Somerset student spends time in arctic tundra Sep 6, 2009
I didn t want to leave. I could ve lived there forever, the 17-year-old Somerset High School senior said. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Canadas hidden gems Sep 4, 2009
Hire an outfitter to take you on a polar bear safari and watch as polar bears tussle and play along Hudson Bay ... Hire an outfitter to take you on a polar bear safari and watch as the bears tussle and play along Hudson Bay. (MSNBC -- Travel)
The Frog Lake Massacre Aug 29, 2009
Eventually the truth came out that Big Bear and his tribe had killed two Oblat Fathers of the Catholic Mission; one Lay Brother; one Chief Indian Agent; two Farm Instructors; two Mounted Police; two Hudson Bay employees and the capture and detention of thirty others, men, women and children. 1] Thomas Quinn had an argument with Wandering Spirit which resulted in Quinn being shot in the head. (Suite101.com)
Bringing the books to life Aug 26, 2009
The plights of four Iowa farm boys who leave home to canoe the 1,4000 miles from the Otter Tail River to the York Factory Outpost on the Hudson Bay may sound like a Hollywood movie script, but was in fact lived by Dennis Weidemann, the author of the book This Water Goes North ... From there the boys navigated Lake Winnipeg before passing through upwards of 400 miles of back country on their way to the Hudson Bay ... Months later they saw the realization of their initial goals as they stood on... (Forest City Summit, IO)
Canada legacy Aug 22, 2009
find those actual features," said Lord Southesk. The Ninth Earl of Southesk kept the journal throughout his travels between 1859 and 1860. He also wrote poetry and a book about his trips through epic landscapes stretching from Fort Edmonton to Jasper. Canada was a very different place then. It was Indian land and was referred to as the Hudson Bay Company's territory. Having been widowed, James Carnegie hoped his Canadian adventure would mend a broken heart and rejuvenate his spirit. He was... (BBC News -- Americas)
Scientists predict another bad year for ice cap Aug 20, 2009
In Canada, variations in local conditions have left greater-than-usual ice cover in Hudson Bay -- a boon for the region's vulnerable polar bear population. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Report banded birds when found Aug 14, 2009
Birds banded in June in Indiana have been harvested by hunters from Idaho to Delaware, and from Hudson Bay in Canada to Alabama. Bird banding provides more than information on movement patterns. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Market calls for old crop soybeans as stocks tighten Aug 13, 2009
A center of low pressure in the vicinity of Hudson Bay would normally be up near the Pole this time of year, Palmerino said. Because all this warming has infiltrated the higher latitudes, it actually forces the jet stream to come further to the south. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
VIX Signals S&P 500 Swoon in September as History's Worst Month Approaches Aug 10, 2009
VIX futures are telling you that investors are willing to pay a premium for , said , who helps oversee $300 million as volatility portfolio manager at Hudson Bay Capital Management LLC, a New York-based hedge fund that returned 11 percent last year, according to Absolute Return magazine. People expect some sort of a break in the market. (Bloomberg)
Sun Valley Center art fair thrives despite economy Aug 7, 2009
And last fall she rode a tundra buggy - a huge snow coach with wide wheels - to Hudson Bay so she could create portraits of polar bears. She slept in a tundra lodge, which resembled a string of sleeper cars wider than train cars. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Obituaries for Tuesday, August 4, 2009 Aug 4, 2009
In 1949, she traveled into Hudson Bay by steamboat, visiting isolated fishing and mining villages, and in later years enjoyed numerous experiences in Mexico, Honduras and Panama. She often commented that upon return from a trip, she immediately began saving and planning for her next journey. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Peruvian Peaks Jul 30, 2009
But in the Western Hemisphere, it's been a grim tale from Tierra del Fuego in the south to Hudson Bay in the north. resource-dependent countries that have made great strides in recent years, have all slipped into recession. (Slate)
Marla Iverson Jul 28, 2009
She worked as the assistant manager at the professional Hi-Rise Hudson Bay Centre for Frederick Ross Co.. Marla married Walter Thornberg in 1986. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Fort offers glimpse of 1800s (14) Jul 19, 2009
Among his collection were a 1-quart Hudson Bay copper cooking kettle, folding handle frying pan, handmade soap and a reproduction. 50 caliber Trade Gun muzzleloader. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Stars formally introduce coaching staff Jul 18, 2009
Gully is a native of Hudson Bay in Saskatchewan and has played professionally in the International Hockey League and the West Coast Hockey League. He also played professionally in Finland and Sweden. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Quebec report seeks to divert water, generate power Jul 16, 2009
The rivers currently flow into James Bay in northern Canada and then into Hudson Bay, a 316,000 sq mi (818,000 sq km) expanse of water that's bigger than Chile ... He said the project was contrary to legislation that forbids the bulk export of Canadian water from any of the five major basins, including the Hudson Bay Basin. (Scientific American)
Glacier facts Jul 9, 2009
Lake trout are native in the Hudson Bay drainage, but are nonnative west of the Divide. They are listed on both the native and nonnative lists. (Helena Independent Record)
Traveler in quest of answers to a 400-year-old mystery Jul 5, 2009
The Hudson Stone, located in Chalk River, Ontario, includes a puzzling inscription. " the guide asked."Here," he said, pointing to an area of land about 8 feet long and equally as wide. The land was covered with sticks and rocks, clearly placed there with intent. This, the Eskimo said, was the grave."Is it Henry. (Albany Times Union)
Guv sends firefighters north Jul 5, 2009
The DCR firefighters will join crews from other New England states in a rural area near Hudson Bay, about 300 miles north of Quebec City. The area has seen more than 30 recent lightning strikes, causing fires that have been burning for nearly a week. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Marlborough firefighter helping battle Canadian wildfires Jul 1, 2009
The state firefighters will join crews from other New England states in a rural area near Hudson Bay, about 300 miles north of Quebec City, Sullivan said. The area has seen more than 30 recent lightning strikes, causing fires that have been burning for nearly a week. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Into the wild Jun 17, 2009
But in 1979, the Iowa native and three friends broke the mold, completing a 1,400-mile canoe paddle from the lakes of Minnesota to Canada's Hudson Bay. Weidemann's memories of the adventure --- and his musings on its meaning --- are recounted in "This Water Goes North.". (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Historic Malad Gorge popular outdoors spot May 21, 2009
The gorge was formed many thousands of years ago, but was named in 1824 when a Hudson Bay fur trapper and his party traveled through the area ... The river received its name in 1824, when a Hudson Bay fur trapper named Alexandria Ross visited the area. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Family of drowned kayaker seeks $4 million May 20, 2009
dredger wrote on May 19, 2009 6:34 PM:" Mole - the Rogue River got its name from the indians in that area of Oregon.They got the name fron Canadian trappers probably from the Hudson Bay Company in the early 1800s. They were originaly called the rascals because of their disrespect for private property. That name was later changed to Rogue. The river was named for them. I lived in Rogue River and have floated the river. ". tally ho wrote on May 19, 2009 7:03 PM:" Sue, sue, sue, that's all anyone... (Longview Daily News, WA)
49th Parallel Movie (1941) May 19, 2009
When a German U-boat is sunk in Hudson Bay, the surviving crew members swim to shore where they begin an odyssey across Canada. Their cross-country trek proves to be an ordeal, as they forage for supplies, commandeer a seaplane and meet up with a wide swath of Canadian society. (Suite101.com)
The Great Lakes as a Hydraulic Storage Reservoir May 16, 2009
Powerful winds blow over some 1,500 islands on the eastern side of Hudson Bay as well as along the western coast of Quebec along Hudson Bay and James Bay ... There may be potential to install up to 1,000 such installations on the islands of Hudson Bay and along the west coast of Quebec and generate up to 100,000 MW during the winter months when powerful winds blow in this region ... The vast potential for wintertime airborne wind energy from Hudson Bay would replace wintertime hydroelectric... (Energy Pulse, CO)
Obama won't fight global warming with bear rules May 9, 2009
In this Nov. 6, 2007 file photo, a polar bear mother stands with her two cubs in Wapusk National Park on the shore of Hudson Bay near Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. By H. Josef Hebert, Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration, which promised a sharp break from the Bush White House on global warming, declared Friday it would stick with a Bush-era policy against expanding protection for climate-threatened polar bears and ruled out a broad new attack on greenhouse gases. (USA Today -- Tech)
Goldsource Reports Positive Results for Border Coal Initial Washability Tests Apr 29, 2009
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - April 28, 2009) - Goldsource Mines Inc. ("Goldsource" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE: - ) is pleased to report positive initial washability test results for the Border Coal Project ("Border"), located near Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan, Canada. The washability test work was completed by Loring Labs of Calgary, Alberta on several representative composites of drill core samples from the Pasquia 02, Pasquia 05, Chemong 03 and Chemong 06 Areas (see attached map:... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Climate change could mean a walk in the Arctic woods Apr 18, 2009
Besides Baffin Island, forests will be able to spread to most of the Hudson Bay coastline; Southampton Island, perched at the top of Hudson Bay; much of the Ungava Peninsula in Quebec; and near the northern tip of Labrador, possibly as soon as 2070. That time frame would mean the establishment of forests could become possible within the lifetimes of many of today's children, but experts caution that forests naturally spread slowly and may not immediately begin growing despite climate change. (Globe and Mail)
Where in the world?: Patton student takes 3rd at state geography bee Apr 17, 2009
One question on the test was, "Wapusk National Park, located on the southwest shore of Hudson Bay and home to one of the largest polar bear denning areas in the world, is in which Canadian province?". Boyce was able to correctly answer Manitoba. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
WU researchers date last mountain range lacking explanation Apr 17, 2009
We were able to tell that seismic waves move fast underneath there, which is characteristic of places like the Hudson Bay, which is old, and uncharacteristic of places like Nevada that are very young, Wiens said. Heeszel is currently pouring over lots and lots of data;trying to pick good earthquakes to map S-wave velocity structure of the mantle. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Watertown woman wins Canadian trip Apr 11, 2009
There is also going to be one day where we will have a helicopter ride over Hudson Bay and a dog-sled trip where we get to meet the dogs, the mushers and see how they set up their teams and how they train their dogs, she added. ADVERTISEMENT. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
TV review: 'Sea Ghosts' visits arctic Canada Apr 8, 2009
For centuries, the belugas were hunted by commercial fishing enterprises like the Hudson Bay Co., resulting in substantial loss among many of the herds visited by Cousteau and his team. For years, though, commercial whale hunting has been banned, and only limited hunting by the indigenous population of these remote areas is allowed today. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Author to present slide show at library Apr 8, 2009
That fishing trip planted an idea that eventually led four Iowa lads on a 2 1/2-month canoeing voyage from Minnesota to the Hudson Bay ... Following old fur trading routes, they passed through another 400 miles of untamed back country to the remote York Factory outpost on Hudson Bay. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Goldsource Completes Winter Drill Program at Border; 34 Holes Contain Aggregate Coal Intercepts Ranging From 10 to 100 Meters Apr 7, 2009
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - April 7, 2009) - Goldsource Mines Inc. ("Goldsource" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE: - ) is pleased to announce that it has completed the 2009 winter drilling program at the Pasquia, Chemong and Split-Leaf areas of the Border Project ("Border"), located near Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan, Canada. Of the 97 holes drilled at Border to date, 34 contain aggregate coal intercepts ranging from 10 to 100 metres in true thickness and coal was discovered in a total... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Money to further Fort Umpqua construction Mar 22, 2009
The original Fort Umpqua was the southernmost Hudson Bay Company fur trading post from 1836-1851. It was instrumental in early agricultural development of the Elkton area. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Global warming leaving its mark on polar bears Mar 19, 2009
In Canada's Hudson Bay, home to a large polar bear population, the ice season is now three weeks shorter than it was 30 years ago, chipping away at the bears' opportunity to hunt seals, their primary source of food and an essential source of fat needed for their long summer fast. Females today weigh around 230 kilos (500 pounds), some 65 kilos less than in 1980, and measure about 185 centimetres (6. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Weststar Confirms Saskatchewan Coal in Drill Core Mar 18, 2009
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - March 18, 2009) - Weststar Resources Corp. (TSX VENTURE: - ; FRANKFURT: - ; the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on the first phase of drilling on the Company's Tobin Lake Coal Prospect located 70 kilometers northwest of the coal discovery of Goldsource Mines Inc., near the community of Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan. ADVERTISEMENT. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Where Style + Street Meet Mar 15, 2009
95-$200), and intricate showgirl costumes ($30-$150) is countered by a child's red Hudson Bay blanket coat ($149), seen at left. Most expensive items include women's jet-beaded Victorian and Edwardian capes ($850) and a man's full-length 1970s fur coat ($2,000). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Polar bears on agenda at Arctic meeting Mar 13, 2009
A polar bear falls through thin ice in Hudson Bay off the coast of Churchill, Manitoba, in Canada. . (MSNBC -- International)
Alternatives in Ontario Electric Power Mar 9, 2009
Powerful winds blow across Hudson Bay and also James Bay during winter with total wind energy below 20,000-feet altitude estimated to approach 5,000,000Mw. There are some 1500-islands on the eastern side of Hudson Bay and some 100-islands on the eastern side of James Bay, both near the western coast of Quebec and within proximity of Quebec's James Bay hydroelectric power dams. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Goldsource Intercepts 132.6 Metre Coal Zone at Border Project Feb 27, 2009
6 metre intercept of coal zone in the Chemong area of the Border coal project ("Border") near Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan, Canada. In order to better delineate the coal intervals encountered in the 2008 discovery holes BD08-03 and 03A, and BD08-06 and 06A, both of which intersected substantial coal zones ranging from 28 to 41 metres thick, (see summary press release dated October 3, 2008), a series of -50 degree angle holes (BD09-29, 34, 40, 43 and 47) were drilled from the BD08-03 and BD08-06... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
ND engineer not surprised by NAWS lawsuit Feb 25, 2009
"Dale Frink, the North Dakota Water Commission's chief engineer, said NAWS pipeline construction will proceed despite the lawsuit filed by Missouri. That state's attorney general, Chris Koster, said Tuesday that diverting river water would harm Missouri residents and the state's shipping and farming industries."We expected resistance from Missouri and Manitoba," Frink said, referring to the Canadian province that sued in 2002 over fears NAWS will transfer harmful material into its waters.The... (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Weststar Resources Corp.: Tobin Lake Drilling Commences Feb 24, 2009
The property is located approximately 70 kilometres northwest of the coal discovery of Goldsource Mines Inc., near the community of Hudson Bay, Sask. ADVERTISEMENT. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
City sued over risk of sunken Le Pelican Feb 17, 2009
Le Pelican was a full-sized wooden reproduction of a 1697 warship commanded by Pierre le Moyne, Sieur dIberville, on Hudson Bay in Canada. The city purchased the warship replica in May 2002 for $55,000 from the Donaldsonville-based Fort Butler Foundation. (KSLA.com, LA)
Geography lesson Feb 15, 2009
To believe that you can see the Rockies from Vancouver is akin to believing you can see Hudson Bay from Winnipeg, or Mont Tremblant from the CN Tower. One of Ms. Jean's jobs is to promote Canadian identity, and few things are more fundamental to identity than an understanding of place, of basic physical geography. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
The First American Dog Derby Feb 13, 2009
The idea for the first dog sled race has a traditional history that a popular barber in Ashton, named Jay Ball, dreamed it up after reading about the All-Alaska Sweepstakes in Nome, Alaska and the new Hudson Bay Dog Derby in Las Pas, Manitoba, Canada that began the year before in 1916 ... The rules for the American Dog Derby would be based on those of the Hudson Bay Dog Derby, the course would be the unplowed Yellowstone Branch railroad from West Yellowstone to Ashton, and the date would be... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Yesterday, today and tomorrow Feb 8, 2009
Mike Harrison e-mailed to tell me he noticed I had written that the miracle plane had landed on the Hudson Bay ... I have been reading a book about the Hudson Bay Company called Empire of the Bay by Peter C. Newman. (Forest Republican, WI)
