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Ryan Savary Fishing Derby turns 20

    Break out your fishing rods and head up to Michichi this Saturday for the Ryan Savary Fishing Derby.
   This year will mark the 20th anniversary of the first derby.
   “It looks like we’re going to have some good weather. We’re looking forward to another great derby,” said Alex Savary, father of Ryan Savary.

Everyone is invited to head to Michichi on Saturday, September 7, for the annual Ryan Savary Fishing Derby. The derby was created in 1994 in memory of Ryan Savary, who perished while fishing near Hanna. Prizes are up for grabs for the largest catches of the day.

    The derby was created to help remember and honour Ryan Savary, who passed away in 1994, while fishing.
   “My boy died going fishing in a little pond next to Hanna. He left us about a month before graduating high school. But, that was one of his passions, next to marathon running and golfing. He was quite a kid,” said Alex.
   “His buddy, Greg St. Laurent, were fishing buddies and pretty much inseparable. That year, they were planning to do a fishing derby in Hanna. So Greg, went ahead and started the Ryan Savary derby.”
   Soon after the first derby, the annual event was moved to Michichi and Alex took over planning the event.
   Over the years, many of the people who attended kept coming back.
   “It’s really good, because a lot of the people who come out have been coming since the year it started,” said Alex. “It’s becoming like a family.”
   Each year, prizes are awarded to the participants who catch the largest fish. However, last year there was a bit of a snag in that no fish were caught. Despite that, everyone still had a great time hanging out.
   “Last year, there were no fish caught! So, instead, we drew the prizes and the person who won has been coming to the derby religiously each year,” said Alex.
   Everyone is encouraged to head to Michichi on Saturday, September 7, and cast their line in memory of Ryan Savary.
   “If you want to do something that feels good, it’s the place to be. The people who come out are absolutely fantastic. There are a lot of laughs and some teasing. It’s a really feel good atmosphere,” said Alex. “One top of that, who knows, you could win a prize.”

Stormy start to Senior Titans season

    The Drumheller Senior Titans had a stormy start to their season last Friday. In their first game as part of the Rangeland League, the Titans lost by a narrow 20-19.
   The weather threatened to force the game to be cancelled, but both the players and fans were steadfast against the storm for some great Friday night football at the Drumheller Valley Secondary School field.
   The Titans got off to a great start against the Crescent Heights Vikings, leading 14-0 by the end of the first half. The Titans running game led the charge and the defense made sure the Vikings couldn’t gain a foothold in the game.
   “When things were going right, we moved the ball well. The defense played great. Alan Lister took the lead on defense. He was all over the field making tackles,” said head coach Ken Fournier.

Alan Lister tackles one of the Crescent Heights Vikings at the Titans home opener on Friday, August 30. Lister was all over the field crushing the Vikings offense whenever possible. The Titans got off to a great start, leading 14-0 by the end of the first half, but the Vikings came back to win 20-19. The Titans next game is this Friday at 7 p.m. at the DVSS field.

    However, the Vikings went berserk in the second half. Soon, the Titans found themselves neck-and-neck in their first regular season game of the 2013 season. By the end of the game, the Vikings came back to win it 20-19.
   “They (Crescent Heights) were the Rangeland champions last year, so if you give a little bit of room and they’ll take it. They’re a really good football team. If you’re going to lose a close game, that’s how you want to do it. It was a battle right to the end and they (Crescent Heights) came out ready to fight after half time,” said Fournier.
   The Titans had difficulty breaking past the renewed Vikings defense.
“We had a couple chances to put it away in the fourth, but couldn’t capitalize on those scoring opportunities. One factor was we were a bit short of bodies, so the boys were playing a bit of an ironman and getting tired by the fourth quarter. You pay the price for that. We also have a lot of young guys in the squad who are still learning. Typically, when you have a lead like that, you want to put it away, but all it takes is a big play or hit to turn things around,” said Fournier.
   The game marked the home opener for the Titans first season in the Rangeland League. The Titans made the change earlier this year, hoping for some new competition.
“We wanted to go into a new league and play different teams and have a bit more competition. We got what we asked for, but win or lose, they’re exciting games,” said Fournier.
The Titans are back in action at home on Friday, September 6, at the DVSS field when they take on the Strathmore Spartans. Kick-off is at 7 p.m.
Until then, the Titans will be busy practicing to get their first win of the season.
“Now, we’ll get back to the basics and keep working hard,” said Fournier.

Be prepared for traffic delays Friday during Tour of Alberta leg through Drumheller

    Stage 3 of the Tour of Alberta is literally days away and residents should prepare for some incredible cycling, and a few traffic adjustments.
   Greg Peters of The Town of Drumheller has been busy preparing for the race, which will be through Drumheller on Friday afternoon. He says one of the most exciting aspects of the race is there are all kinds of places residents can view the cyclist as the pass thought the community.
   He said cyclists will be entering Drumheller coming from the south hill, and residents will be able to line up from Extra Foods, along the track all the way to the World’s Largest Dinosaur. From the World’s Largest Dinosaur the cyclists will continue over Gordon Taylor Bridge and on a trip through Starland County and Kneehill before returning to Drumheller through Nacmine. It will pass by Newcastle and through downtown before terminating at World’s Largest Dinosaur.
   There and the Badlands Community Facility will be festival central where there will be race related events and entertainment. With the expectations of 160 professional cyclists, along with their support team and media, it will be a busy day for Drumheller.
   Peters has been very busy informing residents on how it will be affecting the town and local traffic flow. He has sent a bulletin to all residents and businesses along the route.
   Parking will be banned down 5th Street East from the intersection of Highway 9 and 10 to 1st Street East from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
   There will also be no parking from 12th Street West at Newcastle Trail continuing along Newcastle Trail into 3rd Ave East to 1st Street West from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
   Even if you are not along parts of the race route Peters says to expect some traffic slow downs and pattern changes and be patient and courteous as Drumheller hosts the world.

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