Brenden Purdy

Global News Morning Anchor

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• Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe reflects on the state of education in the province

  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe sat down with Global News' Brenden Purdy to discuss the state of education in Saskatchewan.

  Education

  Dec 19, 2023
• Team Knapp excited to represent Saskatchewan at 2023 Brier

  Following a 5-4 win over Team Laycock at the provincial curling tankard, Team Knapp is ready to take on the country's top teams at the 2023 Tim Hortons Brier.

  Sports

  Feb 6, 2023
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• ‘You’ve got go have fun and enjoy the moment’: Team Silvernagle ready for run at the Scotties

  A new-look team Silvernagle was quickly assembled ahead of the provincial playdowns, but this veteran group is ready for a run at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts

  Sports

  Feb 2, 2023
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• ‘This is my dream job:’ Jeffrey ready to helm Roughriders offence in 2nd year with club

  After a lengthy search the Saskatchewan Roughriders have finally found their next offensive coordinator, former running back coach Kelly Jeffrey.

  Sports

  Dec 13, 2022
• Pats’ Bedard relishing opportunity for return to IIHF World Junior Championship

  Regina Pats forward and Canadian Hockey League leading scorer Connor Bedard is ready for his opportunity to play in his second World Junior Hockey Championship.

  Sports

  Dec 8, 2022
• ‘Man I still got it’: Riders veteran defensive end Hughes still bringing the heat at 38

  Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive end Charleston Hughes is nearly at the end of his 14th CFL season, but the 38-year-old still feels he has plenty of gas left in the tank.

  Sports

  Oct 28, 2022
• Saskatchewan Roughriders returner Mario Alford dashes way into CFL record book

  With a 104-yard punt return touchdown against the Stampeders, Roughriders returner Mario Alford became the fifth player in CFL history to complete the return trifecta.

  Sports

  Oct 27, 2022
• Riders linebacker Darnell Sankey headlines team nominees for CFL Awards

  Darnell Sankey currently leads the CFL with 115 defensive tackles and is just three away from the Riders all-time single-season mark set by David Albright in 1987.

  Sports

  Oct 26, 2022
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• ‘I’ve got some dad strength going’: Roughriders’ Fajardo ready for first game as a father

  Cody Fajardo is set to play his first game as a father on Friday night against the Edmonton Elks, following the birth of his son Luca earlier this week.

  Sports

  Sep 15, 2022
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• Roughriders collegiate rivalries renewed ahead of football weekend in Saskatchewan

  The Roughriders are ready for their second to last home game of the regular season Friday against the Elks, a game that kicks off football weekend in Saskatchewan.

  Sports

  Sep 14, 2022
• Richardson relishing starting role on Saskatchewan Roughriders O Line

  Rookie offensive lineman Kooper Richardson was thrust into the limelight in last Saturday's Banjo Bowl, earning his first start as a professional athlete.

  Sports

  Sep 14, 2022
• Labour Day Classic gearing up to be extra special for Cody Fajardo

  The Saskatchewan Roughriders are eagerly awaiting the 57th installment of the Labour Day Classic, a clash with their rival Blue Bombers on Sept. 4.

  Sports

  Sep 1, 2022
• Marquee positional matchup awaits in Roughriders rematch with the Lions

  It was must-see TV. A pair of outstanding athletes going back-and-forth making spectacular play after spectacular play and on Friday night at BC Place, the rematch. Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Derrick Moncrief has his fingerprints all over the CFL’s defensive stats leaderboard, currently tied for the league lead with four picks this season. Perhaps none was...

  Sports

  Aug 24, 2022
• BC Lions defensive linemen Pickett, Cherry revelling in Saskatchewan homecoming

  For CFL rookies Nathan Cherry and Riley Pickett their first game at Mosaic was a homecoming, playing in front of friends and family in their home province.

  Sports

  Aug 8, 2022
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• Regina’s Carson Ritter pedals his way into the Canada Summer Games

  Carson Ritter from Regina has been mountain biking for at least a decade and now his passion for two wheels has him pedaling to the 2022 Canada Summer Games in Niagara.

  Sports

  Aug 5, 2022
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• Soccer friendly at Mosaic Stadium shows an appetite for the sport in Saskatchewan

  Mosaic Stadium played host to a different kind of football on Wednesday as TFC II and Sunderland U23's met in a friendly match in Regina.

  Sports

  Aug 4, 2022
• Regina’s Arden Kliewer making a name for herself on the ice and the field

  In just two years, Arden Kliewer of the University of Regina Cougars hockey team has proven herself as a dominant football player, securing spot on Canada’s national women’s team.

  Canada

  Aug 4, 2022
• CFLPA and Football Canada partnering to help grow the sport in Canada

  The CFLPA and Football Canada have partnered to launch the First Down Program, an initiative to grow football at the grassroots level in Canada.

  Sports

  Aug 2, 2022
• Cody Fajardo will start for Roughriders in Week 8 tilt with BC Lions

  After missing the Riders' Week 7 contest against the Toronto Argonauts due to COVID protocol, Cody Fajardo will earn the start in Week 8 against the BC Lions.

  Sports

  Jul 28, 2022
• Roughriders’ Cody Fajardo returns to the field eyeing Week 8 start against BC Lions

  After missing a week due to COVID protocol Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo returned to the field Tuesday ahead of Friday's tilt with the BC Lions.

  Sports

  Jul 26, 2022
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• Saskatchewan Roughriders QB Jake Dolegala excited for potential first CFL start

  Jake Dolegala found himself taking the first team reps at quarterback as the Saskatchewan Roughriders returned to the field following a two-day hiatus due to COVID.

  Sports

  Jul 21, 2022
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• Saskatoon’s Indigenous Sports Academy Eagles soaring into second season

  After a successful inaugural year as an independent academy team the Indigenous Sports Academy Eagles are joining the CSSHL in 2023.

  Sports

  Jul 11, 2022
• Huskies Men’s Basketball team hires Jamie Campbell as new head coach

  Jamie Campbell has been named the 10th head coach in the University of Saskatchewan Huskies Men's Basketball team's program history.

  Sports

  Jun 29, 2022
• Saskatoon Valkyries ready for championship Saturday at SMF Field

  After dispatching the Edmonton Storm 52-0 in the conference cross-over semifinals the Saskatoon Valkyries are once again ready to compete for the WWCFL title.

  Sports

  Jun 24, 2022
• Valkyries running backs a tandem to be reckoned with

  After suffering an injury Sam Matheson's dreams of playing for a title this season were dashed. But the longtime Valkyrie hasn't left her team, returning to the sideline instead.

  Sports

  Jun 22, 2022