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EXECUTIVE CORNER<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

2018-2019 CORE Executive \u2013 Coming Together, One Volunteer at a Time<\/strong><\/p>\n

The current executive, made up of Julia, Stu, Pat, Mary, Jeanette, Craig and Carol, would like to thank the CORE members who have agreed to be nominated for the 2018-2019 executive. Their names will be put forward at the club\u2019s Annual General Meeting on May 29. There are still a couple of positions available for nominations. If you would like to volunteer or nominate another member, please send an email to mailbox@corehike.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Photographers and Coordinators \u2013 re: photos<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please remind participants, especially new members, that photos taken on CORE or joint CORE\/Calgary Ski Club trips may be posted on the CORE website and\/or used at other CORE venues. The executive has learned that not everyone is aware of how trip-related photos are being used.<\/p>\n

May 15 \u2013 Deadline – Chicken Mountain Award Nominations<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you think that someone is worthy of winning the coveted Chicken Mountain Award, you have less than a month to submit your story to mailbox@corehike.org<\/a>. At the upcoming AGM, the stories will be read and the most worthy nominee chosen by a show of hands. The nominee can be the coordinator of a trip where some misadventure or unusual experience happened, or a trip participant who managed to add some excitement to the outing.<\/p>\n

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REMINDER: CORE’s BUY\/SELL EVENT \u2013 Tuesday, May 29<\/strong><\/p>\n

Do you have used hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, biking, climbing and\/or scrambling gear and apparel that’s collecting dust and cobwebs in your basement or garage? Bring these items to the Scarboro Community Hall on May 29, and CORE will give you the opportunity to sell, swap or give these items away.<\/p>\n

Tables will be available for your items. Sellers will be responsible for displaying prices and collecting money from their buyers. CORE is just providing a venue for bringing buyers and sellers together. The executive will send out further details in May.<\/p>\n

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ACTIVITY SCOREBOARD<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

February\/March 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here are a few highlights from the CORE calendar for ?????\u00a0 Please visit the CORE photo albums for more pictures from recent activities.<\/p>\n

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March 21 – Bob, Kim, Julia, Carol – Fox Creek Trail<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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March 24 – Rawson Lake Snowshoe Gang<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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March 24 – Canmore Nordic Ski Trails near Meadow Hut<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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March 31 – Colourful Hogarth Lakes Snowshoers
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April 7 – Boom Lake Snowshoers and their Shadows<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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FEBRUARY MONTHLY MEETING<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Members and Guests \u2013 Please join us at Scarboro Community Centre, 1737 \u2013 14th Avenue S.W. Tuesday, March 27, 7:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Rocks, Rivers and Ridges: The Geological Wonders of Banff, Yoho and Jasper National Parks<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Following club announcements and updates, our guest presenter will be Dale Leckie, author of a recently published book called Rocks, Rivers and Ridges: The Geological Wonders of Banff, Yoho and Jasper National Parks.<\/em><\/p>\n

An award-winning geologist and best-selling author, Dale will guide you through the Canadian Rocky Mountain National Parks. The story of the Rockies, its rivers and valleys, glaciers and hot springs, caves and karst, mountain building and erosion unfolds.<\/p>\n

With eye-catching illustrations and photographs, this presentation blends story telling with science and natural beauty with easy to understand explanations. Be prepared to be amazed by the story written in the Rocks, Ridges, and Rivers. Dale’s book will be available for sale. You can pay with cash or credit card.\u00a0The cost is $28.00 cash and Dale pays the GST. If a credit card is used, the cost is $27.95 plus GST.<\/p>\n

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NATURE NEWS & NOTES<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

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According to the latest DNA census in the province\u2019s bear management area five (BMA5) \u2013 an approximate 10,000 square km area, which includes Canmore and K-Country – there\u2019s an estimated 16 grizzlies per 1,000 sq. km in the northern portion of the management area, which takes in K-Country.<\/p>\n

Based on DNA results and modelling programs, researchers have come up with an estimate of 96 grizzlies (52 females and 43 males) in the 6,000 sq. km northern section. According to John Paczkowski, an ecologist with Alberta Environment and Parks, who spoke at a WildSmart Speaker Series presentation in Canmore, March 20, \u201cThe take-away message is that the population (of grizzlies) in K-Country is stable and slightly increasing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rocky Mountain Outlook March 29, 2018<\/p>\n

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Construction Advisory \u2013 Ha Ling Peak Trail Realignment<\/p>\n

There will be construction activities taking place April through September on the Ha Ling Trail in Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park. Heavy equipment and crews will be on site completing a variety of trails improvements. Intermittent full-mountain closures will occur throughout the above time frame to accommodate safety, particularly during high risk construction activities. Caution should be used, particularly around heavy equipment, and all posted signage should be obeyed.<\/p>\n

The Wonderful World of Wetlands<\/p>\n

Posted on\u00a0March 21, 2018<\/a>\u00a0by\u00a0AB Environment & Parks<\/a> (https:\/\/albertaep.wordpress.com\/2018\/03\/21\/the-wonderful-world-of-wetlands\/)<\/p>\n

Sloughs, potholes and marshes\u2026The names may bring back happy memories growing up on the farm, less happy memories of itchy bug bites or perhaps you haven\u2019t thought about wetlands since grade 5. \u00a0In Alberta, wetlands are grouped into five classes; bog, fen, marsh, swamp and shallow-open water. While they are sometimes thought of as a lightweight player in the world of water, these underestimated water-features do a lot of heavy lifting when it comes to a healthy environment.<\/p>\n

So why should we care about that marsh we drive past every day? Because while we are waiting for the coffee to kick in and are just starting to function \u2013 it is already hard at work! Filtering out sediments and nutrients, which improves both the surface and ground water quality, they are a natural at removing harmful contaminants from the water. By storing water during times of flood, and releasing water during times of drought, wetlands can help mitigate flood and drought risks to landowners. Wetlands provide critical habitat to many types of plants and animals and are known to be one of the most productive ecosystems in the world.<\/p>\n

10 Early Season Hikes in Banff National Park<\/strong><\/p>\n