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Week five primer – I must be missing something

Week five primer – I must be missing something

Jul 13, 2024 | 2:03pm
I’ve been struggling all week with this, folks. I’m hoping that one of you can clarify something for me. As a former CFL pro turned Colour Commentator/Analyst, I’m getting the uncomfortable feeling that I’m the only one outside the locker room who feels good about the chances of the Riders going 1-0 this week in British […]
Opinion: Riders are good, but don’t plan the parade route yet

Opinion: Riders are good, but don’t plan the parade route yet

Jul 11, 2024 | 8:45am
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are 4-0 to start the CFL season. The last time they started 4-0 was in 2013. I don’t think I need to tell you what happened that year. Even people who are new to the province know what the Riders did in 2013. Some learn about the 2013 Riders immediately after they memorize […]
In the news today: Canada to map out defence spending, Winnipeg killer verdict due

In the news today: Canada to map out defence spending, Winnipeg killer verdict due

Jul 11, 2024 | 5:26am
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Canada set to provide details on defence funding Canada is expected to provide more details about its plan to meet defence spending targets in an effort to quell concerns that have dogged the prime minister during this week’s […]
Lung Saskatchewan giving away dream trip (Audio)

Lung Saskatchewan giving away dream trip (Audio)

Jun 4, 2024 | 10:58am
The 2024 edition of the Breathe Strong Raffle is back and giving away a dream trip for Taylor Swift fans. Lung Saskatchewan is an organization dedicated to educating the public about lung health, advocating for policies to protect lungs, and help support lung research and care. All funds raised stay in Saskatchewan. “That includes lung […]
Giants double up on Pats 4-2

Giants double up on Pats 4-2

Jan 13, 2024 | 12:17am
The bounces didn’t go the Regina Pats way on Friday night at the Brandt Centre as they were defeated by the Vancouver Giants 4-2. 92 seconds into the game, a bad line change by the Pats allowed the Giants Connor Levis an open lane to the net. With the space, he managed to bury a […]
Pats begin busy weekend at home against the Giants

Pats begin busy weekend at home against the Giants

Jan 12, 2024 | 9:25am
With the cold temperatures outside, the Regina Pats will try and turn up the heat in pursuit of a playoff spot. This weekend, the Pats will have the chance to make up some ground with a three-game in three-day stretch, beginning on Friday night when they welcome in the Vancouver Giants. In their last action, […]

Winnipeg to Host Grey Cup in 2025

Mar 14, 2023 | 10:23am

Winnipeg will host the Grey Cup in 2025. The CFL made the announcement this morning. “As a proud Winnipegger, I’m absolutely elated to announce the return of the Grey Cup to my hometown,” CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie said. “I’m thrilled for the city, the entire province of Manitoba and, of course, for all of our […]

Sask. farmers hope for speedy recovery to grain exports through Vancouver

Nov 24, 2021 | 6:15am

Saskatchewan farmers are hoping for a speedy recovery to grain exports through the West Coast. Rail crews have been working around the clock and have made progress in clearing mudslides on tracks in southern B.C. leading to the Port of Vancouver. CP Rail plans to reopen its railway between Kamloops and Vancouver Tuesday. Thirty locations […]

Grain exports slowed by bitterly cold weather

Jan 16, 2020 | 7:00am

Bitterly cold weather is affecting grain movement this week. Federal grain movement monitor, Mark Hemmes with Quorum Corporation says train lengths are cut by 15 to 30 percent when temperatures dip, for safety reasons. Hemmes says there are 35 grain ships waiting to load at Vancouver and 8 at Prince Rupert. He says it is […]