Murray Wood: The day Canada Became a nation
April 9, 1917 was Easter Monday. On that date, 109 years ago, Canadian soldiers made history at Vimy Ridge. Murray Wood ...
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Lanier II returning to Roughriders after signing one-year extension
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have retained a key member of their defensive line. The CFL team announced Tuesday it had signed Anthony Lanier II to a one-year contract extension. The 30-year-old from S...
Jan 30, 2024 Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive lineman Anthony Lanier II has signed a one-year contract extension. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Roughriders sign DB Nelson Lokombo to one-year extension
The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced Monday the signing of defensive back Nelson Lokombo to a one-year contract extension. The former University of Saskatchewan Huskies star could have become a CFL ...
Jan 29, 2024 Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back Nelson Lokombo (21) at training camp on May 29, 2023. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Former Rider CEO Hopson has positive outlook amid cancer battle
In April of 2021, Jim Hopson was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer. Since then, he's been using his voice to make a difference. The former president and CEO of the CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders joi...
Jan 26, 2024
Philip Blake back with Riders for ninth CFL season
A big veteran presence is to be back on the Saskatchewan Roughriders' offensive line in 2024. Philip Blake has signed to play in a ninth CFL season after the club announced it had signed the Toronto p...
Jan 25, 2024 Philip Blake (53) has signed an extension with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Riders sign quarterback Mason Fine to two-year contract extension
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will be bringing back Mason Fine for two more seasons. The CFL club announced Tuesday that the 26-year-old quarterback had signed a two-year contract extension. Fine could...
Jan 23, 2024 Quarterback Mason Fine has signed a two-year contract extension with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Brett's back: Lauther signs three-year extension with Riders
Brett Lauther will be wearing green and white for the next three seasons. On Monday, the CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders announced the veteran kicker has signed an extension to remain with the club. "I...
Jan 22, 2024 Saskatchewan Roughriders kicker Brett Lauther has signed a three-year contract extension. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Riders sign Dabire to one-year extension, add receiver Geronimo Allison
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have added a piece to their offence and defence on Friday. The CFL club announced former NFL wide receiver Geronimo Allison has signed a contract while National defensive ...
Jan 19, 2024 Defensive lineman Charbel Dabire (98) has signed a contract extension with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Riders release Jake Wieneke after one season
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have released slotback Jake Wieneke after a single season in green and white. Wieneke was one of the Riders' big free agent signings in 2023, signing a deal alongside Trev...
Jan 18, 2024 The Saskatchewan Roughriders released slotback Jake Wieneke (1) on Thursday. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Riders reveal full 2024 coaching staff
Corey Mace has assembled the rest of his 2024 Saskatchewan Roughriders coaching staff. The first-time head coach is surrounding himself with a few notable former CFL all-stars and teammates to round o...
Jan 15, 2024 Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Corey Mace has rounded out his coaching staff for 2023. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
O'Day, Riders restructure Trevor Harris' contract
Jeremy O'Day continues to shape how the 2024 Saskatchewan Roughriders will look - and he got some help when it comes to helping bring the vision to reality. While the Riders' general manager wouldn't ...
Jan 09, 2024 Jeremy O'Day, the Saskatchewan Roughriders' vice-president of football operations and general manager. (Britton Gray/980 CJME file photo)
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Sarah Mills: The prime minister needs to live by his own bilingual rules
Sarah Mills says Mark Carney largely speaking French in his call to astronaut Jeremy Hansen breaks a standard he set whe...
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