Annual ice fishing derby attracts more than 40 kids

Silver Lake was host to ice huts, hotdogs and plenty of families on Saturday morning during the Sackville Rod and Gun Club’s annual fishing derby. 10-year-old Mackynlee has been attending since before she can remember (her grandmother confirms Mackynlee first attended the event when she was two.)

“I love, love to reel in fish,” she said, dressed warmly in a snowsuit, from her lawn chair on the ice.

Plus in briefs, Wild Carnivore Pet Store will be moving to 69 Main street, across from Bill Johnstone Memorial Park. The move will happen near the end of this month. The store will be closed between February 27 through Feb. 29 and reopen in its new location on March 1.

And, EOS Eco Energy is making five energy efficiency kits available to borrow. The kits can be found at EOS’s office at 43D Main St, in Sackville and at the Sackville, Dorchester, Port Elgin, and Dieppe libraries. The kits will help you learn more about your household’s energy usage and explore ways to  reduce your energy consumption.

 

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