Murray Wood: Is this one of those times when money might be better in the government's pockets?
Windfall profits on oil are prompting a break in the federal fuel excise, but Saskatchewan isn't following suit. Murray ...
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Roughriders kick last-play field goal to edge out Bombers 19-17
It was another thrilling chapter in the historic Labour Day Classic rivalry. Saskatchewan Roughriders kicker Brett Lauther nailed a 26-yard field goal on the game's final play, and made a trip to Pil ...
Sep 01, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Derrick Moncrief. (File photo courtesy of Saskatchewan Roughriders)
U of R Rams, Regina Thunder earn road wins
A couple of Regina football teams earned some wins on the road Saturday. The University of Regina Rams scored 31 unanswered first-half points to beat the UBC Thunderbirds 46-16 while the Regina Thunde...
Sep 01, 2019 University of Regina Rams quarterback Josh Donnelly. (U of R Rams/Twitter)
Hard work, determination kept Shaq Evans on the football field
Shaq Evans never got involved in gangs or fell in with the wrong crowd while growing up in Inglewood, Calif., but that doesn't mean trouble wasn't far away. The Saskatchewan Roughriders wide receiver ...
Sep 01, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders wide receiver Shaq Evans during practice on Aug. 30, 2019. (Britton Gray/980 CJME file photo)
Roughriders expect another thrilling showdown in 56th Labour Day Classic
The Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers are getting set for one of their biggest regular-season meetings. The 56th edition of the Labour Day Classic will be the first time since 1954 th...
Sep 01, 2019
Jon Ryan excited to don Roughrider colours in Labour Day Classic
Jon Ryan has dreamed of wearing the Green and White in the Labour Day Classic for most of his life. The Regina-born punter will finally get a chance to do that when the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Wi...
Aug 31, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders punter Jon Ryan during practice on Aug. 30, 2019. (Britton Gray/980 CJME file photo)
Micah Johnson could soon rejoin dominant Riders defence
Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive lineman Micah Johnson is ready to get back out onto the gridiron. Johnson has been on the shelf for the Roughriders' past two CFL games while dealing with a high ank...
Aug 30, 2019 Micah Johnson. (Britton Gray/980 CJME file photo)
'Going to be fun': Riders prepare for return of Willie Jefferson
A major test and a familiar face await the Saskatchewan Roughriders' offence in the Labour Day Classic. Defensive end Willie Jefferson will play the Green and White for the first time since signing wi...
Aug 29, 2019 Willie Jefferson. (Winnipeg Blue Bombers/Twitter)
'It hurts': Riders' Clark troubled by Thom situation
Saskatchewan Roughriders centre Dan Clark is a proud alumnus of the Thom Trojans football club, with his school jacket still hanging in his closet. "(It might fit) height-wise but I don't know otherwi...
Aug 28, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders centre Dan Clark (67). (Britton Gray/980 CJME file photo)
Roughriders react to suspension handed to Bombers' Harris
While their situations aren't identical, Saskatchewan Roughriders running back Marcus Thigpen knows what Winnipeg Blue Bombers running back Andrew Harris is going through. Harris was suspended for two...
Aug 28, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders running back Marcus Thigpen during a practice on July 25, 2019. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Hilltops' Sargeant reaches 200 wins in 34-16 victory over Regina Thunder
Saskatoon Hilltops head coach Tom Sargeant knotched his 200th career win as the team defeated the Regina Thunder 34-16 at Mosaic Stadium on Sunday. "I'm getting old," Sargeant said following the Canad...
Aug 25, 2019 The Saskatoon Hilltops and Regina Thunder are to collide Saturday as part of Football Weekend in Saskatchewan. (File photo by Wanda Harron Photography)
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Murray Wood: Going to seed, in a good way
Murray Wood says seed sales are taking off this spring. Food prices are likely convincing some to grow their own vegetab...
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TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 15
8:30 - With a clear majority now secured, Mark Carney no longer has to bargain to survive confidence votes and can focus...