The Saskatchewan Roughriders with assistance from provincial health officials have finalized the details of their new vaccination policy at Mosaic Stadium. Since announcing its intention to require vaccination or proof of negative test on August 30, the Club has been working with a task force of health experts from the Ministry of Health, the SHA and eHealth Saskatchewan, alongside the City of… Continue reading Vaccine and Testing Verification Process Announced for Riders
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Rider Fans Gear up For Labour Day Classic
Source: Kelly Skjerven, globalnews.ca, September 4, 2021 Fans have waited for two years for the Labour Day Classic to return to Mosaic Stadium. The Saskatchewan Roughriders will face off against rival team Winnipeg Blue Bombers at 4 p.m. on Sunday. Roughrider defensive back Ed Gainey called the game “the ideal football day,” comparing the province… Continue reading Rider Fans Gear up For Labour Day Classic
Rider Fans Required to Show Proof of COVID-19 Vaccinations for Home Games
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have announced fans will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or provide a negative test before they can attend home games at Mosaic Stadium. This new requirement has a target start date of September 17th. In a recent statement, they shared, “through the course of the pandemic the Club has… Continue reading Rider Fans Required to Show Proof of COVID-19 Vaccinations for Home Games
Many Rider Fans Hoping for Vaccination Mandate
Source: Jacob Carr, globalnews.ca, August 27, 2021 A statement from the Riders said, “The club is undergoing discussions about our COVID policies with our stadium operator and other stakeholders as well as with our provincial health officials.” The Saskatchewan Roughriders are one of only two remaining teams in the Canadian Football League that do not… Continue reading Many Rider Fans Hoping for Vaccination Mandate
COVID-19 Exposure at Roughriders Game
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is advising the public about an increased risk of exposure to COVID-19 at the August 6th Saskatchewan Roughriders game in the Pil Country section. A person or persons were in this section while infectious with the virus. A Saskatchewan Roughriders spokesperson said the SHA informed the Riders’ organization of the… Continue reading COVID-19 Exposure at Roughriders Game
2021 CFL Schedule
Source: Taylor Shire, globalnews.ca, November 20, 2020 “It’s going to be crazy to see the first couple games of the CFL next year because they are going to be like playoff games.” Fans across the CFL finally have something to look forward to in 2021. Although there is no guarantee the CFL will be playing… Continue reading 2021 CFL Schedule
CFL Commissioner Optimistic About 2021
Source: Rick Zamperin, globalnews.ca, November 17, 2020 The Canadian Football League has time on its side as it prepares for next season. CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie says he is optimistic that the league will return to playing in 2021 after the COVID-19 pandemic wiped out this season. Ambrosie held his annual state of the league… Continue reading CFL Commissioner Optimistic About 2021
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
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
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