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| Michelle's shuttle van leading client's truck & trailer out of 22X/Fish Creek boat launch area. Photo, Copyright Bow River Shuttles All Rights Reserved 2011 |
Friday, July 27, 2012
Looking back along the Bow River - Season 2011
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Today along the Bow River - July 2012
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| Photo, Copyright Bow River Shuttles All Rights Reserved 2012 |
The Bow River at Calgary has decreased 60 cms over the past 24 hours, and is at 213 cms! We saw gravel bars today that have been underwater for many weeks!
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Bow River Fishing Report - from July 13 2012
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| Photo, courtesy Ryan L. |
We had a great trip. The river was high and fast and milky green in colour.
We landed a ton of fish and hooked a bunch more that were tougher than we were.
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| Photo, courtesy Ryan L. |
We saw the odd one rising and took one on top but the rest were taken nymphing with big stones.
A fun day all round.
A fun day all round.
- THANKS TO RYAN L. FOR THIS FISHING REPORT AND PHOTOS.
The Bluegrass & Classic Country Music Festival July 27 -29 2012
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| Photo, courtesy The Bluegrass & Classic Country Music Festival |
"Three Days of Incredible Music on our outdoor stage, in the parking lots, and around the campfire. Our 9th Annual festival will be a weekend of great music and great food."
Near Hillspring, in Southern Alberta.
Bow River Fishing Report - from July 21 & 22, 2012
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| Photo, Copyright Bow River Shuttles All Rights Reserved 2012 |
Trips were great. Saturday the water was high and we didn’t see many fish on the dry.
But got some on the stone fly nymph, then Sunday we were getting a lot of fish on the dry (skid bitches) and a few on black streamers (stripping the streamers as fast as possible).
- THANKS TO BRAYDON W. FOR THIS FISHING REPORT.
Looking back along the Bow River - Season 2011
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| Morning hatch. Photo, Copyright Bow River Shuttles All Rights Reserved 2012 |
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Today along the Bow River - July 2012
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| Photo, Copyright Bow River Shuttles All Rights Reserved 2012 |
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Ottawa set to cut 130 positions from fish habitat programs (text only)
"Trout Unlimited Canada CEO Jeff Surtees and others comment briefly on the closure of DFO offices across Canada in this CBC news piece." - TUC
Text only. Please see previous post for CBC TV News clip.
Ottawa set to cut 130 positions from fish habitat programs
Changes a result of new direction caused by changes in the Fisheries Act
CBC News
Posted: Jul 24, 2012
Federal habitat management programs will soon be closed around the country, says the union representing Department of Fisheries and Oceans workers.
Ottawa is set to trim the number of habitat management programs across Canada from 63 to 15, eliminating more than 130 jobs, representatives of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) told CBC News.
On Tuesday, the department responded with a written response to CBC News confirming that 130 positions will be lost.
"This does not necessarily mean that they will lose their job; they may be asked to relocate or be redeployed within the department or government," Kevin Hill, director of communications said, adding that no fisheries officers will lose their jobs.
Hill also said there has been no final decision on office closures.
But Marianne Hladun, who speaks for PSAC, said the only offices remaining in the Prairie region will be in Edmonton and Winnipeg.
“It’s going to be too late. By the time this government realizes they've made a mistake, they could seriously damage the environment, the ecosystem, to a point of no return,” Hladun said.
The programs were established to protect fish habitat and monitor industrial development on or near water.
Looking back along the Bow River - Season 2011
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| Front range of the Rocky Mountains, west of the Bow River, in the background. Photo, Copyright Bow River Shuttles All Rights Reserved 2011 |
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Today along the Bow River - July 2012 (The colour yellow)
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| All photos, Copyright Bow River Shuttles All Rights Reserved 2012 |
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Foam is back!
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| Photo, courtesy Country Pleasures Fly Fishing |
Here is a brief fishing report, courtesy Country Pleasures Fly Fishing!
Bow River Fishing Report - from July 19 2012
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| Doug O's party - late afternoon launch. Photo, Copyright Bow River Shuttles All Rights Reserved 2012 |
“Had one brown on, to the boat, and lost it. Used a white streamer. My friend Rod caught one white fish.
Water was very dirty. Other boats were catching fish. We were off the water by 11:00 pm.”
Water was very dirty. Other boats were catching fish. We were off the water by 11:00 pm.”
- THANKS TO DOUG O. FOR THIS FISHING REPORT (see photo of Doug O's party above)
The Wonders of Wetlands - July 24 (Fish Creek Provincial Park)
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| Cinnamon Teal can be seen in Fish Creek Park. Photo courtesy, Matthew Sim |
July 24: The Wonders of Wetlands
Wetlands provide habitat, clean water, and stability in our ecosystems. From the insects and amphibians that make their homes in ponds and sloughs to the plants that grow along the edges of fens and marshes, every aspect of a wetland has an important job to do in providing wildlife, plants, and people with clean and plentiful fresh water.
Join Environmental Education Coordinators Alison Cole and Lauren Zabel on a tour of Fish Creek’s wetland network and get up close and personal with the life that thrives within.
When: Tuesday, July 24
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre,
Shannon Terrace Area (access off 37 Street
and 130 Avenue SW)
For info, 403-297-7286 or alison.cole@gov.ab.ca #FB
Looking back along the Bow River - Season 2011
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| Evening light. Photo, Copyright Bow River Shuttles All Rights Reserved 2011 |
Monday, July 23, 2012
Today along the Bow River - July 2012
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| Monday was 'Family Day' on the Bow... at least for this family! Photo, Copyright Bow River Shuttles All Rights Reserved 2012 |
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Looking back along the Bow River - Season 2011
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| On the way to McKinnon Flats. Photo, Copryright Bow River Shuttles 2011 |
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Today along the Bow River - July 2012
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| Early morning Sunday near Mac. Photo, Copyright Bow River Shuttles All Rights Reserved 2012 |
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