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Wednesday, May 5, 1999

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NEWS:

Government adds new fishing regs

For anglers planning to hit the lakes next weekend for the start up of the walleye season, there are numerous new regulations for that species and several others they will have to know.

NEWS:

Garbage dumping a huge problem

Disposal of garbage in the bush surrounding Sioux Lookout and Hudson has become a big problem. The pristine natural beauty of many side roads has become spoiled as the result of refuse being thrown out along the roadsides.

NEWS:

Lions Club bottle reclamation to start Saturday

It looks like the folks in Pickle Lake may have given Sioux Lookout an excellent idea for part of the ongoing town clean-up project.

Cover Photo:

Warm welcome

A friendly sight for travelers on Highway 599 south of Pickle Lake. Members of Mishkeegogamang First Nations welcome visitors to their territory.