the MNR Four moose hunters have been convicted of offences related to party hunting and fined a total of $3,000. The hunters pleaded guilty to offences under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act. Michael Miesner, 33, of Pine City, Mn., was fined $1,500 for unlawfully hunting a bull moose. Robert […]
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the MNR A Hurkett man has been charged for having 22 walleye over the legal limit and attempting to hide the fish from Ministry of Natural Resources conservation officers. Gunnar Hult, 60, was fined $2,200 after pleading guilty to possessing 22 walleye more than the legal limit. He also was […]
Anthony Leek The skies threatened rain almost everywhere in WISSOTA country on Saturday, but the Emo Speedway was able to get underway and finish without a drop falling from the sky. Although it was cool, the winds were calm, keeping temperatures tolerable. A fair-sized crowd, considering the weather, and 36 […]
the MNR Fish-stocking has wrapped up in waters from the Manitoba border to Manitouwadge, and from Lake Superior to Red Lake. The Ministry of Natural Resources stocks fish each year to protect natural fish populations, as well as support year-round fishing opportunities for residents and visitors. The ministry stocks about […]
Marilyn Erwin If you’ve had a stroke or acquired a brain injury through surgery or an accident, Brain Injuries Services Northern Ontario (B.I.S.N.O.) could be just what you’re looking for. Without fees or a complicated registration process, these monthly meetings are comfortably informal. The only thing on the agenda is […]
the MNR The Ministry of Natural Resources laid two charges and issued seven warnings while conducting an enforcement road check on Highway 516, near Sioux Lookout, on Victoria Day (May 18). Conservation officers from Sioux Lookout District checked 99 individuals for compliance with the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act and […]
Staff Calling all sun-seekers: Fun in the Sun wants you! The annual Canada Day celebrations will feature a new wrinkle this July 1 with a 4-on-4 beach volleyball tournament scheduled to take place along with the rest of the festivities at Pither’s Point Park. Each team is guaranteed three games, […]
Dave Ogilvie Next Friday (June 19) will mark the first “barn” concert of the year. Cornell Farms, which hosts several concerts a summer, is located just 10 minutes west of Fort Frances (on La Vallee Road North one mile north of Highway 11/71. The opening concert, organized by Katherine Williams […]
Robin McCormick The Emo and District Hospital Auxiliary will host its annual “Strawberry Social” this Friday (June 12) from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the hospital cafeteria. Admission is $3. As always, there will be draws to add to the excitement. Everyone is encouraged to come out and enjoy the afternoon. The […]
Staff A Thunder Bay woman was seriously injured Friday evening when the vehicle she was driving struck a moose, left the roadway, and hit a large rock in the ditch on Highway 11 about 60 km west of Shabaqua, Thunder Bay OPP reported Monday. The woman, 32, was flown to […]
Press Release A $100,000 donation to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation will touch more than 97,000 lives this year. The gift from Musselwhite Mine will support Emergency and Trauma services at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. “Trauma services are of critical importance, not only to our own […]
Tyson McLean The second meeting of the Emo Beef Club was held Monday, May 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the agricultural research station. We recited the 4-H pledge, then began our meeting with Ross accepting the minutes as read (seconded by Riley). We then went over how to prevent and […]
