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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'Wasn't our best effort': Riders O-line looking to find consistency in rematch against Montreal
The Saskatchewan Roughriders' offensive line will look to provide more consistent protection, despite another possible change to the group. Tackle Terran Vaughn left Wednesday's practice early. "I don...
Jun 29, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders guard Evan Johnson (64) and tackle Na'Ty Rodgers (51) during practice on June 29, 2022. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Next man up: Riders lose injured Shaq Evans for 6-8
The Saskatchewan Roughriders' receivers will have to step up to replace an injured star. In Thursday's 37-13 loss to the Montreal Alouettes, the team was dealt a blow when Shaq Evans suffered an ankle...
Jun 28, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders wide receiver Tevin Jones (left) talks with slotback Duke Williams during practice on June 28, 2022. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
'We just got manhandled': Riders lose in rough road trip to Montreal
Things went wrong right from the start for the Saskatchewan Roughriders in a 37-13 drubbing by the Montreal Alouettes on Thursday. The first play of the CFL game, an 88-yard touchdown return by Montre...
Jun 23, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders' Larry Dean (11) attempts a tackle on Montreal Alouettes' Walter Fletcher during second half CFL football action in Montreal, Thursday, June, 23, 2022. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes)
Family and football intertwined for Riders' Nelson Lokombo
Family and football have gone hand in hand for Nelson Lokombo. The Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back's older brother, Boseko Lokombo, is a seven-year CFL veteran who was named the league's most ...
Jun 23, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back Nelson Lokombo. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Riders head to Montreal hoping for a win after short practice week
A short week isn't the only obstacle the Saskatchewan Roughriders have to overcome against the Montreal Alouettes, but it's a big one. The Riders had only two days of practice -- a full one on Tuesday...
Jun 23, 2022 Craig Dickenson. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
'We're going to keep working at it': Dickenson addresses penalty problem
Craig Dickenson had to address more than just the game plan with the Saskatchewan Roughriders this week. The CFL team took 14 penalties for 134 yards in its 26-16 win over the Edmonton Elks on Saturda...
Jun 22, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Craig Dickenson. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
'A once-in-a-lifetime moment:' Logan Bandy to start at centre for Riders
Logan Bandy will snap to it with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The 23-year-old centre will start his first CFL game on Thursday against the Montreal Alouettes after an injury to long-serving starter D...
Jun 21, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders offensive lineman Logan Bandy. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Canada's Farm Show returns to in-person event
For the first time since 2019, Canada's Farm Show is back in person. "When we kick off (Tuesday) it will mark just about 1,100 days since we had an in-person Canada's Farm Show. We are just so excited...
Jun 21, 2022 (980 CJME file photo)
Centre of attention: Riders facing long stretch without Clark
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will be without their longest-serving player for a while. Centre Dan Clark suffered a leg injury in the fourth quarter of Saturday's 26-16 CFL win over the Edmonton Elks. ...
Jun 20, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders' Dan Clark (67) was injured against the Edmonton Elks on June 18, 2022. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson)
Late Picton catches seal Riders' victory over Elks
Mitch Picton came up with a late touchdown grab - and the ensuing two-point conversion - to give the Saskatchewan Roughriders a 26-16 win over the Edmonton Elks on Saturday. "Picton did a hell of a jo...
Jun 18, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders' Mitchell Picton (81) makes the catch for the conversion as Edmonton Elks' Ed Gainey (6) defends during second half CFL action in Edmonton, Alta., on Saturday June 18, 2022. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson)
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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
8:30 - Another MP just crossed the floor to the Liberal Party, just weeks away from three critical byelections where the...