The Jack Mcphail Memorial 6 dog sled race is named after a well known dog musher and dog trainer who volunteered his time to assist with dog sled races in The Pas and has family members that followed his footsteps.

His son Bob Mcphail won a 1975 World Championship and his grandsons Donny Poulin, and Robbie and Chris Turner are all racing this year as part of the Trappers Festival Festivities

Donny is a contender for the Manitoba championship.

You can follow the Kinsmens Club of The Pas Facebook page for up to date results on the races.