Roughriders 2023 schedule revealed

The Saskatchewan Roughriders 2023 regular season schedule was revealed Tuesday afternoon by the CFL. The team will start on the road in Edmonton on June 11, before hosting their prairie rivals, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, at Mosaic Stadium on June 16. 

Saskatchewan will host the B.C. Lions in a preseason contest on May 27 and will then visit Winnipeg to wrap up their preseason on June 2.

The Riders will play their West Division foes (B.C. Lions, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Edmonton Elks and Calgary Stampeders), three times each.

Roughriders 2023 schedule revealed

The Saskatchewan Roughriders 2023 regular season schedule was revealed Tuesday afternoon by the CFL. The team will start on the road in Edmonton on June 11, before hosting their prairie rivals, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, at Mosaic Stadium on June 16. 

Saskatchewan will host the B.C. Lions in a preseason contest on May 27 and will then visit Winnipeg to wrap up their preseason on June 2.

The Riders will play their West Division foes (B.C. Lions, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Edmonton Elks and Calgary Stampeders), three times each.

A car safety kit can come in handy during the winter

While many people don’t talk about them, it may prove to be in your best interest to keep an emergency kit in your vehicle in the event of a break down, especially during the winter months.

Having a car break down on the side of the road is always frustrating, and tempers can flare even higher when the temperature drops during the winter. Keeping certain supplies and equipment in the vehicle can go a long way to making your stop as short as possible.

In the event of getting stuck on the side of the road, there are a few items that serve as the bare necessities.

West Central Wheat Kings mid-November update

U13

The U13 West Central Wheat Kings next action is set for a 2:00 pm matinee on Sunday at home against the Northwest Stars, as they will look to rebound after taking an 11-4 loss at the hands of the Saskatoon Stallions their last time out.

Leading scorer Landon Reschny has 14 points in 10 games, as the team has a 4-5-1 record on the season sitting in the top half of the north division 


U15

A car safety kit can come in handy during the winter

While many people don’t talk about them, it may prove to be in your best interest to keep an emergency kit in your vehicle in the event of a break down, especially during the winter months.

Having a car break down on the side of the road is always frustrating, and tempers can flare even higher when the temperature drops during the winter. Keeping certain supplies and equipment in the vehicle can go a long way to making your stop as short as possible.

In the event of getting stuck on the side of the road, there are a few items that serve as the bare necessities.

UPDATE: Travel not recommended in Kindersley area

UPDATE: 6:00 am Tuesday, November 8

Travel is still not recommended for parts of West Central this morning, alongside winter driving conditions on most local roads.

Drivers should look out for icy or slippery sections, snow packed roads along with swirling and drifting snow creating reduced visibility.

Check the Highway Hotline, as Highway 7 has re-opened from Kindersley to the Alberta border.

UPDATE: 6:00 pm Monday, November 7

Remembrance Day ceremonies in West Central

Ceremonies will be held throughout the West Central region for Remembrance Day this Friday. Some will also be taking place earlier as well, as the Kindersley Composite School will be holding one on Tuesday, November 8 at 1:45 pm. 

Check out the full list below, and feel free to email news@westcentralonline.com with the following information:

-time and location of the service

-public or private service

-if and where the service may be livestreamed

-whether the service will have seating for elderly or standing room only