The Langenburg F Fish and Game Club hosted its annual awards banquet on the evening of Saturday, April 11, drawing an enthusiastic crowd for a night of celebration, storytelling, and recognition. The well-attended event featured a supper, awards presentations, raffles, a balloon auction, and plenty of camaraderie among members and guests.
A highlight of the evening was the recognition of outstanding achievements from the past year, including two remarkable catches that ranked among the largest in the province. Emily Fatteicher was honoured at the provincial level in Moose Jaw for her junior division walleye measuring 31 inches and weighing 12 pounds, 5 ounces. In the adult division, Roger Geres earned provincial recognition for his impressive walleye measuring 32 1/8 inches and weighing 14 pounds, 5 ounces.
Fishing Awards
Junior Division
- Largest Northern Pike (sponsored by LC Auto): Archer Kobylko – 41.5 inches
- Largest Walleye (LF & G in memory of Walter Halushka): Emily Fatteicher – 31 inches
- Largest Perch (Sharpes Soil Service): Emily Fatteicher – 11 inches; Oakley Pomieto – 11 inches
Ladies Division
- Largest Northern Pike (Lauer Tire): Carlie Geres – 43.75 inches
- Largest Walleye (Jim & Susan Weinheimer): Susan Geres – 31 inches
- Largest Perch (Kadaizy): Patty-Jo Musey – 13 inches
Men’s Division
- Largest Lake Trout (Boundary Autobody): Skyler Hladun – 41.25 inches
- Largest Northern Pike (Pharmasave): Tom McDonell – 42.75 inches
- Largest Walleye (Edgar & Corrie Radbourne): Roger Geres – 32 1/8 inches
- Largest Perch (Chicken Chef): Perry Hertlein – 13 inches; Liam Bewcyk – 13 inches
Senior Division
- Largest Walleye (Geres Walleye Grabbers): Dennis Glennie – 29.5 inches
Open Division
- Largest Rainbow Trout (Pryme Construction): Susan Geres – 24.75 inches
- Largest Smallmouth Bass (Ty’s Pharmacy): Archer Kobylko – 16.75 inches
- Largest Tiger Trout (Smalltown Financial Services): Ethan Bewcyk – 26.5 inches
Hunting Awards
Junior Division
- Largest Typical Whitetail (Ty’s Pharmacy; Lawrence & Rita Heinrich memorial donation): Tove Peterson – 144 3/8
- Largest Typical Mule Deer (Randy & Michele Yeske): Cara Maksymchuk – 133 7/8
Ladies Division
- Largest Typical Whitetail (D.J. Miller & Sons Construction): Carlie Geres – 152 7/8
Men’s Division
- Largest Typical Whitetail (Barry McDonald): Ryder Hilderbrandt – 141 1/2
Open Division
- Largest Typical Mule Deer (Wallin’s Bigway): Dion Maksymchuk – 176 3/8
- Largest Moose (Jacob’s Construction): Davis Maksymchuk – 161 1/8
- Largest Elk (Glory B Honey): Ryan Peterson – 180 7/8
- Largest Bear (Eastern Sky Guiding Service): McKenna Geres – 21 11/16
The banquet once again highlighted the strong participation and success of local anglers and hunters, showcasing both youth and experienced outdoors enthusiasts. Organizers noted the continued growth of the event and the impressive achievements of members throughout the year.