Results are in the fourth annual Laurentian Valley Ice Fishing Derby. Over 115 people went out to Lemke Lake back on the 18th. Madison Coulas took home the top prize of longest fish. Other winners included Molly Coulas and Josh Nokes.
A very special thank you goes out to Rick Klatt for volunteering many hours for the fourth year in a row. Rick is a great advocate for outdoor education and fun, and we’re proud to have him on board to put on this great LV event.
A big thank you to our event sponsors including Reiche Law, Valley Dumpster Inc., Brandon Beaulieu Sales Representative of Century 21, 86 Bistro & Market, Clean & Creative Lifestyle Co., Ottawa Valley Sports, Bright Eyes and Bushy Tails, Tommy Serran Financial Advisor of Frank Carroll Financial, Mike Teat Sales Consultant of Valley Window and Door, Western Financial Group, Stone Moss Construction, and The Pickle Vixens. Another very special thank you to Centre Scolaire Catholique Jeanne-Lajoie Elementaire and CSC Jeanne-Lajoie Pavillon Secondaire for donating hot chocolate, coffee and Timbits enjoyed by our derby fisherman and fisherwomen.
(Written by: Kyle Robinson)