george reed

The Flame of Hope still burns brightly in Calgary as the Special Olympics Canada Winter Game prepare to wrap up this weekend. Athletes from all across Canada have gathered to compete in a variety of winter sports. Eight events include: floor hockey, downhill and cross country skiing, 5 pin bowling, skating, snowshoeing, speed skating and […]

Another well deserved honour for the late George Reed. The Canadian Football League announced on Thursday, the Most Outstanding Player Award would be renamed the George Reed Most Outstanding Player Award. Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly was named the 2023 recipient of the Award, beating out Winnipeg Blue Bombers running back Brady Oliveira. Reed’s daughter, […]

“Hard working”, “professional”, “inspirational” “a legend”. Just some of the words spoken about the life and legacy of former Riders running back George Reed. A celebration of his life was held at the Viterra International Trade Centre in the REAL District. On the stage, some of Reed’s memorabilia including the Grey Cup were on display […]

Rider Nation is invited to celebrate George Reed’s life today at the Viterra International Trade Centre. Doors open at 11:30, with the program beginning at 1:00. The dress code is Rider green. Throughout the week, both current and former players have acknowledged the significant impact that Reed has had. Running back Jamal Morrow followed a […]

Rider Nation will have plenty of opportunities to remember and celebrate the life of George Reed. The legendary Roughrider running back dies last weekend, just a day before his 84th birthday. On Friday afternoon, a “Celebration of Life” service for Reed will be held in the Viterra International Trade Centre in the REAL District. They […]

Saturday’s Legends Night for the Saskatchewan Roughriders will pay homage to the biggest legend of them all. As Rider Nation and the Canadian Football community continue to mourn the loss of George Reed, the Roughriders along with support from the Reed family have begun preparations for the celebration of his life. Shortly before kickoff, Reed […]

George Reed and Ron Lancaster’s names are as vital to the Saskatchewan Roughriders as green and white. On Sunday, the Roughriders lost a pillar of the organization with the passing of Reed. Countless memories and antidotes soon began to pour in remembering Reed and his contributions to the football club and the province. On what […]

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have announced the Riders and CFL Legend George Reed has died. In a press release, the team said that Reed passed away Sunday, one day before his 84th birthday. Reed’s daughter, Georgette Reed, said it was her dad’s honour to be part of the Saskatchewan community and to call it home for […]

In the history of this storied Canadian Football League franchise, there have been two names that have stood above all of the other giants of the past. They are two names who will forever be intwined in Roughrider lore. One is Ron Lancaster. The other, George Reed. Just a day shy of his 84th birthday, […]

A crew from the Globe Theatre has spent the last year and a half building and creating a live play in tribute to former Roughrider George Reed. It’s more than safe to say that George Reed is a name many Saskatchewan people know and love. Reed is considered a legend as he was an elite […]