听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 The Alameda Fishing Derby was a success despite the uncooperative Saskatchewan weather. Although cold and windy, a total of 235 anglers were out to try their luck in catching a big one out at the Alameda Dam.
听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 Moose Creek Regional Park played host to the numerous anglers throughout the day, while a beef supper was held under the tents in the Alameda Rink parking lot that evening by the Oxbow Lions.
听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 Darin McNabb, one of the organizers, of the day was disappointed in the weather, but glad to still have great support in hosting the event.
听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 鈥淚t鈥檚 a great way to bring the community together,鈥� McNabb said. 鈥淥ur rink renos are coming along. We have Custom Ice on the scene and our insulation and rebar will be going in this week; our cement should be poured July 6-7. And we鈥檒l also have squares of cement to do a legacy board, so for $100 a piece people can get their names on that. We鈥檒l also be looking for board sponsors and there鈥檚 other opportunities to help as well, just contact one of our sponsorship committee: Jason Hammerstein, Clayton Millions, or Carri-Lee Rutten.鈥�
听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 鈥淲e鈥檝e had a really busy June though with the mosquito ball league finals in town this weekend, last weekend there was the Fireman Rodeo, and the 4-H Show and Fair was this month as well鈥�
听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 Overall, McNabb says that the rink is more than just a place to play hockey, that it鈥檚 an epicentre of the community. It鈥檚 a place for everyone to come together and enjoy small town Saskatchewan, which is why it鈥檚 important to ensure it remains running and is kept in good shape.
听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 The Alameda Fishing Derby is one of the main fundraisers the recreation group in Alameda is able to operate it and make improvements to the rink, so they are thankful to all their sponsors and participants for the 2017 Fishing Derby.
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2017 Youth Winners:
1 鈥� Elizabeth Linius 鈥� 7.620 lbs
2 鈥� Adrianna Marcie 鈥� 7.055 lbs
3 鈥� Brennan Lerot 鈥� 4.560 lbs
4 鈥� Spencer Copeland 鈥� 4.500 lbs
5 鈥� Joseph Marcie 鈥� 4.490 lbs
6 鈥� Hunter McNabb 鈥� 3.585 lbs
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2017 Adult Winners:
1 鈥� Paul Skoczylas 鈥� 19.785 lbs
2 鈥� Cal Dumaine 鈥� 19.080 lbs
3 鈥� Joel Lesage 鈥� 18.935 lbs
4 鈥� Kevin Frith 鈥� 15.165 lbs
5 鈥� Clinton Harkins 鈥� 15.115 lbs
6 鈥� Don Norbert 鈥� 14.20 lbs
7 鈥� Lynn Wood 鈥� 14.140 lbs
8 鈥� Nolan Berg 鈥� 14.045 lbs
