Mascot

• Horny or Rowdy: Saskatchewan Rush mascot name boils down to in-person election

  Online voting wrapped up last week, with the names Horny and Rowdy being the top contenders, but the team said the margin was slim, so further debate was needed.

  Sports

  Oct 23, 2023
  
• Alberta donair costume craze sparks fierce bidding war, fundraiser, premier photo-op

  Interest over a never-used donair costume being auctioned by the Alberta government pushed the bidding past $16,000 on Friday.

  Trending

  Jul 21, 2023
  
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• Field goal: Edmonton Elks’ ‘Punter’ seeks votes to score place in Mascot Hall of Fame

  Punter the Edmonton Elks is one of 18 nominees to join the Class of 2023 of the Mascot Hall of Fame. Fans can vote online until May 27.

  Sports

  May 15, 2023
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• A bologna mascot upstages Santa every year in the St. John’s, N.L., Christmas parade

  The mascot has been around since 1987, and it's been taking part in the Christmas Parade for over 25 years.

  Features

  Dec 4, 2022
• Winnipegger has prime seats for Jets playoffs — inside a beer can

  Bud Light Seltzy, an anthropomorphic can of black cherry alcohol, was a notable presence on TV screens during the home team's overtime victories.

  Sports

  May 28, 2021
• Battleford, Sask. business offers reward for stolen iguana decoration

  Battleford Furniture store is putting up a $1,000 reward in hopes of finding its beloved iguana decoration.

  Crime

  May 11, 2021
• Uncle Ben, Mrs. Butterworth embrace makeovers in light of racist past

  A number of food companies have joined Aunt Jemima with plans to update their mascots, which have been criticized for using Black stereotypes.

  Trending

  Jun 18, 2020
• Winnipeg activist visits North Dakota school in plea to change offensive team name, logo

  Samantha Rayburn-Trubyk, president of Little People of Manitoba, made the trek earlier this week to share her thoughts on the team, known as the Dickinson Midgets.

  Sports

  Dec 12, 2019
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• Gainer under fire after ‘inappropriate’ behaviour involving stuffed lion

  Saskatchewan Roughriders' Gainer is under fire once again after what some people are describing as "inappropriate" behaviour involving a stuffed lion.

  Sports

  Jul 22, 2019
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• ‘Bring Back Gainer’ petition trending online as Riders reveal mascot’s new look

  Saskatchewan football fans are basing Gainer the Gopher's mascot makeover.

  Canada

  Jul 2, 2019