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Inside an ice hut with heater, camera, and fish finder 0

First Ice at Island Lake

Starting the ice fishing season at Island Lake in Orangeville is something of a tradition for us. Most years it’s the place that freezes up first and it gives me the confidence I need...

Chilly Wind But Warm Smiles At Orangeville Tree Planting 0

Chilly Wind But Warm Smiles At Orangeville Tree Planting

This past Saturday was the annual Earth Day Tree Planting in Orangeville and once again the community came out in great numbers to get 450 trees and shrubs in the ground. For the fourth year...

Going Light and Going Small – Ice Fishing at Island Lake 1

Going Light and Going Small – Ice Fishing at Island Lake

When the forecast calls for little wind and nice temperatures, and it looks like the last weekend for good ice, going ice fishing becomes the number one priority. After a month where Darrell and...

Hitting The Ice At Island Lake 2

Hitting The Ice At Island Lake

Much of this winter has felt like a search for ice. Where, oh where are you, frozen water? Finally, we had enough of a cold snap to put a skim of ice on the...