Murray Wood: Isn't it time for more 'we' than 'oui' in Rideau Hall?
Louise Arbour brings much more than French skills to her role as the king's representative, but she also has taken contr...
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'He played in the first Classic': Pelling family proud of Rider legacy
Labour Day weekend in Saskatchewan is built around football, and for one Regina family the game comes with a legacy stretching back nearly eight decades. Bob Pelling wore No. 66 for the Saskatchewan R...
Aug 31, 2025 Drew Pelling's father Bob wore No. 66 for the Saskatchewan Roughriders from 1946 to 1953. (Jacob Bamhour/980 CJME)
Mario Alford set to return, Ajou Ajou added to Riders' roster for Labour Day Classic
Mario Alford is back to provide a spark for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The dynamic kick returner has been out since July 7 with a hip injury. Prior to his injury, Alford was averaging 30.9 yards pe...
Aug 30, 2025 Saskatchewan Roughriders wide receiver Mario Alford (2) runs down the sidelines ahead of Toronto Argonauts defensive back Mark Milton (27) to score a touchdown during second half CFL football action in Toronto on June 20, 2025. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jon Blacker)
The Blitz Podcast: Labour Day Classic showdown between Riders and Bombers
It's one of the biggest games of the CFL season, no matter what the records are. The Saskatchewan Roughriders are hosting the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for the 60th edition of the Labour Day Classic in Re...
Aug 30, 2025
'I'm coming home': Ajou Ajou back in Saskatchewan Roughriders' green
Ajou Ajou is back in Saskatchewan Roughriders green. "It's a great day to be alive," said the 23-year-old pass-catcher. "It's bittersweet but I'm coming home to some fans and people who love me so I'm...
Aug 29, 2025 Ajou Ajou has rejoined the Saskatchewan Roughriders after being cut by the NFL's Indianapolis Colts. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
'Big time': Riders feel anticipation for Labour Day Classic in Sask.
The Labour Day Classic isn't quite the same like other regular-season games. In Saskatchewan, there's a certain buzz in the air in the days leading into the annual showdown between the Saskatchewan Ro...
Aug 28, 2025 Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris played in the 2024 edition of the Labour Day Classic. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Riders' Jaxon Ford happy to start last week, excited for Labour Day Classic
Jaxon Ford has had to be patient but now could get a chance to start in this year's Labour Day Classic. The Regina, Sask. product started at safety in the Saskatchewan Roughriders' most recent game ag...
Aug 27, 2025 Saskatchewan Roughriders safety Jaxon Ford is excited to take part in the upcoming Labour Day Classic against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Looking back at Labour Day Classics with Roughrider historian Rob Vanstone
The Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers are ready to square off in the 60th Labour Day Classic on Sunday in Regina. This year's game has already sold out, and the excitement is building...
Aug 27, 2025
Two gold medalists lead Team Sask in Summer Games closing ceremonies
Team Sask diver Lila Steward and para athletic sprinter Brendan Cote-Williamson were the flag bearers at the Canada Summer Games closing ceremonies on Aug 24. Stewart, who won three gold medals in div...
Aug 25, 2025 Para athletics sprinter Brendan Cote-Williamson (left), Team Sask Chef de Mission Greg Perreaux (centre) and diving athlete Lila Stewart. (Michael Scraper/Team Sask)
Regina Thunder obliterates Edmonton Huskies 57-7 in home opener
In front of a noisy hometown crowd, the Regina Thunder dominated the Edmonton Huskies 57-7 in the team's home opener on Sunday. The Thunder got ahead early in the first quarter and didn't let up, gene...
Aug 25, 2025 Regina Thunder defensive lineman Jonathan Kampen and linebacker Kenten Effa celebrating a sack. Aug. 24, 2025. (Wanda Harron Photography)
Team Sask. athletes inspire with medals and grit at Canada Summer Games
From the diving pool to the throwing circle, Team Saskatchewan athletes are standing out at the Canada Summer Games in St. John's, N.L. - not just with medals, but with stories of resilience, pride, a...
Aug 24, 2025 (Team Saskatchewan/Facebook)
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Sarah Mills: Betty Nippi-Albright did the honourable thing by choosing to sit as independent
Sarah Mills says Betty Nippi-Albright's departure from the Sask. NDP has not forced a byelection, nor has she sought dea...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, May 7
8:30 - Yesterday, Regina city council approved the deal that would see Brandt Properties purchase part of REAL District....