LAC LA BICHE - It’s recommended to make hay when the sun shines... or go fishing with family.
And on Sunday morning, 64 youngsters and their families said, "Hay - let's go fishing at the Summer Days Children's Fish Derby."
The swarm of young anglers took advantage of the warm weekend weather for a few hours of fishing, socializing and fun at Alexander Hamilton Park's fishing pond.
The annual Children’s Fish Derby, which has been a part of Lac La Biche Summer Days for decades, also gave the participants who landed the four biggest fish the opportunity to win their choice of four top prizes from a mountain of prizes. With dozens of smaller prizes — at least one for every little fisher-person, all donated by local businesses — the top awards included a brand-new bicycle and local gift certificates.
As soon as everyone had finished casting their lines, the families were also treated to a campfire hot-dog roast while each of the kids received a complimentary cooler bag filled with treats.
This year’s Children’s Fish Derby was organized by the Lac La Biche Ladies Muslim Association.
