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CONQUER THE DOG RELAY

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CONQUER THE DOG RELAY The Community of Kaministiquia, Ont., in 1999, decided to organize a sporting event in which all the members of the community could participate. The event would consist of a canoe race on the Dog River, a bike race and a run, with different distances for kids 5 - 8, 9 - 14, 14 - 16, and adult races. To provide safety for the participants, the Lakehead Amateur Radio Club was asked to volunteer assistance in providing safety communications for this event. Six to eight operators are required for this event which has now been held for five consecutive years. It has now grown in size, especially the adult event, which is starting to attract some of the more elite athletes in the area. The event has been blessed with good weather each year, and other than a few boating spills on the river, there have been no injuries to the participants. The event is followed up with volunteers and participants being treated to a lovely lunch, and prizes being presented to the winners in the various categories.