About the Lac La Biche Ice Festival of Speed
This year, with the numerous clubs and events that have been at the festival over the past few years, we are now the Lac La Biche ICE Festival of Speed!
We have the same great racing that we have had running in Lac La Biche for 42 years, PLUS MUCH MORE!
The event started with cars racing on the ice. Next came sleds with snow drags which led to ice drags with crazy high HP sleds. About this time we started the kids carnival and the aircraft landing on the ice runway. The trappers put up a display and an axe throwing activity where people could try their luck. Over the past couple of years, we have added snowmobile events to the mix and ice and snow sculpting displays.
Now as the Lac La Biche Ice Festival Society, we are proud to offer even more events! This year, we are adding a Friday Kick-Off with lots of activities and a country music concert hosted by the LLB County. On the weekend, we are so very excited to add the LLB Kinsmen Pond Hockey back to the lake! AND....there will be Mega Truck racing on the ICE!! This is a first for the Mega Trucks!
With the help of other non-profit groups in the area, we are able to host a one-of-a-kind event.
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Our Board
Ken Staples
President
First came to Lac La Biche 40 years ago and brought the Car Races with him. Has been spearheading the Festival of Speed ever since.
Rob Kruk
President of Back Country Riders
Rob Kruk owns Full Tilt Powersports as well as Off Roads Adventures - a back country adventure company.
Mel Kuprowsky
Volunteer Herder
Coordinating the Emergency Procedures for the event. The event uses lots of volunteers, Mel coordinates where they will be placed and how many at each event.
Ken Zachkewich
LLB Flying Club
Aircraft owner, , uses any excuse to go flying.
Coordinates the setup of the runway, taxi ways and parking area for aircraft that fly in for our event.
Craig Kumpula
Large Equipment Co-ordinator
Coordinating the snow cats and the use of Diesel Fuel for our equipment use.
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Dave Phillips
LLB Chamber of Commerce
My history with the Festival goes back many years. I've volunteered in many areas.
We've entered an agreement to assist in making the 2023 event the best possible.
My job is to help Ken where ever I can.
Romeo Gauthier
LLB Trappers
A variety of tanned furs and various trapping supplies on display and trapping demonstrations will also be setup right on the lake.
In addition, the trappers will have the axe throwing target setup again and everyone is encouraged to come and try out their skills and compete in the various categories
Local trappers to help guide visitors through the displays and answer questions.