The annual Labour Day Classic is a significant event for football fans in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Former Winnipeg Blue bomber cheerleader Susan Kleppe is no exception.
“My family brought me up on CFL football. my parents were season ticket holders for years. my sister and I were brought up on it, and we were taught all about the game,” Kleppe explained.
“My very first game I ever went to. the first thing that took my interest, of course, was the cheerleaders and that was something I wanted to do when I turned 18. And I never let go of that dream and, here we are.”
For the past several years, Susan has made her way to Saskatchewan in order to spend the day with her Rider-loving family.
“There’s rivalry and there’s a lot of love. So, …