'The Holy Grail of archival collections' Jun 19, 2008
LONDON Pick a momentous event in the history of the Canadian West, from the Gold Rush to the building of the railway to the Red River uprisings, and Sir Sam Steele was there, like a law-enforcing Zelig ... Steele, born in 1849 in Canada West (now Ontario), was a military man from the start: He attended Toronto's Royal Military School and was appointed to the Red River expedition sent West to put down the Riel uprising. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Oldies are goldies in top ten list Jun 18, 2008
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Omar Sharif and Peter O'Toole in a scene from the 1962 classic 'Lawrence of Arabia', which was named best epic. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
American Film Institute Releases Top Films Jun 18, 2008
"Miracle on 34th Street, 1947. 6. "Field of Dreams," 1989. 7. "Harvey," 1950. 8. "Groundhog Day," 1993. 9. "The Thief of Bagdad," 1924. 10. "Big," 1988. GANGSTER 1. "The Godfather," 1972. 2. "Goodfellas," 1990. 3. "The Godfather Part II," 1974. 4. "White Heat," 1949. 5. "Bonnie and Clyde," 1967. 6. "Scarface: The Shame of a Nation," 1932. 7. "Pulp Fiction," 1994. 8. "The Public Enemy," 1931. 9. "Little Caesar," 1930. 10. "Scarface," 1983. SCIENCE FICTION 1. "2001: A Space Odyssey," 1968. 2.... (FOX23 News, NY)
AFI picks best films in 10 categories Jun 18, 2008
Western: "The Searchers," "High Noon," "Shane," "Unforgiven," "Red River," "The Wild Bunch," "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," "McCabe & Mrs. Miller," "Stagecoach," "Cat Ballou.". Mystery: "Vertigo," "Chinatown," "Rear Window," "Laura," "Third Man," "The Maltese Falcon," "North by Northwest," "Blue Velvet," "Dial M for Murder," "The Usual Suspects.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
More of this story Jun 15, 2008
People from Letona, Clay, Hickory Flat, Pine Snag, Drake's Spur and the Little Red River communities all came to buy groceries or whatever they needed. A bad drought hit the area in 1929-1930, and Butler's father went to the bank to help ensure farmers had whatever they needed, like groceries, crops and tools. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
'Shane' earns top honors as Western Writers of America pick top 100 movies Jun 14, 2008
"Red River," Howard Hawk's first Western, which starred John Wayne. "Tombstone," the OK Corral story starring Kurt Russell and Val Kilmer. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Editorial June 11: Save the Film Industry in NW Louisiana Jun 12, 2008
Robert Adley - Dist. 36Bossier, Webster, Claiborne, Red River,Bienville ... Gerald Long - Dist. 31Red River, Sabine, Natchitoches ... Frank Howard - Dist. 24DeSoto, Red River, Sabine. (KSLA.com, LA)
Amazing Race raises almost $4,000 Jun 11, 2008
They started off in canoes down the Red River and others took off running and walking ... Second place Red River Valley fair concert package was won by Rick and Pam Hendrickson and daughters Emily and Alex and Stacy Mauch. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Morning Leadoff Jun 9, 2008
Legion baseball:Bismarck Governors at Red River Diamond Classic at Fargo ... Legion baseball:Bismarck Governors at Red River Diamond Classic at Fargo ... Legion baseball: Bismarck Governors at Red River Diamond Classic at Fargo. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Hawks Flies Again Jun 1, 2008
" (1964). For part two of its retro, June 11-15, the Anthology will present Hawk's Western trilogy: "Rio Bravo" (1959), "El Dorado" (1966) and "Rio Lobo" (1970). Plus "Red River," of which the Anthology says: "Arguably not late Hawks, but with a movie this great, why worry about technicalities. " Bravo! The Anthology is on Second Street at Second Avenue in the East Village; (212) 505-5181. * Catherine Deneuve isn't afraid of vampires. She has agreed to travel to the Transylvania Film Festival in... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
There couldn't be more sequels, could there? May 21, 2008
LaBeouf was given a stack of period films like Blackboard Jungle and Red River to study (Lucas also said he was given a stack of early Playboys, although it was unclear if this was a joke or just wishful thinking on everyone's part. It seems clear that LaBeouf's character is being groomed to pick up the whip at some point in the future, although Spielberg played coy about whether there would be a new instalment in this serial: Only if you want more of them. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Let's bring on some pretty flowers May 3, 2008
Red River workers walk off the job and get replaced. Leander council votes against a development that would provide water and wastewater to the east side without using city dollars. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Rider's Beaver makes commitment May 3, 2008
Furl Beaver, the reigning Red River 22 MVP, has proven to be a dual threat quarterback in a spread offense at Rider. In his two seasons as the starting quarter, the Raiders have advanced to the Region I-4A finals both times. (Texas Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Fest Traveler: Newport Beach May 2, 2008
(A new print of 1948's "Red River" will screen at the fest. . (Variety)
Silence is golden Apr 18, 2008
On Saturday at 7:30 at the Red River Theatres (11 S. Main St., Concord, $10), you can see "Speedy," about a youngster (Lloyd) who fights gangsters. On Sunday at 7 at the Palace Theatre (80 Hanover St., Manchester, $5), you can see "Safety Last," the film that has Lloyd hanging from that building. (Boston Globe)
IMMIGRANT MATTERS Apr 10, 2008
Dark Matter conveys the oddity of alienation through an Americana song score ( Beautiful Dreamer, Old Black Joe, Red River Valley, Shenandoah, Long, Long Ago ). All sung in Chinese, these are sentiments Liu Xing admires yet they are, in fact, withheld from him. (New York Press)
Kodiak Oil & Gas Corp. Receives Bakken Play Environmental Assessment Approval and Contracts Drilling Rig Apr 8, 2008
Kodiak expects the rig to be delivered in 90 to 120 days and it will be used exclusively for its Williston Basin operations, including Red River and Mission Canyon prospects. In order to expedite its Bakken drilling operations, the Company is actively seeking a one-well window for a sub-contracted rig from a drilling contractor or operator in the area. (PR Newswire)
Safety, precaution needed in threat of severe weather Apr 4, 2008
The National Weather Service expected severe weather to occur early Wednesday morning as a cold front was expected to cross the Red River and enter Texas early this morning, said Jennifer Dunn, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service office in Fort Worth. She expected a 90 percent chance of showers to occur, Dunn said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
George Clooney plays two roles in screwball comedy Apr 1, 2008
Clooney is a huge fan of the legendary director whose great gift for action drama (Red River, Only Angels Have Wings) was balanced by an equally memorable enthusiasm for the high-flying comedy of His Girl Friday and Bringing Up Baby. I stole from Howard Hawks and Preston Sturges in a big way. (Canada.com)
SXSW's top 5 bands Mar 18, 2008
To understand the Best Little Music Festival in Texas (and the whole freakin' world), you have to go down the the crossroads of Sixth Street and Red River - where the future of popular music is waiting. It pours out into the street from doorways, rooftops, patios and anywhere else a creative spirit hoping for success makes a stage. (Canada.com)
Pharrell Moshes It Up With N.E.R.D. (But Not Britney Spears), Paramore Get Back On Track: South By Southwest '08 Mar 16, 2008
The line to get into Stubb's stretched for miles up Red River Street, and when Skateboard P and his N.E.R.D. cohorts finally took the stage, all the struggle was worth it. With a pair of funky drummers, a guitarist, bassist, keyboardist and sampler, N.E.R.D. played a rock-star set that mixed nearly punk thrash with funk keyboards, outer space effects, acid-rock guitar and hip-hop swagger. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Ron Carlson coached for 34 years: Veteran Minnewaukan-Leeds coach Mar 6, 2008
Maybe a few years, and then he thought he might return to the Red River Valley area. He s from the Mayville-Portland region. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Brigham Exploration Announces Fourth Bakken Discovery, Significant Acreage Growth in Mountrail County, North Dakota and Extensional Areas, and Provides an Operational Update Mar 4, 2008
5" casing Bakke 23 #1H Bakken 93 % 76 % Producing ~ 310 Boepd on rod pump Hynek 2 #1H Bakken 97 % 78 % Producing ~ 142 Boepd on rod pump Bergstrom Bakken 56 % 43 % Producing ~ 119 Boepd on rod pump Family Trust 26 #1H Manitou State Bakken 100 % 81 % Drilling Mountrail Co. Bakken well 36 #1H ~1 mile northeast of Hynek 2 #1H in vertical @ depth of ~9,000' Headington Bakken 14 % 12 % Completing Mountrail Co. Consortium Nesson State Bakken well 41 X 36H Headington Bakken 14 % 12 % Drilling Mountrail... (PR Newswire)
Snow Advisory Issued For Portions Of North Texas Mar 4, 2008
Locations along the Red River may get as much as two or three inches of snow, the National Weather Service says. Locations closer to Interstate 20 may get about an inch of snow. (KWTX.com, TX)
Toyota Yaris and Urban Outfitters Announce the Second Year of Free Yr Radio to Further Support and Celebrate Independent Radio Feb 28, 2008
Each day from March 13-15, between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Minnesota's popular independent radio station, The Current, will broadcast live from SXSW at the Free Yr Radio Broadcast Corner, located at Red River Street and 7th Street. Billy Bragg, Darondo, Carbon/Silicon, DeVotchKa, Dizzee Rascal, She & Him and the Raveonettes are among the long list of artists scheduled to perform. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Letter to the editor Feb 26, 2008
As a citizen of Wahpeton and employee of Red River Human Services Foundation, I could not be more proud of how well everything went ... PAMELA ERLANDSON, Community Services Director at Red River Human Services Foundation Services. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Review: Oscar-nominated short films Feb 20, 2008
So color me tickled that Red River Theatres in Concord is showing the 10 live-action and animated short films nominated for the 80th annual Academy Awards ... Now color me out of touch: I just discovered Red River Theatres, which opened last October ... The little pamphlet they have by the box office says Red River was formed in response to the closing of Concords two independent theaters in the mid-1990s. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Cowboy strikes a historical note Feb 10, 2008
and 1948 movie about Texas, Red River, were filmed in southern Arizona. For Red River, which starred John Wayne, producers had to dam up the San Pedro River to get a believable cattle crossing. (AZCentral -- News)
Morning tipoff Feb 8, 2008
The back of the year is Greg Murphy of Grand Forks Red River. Marion is a 6-foot-3, 245-pound offensive guard-defensive lineman. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
With sister on the mend, Klassen describes ordeal Feb 8, 2008
WINNIPEG Cindy Klassen was sitting alone in a Montreal airport lounge, waiting to board the flight that would take her home, when the images of her sister Lisa's Jeep, upside down and crushed by the ice on the frozen Red River, came flashing across the television screen ... Sister of Olympic speed skater in critical condition after plunging over Manitoba bridge into Red River ... " Lisa, a pilot and flight instructor, was driving to work Tuesday morning when her Jeep veered sideways while... (Globe and Mail -- National)
Brigham Exploration Announces 2008 Capital Budget Feb 7, 2008
Of the 17 wells we currently expect to drill in 2008, 16 are expected to be Bakken wells and one is expected to be a Red River well. In 2008, we plan to spend approximately $11. (PR Newswire)
Lock up climate dissenters, says Suzuki Feb 6, 2008
And Winnipeg and the Red River valley have been subject to flooding over the last few years. Again, thank God for global warming drought or we would be 10 feet under the second coming of Lake Agassiz. (Western Standard- Shotgun Blog)
Another film crew visits Red River Feb 6, 2008
The Red River Meeting House in South Logan has once again gained international attention. Just last week, a film crew for ARTE (French/German public television) visited Red River and filmed a portion of a documentary on how religion affects voting in America ... Frank Jarboe, of the Red River Meeting House Association, said he was contacted last fall by Ilan Ziv, a well-known international documentary filmmaker. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Witnesses scramble to save driver Feb 6, 2008
WINNIPEG For a moment it seemed as if the Jeep would stay right where it was, precariously balanced over the bridge's guardrail, 15 metres above the frozen Red River. Seconds before, firefighter Dale Kasper had watched as the white Jeep Liberty, which was just ahead of him in the early-morning traffic heading toward Winnipeg yesterday, had pulled into the left lane to pass. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Deltona's Got Talent Jan 20, 2008
The Flagler Beach resident showed up dressed as Walter Brennan, a character actor remembered for his portrayals in movie Westerns, such as trail hand Groot Nadine in "Red River" and Deputy Stumpy in "Rio Bravo.". Hess had a few judges chuckling when he walked in, then on the count of three, he asked them all to shout "banana.". (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Navy Chopper May Have Hit TV Tower; Similar Crash Killed 7 Here In 2004 Jan 18, 2008
Conditions were foggy in November 2004 in Central Texas when a 4th Infantry Division UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter struck a support cable on the 1,800-foot KXXV television tower while on a flight to the Red River Army Depot in Texarkana. The helicopter crashed into a field near Bruceville-Eddy, killing all seven soldiers aboard including Brig. (KWTX.com, TX)
Brigham Exploration Announces Three Bakken Discoveries and Significant Acreage Growth in Mountrail County, North Dakota and Extensional Areas, a Red River Discovery in Montana and Provides an Operational Update Jan 17, 2008
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Brigham Exploration Company (Nasdaq: ) announced its first three operated Mountrail County, North Dakota Bakken wells as discoveries, acreage growth in Mountrail County and extensional areas to approximately 67,500 net acres, a high working interest Red River discovery in Sheridan County, Montana, and a new Southern Louisiana joint venture ... 5" casing, running tubing Hallingstad 27 #1H Bakken 48% 36% Drilling Mountrail Co. ND Bakken well ~1 mile... (PR Newswire)
'I decided to focus on the brave' Jan 10, 2008
While she was still at the wheat board, Hunter took two creative-writing courses at Red River Community College and, after she quit her job, she enrolled in two playwriting courses at the University of Winnipeg. All this was possible because her very supportive husband, Gary, whom she met at university, agreed to give Hunter five years to find out if she could be a professional writer. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Weather, Mosher trial, deaths were top stories Jan 2, 2008
They spent time filming at the annual Red River Primitive Camp Meeting and Rendezvous. Local athletes excelled in various ways in 2007. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Critic's corner Dec 29, 2007
Red River 8 p.m., TCMThe last picture show. MORAL MELTDOWN PU-239 Tomorrow at 9 p.m., HBO SignatureThis excellent HBO movie with Paddy Considine didn't get a lot of attention when it premiered last month, most likely because it's so unrelentingly grim. (Boston Globe)
Record wheat prices carry high cost Dec 20, 2007
Beverly Stow, a wheat farmer in the Red River Valley, says $10 may be the selling price for wheat, but it's wildly inaccurate for Prairie farmers. "It's not $10 to us. A third of the cost goes to freight and transport costs and then add pesticides and fertilizers to that and we're back to $6 for a bushel," she said. (Montreal Gazette)
Dear Editor: Let Santa keep his jelly-belly Dec 15, 2007
It was made possible by the sponsorship of Wal-Mart, Big D s Pizza, Heber Springs State Bank, Heber Springs Collision, Birdsong Towing, Red River Dodge, Lindsey s Resort and Louis Lee s State Farm Insurance, which all gave goods and services. Mayor McPherson, Police Chief Smith, and Fire Chief Cothren helped with the event, and we are grateful to the area schools of Greers Ferry, Quitman, Pangburn and White County for hosting school assemblies. (Heber Springs Sun-Times, AR)
Charities for Christmas come up short Dec 7, 2007
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Truck found in Red River traced to 4-year-old missing person case Dec 7, 2007
(AP) - A pickup found in the Red River in Bossier City this afternoon belonged to a young man who has been missing for four years. The Jeep, found in the river near the Arthur Ray Teague Parkway boat launch, was the vehicle Christopher Michael Pierce was driving when he disappeared from a Taco Bell where he worked in May 2003. (KSLA.com, LA)
more » Dec 5, 2007
The Hotel Loreto provided spotlessly clean rooms, a TV (and yes it carried US football games) and a quietness like you can find on the Little Red River in Arkansas. This was unique since it is located beside the Mercado de Artesanias, which is huge flea market of arts and crafts from the many artists who have found their home in San Miguel de Allende. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Oklahoma celebrates 100 years Nov 13, 2007
Murray called out the National Guard more than 40 times as governor, once to police the oil fields and once during a Red River toll bridge dispute with Texas. Oklahoma produced a speaker of the U.S. House in Carl Albert, who was born in the tiny town of Bug Tussle in Pittsburg County. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Gossip: New moves at Ballet New England Nov 8, 2007
The film "Sharp Dressed Men" by Greg (G.) Matthew Gaskell will premier at the Somewhat North of Boston (SNOB) Film Festival, in Concord, on Nov. 9, at Red River Theater. It plays Nov. 15 at Inn on the Blues in York Beach, Maine, as part of its Independent Film Series. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Brigham Exploration Announces Commencement of Mountrail County, ND Bakken Drilling Program and Provides Operational Update Nov 7, 2007
SIGNIFICANT WELLS RECENTLY COMPLETED, COMPLETING, DRILLING OR PREPARING TO DRILL Conventional Objective WI% NRI Status / Comments Wells Blue Heron #1 Oligocene 40% 29% Drilling @ ~ 14,660' targeting 3-D delineated fault trap adjacent to production with total depth est. of 15,090' Robin #1 Oligocene 40% 29% Planned November spud to test 3-D delineated fault trap with shallow production, est. total depth of 14,452' Randall Unit #2 Frio 94% 74% Commencing step out proximal to good Frio production,... (PR Newswire)
Tom Brosseau has a voice you won't forget Nov 3, 2007
His previous album, "Grand Forks," was all about the flood of '97 in the Red River area of his North Dakota hometown, so he was eager to look inward for his latest. It's the sound of a man lost in nostalgia, turning to memories to figure out where he's going. (Boston Globe)
Arnold Scolds Seeking of Firefighting Failures Oct 26, 2007
" [This item was adopted from the NewsBusters post by Justin McCarthy: ] The transcript from 7:15pm EDT on the October 24 show: GLENN BECK: Some say that global warming is what's causing the super fires in California, but, you know what, it's time you're told the truth. And I'm just dumb enough to be that guy. We've got that coming up in just a second. [...] BECK: For the second consecutive day, wildfires are sweeping through California, especially beach front cities like Malibu and San Diego.... (MediaResearch.org)
Is site neutral? Oct 23, 2007
Did TX. want the red river shootout moved when they went through their funk. I never heard it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Jacked Up In Jacksonsville Oct 23, 2007
Mike Reynolds - Blog on Multichannel News. Posted by on October 22, 2007. (Multichannel News)
(StaceyDean's) Big 12 Power Rankings-1 Oct 19, 2007
They had a hiccup against Colorado, almost another one in the Red River Shootout, before finally asserting themselves in the Missouri game. If this team does not, I repeat does not, check in on OU Homer Message Boards where nothing but sunshine is being pumped then they've got a shot to play for a national championship. (KStateFans.com)
Bowen asks ISU to pick up pace Oct 16, 2007
After all, Oklahoma is coming to Jack Trice Stadium next weekend, and the Sooners beat the Longhorns in the Red River Shootout. So Bowen issued a warning: "If we don't play harder and smarter, then we're going to get blown out again," said Bowen. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
The Friday Fizz Oct 13, 2007
In the last few years, it seems like the only really big national conference game is the Red River Shootout between and Oklahoma. This season, that game took a backseat to what happened the previous week when North Division teams Colorado and Kansans State upset Oklahoma and Texas, respectively. (CatTracks.net)
Tech, UGA ..... and Florida! Oct 6, 2007
The Red River Rivalry was supposed to be a good game this year. But the first time I saw Texas this year, I knew they weren t very good. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
BBC to film Red River Meeting Oct 6, 2007
BBC to film Red River Meeting ... Each year, the Camp Meeting and Rendezvous at the Red River Meeting House draws a great crowd of reenactors, history buffs and curious onlookers ... This is the twelfth year for the Primitive Camp Meeting and Rendezvous at the historic Red River Meeting House. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Red River Rivalry heats up in Dallas Oct 5, 2007
The Red River showdown between No. 10 Oklahoma and No. 16 Texas in Dallas still carries plenty of intrigue, as the loser will be out of the national title hunt with a second defeat. Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford looked like a freshman for the first time last week under a persistent pass rush. (USA Today -- Sports)
Weekend TV games Oct 5, 2007
Weekend Preview: Red River Rivalry heats up in Dallas - USATODAY.com ... Weekend Preview: Red River Rivalry heats up in Dallas ... The Red River showdown between No. 10 Oklahoma and No. 16 Texas in Dallas still carries plenty of intrigue, as the loser will be out of the national title hunt with a second defeat. (USA Today -- Sports)
College season all shook up Oct 2, 2007
And this year, the good lord willing, I will be at the Red River shootout. Do you know who plays in that. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Weekend Wondering Oct 2, 2007
Although one can argue about the growing parity in the sport, the on any given Saturday (or Friday or Thursday night for that matter) upsets" wiped the luster off several upcoming TV matchups. For instance, CBS could have showcased No. 1 versus No. 3 this Saturday night, with the Tigers butting helmets with defending national champion Florida, if the Gators hadn t stumbled to Auburn, 20-17. (Perhaps that would have caused Black Rock to change its graphics, touting the Oct. 6 game between the... (Multichannel News)
Huguenin's Monday Morsels Oct 1, 2007
Oklahoma (4-1) vs. Texas (4-1) in Dallas: The "Red River Rivalry" becomes the "Red River Battle for Survival" instead. The Big 12 South title still is in reach for the winner. (NC State Sports -- Rivals.com)
The best of the West Sep 30, 2007
7) "Red River" (1947) - Howard Hawks's tale of the Texas cattle drives is a reworking of "Mutiny on the Bounty," with Wayne as Captain Bligh and Montgomery Clift as Fletcher Christian. Magnificent photography by Russell Harlan and a grand score by Dimitri Tiomkin help the film achieve epic status. (Boston Globe)
Drawn to film by pain and Pauline Sep 26, 2007
" Byrnes takes pride in championing unfashionable films that find an audience, most recently the Swedish charmer As It Is In Heaven, which has run at the Cremorne Orpheum for 43 weeks. But when he lists his favourite films, it's a different era that comes to mind: Red River, His Girl Friday, Sullivan's Travels, The Seven Samurai, Bringing Up Baby, Singin' in the Rain, The Wizard of Oz and his all-time favourite, Vertigo. "I'm an absolutely huge fan of westerns," he says. "I like most things that... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
New China dolls Sep 26, 2007
The title translates as Red River. But she dismissed rumours that she will be working on Jackie Chans new film, Shinjuku Story, to be directed by Derek Yee. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
