Today along the Bow River - May 2013

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The forecast for a rainy long weekend that we kept hearing last week never really happened. The closest we came was yesterday, with a few showers.

Today's High 20 °C , scattered clouds, wind avg 10 max 32, Bow River at Calgary flow 140 cms.

Be an outdoor champion!

Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season

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Trout Unlimited Canada Alberta Provincial Biologist Brian Meagher presenting "Canaries in the Creek". May 2012

Learn more HERE: http://bit.ly/13CawMA

Today along the Bow River - May 2013

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Setting out on an overnight camping trip on the Bow River

Today's High 16 °C , overcast with light rain shower early afternoon, wind avg 14 max 32, Bow River at Calgary flow 136 cms.

Let me try! Let me try! 

Blackbird watching the mayflies?

TUC - Stewardship License Pilot Project

Stewardship License Pilot Project

Trout Unlimited Canada writes: "The Stewardship License Pilot Project is a collaborative effort between Trout Unlimited Canada and the Fish and Wildlife Division of Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resources Development. Additional support has been provided by Devon Canada and the Alberta Conservation Association’s Grant Eligible Conservation Fund.

This innovative project builds upon the successes of the Quirk Creek Brook Trout Suppression Project, using angler education as a management tool for fisheries. For more information including how you can become involved please visit the Stewardship License Pilot Project page on our website."

Learn more here: http://www.tucanada.org/index.asp?p=2167

Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season

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May 2012

Today along the Bow River - May 2013

This young man was doing a credible job of casting with his fly rod as the boats drifted by. 
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A beautiful day, with more than 20 drift boats floating all reaches of the 'Blue Ribbon' section of the Bow River. 

Although the clouds were around all day, there was lots of sunshine to be had.

We got a lot of photos today (as we do most days) and it was hard to narrow the collection down to three. As it was Saturday, we saw lots of families, both floating and fishing along the banks. In the end, we chose two photos with kids, with a fairly solid drift boat shot in the middle. Hope you enjoy them. 

This boy was fun to watch for a few minutes. In turn, he was watching his father's every move.

Today's High 20 °C , mostly cloudy with light rain showers late afternoon, wind avg 10 max 33, Bow River at Calgary flow 130 cms.

Walk 4Water a success for double amputee

Spencer West, centre, is joined by friends David Johnson, left, and Alex Meers, along with students from Mountain Park School at the closing celebration for Free The Children’s We Walk 4Water campaign on Thursday. Photograph by: Stuart Gradon , Calgary Herald

Spencer West completes gruelling journey to raise funds for clean water

Walk 4Water a success for double amputee

By Tamara Gignac, Calgary Herald May 16, 2013

CALGARY — After 11 gruelling days and 300 kilometres of unforgiving Alberta highway, a jubilant but exhausted Spencer West crossed the finish line on his hands Thursday amid the cheers of Calgary schoolchildren.

READ MORE HERE: http://bit.ly/18U3bxB

Two Hands Project

 Two Hands Project is a collaborative approach to dealing with plastic pollution: take 30 Minutes and Two Hands to clean up yOUR world anytime, anywhere.

Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season

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May 2012

Today along the Bow River - May 2013

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Surveying the water at midday
 
Today's High 17 °C , mostly cloudy, wind avg 8 max 15, Bow River at Calgary flow 125 cms.

Getting in some rescue practice prior to the May Long Weekend?

New Canadian Fly Fishing Nationals website

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Canadian National Fly Fishing Championships & Conservation Symposium

The brand new Canadian Fly Fishing Nationals website is now live and is iPhone and Android friendly - check it out.

www.flyfishingnationals.com

Serbian Fest Calgary 2013 (May 18 & 19)

Serbian Fest Calgary 2013

Join the Calgary-Serbian community as they entertain, feed, and wow you with fantastic cultural and sports events during the May long weekend (May 18 &19).

This spectacular event will feature a broad entertainment program showcasing some of the best cultural displays that the Serbian community has to offer.

Don’t know what Serbian culture is? Come out and join us for some fabulous homemade Serbian food, cultural exhibits, sports competitions, and much more. So save the date and mark it in your calendar today.This family friendly event has something for everyone.

http://www.serbianfest.org/

Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season

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Train tracks are crossed on the route to downstream boat launches on the Bow River. May 2012

Today along the Bow River - May 2013

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Launch for a float this afternoon.

Today's High 16 °C , overcast with intermittent light rain, wind avg 17 max 44, Bow River at Calgary flow 122 cms.

Hillary's Ride for Mental Health - Lethbridge May 20 & Medicine Hat May 21

Hillary's Ride for Mental Health

Lethbridge Benefit Concert - May 20 2013 http://bit.ly/15RPNeC
Medicine Hat Benefit Concert - May 21 2013 http://bit.ly/18OWTza

Musicians in Lethbridge and Medicine Hat band together to help support Hillary's Ride for Mental Health, designed to raise awareness and start conversations about issues like depression and suicide among youth and young adults.

Lethbridge: John Wort Hannam, Dave McCann, Leeroy Stagger and Bill Werthmann perform at The Slice Bar & Grill / 314 8 St S, Lethbridge.

Medicine Hat: Many local musicians including Rob Hudec, Ron Mason, Ali Sellin, Miriam Hak, Taking August, Lisa Challinor & Annette ten Cate perform at Ye Olde Jar Bar, 8 Natalie St, Medicine Hat.

 http://www.hillarysride.ca/

The two videos below were from the Calgary Benefit Concert held in April. 

2013 Calgary Hook & Hackle Club Auction - A look back

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Stan Ainslie shared the auctioneer duties with Christian Bilou 

Live auction goodies

Live auction about to begin

This year's auction event at the Calgary Hook and Hackle Club was the most successful in the history of the club. The largest turnout ever - more than 100 bidders.

The live auction of the Trips/Floats/Lessons alone generated more than $3,800. And that was just the beginning. Other live auction items, along with the bucket draws and silent auction pulled in a record amount of revenue for the club.

Kudos to the organizers for doing a great job and thanks to all of the generous bidders and buyers.

 View more photos (total 9, all larger 1024 px size) HERE

Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season

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May 2012

Today along the Bow River - May 2013

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Today's High 18 °C , scattered clouds, wind avg 12 max 24, Bow River at Calgary flow 88 cms.

Calgary Women Fly Fishers Meeting - May 16 2013

Photo, courtesy Cathy Whitehead

Calgary Women Fly Fishers Meeting - May 16 2013

This will be the last "formal" meeting of the Calgary Women Fly Fishers before the BBQ in June. Our topic for the meeting was fishing techniques: Dry, Nymph, and Streamer, complete with demonstrations, question and answer session and a look into the fly box for the flies to use. Sooooo much more has been added!

After the business part of the evening, Fish & Wildlife will be on hand to give us a presentation regarding bears, cougars, fishing regulations and Report a Poacher.

http://calgarywomenflyfishers.com/

Salmon farm accused of putting diseased fish into area shared with wild fish

Photograph by: Jason Payne , Province

"Ecojustice is seeking a Federal Court order to declare it was illegal for the salmon farming company Marine Harvest to move salmon to an open-pen fish farm in Shelter Bay last month where they say they could mix with wild salmon.

The action is being taken on behalf of marine researcher Alexandra Morton who alleges the Atlantic salmon were infected with a virus called PRV, which may cause a disease that affects the muscles and heart of salmon." - The Province

LEARN MORE HERE: http://bit.ly/10HnEix

Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season

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Views from the top of the Bow River valley at McKinnon Flats. May 2012

Today along the Bow River - May 2013

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Launching the drift boat between rain showers this afternoon.

Today's High 15 °C , mostly cloudy to overcast with occasional rain showers, wind avg 21 max 41

Coming soon to a river near you...

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The spring runoff on the Bow River has begun at Lake Louise and Banff. In fact, it appears from the graphs that we are about 2 weeks ahead of the long term averages. We are already at levels that we would not normally see until around June 01. 

They have not yet begun opening the dams above Calgary, and as a result, the flow rate at Calgary is still very low, with a small upward trend beginning to show. However, that flow rate could increase at any time, and very quickly.

Simms 'Guide Olympics' 2013

The Simms 'Guide Olympics' at the recent Simms ICE OUT Guide Event featured competitions in four categories - casting, knot tying, cooler pulling and trailer backing.

View more photos here: http://on.fb.me/16dgM4r 

 

 

Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season

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A rainy day on the Bow. May 2012.

Today along the Bow River - May 2013

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More spring green colours!  It gets better each day.

Today's High 21 °C , mostly cloudy, wind avg 16 max 46 gust to 63

Spencer West Edmonton To Calgary Walk Starting To Take Its Toll

Photo: "Look who came our to support us! Mrs. Harper!" (courtesy @Steven West/Huffington Post)

We Walk 4Water

(A) Spencer West Edmonton To Calgary Walk Starting To Take Its Toll

The Huffington Post Alberta | 05/13/2013
READ STORY HERE (plus many photos): http://huff.to/19kPHIH

(B) Spencer West slowed only by cheers on fundraising mission

PM’s wife Laureen Harper joins convoy

By Michele Jarvie, Calgary Herald May 13, 2013

READ STORY HERE: http://bit.ly/16uiVbl

Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season

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Boat Launch Rules.

This sign appeared at the 22X/Fish Creek Park boat launch last spring. May 2012.

Today along the Bow River - May 2013

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Sunday morning solitude

Spring green colours along the Bow.

Tandem pontoon.

12 of the best burgers in The City of Calgary

Photo: Although not in the city, Julie recommends a trip out to Turner Valley to check out the burger at the Chuckwagon Cafe. (Courtesy Julie Van Rosendaal)

12 of the best burgers in The City of Calgary

To celebrate YYC Burger Week, CBC Calgary food columnist Julie Van Rosendaal gives us her picks for the city's best

By Julie Van Rosendaal CBC News, Apr 30, 2013

If you’re on the lookout for a juicy, meaty burger there’s no shortage of great ones here in Calgary.

We’ve seen a wave of burger joints open up in recent years, and restaurants are paying closer attention to the burgers on their menus. 

READ MORE HERE: http://bit.ly/18bOo15

Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season

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May 2012

Today along the Bow River - May 2013

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Saturday morning float on the Bow. 
 
Today's High 27 °C , mostly cloudy, wind avg 17 max 30

 The greening of the Bow River valley was happening today! 

 A new kid on the block! Curious too.

sea-swallow'd

sea-swallow'd from ryan peterson on Vimeo.

 sea-swallow'd

Odds are high the last time you ate sockeye salmon, it came from Bristol Bay, Alaska. Half of all sockeye at market in the world today come from here. The runs of fish are as strong as they've been since The Beginning.

Approximately 80% of Bristol Bay residents, as well as national commercial and sport fishing industries, oppose development of the Pebble Mine because of the risk it poses to the salmon they depend on. 

Via felt soul media and Moldy Chum http://bit.ly/193NuRJ

Lookin back along the Bow River - 2012 Season

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May 2012