July 29, 2022. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Age is just a number for Riders' Charleston Hughes
Charleston Hughes is happy to show his doubters he can still play. "A lot of people try to count you out the older that you get in age," the 38-year-old Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive end said. "W...
Jul 29, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive end Charleston Hughes. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Riders look to earn key West Division win over Lions
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to claw their way up the CFL’s West Division standings with a win against the B.C. Lions Friday. The Riders (4-3) find themselves in fourth place in the di...
Jul 29, 2022
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Sarah Mills: The prime minister needs to live by his own bilingual rules
Sarah Mills says Mark Carney largely speaking French in his call to astronaut Jeremy Hansen breaks a standard he set whe...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 9
On Thursday's show, Evan welcomes a trio of teens to discuss banning social media for children and teenagers, discusses ...