The organizing committee for the Chantry Chinook Classic Salmon Derby has announced that the summer derby will be postponed until 2021 due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

“We have been closely monitoring the continuing developments with the guidance of the federal, provincial and municipal governments,” said Derby Chairman Brian Lang in a recent media release. “While we were hoping to proceed as usual, it is now obvious that we would not be able to ensure the health and safety of participants and volunteers," he said.

"For that and many other reasons, we have decided it is best to put the Chantry Derby on hold," Lang added.

The 37th annual Chantry Chinook Classic Salmon Derby, intended to run July 25 to August 9, 2020, will now be held from July 24 to August 8, 2021. The Chantry Derby draws in over 1,000 attendees each year from across Canada and internationally.

“We are grateful for the support of our sponsors, volunteers and participants. It is your commitment that makes the derby the fantastic event that it is,” added Lang. “Please stay safe during these unprecedented times, and we will see you July 2021 for the 37th Chantry Derby.”