Moose Jaw -
"We have to meld that together in our own community at Mosaic Stadium and at times it's tough."
Speaking at the 2009 Mayors' Luncheon put on by the Canadian Mental Health Association at the Heritage Inn on Wednesday, Saskatchewan Roughriders President and CEO (and Moose Jaw resident) Jim Hopson said his team - comprised of a large number of minority players from across North America - is in an ideal position to speak with youth on issues of tolerance and acceptance.
"It's quite remarkable to go out into the province and see the impact the Roughriders are having."
Hopson, who played with the team before working in the province's education system for 30 years (he rejoined the CFL team in his current capacity in late 2004), said building strong, tolerant communities is a key aspect to his team's success on the field. It is also a key success in ensuring optimal conditions for good mental health in the broader Saskatchewan society.
For more on this story, read Thursday's Times-Herald.
