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Winnipeg earns rare Labour Day Classic win, beats Riders 23-8
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers accomplished their goal of quieting the Saskatchewan Roughriders faithful -- and a high-powered Riders offence -- in a 23-8 win at Mosaic Stadium on Sunday. It was only the s...
Sep 05, 2021 Cody Fajardo and the Saskatchewan Roughriders faced the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Labour Day Classic at Mosaic Stadium on Sept. 5, 2021. (Photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
LaFrance, Neufeld enter Labour Day Classic dressed for childhood rivals
Kienan LaFrance and Patrick Neufeld always dreamed about playing in the Labour Day Classic - but now it's for the CFL teams they grew up booing. Neufeld, a guard with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, grew u...
Sep 05, 2021 Saskatchewan Roughriders tailback Kienan LaFrance runs the ball during a practice. (File photo courtesy of Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Labour Day Classic first matchup between Riders and Bombers since 2019 West final
It's a rivalry renewed during the annual Labour Day Classic. With the cancellation of the 2020 CFL season due to COVID-19, it's been 659 days since the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombe...
Sep 05, 2021 Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo. (File photo courtesy of Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Riders' Ricardo Louis to make CFL debut in Labour Day Classic
Ricardo Louis isn't new to rivalry games - and the slotback will make his CFL debut in one of the league's most historic ones. The 27-year-old will start for the Saskatchewan Roughriders in their show...
Sep 04, 2021 Saskatchewan Roughriders slotback Ricardo Louis during practice on Sept. 4, 2021. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Riders reflect on nail-biting 2019 Labour Day Classic as 2021 edition approaches
It was a celebration for the ages after the 2019 Labour Day Classic. And it was exactly how Saskatchewan Roughriders punter Jon Ryan and kicker Brett Lauther drew it up. "(On the) Thursday before that...
Sep 03, 2021 Kicker Brett Lauther, who kicked a game-winning field goal in the 2019 Labour Day Classic, is ready for another shot at the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
'It's like a hole-in-one in golf': Riders enjoy rare trick shot during practice
The special teams got a kick out of Saskatchewan Roughriders practice Thursday -- and maybe a steak dinner as well. During every practice, punters Jon Ryan and Ben Scruton punt the width of the field ...
Sep 02, 2021 Saskatchewan Roughriders punter Jon Ryan. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
'A dose of reality:' Riders react to CFL COVID news from bye week
While the Saskatchewan Roughriders' players and coaches enjoyed a bye week, the rest of the CFL was busy dealing with COVID-19. The Edmonton Elks dealt with an outbreak, with 13 players testing positi...
Sep 01, 2021 Quarterback Cody Fajardo. (File photo courtesy of Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Provincial deficit to increase due to agricultural struggles
A tough year for farmers is having an impact on the province's bottom line. The government of Saskatchewan revealed the province's deficit is expected to increase by $126.5 million, bringing the 2021-...
Aug 26, 2021 Saskatchewan Finance Minister Donna Harpauer. (Britton Gray/980 CJME file photo)
Riders to continue to follow province's lead for entry requirements
The Saskatchewan Roughriders won't be calling an audible from the province's guidelines when it comes to fans at Mosaic Stadium. After the CFL had to reschedule the game between the Edmonton Elks and ...
Aug 24, 2021 (File photo courtesy of Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Fiacco family remembers 'awe-struck moment' with Rolling Stones after drummer's death
It was a moment the Fiacco family still cherishes to this day. Former Regina mayor Pat Fiacco was able to meet the Rolling Stones prior to their 2006 show at Taylor Field. That meeting resurfaced in t...
Aug 24, 2021 The Fiacco family meet the Rolling Stones ahead of their concerts in Regina in October 2006. (Melissa Fiacco/Submitted)
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