All 7 Canadian Teams Could Play Season Out of Home Arenas, Says NHL

Source: Staff The Canadian Press, globalnews.ca, December 25, 2020 The NHL realigned its divisions for the 2021 season so that the North Division — which features all seven Canadian teams — would not have to cross the U.S.-Canada border. The NHL believes all seven of its Canadian teams can start the season playing out of… Continue reading All 7 Canadian Teams Could Play Season Out of Home Arenas, Says NHL

Three Hockey Players From Sask. Make Team Canada

Source: Pat McKay, saskatoon.ctvnews.ca, December 17, 2020 With no fans in the stands, families will have to experience the tournament on television. SASKATOON — Many aspects of the World Junior Hockey Championship in Edmonton will be different because of COVID-19. Even the way the three Saskatchewan-born players found out they made the team was different.… Continue reading Three Hockey Players From Sask. Make Team Canada

Hockey Canada Names Men’s Junior Team Roster

Source: The Canadian Press Staff. edmonto.ctvnews.ca, December 13, 2020 The roster includes four players from Alberta, all of whom haven’t been to the World Juniors before. RED DEER, ALTA. — Hockey Canada has named the 25 players who will represent the host country at the world junior men’s hockey championship in Edmonton. Three goalies, eight… Continue reading Hockey Canada Names Men’s Junior Team Roster

Parents Want SHSAA to Consider a Spring Season Football Season in Sask. High Schools

Source: Claire Hanna, regina.ctvnews.ca, September 09, 2020 Parents say they’re comfortable with their children participating at the end of Sept., however they want the SHSAA to reconsider a Spring season. REGINA — An online petition calling for the Saskatchewan High School Athletic Association (SHSAA) to move the football season to Spring 2021 has more than… Continue reading Parents Want SHSAA to Consider a Spring Season Football Season in Sask. High Schools

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