Where are they now?

Years worked at Aikens: Worked for Gerry & Lorraine Turenne and Philippe & Jackie Lavack for eight great years, from 1991 to 1998. Also worked previously as a young dockhand from 1981 to 1988 when my dad, Gerry Lavergne, owned the lodge.

What are you up to now: Been enjoying my dream job as a Fisheries Biologist for North/South Consultants in Winnipeg since 2001.

Do you have kids?: Yes, we have the supposed ‘million dollar family’ – one girl (Josée - 16) and one boy (Riel - 8).

I still get to spend a lot of time in the great outdoors, thanks in part to my job, but mostly to a remote cabin we bought at Beresford Lake way back in 2003. (The lake can be seen in the far, far background to the east when flying from Silver Falls to Aikens Lake.)

Years worked at Aikens: Started in 2011, worked 2 years.

Where do you work now: Chef in Gillam Manitoba at one of the Bi Pole sites called Keeyask

Are you Married: Nope

Do you have Kids: None that I know of!

I have just been traveling the world. I would like to buy a house soon as well as start a food truck business…

Years worked at Aikens: Started in 2007, worked 4 full summers, and select contract guiding since then.

What are you up to now: I am the Associate Category Manager of Powersports at Cabela’s

Do you have Kids: Yes a son named Matéo, Micah, Esmé

If you bring Spitz in the boat, the next guide will probably have a hard time getting them out, so that’s fine.

Years worked at Aikens : Worked at Aikens starting in 1981 through 1989, so 9 years. Then was a guest guide and/or labourer for many years through the 1990s and 2000s.

What are you up to now : 2 years retired from 27 years as the Athletic Director at the Université de Saint-Boniface.

Are you married, do you have kids: Yes to Darcie Kiene, with 2 children, Sophie 22, Graphic Designer for the Festival du Voyager, and Marco 20, Business Administration student and currently Aikens 3rd year guide.

Still an avid fisherman and hoping to continue being a guest guide in the years to come.

Years worked at Aikens: Started in 2002, worked 5 or 6 years.

What are you up to now: Chiropractor - Lindenwoods Chiropractic

Are you Married: Yes

Do you have Kids: a daugther Stealla and a son Remi

As much as I miss the fishing at Aikens, I miss playing guitar at Big Molly’s bar with Kik and Julien! I now look forward to a yearly fishing trip at Aikens!

Years worked at Aikens: 2007-2015

What are you up to now: Power Engineer at Ste. Anne Hospital

Are you Married: yes

Do you have Kids? A beautiful daughter Théa

Years worked at Aikens: Started in 1998, worked 6 years

Where do you work now: Business with Arbonne, contract work with Pharmeng and I run the ground transportation for Aikens :D

Do you have Kids: Yes, Nadia and Mateo

Love anything health and wellness and always chasing my dreams. Love crossfit, yoga, hanging out with my amazing family/friends and reading!

Years worked at Aikens: Started in 2010, worked 6 years.

What are you up to now: Graduate studies, University of Ottawa, Department of Biology

Are you married: yes

Do you have kids: No, but I have a few fishing rods that I cherish quite dearly...

Years worked at Aikens: 2011-2013

What are you up to now: Still a full-time graduate student, but also work part-time at a vet clinic

Are you Married: Yes to Marcel "Mars" Bedard

Do you have Kids? a beautiful daughter named Théa

I welcome requests for contract housekeeping at Aikens

Years worked at Aikens: Started in 2002. No clue on how many, it felt like 2 but was prob 6-7

What are you up to now: I'm journeyman powerline technician

Do you have any kids: I have two girls

Other info about me: Gerry characterized me as a "character" guide...so I'll go with that.

Years worked: Started in 2011, worked 3 full years, 3 contract

What are you up to know: Thompson Fire & Emergency Services

Married: No

Kids: Not that I know of!

Years worked at Aikens: 2001-2003 (Guide)

Where do you work now: Archer Daniels Midland Company (Canadian Grain Trading Manager)

Are you Married: yes (former chef Devon Schwabiuk)

Do you have Kids? Yes, 2 boys, Brady and Jackson.

I still have love for the lake and fishing. Can't wait to get my boys up to the lodge in a few years!

Years worked at Aikens: Combined? Lost count...(Megan started in 1998 and Rob in 1993)

Where do you work now: Rob: Network Systems Administrator for a Bank. Meg: Training Specialist for a pharmaceutical manufacturing company.

Are you Married: N/A

Do you have Kids? Yes, Joe and Cash

Still enjoying the outdoors!!!