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  • 26 Oct

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    Name That Trout Contest!

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    Hey kids! Help give Trout Unlimited Canada’s new mascot a name! Kids under 12 are invited to name our new Trout Mascot. To enter, please submit the following information (received by November 26th, 2010):

    Trout Mascot Name

    Hand-drawn picture of Mascot

    Your nameYour age

    Your contact information.

    Entries can be mailed to:

    “Name that Trout”
    Trout Unlimited Canada
    Rm 271 Axelrod Building
    University of Guelph
    Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1

    Or scan your drawing and submit your entry to the following email address:

    namethatrout@tucanada.org.

    Remember submissions must be received by November 26th, 2010.

    Entries will be eligible for a grand prize valued at $100 and three runner up prizes valued at $50.

    To find out more information and to read our Mascot’s story, please look us  up on facebook! Search “Name that Trout”.

    The top drawings will be posted on our website, by entering this contest you give Trout Unlimited Canada (TUC) permission to use your imagine on the TUC website and in promotional material Additional contest rules can be found on the facebook page.

  • 04 Oct

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    Project Healing Waters / Trout Unlimited Edmonton Dinner & Auction

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    1ST ANNUAL EDMONTON DINNER & SILENT AUCTION
    IN SUPPORT OF  PROJECT HEALING WATERS & TROUT UNLIMITED EDMONTON

    SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2010
    MAYFIELD INN & SUITES
    16615 – 109 AVENUE
    EDMONTON

    Dear Friend of Trout Unlimited Canada

    Project Healing Waters Canada is pleased to partner with the Northern Lights Fly Tyers, Trout Unlimited Edmonton Chapter, for their 2010 Dinner and Silent Auction on October 23, 2010.  We are excited to have partnered with the Edmonton Chapter of Trout Unlimited as this group of dedicated fly tyers and anglers forms a substantial part of the training and deleveopment of new fly-anglers through the Project Healing Waters Program.

    Your support of the 2010 Northern Lights Auction and Dinner supports the Cold Water Conservation initiatives of Trout Unlimited Edmonton Chapter in addition to providing the dedicated funding necessary to provide the Healing Waters program to our clients.  PHWFFC clients are comprised of Canadian Forces Soldiers as well as civilians who are suffering severe physical injury or Post Traumatic Stress and are looking for alternative methods for rehabilitation.

    We offer the ability to discover fly-fishing in a safe and controlled environment at the hands of experienced anglers with a passion for the sport with attention to the conservation needs of our cold water resources. Our program supports: members of the Canadian Forces, RCMP and Municipal Police Forces, Corrections Canada, Fire and Emergency Services personnel and Canadians who have suffered amputations.

    Your support is greatly appreciated.

    Tickets Now Available at:
    The Fishing Centre – 12922 82 St NW Edmonton, AB (780) 473-4498

    Order by Phone (Tickets are $40 each).

    Mervyn Hasler 780-819-5106 or email: Juroch@telus.net

    Barry Wright 780-910-8375 or e-mail: wrightb@telusplanet.net

    Kerry Pitt e-mail: projecthealingwatersca@gmail.com

    We are also accepting donations of goods or services for the dinner, please inquire above on how you can help out.

    Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing Canada
    Kerry Pitt, President PHWFFC Canada
    Greg Scratchley, Media Coordinator email: gscratch@gmail.com twitter: @PHWFFCanada

    Northern Lights Fly Tyers – Trout Unlimited Edmonton
    Barry Wright, President

  • 01 Apr

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    April Fools?

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    Polished video edit from yesterday’s LIVE TwitterCast broadcast on the Internet of the Iron Fly Tyer Event.

    Why? Because we can!

  • 23 Mar

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    2010 Fly Tying and Fly Fishing Seminars Announced

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    The Northern Lights Fly Tyers Trout Unlimited Edmonton is pleased to announce our spring / summer Seminars!

    Saturday April 10th, 2010 is our Fly Tying for Beginners Seminar, which covers basic fly tying, equipment, techniques, starter patterns and an overview of materials.  Cost is 25$.  See the attached PDF for more details.

    May 29,30 2010 We’re pleased to present An Introduction to Fly Fishing. This two day course costs 50$ and includes a lunch.  Topics covered include: What Where When and Why we fish with flies, basic equipment and assembly, casting, fly choice, playing fish, and on-water time.  Please be aware that you must have a valid Alberta fishing licence to take part in on-water activity.  See attached PDF for more details.

  • 15 Mar

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    Lakes – The Naked Truth

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    LAKES – The NAKED TRUTH

    Saturday March 27, 2010 from 12pm to 6pm
    Mayfield Inn and Conference Centre

    Talks and Displays from Government and Citizen Groups featuring talks / topics on:

    • Respect Our Lakes – The Rules and Regs
    • Overview of State of Alberta Lakes
    • Keynote: Michael Sullivan, Sustainable Resource
    • Development – Prov. Fisheries Science Specialist
    • Lac La Nonne, Nakamun Lake, Lake Isle, Lac Ste. Anne, Pigeon Lake, Wizard Lake, Wabamun Lake, Jackfish Lake, Sylvan Lake, Gull Lake, & Pine Lake

    Hosted as part of the 2010 Edmonton Outdoor show, March 25-28 at the Mayfield Trade Centre

    Registration is appreciated (so organizers have some idea of numbers for light food) by March 19, 2010. At  www.surveymonkey.com/s/QD8VB6Z

  • 07 Feb

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    FREE Fishing Weekend – (Feb 13-15, 2010)

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    To encourage folks to give fishing a try, any person may fish without an Alberta Sportfishing Licence on these dates but they must follow all other rules and regulations as outlined in this guide. These weekends coincide with Canada’s National Fishing Week and Alberta Family Day.

    For more details, please visit here.

  • 28 Jan

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    Lawson – Borger Seminar a Success

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    Reports are in, and the latest in our series of Seminars was a great success. Gary and Mike were incredible and the crowd in attendance was really treated to some great presenting!

    Please drop by Gary’s site and read a few of his comments about the weekend!

    http://www.garyborger.com/2010/01/17/edmonton-day-2/#comments

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