Sarah Mills: We came so close to the zipper merge
Three block of two lanes of traffic merging one by one, with everyone inching forward. It was the zipper merge in action...
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Podbielski racing into the U of R record books
Jonathan Podbielski has raced to the top of the Canada West track rankings. The 19-year-old is the top-ranked Canada West runner in the men's 1,000- and 1,500-metre races, and is ranked second and fif...
Feb 16, 2024 Jonathan Podbielski of the University of Regina Cougars track and field team competes during the Golden Bear Open at the University of Alberta on Jan. 20. (Arthur Ward/U of R Athletics)
Lang's hockey cathedral thriving a year after drawing international attention
A year after the Village of Lang saw its local arena go viral around the world on social media, the rink is now thriving. Last year, someone skating at the arena in Lang posted a video of two men walk...
Feb 16, 2024 The Lang rink. (Shane Clausing/980 CJME)
O'Day, Roughriders busy during first days of CFL free agency
After his team endured a second straight 6-12 season in 2023, Saskatchewan Roughriders general manager Jeremy O'Day had a busy start to free agency this week. The Roughriders signed six CFL free agent...
Feb 15, 2024 Saskatchewan Roughriders general manager Jeremy O'Day added some key pieces to the 2024 roster through free agency. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
AJ Ouellette ready to rock with Roughriders
AJ Ouellette is already feeling at home in Saskatchewan. "(It's) just the greetings I have got from everyone in the organization and even fans. My flight from Toronto to here, I already had fans reach...
Feb 14, 2024 AJ Ouellette speaks with Green Zone co-host Jamie Nye for the first time as a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
'Excited for a new challenge:' Hardrick returns to Riders
Jermarcus Hardrick has been here before. The offensive tackle signed a contract to join the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Tuesday, the first day of CFL free agency. He had reportedly agreed to terms dur...
Feb 13, 2024 Jermarcus Hardrick is looking forward to returning to the Saskatchewan Roughriders, with whom he played eight games in 2015. (CFL/Submitted)
Roughriders reload on first day of CFL free agency
With the CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders entering the Corey Mace era, general manager Jeremy O'Day has been busy rebuilding the roster. The Green and White experienced a second straight 6-12 season las...
Feb 13, 2024 A.J. Ouellette has left the Toronto Argonauts to sign as a free agent with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. (CFL/Submitted)
Micah Johnson signs extension with Riders
Micah Johnson will be back in green and white, which will reunite him with new Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Corey Mace. Johnson, a 35-year-old defensive tackle, was a teammate of Mace's in Calg...
Feb 12, 2024 Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive tackle Micah Johnson (4) is signing an one-year extension with the club. (Britton Grayt/980 CJME)
Five-time champion Gushue leads field for Montana's Brier in Regina
The field is set for the 2024 Montana's Brier in Regina. The Canadian men's curling championship will feature 18 teams, led by defending-champion Brad Gushue. There also are 14 provincial/territorial ...
Feb 12, 2024 The 18-team field for the Montana's Brier includes 14 provincial or territorial champions, three entries based on the Canadian Team Ranking System, and defending-champion Brad Gushue. (Roman Hayter/980 CJME file photo)
Riders set to make negotiation-window deals official when free agency opens
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are expected to be busy announcing signings when free agency opens Tuesday. Saskatchewan is trying to bounce back from a second straight season in which the CFL club misse...
Feb 12, 2024 Saskatchewan Roughriders general manager Jeremy O'Day has reportedly agreed to deals with a number of free agents. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Raymond Comets win girls, boys titles at 70th LIT
The Raymond (Alta.) Comets had a double-double Saturday at the 70th annual Luther Invitational Tournament. The girls team defeated Winnipeg's Dakota Lancers 88-68 to win that division, and then in the...
Feb 10, 2024 The Raymond Comets boys and girls teams both won the titles at the 70th Luther Invitational Tournament. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
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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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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, May 8
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