Break and Enter at Esso Gas Station in Lashburn, SK

On September 7th, 2020 Maidstone RCMP responded to a break and enter at a Esso gas station in Lashburn, SK. Four individuals (three males and a female) and two pickup trucks (A White Ford Dually and a dark coloured Ford F150) were involved in this incident. Entrance was gained by backing a white Ford F350… Continue reading Break and Enter at Esso Gas Station in Lashburn, SK

Despite No Labour Day Classic Rider Fans Celebrate

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Source: Pat McKay, saskatoon.ctvnews.ca, September 08, 2020 Sunday saw 600 cars full of Rider fans drive past Mosaic Stadium, collecting team paraphernalia and goodies. REGINA — It was supposed to be a big year for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Regina was set to host the Grey Cup in its new Mosaic Stadium, and the club is… Continue reading Despite No Labour Day Classic Rider Fans Celebrate

Rider Fans Mourn Loss of Labour Day Classic

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Source: Pat McKay, saskatoon.ctvnews.ca, September 03, 2020 Due to COVID-19 and complications surrounding it, the CFL season was cancelled and fans are feeling the loss of their beloved Labour Day classic. SASKATOON — Jo-Ann Fafard has had a pair of Saskatchewan Roughriders season tickets for the last decade and has been coming to games all… Continue reading Rider Fans Mourn Loss of Labour Day Classic

Roughriders Jordan Reaves Speaks Out Against Racism

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Source: cbc.ca, August 30, 2020 Reaves is vocal on social media and he’s faced a lot of backlash from the public. Jordan Reaves has been speaking out against racism and the need for change, but he’s found that many sports fans are not receptive to this. “We’re people who have an opinion, have a voice,”… Continue reading Roughriders Jordan Reaves Speaks Out Against Racism

Roughriders to Lose $10m Due to Cancelled CFL Season

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Source: Elisha Dacey, globalnews.ca, August 18, 2020 The organization has done its best to manage costs and has made use of government programs, but is still struggling. Following the Canadian Football League’s decision to cancel the 2020 season, teams are bracing for one of their worst financial hits in league history. This includes the Saskatchewan… Continue reading Roughriders to Lose $10m Due to Cancelled CFL Season

CFL 2020 Season Is Cancelled

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Source: Elisha Dacey, globalnews.ca, August 18, 2020 The federal government did suggest a commercial loan, but the nature of the loan was too costly and short-term. The Canadian Football League’s 2020 season is officially cancelled. “Our league governors decided today it is in the best long-term interests of the CFL to concentrate on the future,”… Continue reading CFL 2020 Season Is Cancelled

COVID-19 Impacting Regina Ram’s Season

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Source: Taylor Shire, globalnews.ca, June 10, 2020 No clarity has been provided on the age cap of 24-years-old. Regina Rams head coach Mark McConkey understands the severity of the coronavirus pandemic, but hearing the news that the 2020 Canada West football season is cancelled was still tough for him, his fellow Rams coaches and all… Continue reading COVID-19 Impacting Regina Ram’s Season

Season Cancelled for Sask. Huskies Football and Soccer Teams

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Source: Thomas Piller, globalnews.ca, June 09, 2020 Saskatoon’s student-athletes will continue to receive support, including access to training facilities along with academic and coaching supports. The 2020 season for Saskatchewan Huskies football as well as men’s and women’s soccer teams have been cancelled due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. The cancellation of first-term competition team… Continue reading Season Cancelled for Sask. Huskies Football and Soccer Teams

2020 Season Cancelled for Western Baseball League

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Source: Jonathan Guignard, globalnews.ca, May 28, 2020 The league had originally looked at reducing stadium capacities, operating with temperature checks and masks, pushing the start date to July 4th and playing with only Canadian players. The Western Canadian Baseball League has cancelled its 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic. The league’s board of governors… Continue reading 2020 Season Cancelled for Western Baseball League

Commissioner Isn’t Banking on CFL-Specific Funding to Aid League Through Pandemic

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Source: Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press, cbc.ca, May 27, 2020 Like all professional sports, the CFL has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Commissioner Randy Ambrosie continues to work with the federal government, but isn’t banking on CFL-specific funding to help the league through the COVID-19 pandemic. The CFL approached Ottawa last month for… Continue reading Commissioner Isn’t Banking on CFL-Specific Funding to Aid League Through Pandemic