History Hop Tags - Saskatchewan

1800-06-07

David Thompson reaches the mouth of the Saskatchewan River in Manitoba.

1885-05-12

The Battle of Batoche concludes. Louis Riel and and the Metis defeated by Frederick Middleton, leds to collapse of Provincial Government of Saskatchewan and surrender of Riel

1885-05-15

Canadian Meti insurgent Louis Reil captured, Saskatchewan

1905-09-01

Alberta & Saskatchewan become 8th & 9th Canadian provinces

1905-09-01

Wilfrid Laurier oversees Alberta and Saskatchewan joining the Confederation of Canada

1910-09-06

Saskatchewan (then Regina) Roughrider football club formed

1910-09-22

Saskatchewan Rugby Football Union forms

1911-10-21

Manitoba, Saskatchewan & Alberta Unions form Western Canada Rugby Football Union

1944-07-10

"Father of Medicare" Tommy Douglas becomes the 7th Premier of Saskatchewan

1951-11-24

39th CFL Grey Cup: Ottawa Rough Riders defeats Saskatchewan, 21-14

1966-11-26

54th CFL Grey Cup: Saskatchewan Roughriders defeats Ottawa, 29-14

1967-12-02

55th CFL Grey Cup: Hamilton Tiger-Cats defeats Saskatchewan, 24-1

1969-11-30

57th CFL Grey Cup: Ottawa Rough Riders defeats Saskatchewan, 29-11

1972-12-02

60th CFL Grey Cup: Hamilton Tiger-Cats defeats Saskatchewan, 13-10

1976-11-28

64th CFL Grey Cup: Ottawa Rough Riders defeats Saskatchewan, 23-20

1981-04-03

Arnie Boldt of Saskatchewan jumped 6' 8.25," with 1 leg

1986-09-14

Saskatchewan & Hamilton play 1st CFL regular-season overtime game

1987-09-06

Saskatchewan's Dave Ridgway kicks a CFL-record 60-yard field goal

1988-07-23

Saskatchewan's Dave Ridgway kicks record 8 field goals vs Edmonton

1989-11-26

77th CFL Grey Cup: Saskatchewan defeats Hamilton Tiger-Cats, 43-40

2007-11-25

95th CFL Grey Cup: Saskatchewan Roughriders defeats Winnipeg Blue Bombers, 23-19

2009-11-29

97th CFL Grey Cup: Montreal Alouettes defeats Saskatchewan Roughriders, 28-27

2010-11-28

98th CFL Grey Cup: Montreal Alouettes defeats Saskatchewan Roughriders, 21-18

2013-11-24

101st CFL Grey Cup: Saskatchewan Roughriders defeats Hamilton Tiger-Cats, 45-23

2016-01-22

Five dead, two injured after shooting in Saskatchewan school

1905-07-09

Clarence Campbell, Fleming Saskatchewan, Third NHL president (1946-77)

1912-07-17

Art Linkletter, Saskatchewan Canada, TV host (People are Funny)

1914-03-01

Gil Doud, Saskatchewan

1918-02-22

Sid Abel, Melville, Saskatchewan, Canadian NHL hockey player (1948-49 Hart Trophy)

1922-08-01

Arthur Hill, Saskatchewan Canada, actor (Owen Marshall, Glitter)

1931-10-03

Glenn Hall, Humboldt Saskatchewan, National Hockey League goaltender

1935-03-19

Burt Metcalfe, Saskatchewan Canada, actor/dir (Father of the Bride)

1956-07-17

Bryan Trottier, Val Marie Saskatchewan, NHL Center (NY Islanders)

1960-11-30

Dan Rashovich, CFL linebacker (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

1964-08-06

Robert Mimbs, CFL running back (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

1964-08-26

Bobby Jurasin, CFL defensive end (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

1964-12-06

Will Johnson, CFL defensive end (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

1965-02-21

Jayson Meyer, Regina Saskatchewan, hockey defenseman (Team Germany)

1965-02-26

Donald Narcisse, CFL receiver (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

1966-01-03

John Kropke, CFL defensive tackle (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

1966-03-05

Greg Clark, CFL linebacker (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

1966-08-30

John Terry, CFL tackle (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

1966-09-03

Shawn Daniels, CFL fullback (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

1966-11-14

Carl Coulter, CFL corner (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

1966-11-14

Rod Harris, CFL slot back (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

1967-03-08

Dale Joseph, CFL defensive back (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

1968-02-02

Ventson Donelson, CFL cornerback (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

1968-02-08

Ron Goetz, CFL linebacker (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

1968-03-23

Curtis Mayfield, CFL receiver (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

1968-05-02

Reggie Slack, CFL quarterback (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

1968-08-29

Darren Joseph, CFL fullback (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

1969-09-24

Andrew Greene, NFL guard (Miami Dolphins, Saskatchewan Roughriders)

1969-10-03

Mike Saunders, CFL running back (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

1969-11-10

Dan Farthing, CFL slot back (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

1970-01-25

Scott Hendrickson, CFL guard (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

1970-07-20

Shannon Baker, CFL receiver (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

1970-08-23

Andrew Henry, CFL safety (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

1970-09-18

Gary Rogers, CFL linebacker (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

1970-11-06

Patrick Burke, CFL cornerback (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

1971-03-03

Terryl Ulmer, CFL defensive back (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

1971-06-25

Ryan Carey, CFL safety (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

1971-07-19

Rick Walters, CFL slot back (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

1971-08-16

Troy Alexander, CFL defensive tackle (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

1972-03-01

Profail Grier, CFL running back (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

1972-03-06

Paul Frlan, CFL linebacker (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

1972-04-14

Jason Mallett, CFL safety (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

1972-06-21

Heath Rylance, CFL quarterback (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

1972-06-30

Dan Comiskey, CFL guard (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

1972-07-27

Bryce Bevill, CFL defensive back (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

1972-09-25

Kevin Mason, CFL quarterback (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

1972-10-14

Nelson Van waes, CFL defensive linebacker (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

1972-10-24

Eric Sutton, CFL cornerback (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

1973-01-15

Randy Srochenski, CFL linebacker (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

1973-02-05

Richard Matvichuk, Ft Saskatchewan C, NHL defenseman (Dallas Stars)

1973-03-23

Rob Lazeo, CFL offensive tackle (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

1973-04-17

Gene Makowsky, CFL offensive linebacker (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

1973-06-22

Benjamin Fairbrother, CFL offensive tackle (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

1973-09-09

Todd McMillon, CFL cornerback (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

1974-03-08

Steve Sarkisian, CFL quarterback (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

1975-02-12

Chris Szarka, CFL full back (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

1975-11-06

Mike Maurer, CFL fullback (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

1957-12-17

Gil Doud, Saskatchewan