Football

Following Friday’s postponement of the Canadian Football League game between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and the Calgary Stampeders, contingency plans are in place for the game to be played on Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. at Mosaic Stadium.

For decades, the Saskatchewan Roughriders have been more than a football team — they’ve been a symbol of provincial pride and unity. But as the province grows and changes, so does the Riders' place in its identity.

ESTEVAN — Brendon LaBatte became a celebrated member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders during his CFL career.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders will return to the practice field from their bye week on Monday with a familiar face on the offensive line. The Riders have re-signed American offensive lineman Nick Jones.

The Saskatoon Valkyries are in familiar territory. The Valkyries won their fifth straight Western Women’s Canadian Football League Championship with a 28-0 victory over the Edmonton Arctic Pride at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday.

In a sports world chasing global flash and imported stars, the CFL proudly stays rooted in Canadian identity. In 2025, Canadian players aren’t just filling roster spots—they’re defining the league’s character and future.