Murray Wood: Is this one of those times when money might be better in the government's pockets?
Windfall profits on oil are prompting a break in the federal fuel excise, but Saskatchewan isn't following suit. Murray ...
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Moe says Roughriders haven’t asked for financial support
Worried about its future after COVID-19, the Canadian Football League has asked the Canadian government for financial assistance. So far, the Saskatchewan Roughriders have yet to approach the Saskatch...
May 01, 2020 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Jamie Nye: CFL is a part of Canada worth saving
The debate over the CFL getting federal funding continues. There was mixed reaction during the Green Zone on Wednesday. Business owners who don't fall under the federal relief fund say if their busine...
Apr 30, 2020
Trudeau: Discussions ongoing with CFL as league seeks government assistance
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is in discussions with the CFL, which is seeking financial support to help with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Trudeau said Wed...
Apr 29, 2020
Jamie Nye: CFL should be handled like any other business hit hard by COVID-19
The CFL is looking for the federal government to help out with its pending losses because of COVID-19 to the tune of $150 million. That number may seem high, but let's break down what a completely los...
Apr 29, 2020
CFL asking federal government for up to $150 million in financial assistance
TORONTO - The Canadian Football League is asking the federal government for up to $150 million in financial assistance due to the COVID-19 pandemic. CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie told The Canadian P...
Apr 28, 2020 (CFL)
Jamie Nye: Reality is starting to hurt optimism for CFL season
I'm trying to stay optimistic that we'll be able to see the CFL return to action this season, but it's getting harder and harder by the day. Even with Saskatchewan's reopening plan, there is reason fo...
Apr 24, 2020
Jamie Nye: Hopefully a Saskatchewanian can get the job done in Halifax
Over to you, Gary Drummond. The extremely successful Saskatchewan businessman is now the frontman for the group trying to bring a 10th franchise to the CFL. The former leader of the group for Schooner...
Apr 21, 2020
Jamie Nye: Maybe it's the isolation, but here is a dream sports scenario
Yesterday was supposed to be the first day of the NHL playoffs. Today was to be Round 1 of the Masters. Those are two major events that have me thinking about all the great moments we're missing right...
Apr 09, 2020
CFL postpones start of regular season due to COVID-19 pandemic
TORONTO - The CFL is the latest league to postpone play due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The league, which was slated to kick off the regular season on June 11, announced Tuesday that the season won't st...
Apr 07, 2020
COVID-19 pandemic leads to unknowns for Riders in 2020
There's a lot of uncertainty for the Saskatchewan Roughriders about the 2020 CFL season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The league has cancelled scouting combines and training camps have been postponed ...
Mar 31, 2020 Jamie Nye/980 CJME
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Sarah Mills: The president has tested the faithful
The may be some who worship U.S. President Donald Trump, but like the Beatles before him, Sarah Mills says the president...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 15
8:30 - With a clear majority now secured, Mark Carney no longer has to bargain to survive confidence votes and can focus...