An iconic event that has helped keep the memory of a young man killed in an automobile accident more than two decades ago, is carrying on.
The Ryan Savary Memorial Fishing Derby began in 1994 by Savary’s friends Greg St. Laurent. Ryan’s sister and his father Alex each took turns organizing the event.
Last summer Alex announced that the 2014 derby would be the last. However, with popularity of the event, Starland County has decided to step in to keep the Derby at Michichi alive.
‘Council approved it at their last meeting,” said Shirley Bremer of Starland. “The Savary family had decided to end it, but Frank Barron our caretaker at Michichi was interested in keeping it going. The county thought it is a good thing, it’s a good use of our campground and people look forward to it, so the county went ahead.”
The county has set a budget for organizing it and for prizes.
The 21st annual derby goes this Saturday August 22 at Michichi Reservoir from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entries are accepted until 11 a.m. There are prizes in the adult, youth and children’s events as well as draw prizes. There is special event with a prize for the catch closest to Ryan’s biggest catch at Michichi Reservoir; one pound, two ounces.
For more information on the event, contact Frank Barron at 403-321-1048.
