Aikens Lake News Archive - May 2006
Date May. 30, 2006
When we first purchased the lodge in 1988, there was an old trapper that lived on the beach where Gray Owl now stands. He had wanted to sell us his old yawl, a 20 foot boat that was primarily used on Lake...
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Date May. 28, 2006
Last night we were hit with our first big thunderstorm of the season. Just after suppertime, the winds picked up and it started to rain. After a couple of minutes, the rain turned to hail! The pieces of ice weren't...
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Date May. 27, 2006
The big move-in day has come and gone, and the boys have now completely moved in to their new digs at "Le Canot"! Although much work remains to be done, the boys have the basic essentials and have begun crafting...
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Date May. 26, 2006
Here's an updated picture of Big Molly's Bar. You will notice that the vaulted ceilings along with fans have really opened up the bar. I will update you with a picture of the back of the bar soon... there are...
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Date May. 22, 2006
As we continue our construction and get ready for our first guests of the season (May 27th), more and more specialists are arriving to help put the finishing touches on our projects. Yesterday, 3 guys from Exclusive Carpets in Winnipeg arrived...
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Date May. 19, 2006
Aikens is rich in tradition and history. We have our stories of Elsie the ghost and of the old trapper cabins around our lake. Going back even further back in our history you will find many reminders of our native...
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Date May. 19, 2006
We are just over one week away from the grand unveiling of the Canot, and the guys are hard at work getting the place ready! The plumbing and electrical are all in, and the walls are finished. Next up comes...
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Date May. 16, 2006
Big Molly's is undergoing the final stages of it's rebirth this spring! Last year, we added those fantastic hardwoods, pine finish on the walls, and the wildly popular screened in porch! This year, we are putting a few extra finishing...
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Date May. 13, 2006
At Aikens, we have never really been here this early. This year, with all of our construction, we have the opportunity to try some very early fishing techniques. Boy, are the lakers ever active! The trout are hitting on tube...
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Date May. 10, 2006
Today was a cold and brisk day. However, the weather didn't deter the staff from throwing a line in tonight! The guides hopped in boats and ran across the lake to go to Stange Bay. They hit into a great...
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Date May. 09, 2006
If you were reading the news posts last fall, you are aware of the bold new project we have undertaken. Because of the age of some of our staff quarters, we needed a complete overhaul of our men's accommodations. For...
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Date May. 09, 2006
Part of our capital expansion this season includes new infrastructure for our power grid and water distribution. To that end, we enlisted the help of a "Ditch Witch"! This 900 lb machine quickly and easily digs trenches that would otherwise take...
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Date May. 06, 2006
Today was another great day at Aikens Lake. After a great day of work, the staff was able to unwind by casting in a line off the dock. The fishing off the dock has been sporadic, but it has already...
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Date May. 06, 2006
Something happened today that had never happened since Gerry and Lorraine had originally purchased the lodge... Gerry was greeted by others as he stepped off a plane for a new season!
In a humorous moment today, everyone lined up to...
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Date May. 04, 2006
We were hoping to get quite a few freight flights in today, but we woke up with some snow on the ground. As I write this now (5:00 PM), it still hasn't stopped snowing... is Santa on his way? At any...
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Date May. 01, 2006
What a great day! Pit, Denis, Maurice, and Grant stepped off the plane today at 1:00 PM. There is always that moment of tension as you step onto the peninsula for the first time because you are not sure how the...
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