Sarah Mills: Western separatists should consider forming their own party
Western separation is coming up once again in the wake of Mark Carney's election win, but Sarah Mills says those in favo...
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1st U of R Ram wins Rookie of the Year
For the first time ever, a member of the University of Regina Rams has been named the U SPORTS Rookie of the Year. Linebacker Nick Cross, who played his high school football at Dr. Martin LeBoldus Hig...
Nov 24, 2017 University of Regina Ram Nick Cross was named the U SPORTS Rookie of the Year on Nov. 23, 2017. (University of Regina Twitter)
Edmonton Eskimos should have conversation about changing name: PM, Notley
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Alberta Premier Rachel Notley are the latest prominent voices to urge a public discussion about renaming the CFL's Edmonton Eskimos out of respect for Inuit ...
Nov 23, 2017
Darrell Davis: Argos contending despite late start
Toronto Argonauts CEO Michael Copeland visited Saskatchewan in March, just weeks after he belatedly hired Jim Popp and Marc Trestman to run his CFL franchise. "Too bad you got such a late start," I sa...
Nov 17, 2017
Jamie Nye: Dear CFL, you're welcome. Signed, Rider Nation
It should come as no surprise the CFL saw the best ratings for a semifinal weekend in three years. Why? Because the Roughriders haven't been there in three years. 2014 was the last time the Riders mad...
Nov 14, 2017
Darrell Davis: Rider roster tough, but honest
Saskatchewan Roughriders boss Chris Jones told reporters that injured, all-star offensive lineman Brendon LaBatte won't be playing Sunday's CFL playoff game against the Ottawa Redblacks. Bad news for ...
Nov 10, 2017
Rider fans gear up for playoff game in Ottawa
When the Riders head east to take on the Redblacks Sunday, one Ottawa woman will be cheering loudly in green and white. Jaclyn O'Shaughnessy may have been born and raised in the nation's capital, but ...
Nov 08, 2017 Jaclyn O’Shaughnessy, a die-hard Saskatchewan Roughriders fan from Ottawa, at the final game at old Mosaic Stadium in 2016. (Jaclyn O’Shaughnessy/Submitted)
Owens, Richardson shine in Riders 37-12 victory over Montreal
The Flying Hawaiian finally took flight in Regina Friday night. After a long offseason marred by a nagging injury and setbacks, Chad Owens started his second game of the season and the first in front ...
Oct 28, 2017 Chad Owens celebrates during a 37-12 victory over the Montreal Alouettes that saw him catch for over 100 yards and a touchdown. (Courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
'This is home:' LaBatte signs 4 more years with Riders
It's a good thing Brendon LaBatte looks good in green because he's not going anywhere for a long time. The homegrown offensive lineman for the Saskatchewan Roughriders has signed a four-year contract ...
Oct 23, 2017 Brendon LaBatte at Riders training camp in Saskatoon in May 2017. (Arielle Zerr/980 CJME)
Football more than a game for a Regina family
Bereft and feeling devastated, 15-year-old Cody Birns didn't know where to turn when his mom Jennifer had a stroke in September. Football was the one activity that helped him forget his anxiety and st...
Oct 17, 2017 Cody Birns, 15, hugs his mom Jennifer after a football game. (Jennifer Birns)
Darrell Davis: Don't blame Glenn
Quarterback Kevin Glenn did not cost the Saskatchewan Roughriders a victory. Despite that claim from some critics, Glenn actually put the Roughriders in position to beat the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday...
Oct 16, 2017
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