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Riderville
Ask Not for Whom the Ed Hervey Tampering Window Opens!
The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are those of the writer's and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Pattison Media.February 1 is the start of the Ed Hervey Tampering Window for CFL Free Agents. Hervey, back again as the GM for the Edmonton Elk, made a joke of CFL Free Agency with stunt...
Feb 02, 2026
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Seniors Scene
New Year - New Habits
The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are those of the writer's and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Pattison Media.Another year rolls by. Where did the time go? We all had our share of ups and downs. The world itself seems to be in an ongoing state of ups and downs. Here's to a fabulou...
Feb 02, 2026
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Simple Strategies You Can Use To Look and Feel Better Right Now
Everyday well-being is built from small, repeatable habits that support the whole body-from your feet on the floor in the morning to the way your mind unwinds at night. Health doesn't have to be extreme or complicated. The most sustainable improvements often come from simple, practical choices that fit seamlessly into ...
Jan 23, 2026
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Telemiracle fundraising
Listen: Learn more about Kin Enterprises
Pattison Media's Garth Kalin does an in-depth interview with Kin Enterprises Director of Programs and Service Hillary Braniuk.In this segment of Frequently Asked Questions, Hillary explains some of the fundraising efforts done by Kin Enterprises to help fund Telemiracle.Click the audio below to listen and learn more.Th...
Jan 21, 2026
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Riderville
A Festivus for the Rest of Us
The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are those of the writer's and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Pattison Media.OK, technically Festivus was December 23, and maybe that was why the Riders chose to announce the signing of Canadian Grey Cup MVP Receiver Samuel Emilus to head off any a...
Dec 29, 2025
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Everyday Ways to Feel Better in Your Body and Mind
The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are those of the writer's and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Pattison Media.Well-being is the state of feeling healthy, balanced, and capable of handling daily life-physically, mentally, and emotionally. For most people, the challenge isn't knowin...
Dec 22, 2025
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Freedom and Flexibility
How App-Based Work Creates Economic Opportunity
In today's busy world, where schedules shift and responsibilities change in an instant, many people in Saskatchewan are turning to flexible app-based work as an accessible way to earn extra income - when, where, and how they want. App-based work offered through local commerce platforms like DoorDash creates new opportu...
Dec 12, 2025
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Riderville
Now for the Hard Part
The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are those of the writer's and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Pattison Media.If there is anything more satisfying than winning a Grey Cup at the home of the Stony Mountain Blue Bombers, it could be winning a back-to-back Grey Cup for the Saskatchew...
Dec 10, 2025
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Seniors Scene
Christmas is Coming
The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are those of the writer's and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Pattison Media.Can you believe it? We are less than 20 sleeps away from Christmas. Where did the year go? Overall, it has been a pretty good year for a lot of us. #1 proud to be Canadian...
Dec 09, 2025
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Grey Cup!!!
Everything you wanted and more
The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are those of the writer's and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Pattison MediaIn the end the CFL is all about family.I thought of that standing on the field at Princess Otto Field watching the confetti rain down on the Riders as they celebrated their...
Nov 21, 2025
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12 Best Tips to Spend Less at Christmas
The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are those of the writer's and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Pattison Media.12 Best Tips to Spend Less at Christmas Source: Money Mentors, How to Spend Less at Christmas | 12 Tips to Save Money for Christmas (moneymentors.ca) As the festive cheer ...
Nov 18, 2025
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Riderville
Age and Guile beats youth and a bad haircut in Western Final!
The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are those of the writer's and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Pattison Media.The age and guile of Trevor Harris beat the youth and bad haircut of Nathan Rourke as the Saskatchewan Roughriders advanced to the 112 Grey Cup with a 24-21 win over the B...
Nov 14, 2025
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Riderville
The Time has Come
The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are those of the writer's and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Pattison Media.For the last two weeks I have been going to Rider practice to check out who is ready to come back onto the playing field and to see how the Riders are handling their secon...
Nov 06, 2025
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Riderville
Now for the Fun Part
The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are those of the writer's and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Pattison Media.The Riders finished the 2025 regular season with a 27-21 loss to the BC Lions that if not for a ref who has no idea of what happens after a fumble would have been a win.Th...
Oct 29, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Listen: Learn more about Kin Enterprises
Pattison Media's Garth Kalin does an in-depth interview with Kin Enterprises Director of Programs and Service, Hillary Braniuk in which she explains what Kin is, programs offered, what they do, everything they are involved in and more.In this segment of FAQ, Hillary explains that Kin 15 is the largest division within K...
Oct 23, 2025
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Riderville
When is a loss a win?
The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are those of the writer's and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Pattison Media.The Saskatchewan Roughriders have apparently finished first nine times in their history, so maybe they should be excused following their 17-16 loss to the Stony Mountain B...
Oct 22, 2025
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Riderville
Riders clinch first but lots of playoffs to go!
The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are those of the writer's and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Pattison Media.This past weekend's set of games serves as a pretty good example that it is not the length of the CFL field that slows down the game, it is the inconsistency refereeing.Th...
Oct 17, 2025
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Riderville
Riders on the Verge
The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are those of the writer's and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Pattison Media.There is a bit of an air of unreality surrounding the Saskatchewan Roughriders this week where if they can beat the Toronto Argonauts on Friday night, they will claim firs...
Oct 11, 2025
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How long will my retirement savings last?
The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are those of the writer's and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Pattison Media.Canada Life Key takeaways * Your lifestyle decisions will affect how long your retirement savings last. * The 4% rule of thumb is useful as a starting point to determine h...
Oct 08, 2025
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Seniors Scene
This and That and This
The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are those of the writer's and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Pattison Media.And here it is another month goes by - September has been a very nice and above average temperature for most of the month. Harvest has been in full swing, with a lot of fa...
Oct 07, 2025
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Riderville
CFL Needs to Look at Reffing to Improve the Game
The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are those of the writer's and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Pattison Media.After the CFL dropped a bombshell on their fans with changing field size to improve the game, this past weekend showed maybe if the league invested in refereeing and their...
Oct 06, 2025
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Riderville
Roster depth will determine playoff fate of Saskatchewan Roughriders
The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are those of the writer's and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Pattison Media.There was a sense of anticlimax when the Saskatchewan Roughriders emerged from their player tunnel to face the Montreal Alouettes.The Riders had just swept the Stony Mount...
Sep 18, 2025
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Riderville
Riders are in uncharted waters following win over Bombers
The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are those of the writer's and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Pattison Media.The Saskatchewan Roughriders are boldly going where few if any Rider teams have gone before following their 21-13 win over the Bombers in the Labour Day Rematch.The win bo...
Sep 11, 2025
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Riderville
Riders Win Closer Than it Needed to be Labour Day Classic
The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are those of the writer's and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Pattison Media. The Saskatchewan Roughriders went toe to toe with their past demons in the 60th Labour Day Classic and emerged with a tighter than it needed to be 34-30 win over the Ston...
Sep 05, 2025
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Riderville
Calgary is the Better Team for Now
Calgary is the better team for now and please let us not turn into Bomber fans! The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are those of the writer's and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Pattison Media.This is the week when the CFL trolls emerge from under their bridges. The Riders will be in...
Aug 26, 2025
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Senior's Scene
Sleeping Single / Sleep Divorce
The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are those of the writer's and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Pattison Media.I was visiting with a friend the other day and mentioned that more and more couples are starting to sleep in their own bed vs sleeping with their spouse and she was like, ...
Aug 25, 2025
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Riderville
They don't hand out the Grey Cup in August
The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are those of the writer's and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Pattison Media.As the Saskatchewan Roughriders prepared to face the Hamilton Tiger-Cats last Saturday, there was a full house and an air of disbelief as the best in the west faced the be...
Aug 20, 2025
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Riderville
What a weekend for CFL Football!
The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are those of the writer's and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Pattison Media.For those of us who have loved Canadian football for some time, this weekend was a perfect example of what makes the CFL unique and entertaining. The total point spread fo...
Aug 11, 2025
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