THE 114TH GREY CUP COMING TO SASKATCHEWAN IN 2027!

The biggest celebration in Canadian football is coming home.
In 2027, the Grey Cup returns to Saskatchewan.  The 114th Grey Cup back to the Heartland!

This iconic Canadian celebration will ignite our province with pride, passion, and community spirit – driving incredible energy and economic impact for local businesses and our provincial economy.
The heart of Rider Nation beats strong.

Premier Scott Moe, "We have the best fans, the best stadium, and the best atmosphere in Canada, and we can’t wait to show it once again at Mosaic Stadium.
This event will bring a major boost to our local economy, supporting jobs, and businesses across our province.
Let’s bring the country together and celebrate Rider Pride in 2027!"

THE 114TH GREY CUP COMING TO SASKATCHEWAN IN 2027!

As Minister of Advanced Education, it was an honour to be among so many leaders, changemakers and proud members of the University of Regina community at the U of R Alumni Awards & Sports Hall of Fame Dinner. I was delighted to bring greetings on behalf of Premier Scott Moe and the government of Saskatchewan.

Each year, the U of R celebrates the achievements of its nearly 95,000 alumni through the Alumni Awards to honour our exceptional alumni for the dedication to excellence, community engagement, leadership, and their significant impact on the social, cultural, and economic well-being of our communities.  This year was the first time the Regina Sports Hall of Fame and the Alumni awards were held together.

Among the recipients was one of Saskatchewan's most distinguished public servants, The Honourable Ralph Goodale who was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award.  Other deserving recipients included Amy Richter, Outstanding Young Alumni, Neale Partington, Innovation, Ali Bernard & John Ryan, Sports Hall of Fame Inductees, Lisa McIntyre, Distinguished Humanitarian & Community Service, Richard Kies, Outstanding Service, and Merelda Fiddler-Potter, Distinguished Professional Achievement.

SPECIAL NEEDS AND HALLOWEEN

The meaning behind the blue pumpkin:
A dark blue pumpkin signifies that a child holding it might be on the autism spectrum.
Did you know that a high percentage of children with autism are non verbal?

So if a child knocks on your door and holds up their blue pumpkin, know that there is a good chance they won’t say “trick or treat” or “thank you”. They deserve to enjoy Halloween like everyone else.

Have a safe and happy Halloween.  Please take extra care driving and watch for the excited children in our communities.  Slow down and watch for pedestrians. Parents, make sure your trick-or-treaters don't venture onto the roadway and put themselves at risk.

Halloween is an exciting day for children. The following is the safety tips provided by RCMP:

Parents and Guardians:

• Know who your children are going trick-or-treating with and when they plan to return home
• Remind children to stay in their neighbourhood
• Remind children of which houses they can go to for safety if they get scared
• Remind children to respect others’ property by staying off of lawns and gardens and avoiding houses with the lights off

Children and Teens:

• Do not go trick-or-treating alone; go with a trusted adult or a group
• Let your parents know where you are going and for how long
• Stay in your neighbourhood and know where trusted people live so you can go there if you get scared
• Do not visit houses with the lights off
• Cross the street at marked crosswalks and intersections
• Wait for an adult to inspect your candy before eating it
• Only eat things that are in unopened wrappers
• When you get home, keep your treats in a safe spot, away from small children and pets.

Motorists:

• Drive slowly, especially in residential areas
• Approach intersections with extreme caution
• Limit distractions in your vehicle in case you need to react quickly
• If possible, avoid driving through subdivisions and areas full of trick-or-treaters

Costume Tips:

• Wear light coloured or bright costumes, reflective tape and arm bands to increase visibility
• Wear properly fitted costumes and appropriate footwear to reduce your chance of slipping and falling
• Vision can be obstructed by masks. Wear makeup instead or make sure the mask has big enough eye openings to see clearly
• Dress for the weather conditions. Wear layers underneath your costume if temperatures are cold.

Happy Halloween, and keep safe.

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