The Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers will meet for the 60th Labour Day Classic in Regina this year. Join the Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame for The First of 60: A Classic Labour Day Rivalry, a viewing of some of the colour footage of the first official Labour Day meeting between the two teams from 1949. A panel featuring Roughrider historian Rob Vanstone and local football historian Tom Fuzesy will bring the footage to life with their vast knowledge.
The Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan (2440 Broad St.) will host the event on August 26 at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be available and the Archives will also debut their new Sports Day exhibit at the event.
Classic Rivals: 60 Labour Day Clashes, a new exhibit celebrating the history of the Labour Day Classic, will open at the Hall of Fame on July 31. This new exhibit will feature artifacts and stories from the history of this storied rivalry from the first meeting in 1949 to the present.
