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Fans disappointed over ticket, hotel costs during World Cup in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Chris Van Brockhoven booked his trip to Vancouver last summer in the hopes of attending a World Cup match, but after learning the cost of admission, his group felt forced to pivot. "We wer...
May 20, 2026 FIFA World Cup banners are seen on light standards on the Cambie Bridge, in Vancouver, on Monday, May 4, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Dale West, 1966 Roughriders Grey Cup champion, dies at 84
A member of the first-ever Grey Cup-winning Saskatchewan Roughriders team has died. Defensive back Dale West died on Tuesday after a battle with cancer, according to the CFL club. He was 84 years old....
May 19, 2026 Defensive back Dale West was a key member of the Riders from 1963 until his retirement in 1968. (Saskatchewan Roughriders/Submitted)
Riders lose pre-season contest in Calgary to the Stampeders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders scored a touchdown late in the game, as many of the depth players got their chance to show what they could do in game action when Saskatchewan lost 20-15 to the Calgary St...
May 18, 2026 Saskatchewan Roughriders' Josh Woods, right, jumps on Calgary Stampeders' Ludovick Choquette, centre, during first half preseason CFL football action in Calgary, Monday, May 18, 2026. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh)
Riders to meet Stampeders to kick off CFL pre-season
It's a chance for players to show what they can do when another team lines up across from them. The Saskatchewan Roughriders are in Calgary to take on the Stampeders in the first CFL pre-season game o...
May 18, 2026 Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Jack Coan will start the team's first pre-season game of 2026. (Saskatchewan Roughriders/Submitted)
Saskatchewan Roughriders CFL training camp update - The Blitz: The Podcast
The first steps for the 2026 Saskatchewan Roughriders are underway. Saskatchewan's training camp is in full swing as players stake their claims as to why they can be the ones to help the Riders raise ...
May 14, 2026 Jamie Nye and Britton Gray provide an update on 2026 Saskatchewan Roughriders training camp in a May 14th edition of The Blitz.
'One of the best days of the year': Riders begin training camp
With the sun shining, the Saskatchewan Roughriders got their first chance to see how the team could look in 2026. Training camp for CFL clubs kicked off on Sunday as the players who helped bring Saska...
May 10, 2026 Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris throws a pass on day one of CFL main camp at Griffiths Stadium. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
2026 Saskatchewan Roughriders: Players battle for spots on Riders' defence
After winning the 2025 Grey Cup, change was always on the way for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. While the team was able to retain most of its talent on offence, the defence saw a number of players sig...
May 10, 2026 Under Corey Mace, the Saskatchewan Roughriders have had one of the best defences in the CFL. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
2026 Saskatchewan Roughriders: Plenty of familiar faces return on offence
Consistency was the goal for the Saskatchewan Roughriders on offensive side of the ball heading into the 2026 season. The defending Grey Cup champions were able to bring back a majority of their start...
May 09, 2026 The Saskatchewan Roughriders will once again have veteran Trevor Harris at the helm of the offence in 2026. (Saskatchewan Roughriders/Submitted)
FIFA World Cup: Michael Bublé, Alanis Morissette to feature at Canadian opening ceremony
TORONTO - Canadian artists Michael Bubl and Alanis Morissette will be among a star-studded lineup of performers at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Toronto in June. FIFA has announced separate o...
May 09, 2026 Michael Bublé hosts the Juno Awards, in Vancouver, B.C., Sunday, March 30, 2025. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns)
Roughrider Foundation giving $5 million back to Saskatchewan communities
The Roughrider Foundation is giving back to Saskatchewan communities to the tune of $5 million this year. The foundation said that figure includes $3.3 million earmarked for amateur football programs,...
May 07, 2026 The Rider Foundation invests in amateur football programs like Regina Minor Football will help grow the game in the province. (980 CJME file photo)
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Sarah Mills: As the final school bell rings, let the summer begin
Sarah Mills says school is done for another year, so let's give thanks to all those who all those who make a positive im...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, June 24
8:30 - Premier Scott Moe is back from a trade mission to Europe that saw Saskatchewan sign new agreements on nuclear ene...