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Haliburton Highlands
Dogsled Derby

Saturday, 9 am – 4 pm
Sunday, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

If you have never watched a dogsled race it is definitely a sight to behold and hear!! With the dogs lunging, howling and barking to get the races started, flying out of the start gate at speeds reaching up to 30km/hr and racing for the richest purse in Ontario, there is lots of action going on.

The races will take place at the Pinestone Resort, located 5 minutes south of the village of Haliburton on County Road #21 (formerly #121). Races will be going on all day Saturday and Sunday with teams going out at two-minute intervals, so you don't need to worry about missing them! We anticipate having over 70 teams from across Ontario, Quebec and the Northern United States.

The most popular race every year is the Kid & Mutt race, and also unique to watch is the Skijoring class, with mushers on cross country skis being pulled by 1 or 2 dogs. The large 8 dog race class also offers lots of excitement. The races are free for spectators to attend, and there are several vantage points for watching the action, both at the start/finish and out on the trail. Programs will be available at the races. Please support the businesses that have made the derby possible!

NOTE: Please leave pet dogs at home as they can distract the racing teams.

 

Iditarod Bound!

Hank Debruin from Winterdance will be on his way to Alaska to run the Iditarod! Visit the race website at www.winterdance.com/race for updates!

 

Frost Festival Ambassador 2010

Paul Espie, Frost Festival Ambassador 2009

Canoe FM, along with the Municipality of Dysart et al, is once again looking for a Frost Festival Ambassador. We are looking for an individual who has given more than one year of their time to an organization in the Municipality of Dysart - and who goes above and beyond - in their volunteer position. The Frost Festival Ambassador will be a highly visible, fun filled one day position.

If you know someone that you would like to nominate for this exciting position – please fill in our nomination form and either email, fax or drop it off at Canoe Radio. The winner will receive the loan of a beautiful handcrafted colourful sash, and a Frost Fest Head Piece, free admission to the Pancake Breakfast and the Roast Beef dinner, $500.00 worth of advertising on Canoe FM going to the not-for-profit organization of your choice, and of course, an interview on Canoe FM. This is a very visible honour…and a whole lot of fun.

All nominations must be received at Canoe FM by 5pm on Friday, February 5. Our judges will review entries and eligible names will go into the drum for the draw on Saturday February 6 at 8:15am. Hear the winner announced live on Canoe FM. So have some fun…put your name in the running for this year's Frost Fest Ambassador.

Get your nomination forms at www.canoefm.com or by calling 457-9603.

 

 
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