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In a classically gormless Vanstonian moment, I began to introduce Regina Leader-Post photographer Troy Fleece to the four interviewees standing before me.

“Troy,” I began, going from left to right, “this is Wes and … uh … (clears throat) … why am I doing this?”

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Wes Cates, Darian Durant, Chris Getzlaf and Weston Dressler did not require any introduction.

Everybody knows and appreciates who they are — Saskatchewan Roughriders greats who still give back to the community despite no longer being employed by the local CFL team.

“Over time, we all have established relationships in the community, and that’s going to carry on beyond football,” Durant said Tuesday night during an appearance at Ladyballs Show and Tell, a fundraiser for ovarian cancer research and awareness.

“Football is just our job, but the relationships we develop over that time, that’s going to last forever. I think it’s very important that we continue to do what we did while we were playing, and that’s be a part of the community.”