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Wabigoon close to matching 2010’s record breaking ice-out date

Wabigoon close to matching 2010’s record breaking ice-out date

It seemed to happen so fast that no one had a chance to start an office pool. The above scene, photographed from Flat Rock Park near Sandy Beach, Easter Sunday, April 8, shows lake ice crashing [...]

Tourond’s muskie may be Ontario’s biggest for 2011

Tourond’s muskie may be Ontario’s biggest for 2011

By Chris Marchand It’s not uncommon for photocopied pages from magazines to end up on my desk from readers who are trying to draw the paper’s attention to something of interest. Of course, the sight of [...]

Nice ice

Nice ice

Wabigoon Lake was the place to be over the weekend as mild temperatures and calm winds gave residents a chance to explore the unique ice conditions that have developed. With most of the lake bearing smooth, [...]

Ice conditions strand deer

Ice conditions strand deer

In a year that has seen extremely rare ice conditions develop on Wabigoon Lake, Parker Point resident Brian Davidson says deer in the vicinity of his lakefront home recently became stranded, their hooves unable to find [...]

GALLERY: Aero Modelers host Bonny Bay Float Fly

GALLERY: Aero Modelers host Bonny Bay Float Fly

On a sweltering summer Saturday, Aug. 6. Remote control aviation enthusiasts from across the region gathered at Bonny Bay Camp to ‘strut’ their stuff over Wabigoon Lake at the annual Bonny Bay Float Fly. The atmosphere [...]

Firefighters complete ice rescue training

Easter weekend was not as relaxing for ten members of the Dryden Fire Service, as it was for most. Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the holiday weekend were spent with the Ontario Fire College instructors from [...]

Here fishy fishy …

Truly a fearsome sight for any fish to see, Sheri Spanjers and Devin Neil of Eagle River peer down into the dark abyss of Wabigoon Lake in search of the elusive walleye. Well, okay, it was [...]

Slow fishing for Ice Dogs “Hookin’ $50 grand” fish derby

While first place winner, Louise Gauthier managed to bring in a 6.65lbs walleye during the Ice Dogs fishing derby, it was the only big fish of the tournament. Second place weight , captured by Ken Gauthier, [...]

Boater survives frigid mishap

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) credit the use of a personal flotation device with saving the life of an area man who was thrown from his boat on Wabigoon Lake, April 20. Michael Graham, age 28, [...]

New Small Business Centre opens on Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nations

The Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nations proudly opened their new small business centre to house offices for many businesses in the community. The building was built last fall and the offices are now open for the Two [...]