Kelowna Rockets’ teammates turn to adversaries as world junior tournament begins

Rocket friends now foes Photo: Madelyn Haasken / Bemidji Pioneer Tomas Poletin scores during world junior tuneup Three members of the Kelowna Rockets will put current and future friendships aside when the World Junior Hockey championship begins later today in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Tij Iginla and Tomas Poletin have skated alongside each other throughout … Read more

Sand dunes turn into snow skiing spots. Why is it snowing in Saudi Arabia?

In a rare weather event, Saudi Arabia’s northern parts reportedly witnessed an unexpected snowfall last Thursday. Snowfall in the desert nation, which is associated with scorching heat and arid deserts, was reported from the mountain areas of Tabuk and Hail, particularly around Jabal Al Lawz near the Jordanian border, according to news outlets such as … Read more