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MONTREAL — Not even Mother Nature could slow down the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ roll.

The Riders were credited with a 17-10 victory over the Montreal Alouettes after Friday’s game ended early due to severe weather. The contest was officially called with 2:41 remaining in the third quarter, following a 60-minute delay due to lightning in the Montreal area.

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Under the newly established CFL weather protocol, a game is considered official once it passes the midway point of the third quarter. If a weather-related delay occurs beyond that point and lasts more than 60 minutes, the game is called off, with the team in the lead declared the winner.

Under those rare circumstances, the Riders improved their record to 5-3. They have won four straight games since their record dropped to 1-3 witha 37-10 loss to the Calgary Stampeders at Mosaic Stadium on July 6.

Saskatchewan then embarked on its first of three bye weeks. The rejuvenated Riders haven’t lost since returning from that hiatus.