Waskesiu adapts to snowy May long weekend

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A car drives down a nearly deserted Waskesiu Drive, which would normally be packed with other vehicles along with pedestrians for the long weekend. (Image Credit: Logan Lehmann/paNOW Staff)

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Despite that, people still made the trip either to enjoy their time off or to get some work done around their property. The majority of the campgrounds around PANP were open for the weekend, however, they were less than 50 per cent full. The only campground closed through the weekend was Sandy Lake, meanwhile Namekus Lake, while not closed, was said to be nearly underwater. 

Snow stills covers grass and much of the paths, trails, and beaches in town as residents and tourists were still trying to make the most of it; going for walks, riding bikes, and even stopping to meet some of Waskesiu’s native wildlife.

A herd of around 8-10 elk were seen hanging out near some trees next to the tennis courts. (Image Credit: Logan Lehmann/paNOW Staff)

Meanwhile, a Canada goose dips his feet into the icy waters of Waskesiu Lake. (Image Credit: Logan Lehmann/paNOW Staff)

One family said that they weren’t going to let a little snow put a damper on their long weekend. 

“We always spend [May long weekend] at the lake, so snow or sunshine we were making the trip.” 

A group of people socialize on the end of the lake’s breakwater, surrounded by ice. The concrete structure was built in the 1960s when the marina was located near the townsite, which served as protector to boats and docks at the time. (Image Credit: Logan Lehmann/paNOW Staff)

Janice Fagnou has owned the Outter Limits store in Waskesiu for 31 years, and said this weekend marked the first time she’s ever had to shovel the entrance to her store during May long. 

“It’s pretty abnormal,” she laughed. “It’s quieter here for sure, but the people that are here are up for the adventure and it’s beautiful here no matter what.” 

According to Environment Canada, the Waskesiu Lake area will see single digit lows throughout the week as day-time highs continue to rise, peaking at 20 degrees on Friday and Saturday. 

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loganc.lehmann@pattisonmedia.com