In recent years there has been the highest walleye abundance ever documented in Rainy Lake, Darryl McLeod, local area biologist with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, informed those in attendance at the Rainy Lake Conservancy annual general meeting here Sunday.

When enjoying Ontario's campsites, lakes, forests and hiking trails, it's wise to remember that you're in the natural habitat of black bears. Bears have a keen sense of smell, and are attracted by the odour of human food and garbage. To avoid conflicts with bears, prepare . . . and be aware.

Preliminary data from an aerial spray for jackpine budworm post-assesment shows that the Ministry of Natural Resources was successful in slowing the population explosion of the insect.

Marcel Meloche can barely remember a time when he wasn’t carving fish decoys. At 12 years old, his father helped him carve his first decoy and he has steadily been improving that skill ever since.

Brian Miles, president of the Northwestern Ontario Development Network (NODN) board of directors would like to announce the appointment of Dan Brenzavich as the new NODN manager.

It is probably the best summer on the record books for al fresco dining. Long, warm days and few bugs set the stage for fabulous outdoor cooking. This is the season when each household’s “BBQ” specialist struts their stuff.

A Blue River, Wisc. man has been sentenced to six months in jail for illegally hunting and killing black bears and a Canadian lynx in the Ignace area during the summers of 2002, 2003 and 2004.

A public meeting has been set for Aug. 22 for the residents of Emo to discuss user fees, utility fees, and water usage in the township.

Each year since 1992, the park has temporarily closed the land and water areas around active bald eagle nests to visitor use during their critical nesting periods.

A LaSalle, Ontario man pleaded guilty to illegal hunting and was fined $5,250 following a three-year Ministry of Natural Resources investigation.

The Northwest Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Darlene Fejos Rousseau to the position of principal at St. Michael’s School.

The annual Borderland Quarter Horse Show was held this past weekend at the Emo Fair grounds, but it was the new outdoor arena there which set this year’s show apart from the rest.

For the 28th year, The Rainy Lake Community Orchestra is offering an opportunity for youth and adults to participate in a free summer string workshop to be held Aug. 13-18 at the Ranier Community Building.

Someone’s trash may very well be someone else’s treasure. Paul Montain, with Mountain Environmental in Minnesota, explained just that at the Emo Agricultural Research Station’s open house late last month.

Travis Belluz and wife, Genevieve were honoured with a wedding celebration at the home of Jim and Glenda Belluz (Travis’s parents) on Sat. (Aug. 5).

On Aug. 12, youth around the world will celebrate the United Nations’ International Youth Day by promoting action to further encourage the empowerment and participation of youth in decisions that affect their lives.

The following article on feeding systems for beef cows is by Christoph Wand, Beef Cattle and Sheep Nutritionist, OMAFRA, based upon his travels around the province.

Back in April, 2006, someone went to Dingwall Ford in Dryden where they caused about $5,000 in damage to a 2006 Ford 250 “Harley Davidson” edition.

The Sight & Sound Wolves cruised to an easy 14-2 victory against Big Island in the Rainy River District Fastball League playoffs last night at VanJura Park.

It is bass bustin’ time in Morson! Morson Bass International (MBI) chairman Tony Gill said that things are going really good for the 2nd Annual MBI, scheduled for Aug. 19-20.

The Borderland Soccer Club is set to host their annual “Ball Blast” soccer tournament this coming weekend (Aug. 11-13) on the St. Francis fields.

Kerri Russell was thrilled to discover a quality women’s soccer league when she moved to Fort Frances 10 years ago.