Sam Odrowski New mini-queen Annelise DeGagne and mini-king Brecken Mann King were crowned on Thursday night upstairs the Emo Arena, making them the new 2019 royalty. A total of 11 children competed in the contest. All were awarded with gift cards, sponsored by the Emo Legion.

Marc Stuempfle Firefighters from Emo, Devlin, and LaVallee had their sirens and light flashing as they entered the Emo Speedway during Saturday’s parade. Children were excited to meet with firefighters as they were handing out Freezies–a perfect treat on a hot summer day to keep cool.

Ken Kellar NCDS executive director Nicke Paddock (Baird), left, and marketing co-ordinator Jolene Stahn showed off the aprons and logo for “The Caf Co.” that will be restarting operations at the Fort Frances High School cafeteria this year. NCDS is overseeing the creation of the new not-for-profit business and plans […]

Erika Gerula showed off her 1,270 pound steer that sold for $6.10 a pound, totalling $7,747 at the 4-H Market Steer Auction during the Emo Fair on Saturday. The Grand Champion this year was Hanna LeDrew’s 1,430 pound steer that sold for $10,010, at $7 a pound. A total of […]

Marc Stuempfle Children young and old enjoyed in the many amusements the Select Show Midway once again had to offer during the the Emo Fair. Some even experience the feeling of the joy of soaring high above the sky like a bee.

Ken Kellar Occasionally at the Emo Fall Fair, the livestock gives you the once over, like Sir EARLS Dibley, the Hereford bull did to this young visitor at the “Guess the Weight” pen on Friday evening. The bull is owned by Bujold Farms.

Marc Stuempfle In a close battle, Jaxon Gartzke of Centra Pipelines leaped over defender Kirk Johnson of CJ Contracting as the two tried to get head the ball during the Borderland Soccer League men’s final. The teams were well matched for one another as the back and forth battles continued […]

Jeff Hyatt blew on his fire to strengthen its flames during the tea boil portion of the 42nd-annual loggers’ competition at the Emo Fair on Friday. Jeff Hyatt received third place in the tea boil, while Jason Caul landed second place, and Vaughn Wilson got third. For more photos, results […]

Henry Kaemingh took weight predictions of the Hereford bull, Earl, from passersby during the “Guess the Weight” contest at the Emo Fair on Saturday. The animal weighed in at 1,352 lbs and was provided by Louis and Aaron Bujold. There were four winners who split the $100 grand prize were […]

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 […]

Submitted Bryan Gustafson showed off part of the 22.49 lbs in his team’s day two bag at the Atikokan Bass Classic. It was the third biggest one-day haul in the tournament, which he and fishing partner, Jon Austin, won in 2014. The big catch vaulted them from 10th place to […]

Marc Stuempfle Katie Mowe for the Couchiching Raiders was keeping a close eye on Renegades’ pitcher Karma Andy as she tried to get a good jump on the ball as the pitch was delivered. Mowe was chosen as the MVP for the Raiders and Andy was a dominating force helping […]