The third annual Miracle Lake Fish and Fun Day, hosted by the Norquay Curling Club, the Norquay Skating Rink and Prairie and Pine Snow Riders, was held March 23.
Once again the generous donations by so many people and the help 鈥渇rom all our volunteers鈥� made this day the 鈥済reatest one yet,鈥� according to organizers.
A total of 158 holes were purchased for the fish derby. This year鈥檚 grand prize winner of $1,000, for the largest northern pike caught, weighing in at exactly five pounds, was Amanda Yaremko.聽 The grand prize of $1,000 for the largest perch was not applicable as there were no perch caught throughout the derby.
The following received prizes for northern pike caught: Allan Wonitowy, Lorne Woytkiw, Leanne Romaniuk, Tom Grywacheski, Lance Yaremchuk, Brayden Ostafie, Ariel Vedrgas, Noah Lemire, Nels Nelson, Grayson Reine and Hunter Nelson
鈥淣athan Hudye did an excellent job organizing a crew to feed everyone throughout the day,鈥� said Rubieann Kluke, an organizer. 鈥淗amburgers, hot dogs, fries and shishliki were the menu selections and crowd pleasers.鈥�
Five kids teams participated in pond hockey.聽
鈥淭he weather was definitely in our favour this year,鈥� said Kluke. 鈥淭he sun shone all day long.聽 The afternoon was a little breezy but nothing an extra layer of clothing couldn鈥檛 cure.
鈥淣ew to the derby this year was the rig matting that was placed underneath the tent,鈥� she said. 鈥淭his allowed everyone an opportunity to get their feet off the ice while they enjoyed food and beverages.聽
鈥淎lso new this year was the band Shameless. Wow, did they do a fantastic job of entertaining everyone all evening long. It was great to see so many singing along to their music and dancing.聽 We also tried to run Sno-Pitch but unfortunately there was not enough interest in it.聽
鈥淭he success of this event is attributed to our organizers and supporters,鈥� concluded Kluke. 鈥淭his day is not possible without any of them.鈥�
