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Houston Lake Mining Inc. (TSX-V: HLM) (PINKSHEETS: HLKMF), an advanced exploration company seeking gold, platinum group and rare metal deposits in Ontario, is pleased to provide assay results from a 3,209 metre (10,526 foot) drill program carried out on its Dogpaw Lake property. Dogpaw is one of eight contiguous properties forming the Company's West Cedartree Gold Project near Kenora.

"Fully 76% of the holes we drilled in the Dogpaw 2007/2008 program intersected gold values of 3 g/mt gold or higher," said Grayme Anthony, President and Chief Executive Officer of Houston Lake Mining. "This is a truly exceptional set of results. Despite the intensity of our exploration efforts there remains much to uncover. Prospecting this fall has identified a number of other targets of merit on Dogpaw. Meanwhile we are building on last Winter's drill success at the neighbouring Dubenski gold zone with a 2,000 metre program."

Table 1 Core Length Intercepts for 2008 Drill Holes 81 to 88, Dogpaw Vein No.2

DRILL HOLE        FROM      TO    INTERCEPT  GOLD  INTERCEPT  GOLD
   NUMBER           (M)     (M)       (M)    (G/MT)   (FT)    (OZ/ST)

  DP-08-81          12.10    15.50     3.40    1.69     11.15  0.049
            Incl.   12.10    13.95     1.85    2.74     6.07   0.080
            Incl.   12.10    12.55     0.45    4.33     1.48   0.126

  DP-08-82          14.00    17.00     3.00    2.49     9.84   0.073
            Incl.   15.20    17.00     1.80    3.43     5.90   0.100
            Incl.   15.20    15.75     0.55    8.72     1.80   0.254

            Also    24.50    26.00     1.50   15.98     4.92   0.466

  DP-08-83          28.60    29.00     0.40    0.02     1.31   0.001

  DP-08-84          23.00    24.00     1.00    0.04     3.28   0.001

  DP-08-85          84.90    87.50     2.60    1.66     8.53   0.049
            Incl.   84.90    86.50     1.60    2.07     5.25   0.060
            Incl.   84.90    85.70     0.80    3.45     2.62   0.101

  DP-08-86          85.40    86.00     0.60    0.06     1.97   0.002

  DP-08-87          24.50    25.30     0.80    0.01     2.62   0.0003

  DP-08-88          12.90    15.40     2.50    3.06     8.20   0.089
            Incl.   13.70    15.40     1.70    4.01     5.58   0.117
            Incl.   13.70    14.40     0.70    4.98     2.30   0.145

The delineation drill program seeks to upgrade a portion of the Dogpaw No. 1 Vein historic resource of 53,741 tonnes grading 15.43 g/mt gold (59,239 tons averaging 0.450 oz/st gold) to modern standards. Results have now been received from two drill programs completed in 2007 and 2008 targeting the Dogpaw Veins No. 1 and No. 2. A total of 5,271 metres (17,289 feet) of diamond drilling was completed in 47 holes. Samples values assayed from trace to 435.6 g/mt Au (12.705 oz/st Au). The best result was received from Drill Hole DP-2007-042 which yielded a core length intersection grading 29.90 g/mt Au over 7.50m (0.872 oz/st Au over 24.60 ft.). Continuity of the Dogpaw Lake Vein No. 1 system has been established to a depth of 210 metres (689 feet) and traced along strike for 310 metres (1,017 feet) to include Veins No. 2 and No. 4.

Table 2. Collar Locations for 2008 Drill Holes 81 to 88, Dogpaw No. 1 Vein.

DRILL HOLE  NORTHING   EASTING  COLLAR  COLLAR    DRILL HOLE
   NUMBER                         DIP   AZIMUTH     LENGTH

  DP-08-81  5464787.70 436392.40 48.9*  154.5*   29 m  95.14 ft
  DP-08-82  5464788.53 436391.92 70.0*  157.3*   41 m 134.51 ft
  DP-08-83  5464776.13 436366.28 39.0*  153.5*   50 m 164.04 ft
  DP-08-84  5464777.29 436365.75 67.6*  157.5*   65 m 213.25 ft
  DP-08-85  5464831.04 436362.24 67.2*  156.0*  101 m 331.36 ft
  DP-08-86  5464820.49 436341.11 47.5*  149.6*   98 m 321.52 ft
  DP-08-87  5464752.91 436341.66 39.9*  156.9*   40 m 131.23 ft
  DP-08-88  5464823.20 436425.04 40.1*  152.9*   56 m 183.72 ft

The eight drill holes were drilled at 39.9 to 70.0 degrees to intercept the 70 degree dipping Dogpaw No. 2 Vein. True widths are estimated to be 94.6% of the 40 degree, 86.7% of 50 degree, 76.6% of 60 degree and 64.3% of 70 degree collar dips.

Houston Lake has completed a 14 hole 2,062m (6,560 ft.) delineation drill program in September. The program aims to continue the expansion of the Vein No. 1 historic resource to encompass a newly identified western lateral extension, the Dogpaw No. 2 Vein. The No. 2 Vein has now been defined to a depth of over 140m (460 ft.) and for a distance of at least 100m (328 ft.) along strike. Results from this 14 hole program are pending.

Due Diligence

All samples reported were shipped to TSL Laboratories, an ISO accredited facility, of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Samples taken from the core of the mineralized zone were analyzed utilizing a screen metallic assay method. This methodology provides a higher level of assurance by testing a large quantity of sample (1,000g) and by monitoring the size distribution of the gold. Samples taken from the shoulders of the mineralized zone were analyzed by fire assay utilizing a 50 gram charge. All samples were assayed with an AA finish and those samples assaying above 3 g/mt gold were retested utilizing a gravimetric finish. The samples will also be re-checked at a second qualified laboratory in keeping with the Company's standard due diligence procedures.

The tonnages, grades, assays and other technical data are taken from historical records prior to the implementation of NI 43-101. While the data are believed to have been acquired, processed and disclosed by persons believed to be technically competent, it is unverifiable at present.

A qualified person as defined under NI 43-101 has not done sufficient work to classify the historical estimate as current mineral resources or mineral reserves. Houston Lake is not treating the historical estimates as current mineral resources or mineral reserves as defined in NI 43-101 and the historical estimate should not be relied upon.

Dean Cutting, P. Geo., an independent consulting geologist, is the Qualified Person under the guidelines of NI 43-101 for the technical aspects of this news release.

About Houston Lake Mining Inc.

Houston Lake is an advanced, vertically integrated resource exploration company. The Company is actively exploring for gold, platinum group metal and rare metal deposits in northwestern Ontario with a strategic focus on the West Cedartree gold project. Houston Lake's objective is to become a gold producer by surface mining its West Cedartree gold project and developing its 100% owned and optioned properties. The Company has a total of 31,148,881 common shares issued and outstanding. For additional information, please visit us at www.houstonlakemining.com.

Forward-looking Statements

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Company Contacts Houston Lake Mining E. Grayme Anthony P.Geo., MBA President and CEO Tel: 705-897-7622 Fax: 705-897-7618 Email Contact In Canada: Linx Partners Ltd. Wanda Cutler Tel: 416-303-6460 In United States: ICS George Duggan Tel: 818-542-6880