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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Roughriders look to regain momentum against Elks
The Saskatchewan Roughriders got knocked down in their last game. Now it's up to the team to bounce back up again. The Green and White were back on the practice field Tuesday for the first time since ...
Sep 12, 2023 Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Jake Dolegala says the CFL team is focused on the Edmonton Elks as it looks to rebound from a loss in the Banjo Bowl. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Roughriders announce signings of four American players
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have conducted a mini-airlift of American players. The CFL team announced Tuesday it had signed four players: Defensive linemen Brayden Thomas and Caleb Sanders, wide rece...
Sep 12, 2023 (Britton Gray/980 CJME file photo)
Banjo Bowl blues: Riders lose big in rematch against Bombers
The Saskatchewan Roughriders didn't have an answer for a prolific Winnipeg Blue Bombers offence on Saturday. The Bombers scored on all but one of their drives, including five first-half touchdown pass...
Sep 09, 2023 Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Jake Dolegala (9) gets hit by Winnipeg Blue Bombers' Jackson Jeffcoat (94) during the first half of CFL football action in Winnipeg on Sept. 9, 2023. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods)
'Win is now:' Riders' defence doesn't dwell on the big plays
The Saskatchewan Roughriders' defence is proving it can bounce back quickly. After only giving up 13 passes over 20 yards in the team's first nine games, the Green and White's defence has now given up...
Sep 08, 2023 Jason Shivers, defensive co-ordinator for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. (980 CJME file photo)
'Crazy hostile:' Riders ready for roaring crowd at IG Field
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are preparing to enter hostile territory this week. Saskatchewan will venture to what will be a raucous IG Field to take on the hometown Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Saturday'...
Sep 07, 2023 The Saskatchewan Roughriders and head coach Craig Dickenson have been preparing for a hostile environment in Winnipeg in the Banjo Bowl. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
CFL, CFLPA reaffirm air quality policy for smoky conditions
If the CFL's air quality policy was followed to the letter, the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers probably shouldn't have kicked off the Labour Day Classic on Sunday. In a joint state...
Sep 07, 2023 The CFL and CFLPA have confirmed games shouldn't be played when the Air Quality Health Index is above a 7. At kickoff, the AQHI due to smoke in the air in Regina for the Labour Day Classic was 7.1 (Kevin Martel/980 CJME file photo)
Riders' Robertson accepts one-game suspension for headbutt on Collaros
Pete Robertson is accepting the consequences of his actions. The Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive end has been suspended for the Banjo Bowl after headbutting Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach C...
Sep 06, 2023 Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive end Pete Robertson, shown here during training camp, has accepted his one-game suspension from the CFL for headbutting Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros. (Britton Gray/980 CJME file photo)
CFL suspends Riders' Robertson for one game for head-butting Bombers' Collaros
Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive end Pete Robertson won't be playing in the Banjo Bowl. The CFL announced Monday it had suspended Robertson for one game for the head butt he gave Winnipeg Blue Bombe...
Sep 04, 2023 Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive end Pete Robertson (45) at training camp at Griffiths Stadium. (650 CKOM file photo)
Ford tough: Rookie safety helps Riders beat Bombers in Labour Day Classic
Jaxon Ford became a Labour Day Classic hero Sunday as the Saskatchewan Roughriders held on to beat the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Mosaic Stadium. With Winnipeg needing a two-point convert in overtime to...
Sep 03, 2023 Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Jake Dolegala throws a pass against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sept. 3, 2023. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
'Super-grateful': Patience pays off for Riders' T.J. Brunson
T.J. Brunson is hoping to continue to make a big impact with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The linebacker will play in his second CFL game Sunday when the Riders take on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in t...
Sep 02, 2023 Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker T.J. Brunson during practice. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 9
8:30 - Another MP just crossed the floor to the Liberal Party, just weeks away from three critical byelections where the...