Registrations followed a pancake breakfast to kick off the 30th annual Kelvington Trail Blazer snowmobile derby on February 6.
There were 221 riders participating in the 100-mile trek through the forest. Riders had the option of selecting one of two trails, one being a little shorter. A wiener roast greeted riders at the half way point and a fuel refill was available. After the derby, supper was served back at the Kelvington hall. The event included more than 50 bucket draws (raffle draws) as the event concluded with a social.
For the big draw, Yvonne Haas of Kelvington was the winner of the 2016 Polaris Indy snowmobile. Cassidy Patrick of Lintlaw won the rider-only draw for which the prize was a $1,500 travel voucher. Alvin Boen won the helmet.
Odis Pugh of Rose Valley won for having the highest hand, which was carried by Ted Comfort of Kelvington. Rob Andreychuk of Regina won for the second highest which was carried by Kelly Minky of Kelvington. Kim Wilson won for the third-place highest hand, which was carried by Lorne Wilson. Both are of Saltcoats.
Locklend Brown of Australia was recognized as the rider from the furthest distance. Dallas Lafonte of Okototks, Alta. won an award for the oldest sled which was a 1972 Rotoflex. Verla Campbell of Kindersley was recognized as the oldest female rider and Jim Henderson of Kevington, who turned 80 on the day of the derby, was the oldest male rider. Ted Comfort and Kelly Minky tied for carrying the most hands (160 hands).
