Saskatchewan Roughriders fans are facing emotional turmoil ahead of their game against the Edmonton Elks following a tragic highway crash that claimed the lives of linebacker Jayden Dalke and Bhishma Rajyaguru.

The incident, which occurred on Highway 11 near Lumsden, has left the community in mourning, with many fans expressing conflicting emotions about attending the match.

Kerri Ludvigsen, a longtime fan, shared how her friend hesitated to go to the game, highlighting the difficulty of balancing grief with support for the team.The crash involved Dalke, who was driving on the wrong side of a divided highway, and Rajyaguru, an international student from Gujarat, India.Authorities revealed alcohol and cannabis were found in Dalke’s vehicle, though toxicology results remain confidential.The Saskatchewan Roughriders plan to honor both victims before the game, with players wearing Dalke’s initials on their helmets.A GoFundMe page for Rajyaguru’s family has raised over $88,000 for repatriation costs.Fan pages have faced backlash for hurtful comments, prompting administrators to remove offensive content.The team’s focus remains on supporting players and the community during this challenging time.