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CFL Combine is upon the Riders as they look to the next step in their re-tooling
"The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Pattison Media and this site."The Saskatchewan Roughriders are at various stages of development for their on field and off field work, but you can't say it hasn't been interesting.Since the...
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Fraud Prevention Month
"The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Pattison Media and this site."March is fraud prevention month. The best defense against fraud is to be informed. In 2022, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre received reports totally $530 millio...
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Riderville
Free Agency done, now for the CFL Combine and Draft
"The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Pattison Media and this site."It has been quite the two weeks for Saskatchewan Roughriders fans who experienced a new emotion - things might be getting better. It started with the news that...
Feb 22, 2024
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Financial Date Night
"The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Pattison Media and this site."Valentine's Day is a day to celebrate love and romance, but financial struggles can really put a strain on a relationship. Marital or relationship breakdown co...
Feb 15, 2024
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BDO Debt Solutions
Mortgages Coming Due
"The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Pattison Media and this site."A recent report released by Royal LePage tells us that approximately 3.4 million Canadians will be looking to renew their mortgage within the next 18 months. T...
Feb 09, 2024
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Riderville
Pieces falling into place for 2024 Riders
"The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Pattison Media and this site."With two weeks before CFL free agency, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are taking a shape that some may question, but others are getting excited about. The Riders...
Jan 31, 2024
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Riderville
Riders name coaching staff: Next Stop Free Agency!
"The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Pattison Media and this site." On the cold wind-swept plains surrounding Mosaic Stadium, Rider Head Coach Corey Mace brought news of the rest of his coaching staff for the 2024 season. Mace...
Jan 18, 2024
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Create a Financial Plan
"The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Pattison Media and this site."Surveys are showing us that paying down debt continues to be a top resolution set by many Canadians. Canadians continue to be concerned about the current econo...
Jan 17, 2024
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Fresh Financial Start
"The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Pattison Media and this site."It is a new year, and an opportunity for new beginnings. This includes a new beginning for your finances. What's done is done, but we can work toward positive ...
Dec 31, 2023
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Boxing Day Deals and Debt
"The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Pattison Media and this site."We know that again this year, retailers will be working to lure in consumers by advertising big Boxing Day sales. We will read it in our emails, see it on our ...
Dec 20, 2023
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Avoiding Holiday Debt Regret
"The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Pattison Media and this site."Many Canadians regret their holiday spending when the bills come in January. A past survey conducted by Equifax Canada shows that 20% of Canadians experienced ...
Dec 08, 2023
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Riderville
Will Corey Mace raise the Riders?
"The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Pattison Media and this site."It was not a bad opening for a new Rider Head Coach. Corey Mace, the former defensive coordinator of the Saskatchewan Roughriders made his first public appeara...
Dec 07, 2023
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Riderville
Riders Name Cory Mace New Head Coach
"The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Pattison Media and this site."The Saskatchewan Roughriders named Cory Mace as their new head coach to kick off what should be a fascinating off-season. The decision was between Mace and Buc...
Dec 01, 2023
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Riderville
Heading to the Grey Cup
"The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Pattison Media and this site."Sometime in April of this year I was wandering the Rider store along with James Kennedy, Bomber fan who I attend Rider games with because the Bombers run the l...
Nov 16, 2023
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Financial Literacy Month
"The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Pattison Media and this site."November marks the 13th annual Financial Literacy Month. This years' theme is "Managing Your Money in a Changing World." Financial Literacy Month aim...
Nov 15, 2023
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Riderville
Remember when Rider fans?
"The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Pattison Media and this site."The CFL has the eastern and western finals on Saturday, Remembrance Day, and maybe the CFL is hoping for a November to Remember with the BC Winnipeg match up i...
Nov 11, 2023
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Debt Stigma Survey
Talking about financial difficulty, particularly when it comes to debt, is not easy. We recently did a Debt Stigma Survey at BDO, and the results confirmed this.The number of Saskatchewan residents that struggle to talk about debt with their friends and family was higher than the national average. The majority of respo...
Nov 09, 2023
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Riderville
Riders Mercifully End Season
"The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Pattison Media and this site."The 2023 Saskatchewan Roughrider season ended last week in from a 2/3 empty Mosaic Stadium that seemed to stun some of the players and maybe made them realize ...
Nov 01, 2023
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Riderville
Riders look like Dead Men Walking in Loss - Riderville to Calgary
"The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Pattison Media and this site."It was interesting this week looking at what was probably the last team practice Craig Dickenson was running at Mosaic Stadium. The consensus among fans was th...
Oct 20, 2023
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Seniors Scene
The Warty Witch
"The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Pattison Media and this site."And what time of year is it? The spookiest time of the year, so I am thinking everyone must need some kind of a witch story.I don't know how much history you h...
Oct 13, 2023
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Riderville
Rider Pride?
"The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Pattison Media and this site."I hate to admit this, but I was there at the birth of Rider Pride in October 1979.My Dad and I were season ticket holders enduring a losing Rider season with o...
Oct 12, 2023
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Riderville
End of an Era
­­­­"The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Pattison Media and this site."It's an unreasonable world where you get asked with live with things that are just unliveable. On Friday night the Riders had to endure the...
Oct 05, 2023
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BDO Debt Solutions
Financial Difficulty Can Happen to Anyone
"The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Pattison Media and this site."We help people from all walks of life with their debt. There is no standard profile of person that experiences financial difficulty, it can really happen to an...
Oct 05, 2023
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Riderville
Riders Hold On Field Garbage Day against Ottawa
"The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Pattison Media and this site."Garbage bag day is the expression used to describe sports teams emptying out their lockers after their last game, cramming everything into garbage bags as they...
Sep 28, 2023
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Riderville
Riders have talent but not depth
"The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Pattison Media and this site."First off, a thank you to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Saskatchewan Roughriders for doing the right thing following the Labor Day game.The Winnipeg Blue Bombe...
Sep 19, 2023
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Common Questions about Debt and Divorce
One of the leading causes of financial difficulty is relationship or marital breakdown. It can also be said that financial issues are a leading cause of relationship or marital breakdown. Things can get messy if the marriage does not end amicably. Although it would be ideal for matters relating to the debt to be settle...
Sep 18, 2023
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Riderville
Respecting the Fans in Football is Critical
"The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Pattison Media and this site."Let me explain first off, I am not referring to the Bombers 51-6 win over the Riders in the Labor Day rematch.The Rider defense seemed to have lost the game be...
Sep 14, 2023
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Riderville
Karma meet Bombers
"The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Pattison Media and this site."I have been going to football games for uh, 46 years, and I have to admit I have never had an experience like I did at the Labor Day Classic on Sunday.I go to ...
Sep 07, 2023
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