Saskatchewan News

RIVERCOURSE, Alta. — The RCMP says a man has died in a plane crash in eastern Alberta near the Saskatchewan boundary. Mounties in Kitscoty were notified of the crash shortly after takeoff.

REGINA — Ken Miller, a beloved former head coach of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, has died. He was 82. The CFL team announced that Miller died Wednesday in Asheville, N.C., after a brief battle with cancer.

An impending labour stoppage on Canada's two national railways has riled industry groups who worry consumers and businesses will be hit hard if goods ranging from grains to french fries to petrochemicals can't be moved. Canadian National Railway Co.

TORONTO — They've officially been teammates for less than a week, but Ka'Deem Carey will aim to become Chad Kelly's best friend Thursday night. Kelly will make his 2024 debut when Toronto (5-4) hosts the Saskatchewan Roughriders (5-4-1).

MACKLIN, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA — A string of suspected arsons on hay bales, grass and crops around a west-central Saskatchewan town has been both agitating and perplexing, says the local fire chief. It has also prompted a $20,000 reward.

Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris, Blue Bombers defensive back Tyrell Ford and Winnipeg's offensive line headlined the CFL's Honour Roll on Tuesday.

SAANICH, B.C. — It could be a weekend teenage runaway. An elderly loved one, lost and disoriented. Or it could be the first indication of murder.

REGINA — American offensive lineman Trevon Tate has signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, the CFL club announced Monday.

HAMILTON — Javon Leake is back in his happy place. After spending much of his first two CFL seasons primarily as a kick returner, Leake is back taking handoffs.

OTTAWA — Veteran broadcaster Charles Adler and Saskatchewan hospital executive Tracy Muggli are Canada's latest independent senators, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Saturday.