With a heat wave rolling through the province, Gainer the Gopher is going to be warm on game dayKevin Martel
It could very well be the hottest job in Saskatchewan.
Working outside in plus-30 degree weather is enough, but try doing it in a giant mascot costume while trying to pump up 40,000 fans.
That’s exactly what the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ Gainer the Gopher will be doing Saturday afternoon at Mosaic Stadium.
Dave Ash has worn the costume in previous years. He admitted there isn’t a whole lot you can do to escape the heat besides pray for a breeze.
“The only way that Gainer gets any relief in the costume is if he puts his nose to the wind,” Ash said.
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