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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One is the loneliest number: Dolegala only Riders QB at practice, could start Sunday
It was a one-man show for the Saskatchewan Roughriders at quarterback Thursday. Jake Dolegala was the only one of the three pivots to participate in the first practice at Mosaic Stadium since a myriad...
Jul 21, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Jake Dolegala. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
More Riders players test positive for COVID, leaving next game in doubt
While Saturday's CFL game between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and visiting Toronto Argonauts is expected to go on as scheduled, time is running out. The Riders have had several more players test posi...
Jul 20, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders general manager Jeremy O'Day. (Britton Gray/980 CJME file photo)
Riders say at least five players tested positive for COVID
The Saskatchewan Roughriders provided more details about their COVID-19 outbreak Tuesday, saying at least five players had tested positive. The Roughriders said the players are in various stages when ...
Jul 19, 2022 (Saskatchewan Roughriders/Twitter)
Late pick six helps Argos down Riders in Touchdown Atlantic
With tempers flaring all game between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Toronto Argonauts, it was the East Division team walking away with a 30-24 CFL win Saturday in Wolfville, N.S. Moments after kick...
Jul 16, 2022 Toronto Argonauts' Shaq Richardson (1) celebrates his interception with teammate Tarvarus McFadden (20) in front of Saskatchewan Roughriders' Jayden Dalke during the final minutes of CFL action at Acadia University in Wolfville, N.S., Saturday, July 16, 2022. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese)
'Painting the province green:' Lauther returns to Nova Scotia for Touchdown Atlantic
There's no place like home for Brett Lauther. While his hometown of Truro is 157 kilometres from Wolfville, Lauther is excited to play in the first CFL regular-season game to be played in his home pro...
Jul 16, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders kicker #12 Brett Lauther stretches during training camp at Griffiths Stadium on May 20, 2022. (Steve Seto/650 CKOM)
Riders take on Argos in Touchdown Atlantic game in Nova Scotia
It's a celebration of football in the Atlantic provinces as the Saskatchewan Roughriders take on the Toronto Argonauts on Saturday. The CFL clubs are taking part in the fifth edition of Touchdown Atla...
Jul 16, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Super Mario: Alford looks to bring Riders' return game to new level
Mario Alford is looking to power up the Saskatchewan Roughriders' special teams. The return man is to make his Riders debut Saturday against the Toronto Argonauts in the Touchdown Atlantic game in Wol...
Jul 15, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver/returner Mario Alford. (CFL/Submitted)
Riders' D-line depth to be tested due to injury, suspension
Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive tackle Demarcus Christmas is excited to get the gift of another chance. Prior to this CFL season, Christmas hadn't played in a football game since 2019 due to a numb...
Jul 14, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive tackle Demarcus Christmas (94) and the other D-linemen during practice at Mosaic Stadium. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Roughriders' Hickson tasting success in CFL
Saskatchewan Roughriders tailback Frankie Hickson has found a recipe for success in the CFL. Hickson, who owns a baking company with his mom, has always had a sweet tooth. His mom appealed to that aff...
Jul 13, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders running back Frankie Hickson. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
'We're not going to give up on him': Dickenson reacts to Marino suspension
Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Craig Dickenson believes a message has been sent with Garrett Marino's four-game suspension. On Monday, it was announced the Roughriders' defensive tackle had been ...
Jul 12, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Craig Dickenson. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
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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 ...