Atikokan ProgressM. McKinnon After coming oh so close–third, fourth, and fifth place finishes the past four years–Rene and Debora Cadene blew the doors off the Atikokan Bass Classic last weekend. The day one leaders brought in a 24-pound bag on Saturday to push their two-day catch to 46.88 lbs, the […]
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Marc Stuempfle During the Rea Memorial Race at the Emo Speedway during the fair the hometown kid, Blake Ferris drove his way into victory lane. Ferris held off the 15 other racers in the final feature of the night in the WISSOTA Modifieds division, Ferris was able to capture his […]
Sam Odrowski
While some votes may be split between the NDP and Liberal Party in the federal election this fall, it appears the Progressive Conservatives will face a similar challenge. The People’s Party of Canada (PPC), a right wing party formed by Maxime Bernier in October of 2018, currently has 310 candidates […]
Brian and Carla Harris, Carole and Randy Wilde, Ray Stewart, and Terry Tysz of Fort Frances were among the $30 winners in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s cash calendar draw for the week of Aug. 11-17. Other winners for that week included Louise Leduchowski, Sandy and Tom Morden […]
Press Release
The Ontario government is taking action to address concerns from hunters on how the province manages its moose population to ensure sustainability and hunting opportunities for future generations. John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, and Mike Harris, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, announced […]
From the MNRF
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry conservation officers want to remind everyone that unsafe hunting practices like shooting on or across a road and having loaded firearms in vehicles, pose a serious threat to the public and other hunters. A Kenora man was found guilty of careless hunting and […]
Sam Odrowski Vaughn Wilson used all his might to send a log flying across the grounds of the grandstand during the loggers’ competition at the Emo Fair on Friday. Wilson placed third in the pulp toss and landed second overall in the competition. A total of 10 loggers competed.
Submitted Jeff with a couple of smallmouth bass from his day three catch at the St. Lawrence River.
Summer reporter
Marc Stuempfle
Marc Stuempfle
Lidkea Optometry has earned itself a reputable status over the years among students completing their Primary Care clinical rotation as a highly-touted clinic where they can gain an abundance of practical knowledge. Receiving an external placement at Lidkea Optometry has become highly sought-after not only for the extensive range of […]
By Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
The Emo Fair wrapped up Saturday, as always it was full of fun events, rides, great food and a lot of reconnecting with folks you only see at the fair. The Mini King/ Queen contest held last Thursday evening saw Anneliese DeGagne and Breckman Mann being the 2019 royalty. Eleven […]
Summer reporterMarc Stuempfle The bright lights from the Emo Fair mixed with the dust kicking up on the track at the Emo Speedway, making for a memorable Friday night during the Rea Memorial races. Friday featured a full night of racing which had some young talent–along with familiar names–taking home […]
Summer reporterMarc Stuempfle The Borderland Soccer League men’s final came down to a single goal as it almost was a forgone conclusion the first team to strike would come out victorious. Neither teams’ defence was willing to crumble and seemed virtually impenetrable. It was not until the 82-minute of game […]
