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CTV News
3 days ago
- Sport
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Roughriders to bring pre-season game to Saskatoon in 2026
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are set to bring a pre-season game to Saskatoon for the first time since 1991. The game will be hosted at Griffiths Stadium on the University of Saskatchewan campus in 2026. Roughriders made the announcement on Friday, saying the team will play 10 regular-season home games at Mosaic Stadium in 2026, rather than the usual nine. This change is due to BMO Field hosting 2026 World Cup soccer events, resulting in both Roughriders-versus-Argonauts games being held in Regina. 'Bringing a Saskatchewan Roughriders pre-season game to Saskatoon is a very exciting and unique opportunity for the city,' said Minister Responsible for Tourism Saskatchewan, Alana Ross. 'This is more than a football game — it's a celebration of community pride, provincial unity, and the shared love of the game that brings our province together. We can't wait to cheer loud for Rider Nation in Saskatoon next May.' Tickets for the Saskatoon pre-season game will be sold separately, with purchase and pre-sale details to be announced later. Roughrider Season Ticket Members' packages will include 10 regular-season home games, plus a possible playoff game. 'We are absolutely thrilled to bring Rider football to Saskatoon!' said Saskatoon Mayor Cynthia Block. 'Let's pack the stands and show the league what Rider Pride really looks like!' Roughriders say the complete 2026 season schedule, including the dates of the Saskatoon pre-season game and the 10th home regular season game, will be unveiled in the offseason.
CTV News
07-07-2025
- General
- CTV News
New tracking system at Sask. provincial park will make it easier for visitors to see bison
The province says 14 bison with ear tags at Buffalo Pound Provincial Park gives visitors the opportunity to easily see where the animals are located thanks to GPS technology. The herd's location within the park can be seen on a screen in the Visitor Centre. 'We often receive visitor inquiries about where the bison are in the park,' Buffalo Pound Provincial Park, Park Manager Dave Bjarnason said in a news release. 'The herd lives on 250 acres of rolling hills and is not always visible from the fence line. The display helps visitors determine if they can find a spot to see them up close, and it gives us another opportunity to educate people about the bison.' Buffalo Pound bison tracking screen The screen at Buffalo Pound's visitor centre will make it easier for people to find the bison's current location. (Government of Saskatchewan) Park staff can also more easily monitor the health of the herd, learn more about their grazing patterns and determine if conservation efforts are effective, the province said in the release. 'The Bison at Buffalo Pound are part of the area's history and they play a crucial role in the park's ecosystem,' Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Alana Ross said in the release. 'With this new tracking system, park staff can make sure both the bison and the land remain healthy. It will also help visitors create a deeper connection to nature and the cultural importance of these remarkable animals.' Bison were first introduced to Buffalo Pound Provincial Park in 1972. The province says that Saskatchewan livestock producers can also benefit from the information gathered at the park which will lay groundwork for future projects regarding bison grazing behavior and the use of technology to track livestock.
CTV News
31-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Sask. reducing beer tax hoping local breweries will increase production
Saskatchewan craft beers on display at Pile O' Bones Brewing Company in Regina. (Cole Davenport/CTV News Regina) The provincial government is reducing its beer tax hoping it will encourage local small and medium sized breweries to increase production. As part of the changes, mark up rates for many production levels will be reduced as production volume rises. Alana Ross, minister for the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority says increasing production is imperative to getting consumers to buy more Canadian products. 'Small and medium-sized breweries employ many people locally and are a source of pride for Saskatchewan and across Canada,' Ross said in a news release. 'Encouraging them to grow is particularly important in a time where consumers are increasingly interested in supporting Saskatchewan and Canadian businesses,' Ross added. According to the province, the limit for the rates will be increased from 400,000 to 500,000 hectolitres. The changes will take effect on July 1, the province says. -With files from The Canadian Press
