Murray Wood: Elbows down, taxpayer subsidies for U.S. flights up
Murray Wood wonders why it's OK for Saskatchewan to prop up air travel to the U.S. with taxpayer dollars, but it was wro...
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'We've got to play better': Riders look to bounce back from Bomber beatdown
The Saskatchewan Roughriders' wave of momentum came to a crashing halt after they were handily defeated by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. But the Green and White still feels positive because the drubbing ...
Sep 10, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Craig Dickenson. (Britton Gray/980 CJME file photo)
From Nigeria to Canada, Edem thankful for opportunities he has
Mike Edem is thankful for the opportunities that have been given to him throughout his life. The Saskatchewan Roughriders safety is originally from Lagos, Nigeria. "It was different times. We didn't h...
Sep 07, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders safety Mike Edem (15) does a drill during practice on Sept. 4, 2019. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
'A dogfight': Riders ready for physical battle in Winnipeg rematch
This year's Banjo Bowl will have a little more importance than previous seasons, with first place in the CFL's West Division on the line. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers (8-3) and Saskatchewan Roughriders (...
Sep 07, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Kyran Moore. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Rams lose tough battle 18-17 to Alberta Golden Bears
The University of Regina Rams kept things close, but a late missed field-goal attempt was the difference in an 18-17 Canada West football loss to the University of Alberta Golden Bears. "We let this o...
Sep 06, 2019 University of Regina Rams quarterback Josh Donnelly throws a pass against the University of Alberta Golden Bears at Mosaic Stadium on Sept. 6, 2019. (Ben Berger/University of Regina Athletics)
New Roughriders ready for first stop in Winnipeg in Green and White
A couple of new faces on the Saskatchewan Roughriders are getting ready for their first taste of how loud Winnipeg's IG Field can be when you're wearing green and white. The Roughriders and Winnipeg B...
Sep 06, 2019 Solomon Elimimian (10) has signed a contract extension with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Emmanuel Arceneaux embracing leadership role with Riders
Emmanuel Arceneaux might not be putting up the statistics he's used to producing, but he's making an impact for the Saskatchewan Roughriders' receivers off the field. Arceneaux, who is in the middle o...
Sep 05, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders wide receiver Emmanuel Arceneaux during a drill at practice (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Fajardo, Roughriders talking 'a little bit' about contract extension
Cody Fajardo is running the Saskatchewan Roughriders' offence this season, and there's apparently work being done to keep him in the Green and White. The first-year starting quarterback currently has ...
Sep 05, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Roughriders prepare for Bombers rematch following Labour Day Classic win
It could be another emotion-filled rematch when the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers meet in the Banjo Bowl in Winnipeg on Saturday. The Roughriders emerged victorious in the Labour ...
Sep 04, 2019 Kicker Brett Lauther (12) stretches before Saskatchewan Roughriders practice on Aug. 20, 2019. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
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)
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Sarah Mills: We need more 'regular guys' in the civic process
Standing in front of CEOs, lobbyists, advocates and others at a council meeting is not an exciting prospect, but Sarah M...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 30
8:30 - A mega-farm in Saskatchewan is raising major concerns about debt, rapid expansion and financial pressures facing ...