Humboldt Journal

Mixed martial arts are coming to Saskatchewan, as the provincial government has introduced legislation to create an athletics commission that would sanction UFC-style events along with boxing and other combat sports.

The Humboldt Broncos split back-to-back games in Flin Flon over the weekend, losing 3-2 on Nov. 8 before beating the Bombers 3-0 the following night.

I'm glad I didn't see any white poppies at Humboldt's Remembrance Day ceremony Monday. And I'm very glad I didn't see them at Ottawa's ceremony at the National War Memorial, next to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

A void in the community of Humboldt will be filled, at least for the next little while. Four local organizations have been awarded a grant to use, in partnership, toward addressing literacy needs of area residents.

It was cold. That's the first thing I'll remember about the Roughriders' 29-25 win over the B.C. Lions on Saturday. Why, you might ask? Well, being frozen to Section 17, Row 5, Seat 4 for most of the game probably has something to do with it.

It's groundbreaking, it has never been done before in Canada, and hardly anywhere else in North America, and yet it's happening in Regina, and Saskatoon by the end of the year.

A major dispute between Canada and the United States over meat-labeling rules is crushing the meat-export industry in Saskatchewan.

John and Helen Kerbrat ease into their seats a few minutes before the puck drops, though they've been at the arena for a while already, holding court at the top of Section U.

If there's one thing that's held the Humboldt Broncos back so far this season, it's been inconsistency. For every brilliant start there's been a whimper to the finish line; for every sluggish opening there's been a furious rally.

HINZ: Daniel Francis December 20, 1924 - November 1, 2013 The death of Mr. Daniel Hinz of Humboldt, SK, occurred at St. Mary's Villa, Humboldt, on Friday, November 1, 2013. He was 88 years of age.