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1. TUC Bow River Chapter - Tackle Swap 2010 - March 27 The Bow River Chapter of Trout Unlimited Canada has more than 1500 members & volunteers. The chapter actively pursues the Trout Unlimited Canada mission "to preserve and protect Canada's freshwater ecosystems" on the legendary Bow River. 2010 Tackle Swap 17th Annual Used Equipment Sale *** Garage Sale Format *** call now to reserve your own sale table $20 each - limited numbers available Saturday March 27, 2010 South Calgary Community Association Upstairs Hall 3130 -16 St. SW Table Setup: 9-10 AM Sale: 10 AM -12 PM Cleanup: 12-1 PM Sell your own used fishing gear: • $20 table charge, some restrictions apply • You sell, you get the best deal possible • NO Consignment charge To book your own table, or for sale information, contact: Craig Robillard 251-4803 h 968-8788 c craiglr@gmail.com http://www.bowriver.org/ 2. Bow River Shuttles - Used Drift Boat Sale 2010 - Mar 27 I am pleased to present the following event as part of my 2010 Community Support Program. Bow River Shuttles 6th Annual Used Drift Boat Sale In conjunction with, and in support of, the TUC-Bow River Chapter Tackle Swap 2010. Same Date. Same Time. Same Location. Saturday, March 27, 2010 Setup 9 - 10 AM Sale 10 AM - 12 PM Cleanup 12- 1 PM South Calgary Community Association Hall, 3130 - 16th St. SW. Fee: $20 per drift boat Cheques payable to: "Trout Unlimited Canada-Bow River Chapter" - You sell and get your best deal. - No consignment charge. - Limited boat stalls available. To reserve your stall, contact: Michelle Magotiaux 403-278-9165 michelle@bowrivershuttles.com Bow River Shuttles

We made another tour of the boat launches yesterday Sunday March 14. As we reported two weeks ago, Graves Landing/Glenmore Trail and Policeman’s Flats were free of ice and snow. Since then, the gate to the 22X/Fish Creek Park access road to the boat ramp has been opened. There is still some ice and snow on the ramp at 17th Ave/Cushing Bridge. McKinnon Flats remains ice bound. However, there was evidence of vehicles driving out on to the river bed, directly in front of the boat “ramp’. From there to the water’s edge was about 25 paces. As we have done in past years, we encourage anyone thinking of floating from Police to McKinnon this early in the season to be aware of the very real danger presented by the huge ice shelves along the river. The side channel crossing at Legacy Island is passable. However, there is still significant ice blocking the boat ramp. At Carseland, the boat ramp is half free of ice, and there is a fair amount of open water in the bay. If you would like to receive the original version of this report, including 15 photos from all the boat launches, please send your request to michelle@bowrivershuttles.com Kindest regards, Michelle 22X/Fish Creek Park – Mar 12 2010 McKinnon Flats Legacy Island – side channel crossing Carseland

We decided to make our annual early March tour of the boat launches. Please see photos below. Monday March 01 was very sunny. Tuesday March 02 was very foggy. The boat launches at Graves Landing/Glenmore Trail and Policeman’s Flats are good to go. As in past years, I imagine the gate at the top of the access road to the Fish Creek boat launch will remain locked until the very last snowflake on that road has melted. Liability issues, I’ve been told. I was a bit surprised to see open water at McKinnon Flats. However, we’ve since been advised by Dave & Amelia Jensen (Fly Fish Alberta) that the river is open from Policeman’s Flats to McKinnon Flats. They floated (fishing raft) and fished that reach last weekend. See photos and read Fly Fish Albera blog report here… http://tinyurl.com/yjdtfqm Kindest regards, Michelle Magotiaux www.bowrivershuttles.com michelle@bowrivershuttles.com403-278-9165 17th Ave/Cushing Bridge - downstream & upstream Graves Landing/Glenmore Trail Fish Creek Park Policeman's Flats McKinnon Flats Legacy Island - upstream & downstream

TROUT UNLIMITED CANADA BOW RIVER CHAPTER SOCIAL NIGHTS EVERYONE WELCOME - FREE ADMISSION Bow River Fly Fishing - Bugs on the Bow Join Bow River Guide Terry Johnson for a slide show presentation of the aquatic insects that populate the Bow River. Topics Include:  Simple bug Identification for Mayflies, Caddis and Stoneflies.  The life cycles of each insect  Where to look for them  What to use to imitate them  When to fish the imitations  Terrestrials and other insects Date: Wednesday February 17 @ 7:00 pm Location: Delta Calgary South Atrium Building, Rundle Room 135 Southland Dr SE For more information, contact Michelle Magotiaux at 403-278-9165 or michelle@bowrivershuttles.com Support Your Local Bow River and Coldwater Conservation Efforts!

What a wonderful opening night for Back Cast! Thanks to everyone who came out to support this special event. If you missed out, don't despair. We get to do it all over again tonight, with "Back Cast Part 2" and a whole new line up of "blue ribbon" films! Tickets will be available at the door. Photo credits: Photos 1, 3 & 4: Bow River Shuttles Photos 2, 5 & 6: Shaunna Lee Magotiaux http://www.shaunnaleephotography.com/ H2O (Harry) with Alberta Stream Watch Lucky winner of Orvis rod donated by Country Pleasures

Hi everyone, It's almost Back Cast Fly Fishing Film Festival time! I encourage you to come early (doors open at 5:30 pm both evenings). This will give you the opportunity for best seat selection, as well as lots of time to visit the display tables of some of our friends who will be joining us for the evening, including the following: Our Back Cast Film Fly Fishing Festival beneficiary! Stepping up for the Bow Western Sky Land Trust’s Bow Initiative Aims to Drum up Support and Awareness for Bow Conservation We tend to think that the landscapes that we enjoy and define our sense of place will be around forever. Yet, as we continue to build desirable communities to live in, we must also work to conserve the landscapes we treasure. http://www.westernskylandtrust.ca/ The Stream Watch Mission: To protect and improve Alberta's Eastern Slopes streams, fisheries and riparian areas through educational and enforcement programs. Overview of Stream Watch The Alberta Stream Watch Conservation Coalition (Stream Watch) is an unincorporated group of individuals and corporations who work cooperatively with Alberta Sustainable Resource Development (SRD) staff. Stream Watch raises money to pay for salaries and expenses of Seasonal Enforcement Officers who are supervised by permanent SRD Fish and Wildlife Officers. http://www.albertastreamwatch.com/ A fly fishing club with special emphasis on fly tying; encouraging Catch & Release, good sport fishing ethics, stream etiquette, and the preservation of the fishery for future generations. http://hookandhackleclub.org/ Casting for Life was created to provide physical, spiritual and emotional support to breast cancer survivors. It's an opportunity to learn the sport of fly fishing and the art of fly tying in the beautiful and enriching environment of a three day retreat. By introducing them to this life-affirming activity, as well as providing a luxurious weekend of relaxation and renewal our desire is to provide them emotional and spiritual encouragement at a time in their lives when hope for the future is needed. http://www.castingforlife.com/ Our goal is to create a community of women who pursue the art and tradition of fly fishing while developing relationships on many levels. Those connections are stimulated by the wildlife, forest, and water encountered. For all of us, the river that runs through our lives is shared. The wonderful thing is that it flows down into our families and friends. http://www.reelhookersclub.com/ We have also received many great items from a number of our friends for use as door prizes (lots of good "swag", as some would say :-)) Fish Tales Fly Shop http://www.fishtalesflyshop.com/ Country Pleasures http://www.countrypleasures.com/ Fishin' Hole http://www.thefishinhole.com/ McLennan Fly Fishing http://www.mclennanflyfishing.com/ Flys Etc Sporting Goods High River, AB. South Bow Fly & Tackle http://www.southbow.ca/ Wholesale Sports Outdoor Outfitters http://www.wholesalesports.com/storefront/...ing/c20-p1.html Mark Lund http://members.shaw.ca/marksguide/index.htm Paddle Alberta http://www.paddlealberta.org/ Here is a recent review of one of the films we will be screening. "Rise was hardly the usual, gratuitous fish porn. Not that there is anything wrong with that - particularly in the middle of a dark Northern winter. However, it is refreshing to find a film that is not all about the fish and rather is about the places, people, and histories engaged in six very different fisheries. Rise is a film that exudes historical reverence, with a balance of humor and appreciation, presented in wonderful cinematic composition, all devoid of pretension." - Dr. Sam Snyder, Headwaters: Musings on Fly Fishing History blog, Jan 29 2010 Please consider passing this email along to everyone you know who enjoys fly fishing. I'd love to have another "full house" of cheering fly fishers! And so would Western Sky! They will be two fun evenings, for a great cause. Hope to see you there. At the time of this writing, there are still some tickets available. You can order your tickets here... http://www.eventsonline.ca/events/bow_rs_film/ (Eventsonline service charge applies) Online ticket purchase will close at midnight on Thursday February 04 2009 or earlier if tickets are sold out. Kindest regards, Michelle

Stepping up for the Bow Western Sky Land Trust’s Bow Initiative Aims to Drum up Support and Awareness for Bow Conservation Courtesy: Wade Hawkins We tend to think that the landscapes that we enjoy and define our sense of place will be around forever. Yet, as we continue to build desirable communities to live in, we must also work to conserve the landscapes we treasure. Western Sky Land Trust (Western Sky) is the only locally-based, regionally-focused charitable land conservation organization that operates in both urban and rural areas. Working to conserve watershed lands, they will consider all land parcel sizes that are associated with natural, agricultural, heritage, scenic and recreational values. Since this region is one of the most challenging and expensive landscapes in the country, land conservation is only possible through the support of landowners, like-minded conservation organizations, private citizens, government and corporate partners to balance land conservation with community strategies that results in conserving landscapes for future generations. The Bow River is arguably the most prominent natural icon in the Calgary region, attracting both residents and international visitors for its natural features and recreational opportunities. Although the stretch of the Bow from Calgary to Siksika Nation is deemed by Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation to be an area of national significance, Western Sky is the only land conservation organization that is focusing efforts in this area. Recognizing that land conservation is essential to the health of the Bow watershed, they are spearheading the Bow and Beyond Campaign, a new effort to promote voluntary land conservation on this stretch of the Bow. Some of the activities of the Bow Initiative include: • one-on-one meetings with landowners to introduce them to the tools of voluntary land conservation; • hosting a Watershed Forum to foster collaboration and partnership with other watershed organizations, industry and all levels of government to raise awareness about watershed conservation and exchange of information to overcome challenges • participating in events and awareness building activities of our stakeholders that reach Bow land owners, recreational users or general supporters of this initiative. • creating support for our core programs that identify and support land conservation opportunities “Maybe you enjoy fly fishing on the Bow or quietly viewing wildlife, or maybe you appreciate the importance of water quality and abundance in our region,” says Tracy Tarves, Western Sky’s Executive Director. “Then you understand the vital role the Bow watershed plays in our community and this is the reason to get involved in the Bow Initiative today.” If you would like to learn more about Western Sky or support their Bow and Beyond Campaign please visit their website: www.westernskylandtrust.ca. Western Sky is the beneficiary of the upcoming Back Cast Fly Fishing Film Festival. For more information about this event, please go to: http://flyfishcalgary.com/board/index.php?showtopic=11351

Eco-Tourism & Outdoor Leadership (ETOL) Program Present 3rd ANNUAL BACK CAST FLY FISHING FILM FESTIVAL FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 05, 2010 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 06, 2010 BENEFITING WESTERN SKY LAND TRUST http://www.westernskylandtrust.ca/ What folks said about Back Cast Fly Fishing Film Festival 2009: "Thanks again for donating the tickets Michelle! We had an great time and really enjoyed all four films. I'll definitely be purchasing a ticket for next year's event!!" - Knotty Girl, Fly Fish Calgary Forum "It was a blast.... what a great event...cant wait till next year." - theboy, Fly Fish Calgary Forum "was a great time..drift kicks ass" - jbort, Fly Fish Calgary Forum "Just wanted to thank you both for such a great time last Friday evening. The film festival was excellent, my wife and I enjoyed it very much. My only complaint is that it is only held once a year!" - James S. "The fact that the local [back Cast] Fly Fishing Film Festival held in Calgary by locals on a somewhat low key but big turn out is such a success [...] says a lot about the local community, the way it works, and the network that exists here. ... Good on the Calgary organizers of the [back Cast] Fly Fishing Film Festival as it is likely to be an annual event for some time." - Fly Fish Alberta blog "[We] just got home from this wonderful film festival. Anyone who didn't attend I highly recommend you get tickets for next year. The shows were all amazing and it gives you some ideas of places you may want to put on your "to fish" list. I also won a wonderful book on Steelhead fishing. Which just happens to be on our "to fish" list this year." - orangekrush (aka Sandra), Reel Hooker's Club Forum "I enjoyed the film festival as well." - Mary, Reel Hooker's Club Forum "Yes, I recommend the film festival also! It was a great evening!" - Lady Di, Reel Hooker's Club Forum ________________________________________________ SEVERAL BLUE RIBBON FILMS Two Nights for 2010! Different Show Each Night! Friday "Once in a Blue Moon" Follow one angler's quest to unravel a boyhood mystery as he uncovers the legend of the famed "mouse year". "This is undoubtedly the most beautiful fishing DVD I have seen. Simply stunning!" - Martin Joergensen, Globalflyfisher.com 2009 | Best Film, Drake Magazine Fly Fishing Film Festival 2009 | Official Selection - Adventure Film Festival - Boulder 2010 | Official Selection - Drake Fly Fishing Film Tour 2010 | Chosen to feature on the Patagonia Outdoors website To learn more, visit http://www.onthefly.co.nz/pages/home.html "First Descent Alaska" from Nervous Water A hazardous endeavor: An un-run unnamed tributary of the Upper Nushigak River in Bristol Bay Alaska 2008 | Best Story, Drake Magazine Fly Fishing Film Festival (Kate & Mark segment) To learn more, visit http://www.fishwithra.com/film.html "East By North East" From Canada's wilderness to island living, and the North East at its best, life on the water has never been so thrilling. "Spectacular! ExNE is original, creative and complete" - Tom Remington, Blogging the Maine Outdoors To learn more, visit http://tinyurl.com/yzho4hg Saturday "The Source - Tasmania" Fly fishing for huge trout in the wilderness of Tasmania. "This is a wonderful fly fishing adventure..." - Bruce E. Harang, Federation of Fly Fishers To learn more, visit http://www.gin-clear.com/ "Red Gold" At the headwaters of the Kvichak and the Nushagak Rivers in Bristol Bay Alaska the two largest remaining sockeye salmon runs on the planet mining companies Northern Dynasty and Anglo American have proposed to extract what may prove to be the richest deposit of gold and copper in the world. Red Gold is a portrait of a unique way of life that would not exist if the salmon didn't return with Bristol Bay's tide. 2007 | Best Film, The Drake Magazines Fly Fishing Film Contest 2008 | Audience Choice Award for Best Film, Telluride Mountain Film Directors Choice for Best Film, Telluride Mountain Film Best Cinematography, Newburyport Film Festival Best Film, Ellensburg Film Festival Award for Cinematic Vision, Camden International Film Festival Audience Choice Award for Best Film, Banff Mountain FIlm Festival 2009 | Best Environmental Film, Kendall Mountain Film Festival Big Sky Award, Big Sky Film Festival The Culture Award, San Francisco Ocean Film Festival Best Environmental Film, Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival To learn more, visit http://www.feltsoulmedia.com/main.html "Rise" The follow-up to 2008's wildly-popular film "Drift," Confluence Films new release "Rise" will once again take viewers on an incredible fly fishing journey around the world. Shot entirely on 16 mm motion picture film, the cinematography & beauty of this film is unlike anything the fly fishing industry has ever seen. Locations include: Los Roques, Venezuela, Idaho's Henry's Fork, the Florida Keys, Patagonia, Argentina, New Orleans & Alaska. "...new hot fly fishing film..." - bigrflyshop blog "...yet another dazzling cinematographic adventure for fly fishers..." - Marshall Cutchin, Midcurrent 'We fish because it is fun,' are the final words spoken by the narrator in the fly fishing film Rise. All of us who chase fish know, that is why we all do it and Rise shows you just how fun it can be." - Kevin McKay, Maine Fly Fish.com To learn more, visit http://www.confluencefilms.tv/ _________________________________________________________________ "DVD's are cool but nothing can compare to seeing something on the big screen with a couple of hundred cheering fishermen" - Nick Reygaert 6:30 p.m. Jenkins Theatre, Mount Royal University Ticket Sales: $15 ($25 for 2 nights) in Advance, $20 at the door Children: $10 ($15 for 2 nights) in Advance, $15 at the door Limited seating Purchase tickets here... http://www.eventsonline.ca/events/bow_rs_film/ (Eventsonline service charge applies) NOTE: Holders of Child (under 17) priced tickets will be required to provide a valid photo ID before entering the screening room. Access to Mount Royal University via 37th St. S.W. to Richardson Way SW Parking lot "2". Click here for parking lot map: http://www.mtroyal.ca/wcm/groups/public/do...ing_oct09cb.pdf Use "West Gate" entrance to the building Jenkins Theatre located on lower level. Doors open: 5:30 pm Program: 6:30 pm SHARP 1. Ticket "Will Call" table will be just outside the Jenkins Theatre. 2. Valid photo ID plus a copy of your confirmation are required for ticket pickup at "Will Call" table. 3. If you fail to pick up your tickets we shall not be responsible for this and your money won't be refunded. 4. Please arrive EARLY for best seat selection, and especially for "Will Call" tickets. 5. As a courtesy to other attendees, latecomers will be seated at the end of the first film. http://www.bowrivershuttles.com/ michelle@bowrivershuttles.com 403.278.9165

Hi everyone, The January 2010 issue of my e-newsletter "The Stimulator" is now available. This newsletter is part of my Community Support Program and is available at no charge to any interested person. To have your copy delivered to your email inbox, please sent your request to michelle@bowrivershuttles.com Kindest regards, Michelle Magotiaux 403-278-9165 http://www.bowrivershuttles.com/

Thanks for posting this BRB. Here is an email letter I received on the same subject. The Calgary Session is on Monday Nov 30. Dear Michelle, Through AWA’s Wilderness and Wildlife Defenders program, we work to keep you up to date with opportunities to have a say in the decisions that are made directly affecting wilderness in the province. Included here are two opportunities to get involved in future land and watershed planning in southern Alberta. The South Saskatchewan Regional Plan could have a huge effect on shaping future land management in southern Alberta for many years to come. Everything from production of clean water, to protected areas to industrial activity will be included in the plan. Opportunities for public input into the plan will be limited, and so it is important that Albertans take the opportunity to have a say whenever they can. The only people in southern Alberta who won’t be affected by the Regional Plan are those who don’t use water in any way! Please consider attending one of the upcoming public meetings. The Oldman Watershed Council is also holding a series of workshops to look at future watershed planning in the region. – Nigel Douglas, Conservation Specialist. SOUTH SASKATCHEWAN PUBLIC SESSIONS THE ISSUE As part of the Alberta government’s Land-Use Framework (LUF) process, Regional Plans are being drawn up for the seven regions of the province. The government-selected South Saskatchewan Regional Advisory Council (RAC) has been meeting for the past six months to provide its advice to the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan, and as part of this process, a series of Public Information and Input Sessions is being held in southern Alberta communities. BACKGROUND The government’s LUF process has acknowledged that past lack of planning has led to the numerous land management conflicts which persist throughout Alberta. We have tried to allow all activities to take place on the landscape, without managing their cumulative impacts, and it has failed. The LUF now recognizes that we need to do a better job of deciding what our priorities are. It reaffirms that water should be the number one priority in the South Saskatchewan Region: “Historically, watershed and recreation were deemed the priority uses of the Eastern Slopes. These priorities should be confirmed, and sooner rather than later.” The South Saskatchewan Regional Plan does indeed have the potential to “set a new direction for how we live, work, enjoy and protect our land and natural heritage,” as the government news releases state. But it also has the potential to be derailed by those with a vested interest in maintain the status quo, until it becomes little more than business-as-usual. For this reason it is vital that Albertans take the opportunity to show that the LUF process must remain true to its rhetoric. While public opinion has been asked for during the LUF process, the extent to which the expressed views of Albertans have actually been incorporated into the process has been limited. For example, in a 2007 public survey, 74.3% of respondents believed that “At present the balance between developing and using our land versus conservation of our land is too focused on economic development and growth.” AWA believes that it is important that the Regional Plan must reflect what Albertans actually want to see happen. AWA has already provided a detailed report to the South Saskatchewan RAC, http://tinyurl.com/yzj6dy2 to outline its conservation recommendations. AWA's report is available online: Conservation Recommendations for the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan. ACTION The Public Information and Input Sessions start on November 30 and end on December 10, 2009. The sessions run from 4 to 7 p.m. in each of the 16 locations listed below. Monday November 30 Calgary - Glenmore Inn - West Glenmore Room - 2720 Glenmore Trail SE Vulcan - Vulcan Legion Hall 202 -1st Avenue South Tuesday December 1 Strathmore - Strathmore Travelodge - Heritage Ballroom - 350 Ridge Road Claresholm - Claresholm Community Centre - 59 Av & 8 St W Wednesday December 2 Cochrane - Cochrane RancheHouse - 101 RancheHouse Road Okotoks - Holy Cross Lutheran Church - 20 Banister Gate Thursday December 3 Airdrie - Airdrie Alliance Church - 1604 Summerfield Blvd SE Canmore - Quality Resort Chateau - 1720 Bow Valley Trail Monday December 7 Lethbridge - Eagles Hall - 631 13 St N Brooks - Brooks Heritage Inn - 1217 2 Street West Tuesday December 8 Fort Macleod - United Church Hall - 220 20 St Medicine Hat - Coast Hotel - Cabernet Room - 3216 13th Ave SE Wednesday December 9 Pincher Creek - Ramada Inn - 1132 Table Mountain St Taber - Taber Legion Hall - 5205 48 Ave Thursday December 10 Cardston - Remington Carriage Museum - 623 Main St Milk River - Heritage Hall - 213 Main St N Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about the LUF process so far, and concerns about the South Saskatchewan Plan. http://www.albertawilderness.ca/ http://www.landuse.alberta.ca/RegionalPlan...an/Default.aspx

Hi everyone, The October/November 2009 issue of my e-newsletter "The Stimulator" is now available. This newsletter is part of my Community Support Program and is available at no charge to any interested person. To have your copy delivered to your email inbox, please sent your request to michelle@bowrivershuttles.com Kindest regards, Michelle Magotiaux 403-278-9165 http://www.bowrivershuttles.com/

World Rivers Day (Sept 27): A B.C. Initiative Grows Into a Global Event By Sandy Wu Epoch Times Sep 23, 2009 VANCOUVER—Rivers and streams around the world will get some extra special attention on Sept. 27 when millions of people and thousands of organizations take part in World Rivers Day (WRD). From Canada to Cameroon, England to South Africa, and Taiwan to Serbia, WRD participants will do their bit to dole out some TLC to their local waterways. Now in its fifth year, WRD grew from B.C. Rivers Day which was founded in 1980 by Mark Angelo, WRD chair and chair of the Rivers Institute at British Columbia Institute of Technology. Thanks to some extensive lobbying on Angelo’s part, WRD has become an international grassroots event that is recognized by and receives support from UN agencies and other organizations involved in caring for and managing river eco-systems Several photos & Read full story here... http://snipr.com/s4uta Related story here... Celebrate Rivers Day Check out a stream near you or watch the salmon spawning http://bit.ly/IJwTx World Rivers Day http://commons.bcit.ca/worldriversday/

Hi everyone, The August issue of my e-newsletter "The Stimulator" is now available. This newsletter is part of my Community Support Program and is available at no charge to any interested person. To have your copy delivered to your email inbox, please sent your request to michelle@bowrivershuttles.com Kindest regards, Michelle Magotiaux Bow River Shuttles

This is very short notice. Hope some of you can make it. Trout Unlimited - Bow River Chapter SOCIAL NIGHTS Everyone Welcome - Free Admission Gear Up & Get Out Spring Fishing At Its Best! Come out and enjoy an informative presentation and lively discussion: Best Tactics for Spring Conditions Gear for Success Locations in and around Calgary Date: May 20 @ 7PM Location: Delta Calgary South 135 Southland Dr SE Support Your Local Bow River and Coldwater Conservation Efforts

The two boats listed below will be on display at our Bow River Shuttles Used Drift Boat Sale tomorrow Saturday April 18. We still have some slots available for others who would like to sell their boat. If you have a boat you'd like to sell, please contact me right away. If you are not able to bring your boat to the sale, I can provide you with a complementary listing in the next issue of my newsletter "The Stimulator". "The Stimulator has become an important resource for southern Alberta fly fishers..." - Jim McLennan, Fly Fish Canada Magazine, Aug 2007 Kindest regards, Michelle Magotiaux 403-278-9165 michelle@bowrivershuttles.com http://www.bowrivershuttles.com/ http://www.bowriverdriftboatrentals.com/ For a larger image, plus more photos, click here: http://i39.tinypic.com/9jn9kj.jpg http://i42.tinypic.com/308v7so.jpg http://i44.tinypic.com/2z82d74.jpg http://i41.tinypic.com/2ivhd02.jpg Customized 14.5' wooden drift boat complete with trailer. This beauty was originally won at a Trout Unlimited dinner & later modified by a local woodworker/craftsman. The hull is "puck" board, similar to that used in hockey rinks secured by appropriate glue & stainless steel screws. She seats 3 with storage fore & aft. She has been lovingly maintained and is looking forward to seeing the river this year. Being a wood boat she does take on a little H2O which is easily removed with the supplied pump. She handles well and has been known to lead us into rising fish. Asking $3200.00 or best offer. For a larger image, plus more photos, click here: http://i32.tinypic.com/j64lq8.jpg http://i30.tinypic.com/295bzvn.jpg http://i25.tinypic.com/5k20m0.jpg 2007 Montana Drift Boat Built with marine mahogany plywood, 15ft long 5ft wide, lots of storage space, very light (approx 150lbs), comes with trailer or will sell separately. Good solid Boat. $3,500.

1. TUC Bow River Chapter - Tackle Swap 2009 - April 18 The Bow River Chapter of Trout Unlimited Canada has more than 1500 members & volunteers. The chapter actively pursues the Trout Unlimited Canada mission "to preserve and protect Canada's freshwater ecosystems" on the legendary Bow River. 2009 Tackle Swap 16th Annual Used Equipment Sale *** Garage Sale Format *** call now to reserve your own sale table $20 each - limited numbers available Saturday April 18, 2009 South Calgary Community Association Upstairs Hall 3130 -16 St. SW Table Setup: 9-10 AM Sale: 10 AM -12 PM Cleanup: 12-1 PM Sell your own used fishing gear: • $20 table charge, some restrictions apply • You sell, you get the best deal possible • NO Consignment charge To book your own table, or for sale information, contact: Craig Robillard 251-4803 h 968-8788 c craiglr@gmail.com http://www.bowriver.org/ 2. Bow River Shuttles - Used Drift Boat Sale 2009 - April 18 I am pleased to present the following event as part of my 2009 Community Support Program. Bow River Shuttles 5th Annual Used Drift Boat Sale In conjunction with, and in support of, the TUC-Bow River Chapter Tackle Swap 2009. Same Date. Same Time. Same Location. Saturday, April 18, 2009 Setup 9 - 10 AM Sale 10 AM - 12 PM Cleanup 12- 1 PM South Calgary Community Association Hall, 3130 - 16th St. SW. Fee: $20 per drift boat Cheques payable to: "Trout Unlimited Canada-Bow River Chapter" - You sell and get your best deal. - No consignment charge. - Limited boat stalls available. To reserve your stall, contact: Michelle Magotiaux 403-278-9165 michelle@bowrivershuttles.com Bow River Shuttles

1. Senate NWPA Hearings WE NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU As you know, in spite of our efforts, the Senate passed bill C-10 last week, with the undesirable amendments to the NWPA intact. You may also know that many Senators were not entirely comfortable with passing this legislation without giving it proper consideration, but in the end pressure was applied to speed it through so that the financial package could be delivered. The Senate is planning to continue with hearings on the NWPA amendments, even though the bill has passed. We don't know what may be achieved by this but we think this is important. It will at least provide a public forum for the review of the NWPA changes. We expect these hearings to start soon. WE NEED TO KNOW Who wants to be heard? If you represent an organization or business interest or association of any kind, anywhere in Canada, that has an interest in or is concerned about the impacts of the amendments to the NWPA... PLEASE EMAIL US YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION Organization Name: Organization Details (location, interest, number of members, brief description of business interest) Your Name (and position in the organization if applicable): Contact Information (email, phone) WHAT WE HOPE TO ACHIEVE We are trying to get a sense of how many organizations or people across the country might want an opportunity to be heard at the Senate hearings. Your organization or business interest can be national, provincial, regional, or local. In fact you do not need to represent an organization. You can express an interest to be heard as an individual. Please respond to canrivers@sympatico.ca by 8 pm Monday March 23. _______________________________ Canadian Rivers Network www.ispeakforcanadianrivers.ca NOTE: You are receiving this email because you are on the mailing list of the Canadian Rivers Network. We do not share our mailing list. To be removed from or added to this list please send an email request to canrivers@sympatico.ca 2. Dear Sir/Madam: Please allow me to update you on the current status of Bill C-10. I appreciate your concern with regards to the passage of the bill and the government’s inclusion in the bill of so many questionable provisions that appear to have little connection with the Budget itself. On March 12th, 2009, the Senate voted to pass Bill C-10 in order to help unemployed Canadians receive five extra weeks of employment insurance benefits. Hidden in the Conservative budget was a retro-active provision which provided for these benefits and which would not have been available to a great many workers and their families had we not acted swiftly to allow the bill to pass when we did. However, your concerns, and the concerns of the thousands of Canadians that have contacted my office, have not gone unnoticed. To address these concerns and properly study all aspects of the bill, Liberal Senators convinced the government to agree to a motion to send the subject matter of Bill C-10 to appropriate committees for further study. Please find attached a copy of this motion. The process we have adopted will allow concerned citizens and organizations to appear before our committees and participate in the review process. I can assure you that the outcome of these proceedings will be taken very seriously. The Leader of the Opposition, Michael Ignatieff, has committed to carefully consider the Senate committee reports and take appropriate legislative action. I wish to thank you once again for taking the time to write to me. I know that the Senate committees would also appreciate hearing from you on the government’s budget implementation legislation. Yours truly, Joseph A. Day Senator 3. MOTION Hello; Thank you for writing to Senator Campbell regarding your concerns with Bill C-10, the Budget Implementation Act. As you may or may not know, the Senate passed Bill C-10 without amendment on Thursday, March 12th. Stephen Harper’s Conservative budget included not only matters relating to the economic situation, but also made amendments to 42 non-budget related acts. While the Liberal caucus does not believe that these amendments are necessary, we passed Bill C-10 in order to ensure that unemployed Canadians would receive five extra weeks of employment insurance benefits. Hidden in the Conservative budget was a two week retro-active provision, which provided for these benefits and which would not have been available to a great many workers and their families had we not acted swiftly to allow the bill to pass when it did. However, in passing the Budget, the Liberal Senate ensured that your concerns would be addressed. We forced a motion stating that each aspect of the Bill would be studied in the appropriate Senate Committee. Individuals and concerned organizations are encouraged to contact that Committee to voice your concerns. Please find attached the motion and contact information for the Senate Committees, as well as the transcripts from the Senate debate on Bill C-10 from Thursday, March 12th. Thank you for your continued concern regarding Bill C-10. I hope that you will be satisfied with the final outcome of the Senate Committee hearings, and I encourage you to contact the appropriate Committee members in their study of the affected pieces of legislation. Yours truly, Megan Bruce Special Assistant to Senator Larry W. Campbell The Senate of Canada Room 708, Victoria Building Ottawa, On K1A 0A4 PH: (613) 995-4050 FAX: (613) 995-4056 TOLL FREE (1800) 267-7362 www.liberalsenateforum.ca Canada's Original Think Tank 4. Budget Implementation Bill, 2009 Motion to Refer Separate Elements of Subject Matter to Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources Committee, the Banking, Trade and Commerce Committee, the Human Rights Committee and the National Finance Committee Adopted That, notwithstanding any rules or usual practices, and without affecting any consideration or progress made by the Senate with respect to Bill C-10, the Budget Implementation Act, 2009, the following committees be separately authorized to examine and report on the following elements contained in that bill: a) The Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment, and Natural Resources: those elements dealing with the Navigable Waters Protection Act (Part 7); b- The Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade, and Commerce: those elements dealing with the Competition Act (Part 12); c) The Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights: those elements dealing with equitable compensation (Part 11); and d) The Standing Senate Committee on National Finance: all other elements of the bill, in particular those dealing with employment insurance; and That each committee present its final report no later than June 11, 2009. Contact information: - Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment, and Natural Resources: Clerk: Lynn Gordon - 613-991-3620 - Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade, and Commerce: Clerk: Line Gravel - 613-990-6081 - Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights: Clerk: Adam Thompson - 613-990-6160 - Standing Senate Committee on National Finance: Clerk: Adam Thompson - 613-990-6160 Bow River Shuttles

Target clarity Calgary Herald March 19, 2009 Re: "Public to see draft plan for sustainable region," March 14. The Calgary Regional Partnership's regional draft plan is headed in the right direction, but it needs clear targets to have a chance at getting close to its impressive conceptual maps. The plan's intensification of existing settled areas by 25 per cent is a step forward, as is placing new development nodes away from agricultural lands and key watersheds. However, too much of the plan rests on the leverage of Calgary trading water rights in the hope that surrounding municipalities develop appropriately without targets. There are no provisions to limit or guide well water-serviced country residential development, which creates an enormous impact on watersheds while fragmenting large patches of undisturbed and agricultural lands. The plan also lacks any procedure for addressing development's cumulative effects. A simple step would be to adopt the 45,000-hectare build-out as a hard target. The number exists only loosely in the CRP's promotional literature. Without a binding commitment, the CRP may end up building out to the 125,000 hectares it is trying to avoid. Instead of "encouraging maintenance of" ecological values, the plan needs formally stated targets such as "80 per cent of riparian areas will be maintained," or "85 per cent of existing agricultural land will remain undeveloped." This will help the CRP deliver its impressive vision. There is a CRP open house March 19. For more information, go to www.calgaryregion.ca. Joe Obad, Calgary Joe Obad is associate director of Water Matters. © Copyright The Calgary Herald Calgary Herald Related link… AEN Water Matters Water Matters - Staff Bow River Shuttles

Public Event sponsored by Water Matters and Alberta Wilderness Association Gutting the Navigable Waters Act: What it means for our rivers Speakers: Barry Robinson, Ecojustice Canada Tony Palmer, Canadian Rivers Network When: Thursday, March 5 at 7:00 pm Where: 455 - 12th St. NW Calgary, Alberta Office of the Alberta Wilderness Association (please park in rear or north of 5th and 12 st NW). For map:http://albertawilderness.ca/contact.htm The public is welcome but to ensure we have enough room, please RSVP to info@water-matters.org. More information: Proposed amendments to the Navigable Waters Protection Act (NWPA) threaten the longstanding public right to navigation, including the right to recreational navigation. If the Budget Implementation Act is passed, these changes will grant the Transport Minister an unprecedented discretion to define “classes” of projects on waterways that do not require government approval or environmental assessment (EA). To learn more, attend this free public session. About our speakers: Barry Robinson is a staff lawyer in the Alberta office of Ecojustice, formerly the Sierra Legal Defence Fund. Barry has a Bachelors degree in Forestry from the University of Toronto and a Masters degree in Environmental Studies from York University. Barry worked for nine years as a planning manager with Procter & Gamble Cellulose Ltd. (now Weyerhaeuser Canada) in Grande Prairie, Alberta where he was responsible for harvest planning and the environmental planning of forestry operations. In 1985, Barry, along with a partner, established Willow Root Environmental Ltd., a consulting company that provided environmental services to government and industry. In 2003, Barry entered the Faculty of Law at the University of Victoria. After graduating in 2006, Barry articled and worked as an associate in the energy and environmental law practice groups of the Calgary firm of Macleod Dixon LLP prior to joining Ecojustice in August 2008. Tony Palmer "lives and breathes" paddling and participates in all types of recreational kayaking and canoeing. He owns a canoe & kayak store in Calgary, he teaches kayaking and canoeing at Mount Royal College and he is a river safety instructor. He writes a regular column for KANAWA, Canada's Paddling Magazine. Tony is an active volunteer with local, provincial and national paddling/environmental associations, including the Canadian Rivers Network. -- Danielle Droitsch Executive Director Water Matters Society of Alberta Phone: 403-538-7785 (Calgary) Email: danielle@water-matters.org Web: www.water-matters.org Michelle writes: Here are a number of links to other discussions of this topic: I Speak For Rivers Protecting Canadian Navigation Rights http://www.ispeakforcanadianrivers.ca/ Facebook groups http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=54338330449 http://apps.facebook.com/causes/214743?m=65de8f5c The hearing has taken place on: Monday, Feb 23, 2009 06:59 PM - 10:02 PM 3 Hours 2 Minutes About 7 minutes into the video is the five minute opening statement from Greg Farrant, Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters. You have to get through about six minutes of procedural wrangling to get to the beginning of the hearing. http://parlvu.parl.gc.ca/Parlvu/ContentEnt...ntEntityId=4032 Fast Forward Weekly - Calgary Fight for your right to navigate Published February 19, 2009 http://www.ffwdweekly.com/article/news-vie...-navigate-3328/ Lake Ontario Waterkeeper The amended Navigable Waters Protection Act: Our Research (Please note a number of links to related stories, on the right hand side of the screen) http://www.waterkeeper.ca/2009/02/11/resea...-act-bill-c-10/ David Suzuki Foundation 10,000 Canadians Needed Immediately for Important Job! http://www.davidsuzuki.org/Oceans/Take_Act...asWaterways.asp Sierra Club Canada Save Canadian Waterways and Recreational Access! A 30 second pre-written letter available from the Sierra Club Canada http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5654/t...mpaign_KEY=1092 Green Party of Canada Greens accuse Harper Government of Planning Gutting of Conservation Legislation http://www.greenparty.ca/en/media-release/...ion-legislation Canadian Canoe Routes Forum There are a number of threads related to NWPA on the "Environmental Issues" board http://www.myccr.com/SectionForums/viewforum.php?f=21 Calpaddle Forum No More Rivers http://www.calpaddle.com/calpaddle/forums/...877&start=1 Kayak Jasper Ecojustice Memorandum Will Amos, environmental lawyer, Ecojustice Environmental Law Clinic http://kayakjasper.ca/index.php?option=com...a&Itemid=81 Bill C-10 http://www2.parl.gc.ca/HousePublications/P...ge=e&Mode=1 Michelle Magotiaux www.bowrivershuttles.com michelle@bowrivershuttles.com

The Bow River watershed in Banff and Kananaskis Country is the source of drinking water for many Bow Valley communities, a recreational mecca, a world renowned angler’s paradise and a source of hydroelectric power. These and other activities are straining the river’s capacity to support native trout populations. Join Wendy Francis, of the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative, as she presents new findings about factors causing the decline of once abundant bull and west slope cutthroat trout in the upper Bow. Monday, February 9, 2009 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm City of Calgary Outdoor Resource Centre 1111 Memorial Dr. NW. (ground floor of building) Free parking passes available Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society Calgary Banff Chapter Michelle Bow River Shuttles