The 33rd Lumsden Duck Derby wrapped up yesterday with close to 25,000 rubber ducks racing down the Qu’Appelle River through the town. The event was virtually a sell out this year, despite having sold a total of just 3,000 tickets just three weeks ago. Organizing committee chair Jamie Lees says she still can’t believe how […]
It’s the biggest day of the year for the town of Lumsden tomorrow as the 33rd annual Duck Derby is held. That event sees 25,000 rubber ducks dumped into the Qu’Appelle River as they race to the finish line with the owner of ducks that cross the finish line first winning prizes. Chair Jamie Lees […]
Tickets are still available for the annual Lumsden Duck Derby coming up on the September Long Weekend. With the event not going ahead last year due to COVID-19, the organizing committee is hoping for a big push to sell tickets, with the hope being they can sell all 25,000 of the tickets. Chair of the […]
Over the weekend, Lumsden’s campaign to be named this year’s Kraft Hockeyville fell short. Organizer Jamie Lees says while they’re disappointed with the result, they were just happy to be a part of it. “Very proud to be in the running with three other big contenders,” said Lees. “A big congratulations going out to the […]
Lumsden is aiming to end Saskatchewan’s drought for Kraft Hockeyville, as voting opens Friday morning. Bid organizer Jamie Lees says support has been coming in from all over the country. “The coolest phone call I got was from Twillingate, Newfoundland, they were the last year’s winner and they are really backing us and supporting us,” […]
Lumsden’s bid to become Saskatchewan’s first Kraft Hockeyville is officially in crunch time. The community, just north of Regina, was named one of the contest’s four finalists for 2021. Lumsden Hockeyville Organizer Jamie Lees says reaching the finals is very exciting for the community. “This is huge, this is huge not only for Lumsden, but […]
Another community in southern Saskatchewan is attempting to be Kraft Hockeyville. Lumsden has entered the contest, hoping to become Saskatchewan’s first community to win the grand prize of $250,000 in arena upgrades and the chance to host an NHL exhibition game. Committee spokesperson Jamie Lees says they hope to build off of the momentum made […]
