 On Wednesday, July 24, the Board of Directors of the Ottawa Rough Riders resigned, causing the CFL to assume the ownership duties of the franchise, two days later.Three months later, the Rough Riders were sold by the CFL to Bernie and Lonie Glieberman on Saturday, October 19.Furthermore, the Calgary Stampeders was purchased by Larry Ryckman from Stampeder Football Club Limited on Friday, October 24.