Murray Wood: Saskatchewan is winning the race to the bottom on minimum wage
An increase is coming for Saskatchewan's minimum-wage earners this fall, but Murray Wood says it will ensure they contin...
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Riders' financials strengthened by Grey Cup, return to normal CFL season
The Grey Cup proved to be a touchdown when it comes to the Saskatchewan Roughriders' bottom line. The CFL club held its annual general meeting Wednesday, when it reported a total net income of $7,184,...
Jun 21, 2023 The Saskatchewan Roughriders chief financial officer Kent Paul. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Roughriders welcome two new pieces to offensive line
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are adding a couple of key veterans to their offensive line. Ahead of the Riders' Saturday game in Calgary against the Stampeders, Saskatchewan has been practising with Je...
Jun 21, 2023 Offensive lineman Jerald Hawkins (65) during Saskatchewan Roughriders practice. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Injuries adding up for Riders ahead of contest in Calgary
Following a physical game Friday, the Saskatchewan Roughriders were missing a number of players for Tuesday's practice. The CFL's Roughriders, who lost 45-27 to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Mosaic Sta...
Jun 20, 2023 Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Craig Dickenson. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
'Dream come true': Lowes helped build Golden Knights into Stanley Cup champs
By Rob Mahon The seeds of the Stanley Cup win for the Vegas Golden Knights were first planted before the team ever took a step on the ice. In 2016-17, Prince Albert product Bob Lowes was among the fir...
Jun 20, 2023 Prince Albert's Bob Lowes (right) with Vegas Golden Knights forward Mark Stone and the Stanley Cup. (Bob Lowes/Submitted)
Not-so-great eight: Riders' losing streak to Bombers continues
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are still trying to figure out how to take down the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Saskatchewan's regular-season and playoff losing streak to its CFL West Division rival increased...
Jun 16, 2023 Saskatchewan Roughriders wide receiver Tevin Jones runs with the ball against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Mosaic Stadium on June 16, 2023. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Riders' Korsak following in fellow Aussie's footsteps
Adam Korsak is the latest punter from down under to make his way to the CFL. The Melbourne, Australia product made his Saskatchewan Roughriders debut on Sunday against the Edmonton Elks, getting the s...
Jun 16, 2023 Saskatchewan Roughriders punter Adam Korsak (10). (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
WHL's Winnipeg Ice wending way west to Wenatchee, Wash.
The WHL's easternmost entry is heading west. The WHL announced Friday the Winnipeg Ice franchise had been sold and will be relocating to Wenatchee, Wash. David White, of the California-based Shoot the...
Jun 16, 2023 (Winnipeg Ice/Twitter file photo)
Rivals ready to rumble in Roughriders' home opener
It's a rivalry renewed as the Saskatchewan Roughriders play their home opener Friday. The Riders will welcome the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to Mosaic Stadium for another chapter in one of the CFL's more h...
Jun 16, 2023 Nick Dheilly. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Britton Gray: Basketball is just a job to Nikola Jokic
Opinion Nikola Jokic might not be a marketing team's dream, but he finds a way to connect with people in a different way. As the Denver Nuggets centre celebrates the city's first NBA championship with...
Jun 15, 2023
'An amazing moment:' Riders rookies reflect on first CFL game
For a few members of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Sunday's game against the Edmonton Elks was a dream coming to fruition. Saskatchewan's first-round pick in the 2023 CFL draft, defensive end Lake Kor...
Jun 14, 2023 Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive end Lake Korte-Moore. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
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Sarah Mills: World Cup fun is becoming infectious
There is something special about watching your country play at the World Cup. Sarah Mills says the collective experience...
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