Murray Wood: When words fail, stuffed animals can say a lot
Murray Wood says people in Foam Lake and communities across Saskatchewan are putting stuffed animals outside to remember...
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Riders defence bracing for challenge of Stampeders RB Dedrick Mills
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to contain one of the best running backs in the CFL this week. Dedrick Mills led the league last season with 1,409 yards last season. He's already off to a stell...
Jun 18, 2026 Antoine Brooks Jr. (5) and the rest of the Saskatchewan Roughriders defence will look to stop a high-powered Calgary Stampeders offence. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
'It was fun': Riders' Micah Johnson in new role for 2026 CFL season
Micah Johnson had a different viewpoint for the first time during a regular season CFL game last weekend. The 37 year old was on the sidelines as the defensive line coach for the Saskatchewan Roughrid...
Jun 17, 2026 Micah Johnson is in his first season as a CFL coach after spending over a decade as a player in the league. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Kian Schaffer-Baker enjoys offensive outburst to kick off 2026 CFL season
It was a vastly different opening game experience for Kian Schaffer-Baker this season compared to 2025. In 2025, the Saskatchewan Roughriders slotback injured his foot on the first drive, keeping him ...
Jun 16, 2026
Riders use last-minute drive to hold off roaring Lions comeback, win 31-27
A Sam Emilus hat-trick of touchdowns proved to be the difference as the Saskatchewan Roughriders once again knocked off the B.C. Lions with a late fourth quarter drive on Saturday. It was similar to t...
Jun 13, 2026 Saskatchewan Roughriders wide receiver Sam Emilus hauls in his first of three touchdowns against the B.C. Lions on June 13, 2026. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Riders host Lions as both teams play first game of 2026 CFL season
It's a rematch of the 2025 CFL West Final as the Saskatchewan Roughriders and B.C. Lions both open their seasons on Saturday. The two clubs both had Week 1 byes, so now their campaigns get underway at...
Jun 13, 2026 Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris will once again lead the team after delivering a Grey Cup title in 2025. (Saskatchewan Roughriders/Submitted)
Riders WR Jaylen Johnson set for CFL debut against BC Lions
Jaylen Johnson will get the first opportunity on Saturday to show he's the right piece for the Saskatchewan Roughriders puzzle. The wide receiver won one of the starting spots in the team's offence af...
Jun 12, 2026 Saskatchewan Roughriders wide receiver Jaylen Johnson will make his CFL debut on June 13, 2026, against the B.C. Lions. (Jaylen Johnson/Instagram)
Riders' linebacker Josh Woods faces off against former team in home opener
When it came to choosing where he wanted to play in 2026, coming to Saskatchewan was at the top of Josh Woods' list. "This was my number one. Immediately with coach (Travis) Brown and (Corey) Mace and...
Jun 11, 2026 Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Josh Woods will face his former team, the B.C. Lions, on Saturday. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Riders' KeeSean Johnson ready for action after late-season injury in 2025
KeeSean Johnson was one of the biggest contributors to the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2025. But when it came to the biggest moment for the team last season, Johnson had to watch from the sidelines. R...
Jun 10, 2026 Saskatchewan Roughriders wide receiver KeeSean Johnson (3) had nearly 1,200 yards receiving last season, but missed playoffs due to a knee injury. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
'Prove who we are': Riders on practice field after bye week
While the Saskatchewan Roughriders will unveil a championship banner on Saturday, the current team is only focused on the now. "We're a new team. We have to go out there and prove we are still a good ...
Jun 9, 2026 The Saskatchewan Roughriders are preparing for their first game of the season - a Week 2 showdown against the B.C. Lions. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Sask. athletes selected for national U17 girls flag football squad
A pair of Saskatchewan athletes will look to help Canada on the international flag football stage. Neko Michell and Olivia Klein have both been named to the inaugural Football Canada U17 girls flag fo...
Jun 6, 2026 Olivia Klein, left, and Neko Michell have both been named to the inaugural Football Canada U17 girls flag football team. (Crystal Klein/Submitted)
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Sarah Mills: Saskatchewan grieves with Foam Lake
Foam Lake is rallying around a husband and father left to grieve his wife and two daughters, who were killed in a collis...
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8:30 - The rising cost of diesel is hurting all Canadians, from farmers, truckers and everyday consumers. The Conservati...