Volunteers drop the ducks into the Miette River to begin the 30th annual Duck Race on Sept. 25. This fundraiser supports both the Jasper-Yellowhead Historical Society and the Right to Read Society of Jasper.
Under sunny skies, volunteers in canoes and kayaks prepare to follow the ducks down the Miette River. | J.Stockfish photos
Volunteers drop the ducks into the Miette River to begin the 30th annual Duck Race on Sept. 25. This fundraiser supports both the Jasper-Yellowhead Historical Society and the Right to Read Society of Jasper.Onlookers patiently await the arrival of the slow-moving ducks near the finish line of the 30th annual Duck Race. Sarah Dondo, Zephrya Korogonas and Sue Kingdon won the prizes of $1000, $300 and $200 respectively. Their ducks – Janice, Quack and Sue – came across the line in one hour and 22 minutes.Volunteers follow the ducks toward the finish line at the 30th annual Duck Race.