pepper

http://www.shaunnaleephotography.com/

March 16, 2010

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

March 5, 2010

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

February 11, 2010

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!

February 6, 2010

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

H2O (Harry) with Alberta Stream Watch

Lucky winner of Orvis rod donated by Country Pleasures

February 3, 2010

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

February 1, 2010

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

January 26, 2010

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.

michelle@bowrivershuttles.com

403.278.9165

January 26, 2010

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.albertawilderness.ca/

November 27, 2009

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.landuse.alberta.ca/RegionalPlan...an/Default.aspx

November 2, 2009

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

Kindest regards,

Michelle Magotiaux

403-278-9165

http://commons.bcit.ca/worldriversday/

September 27, 2009

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

August 19, 2009

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

Kindest regards,

Michelle Magotiaux

May 20, 2009

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

April 17, 2009

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

http://www.bowriverdriftboatrentals.com/

For a larger image, plus more

photos, click here:

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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:

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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.

April 12, 2009

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

March 22, 2009

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

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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