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SUMMARY:Happy Valley Trail (Camrose)
DESCRIPTION:We’ll meet at the trail head on on Valleyview Drive\, Camrose (plug 2403 Valleyview Drive into your GPS & the trail head is next to it) at 10:15 a.m. and the hike will leave from at 10:30. The pictures from March 19th\, 2023. \nWe typically hike the Stoney Creek area in mid-July when the cacti are in bloom. However an area landowner has setup the Happy Valley Trails and they are great year round. \nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, pages 56-57\, or contact the Hike Leader\, Irene M. at 780-679-2218. \n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nJuly 2024\n\n\n\nMarch 2023\n\n\n\nJuly 2022
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/happy-valley-trail-camrose/
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Irene M.":MAILTO:malcolm@cable-lynx.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250130T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124003
CREATED:20240322T020049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T031007Z
UID:13435-1738263600-1738269000@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Board Meeting - January 2025
DESCRIPTION:Tentative change to January 30th due to availability\, but still confirming the date … \nMembers are always welcome to attend our board meetings. Find out what’s going on behind the scenes as we talk about and plan our trail maintenance\, hiking events\, and everything else we do to help our members get the most of their involvement and to keep our the trail and the association thriving. \nIf you ever wondered what it would be like to be a board member\, this is an easy way to find out. \nThis meeting will be held via Zoom conference call. All you need is an internet connection and computer/smartphone\, or a regular phone. \nPlease call or email JoAnne (780-232-0733) ahead of time if you plan to come and the link and phone number will be forwarded to you.
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/board-meeting-january-2025/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="JoAnne B.":MAILTO:joanneburek1@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250202T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124003
CREATED:20240805T175855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T154401Z
UID:13931-1738491300-1738508400@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Devon Ravine Trails
DESCRIPTION:This is a nice 10km hike through Devon & every time we seem to do a hike there the trail has been improved. The pictures from January 7th\, 2024. \n\n\n\nWe will start from the parking lot just outside the Lion’s Campground\, going through the ravine\, city trails & taking a few city streets (mostly Erie St. South) to the arena. The arena will be open for minor hockey\, so we’ll likely have lunch in the lobby or the stands. The arena is expanding so the outdoor rink is no longer accessible & the men’s washroom has temporarily been relocated to the dressing rooms beside the ice surface. \n\n\n\nAfter lunch will pickup the city trail by the arena\, with a slight detour around the arena construction\, continuing through town (mostly Erie St.) to pickup the river trails again back to the Lion’s Campground. \n\n\n\nWe will meet at the trailhead\, the parking area just outside of the Lion’s Campground at 10:15 a.m. and the hike will leave at 10:30.  \n\n\n\nNote: the ravine trails can be slick so having trax/spikes are recommended. \n\n\n\nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, pages 118-119\, or contact the Hike Leader\, JoAnne B. & Lee S.\, at 780-487-0645. \n\n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nJanuary 2024\n\n\n\nJanuary 2023\n\n\n\nJanuary 2020\n\n\n\nJanuary 2019\n\n\n\nMarch 2018
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/devon-ravine-trails-01-2025/
LOCATION:Meet at Trailhead\, Box 131\, Station Main\, Edmonton\, AB\, Edmonton\, AB T5J 3G9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="JoAnne B. & Lee S.":MAILTO:joanneandlee@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250216T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250216T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124003
CREATED:20240506T154614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T092120Z
UID:13729-1739700900-1739718000@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Whitemud Park to Laurier Park\, via Hawrelak Park Footbridge
DESCRIPTION:An exciting winter hike through the river valley parks with the added bonus of the annual Silver Skate Festival going on at Laurier Park (snow sculptures & food pavilions).  \n\n\n\nWe’ll meet in the parking lot at Whitemud Park (on Fox Drive\, turn north on Keillor Road and turn into the first parking lot). Be there at 10:15 a.m. for a hike start time at 10:30. The pictures from February 18th\, 2024. \n\n\n\nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book (pages 14-15)\, or contact the Hike Leader\, Martha M. at 780-913-9779. \n\n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nFebruary 2024\n\n\n\nFebruary 2023\n\n\n\nFebruary 2022\n\n\n\nFebruary 2020\n\n\n\nFebruary 2018\n\n\n\nFebruary 2017
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/whitemud-park-to-laurier-park-02-2025/
LOCATION:Meet at Trailhead – We do not provide organized car pooling.  However\, participants are encouraged to make their own car pooling arrangements.
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Martha M":MAILTO:ccfirst@shaw.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250220T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124003
CREATED:20240322T020011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T020013Z
UID:13437-1740078000-1740083400@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Board Meeting - February 2025
DESCRIPTION:Members are always welcome to attend our board meetings. Find out what’s going on behind the scenes as we talk about and plan our trail maintenance\, hiking events\, and everything else we do to help our members get the most of their involvement and to keep our the trail and the association thriving. \nIf you ever wondered what it would be like to be a board member\, this is an easy way to find out. \nThis meeting will be held via Zoom conference call. All you need is an internet connection and computer/smartphone\, or a regular phone. \nPlease call or email JoAnne (780-232-0733) ahead of time if you plan to come and the link and phone number will be forwarded to you.
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/board-meeting-february-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom Web Meeting
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="JoAnne B.":MAILTO:joanneburek1@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250302T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250302T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124003
CREATED:20240805T180103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T224750Z
UID:13940-1740910500-1740927600@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Northeast River Valley Park
DESCRIPTION:This is a new trail as part of the the Northeast River Valley Park (previously Our Lady Queen of Peace). Pictures from January 24th\, 2024. \n\n\n\nWe’ll meet at the trailhead near the main buildings of the Northeast River Valley Park (the angled parking area inside the gate\, off 9th St. NE\, a bit south of 153th Avenue) at 10:15am and the hike will start at 10:30. The route will go through the park trails and follow the river valley trails towards Hermitage Park. \n\n\n\nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike contact the Hike Leader\, Sherry K.\, at 780-233-2148. \n\n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes here: \n\n\n\n\nJanuary 2024
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/northeast-river-valley-park-03-2025/
LOCATION:Meet at Trailhead\, Box 131\, Station Main\, Edmonton\, AB\, Edmonton\, AB T5J 3G9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Sherry K.":MAILTO:magically@shaw.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250316T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250316T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124003
CREATED:20240602T221822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T084302Z
UID:13879-1742120100-1742137200@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Blackfoot Lake Staging in Blackfoot Rec. Area.
DESCRIPTION:We will meet at the parking lot at the Blackfoot Lake Staging Area at 10:15 a.m. the hike will leave at 10:30 a.m. Irene will be leading the hike & Scotty will maintain the fire at the shelter. The pictures from January 29th\, 2017. \n\n\n\nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book (pages 88-89)\, or contact the Hike Leader\, Irene M. at 780-679-2218. \n\n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nJanuary 2017\n\n\n\nApril 2018\n\n\n\nOctober 2019
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/blackfoot-lake-staging-03-2025/
LOCATION:Meet at Trailhead – We do not provide organized car pooling.  However\, participants are encouraged to make their own car pooling arrangements.
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Irene M.":MAILTO:malcolm@cable-lynx.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250320T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124003
CREATED:20240322T015928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T015930Z
UID:13439-1742497200-1742502600@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Board Meeting - March 2025
DESCRIPTION:Members are always welcome to attend our board meetings. Find out what’s going on behind the scenes as we talk about and plan our trail maintenance\, hiking events\, and everything else we do to help our members get the most of their involvement and to keep our the trail and the association thriving. \nIf you ever wondered what it would be like to be a board member\, this is an easy way to find out. \nThis meeting will be held via Zoom conference call. All you need is an internet connection and computer/smartphone\, or a regular phone. \nPlease call or email JoAnne (780-232-0733) ahead of time if you plan to come and the link and phone number will be forwarded to you.
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/board-meeting-march-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom Web Meeting
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="JoAnne B.":MAILTO:joanneburek1@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250330T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250330T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124003
CREATED:20240913T191700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250330T135033Z
UID:14538-1743329700-1743346800@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:St. Albert Trails
DESCRIPTION:This weeks hike will be in St. Albert along both sides of the Sturgeon River. The city trail is well-developed and maintained year-round\, so it’s a good choice during the mucky month of April. Additionally\, Frank will be dusting off his “historical tour” notes on St. Albert. \n\n\n\nSt. Albert has a great trail system. They are likely to be cleared but throw your grippers in your car just in case. If the coming storm stays longer than predicted\, updates including cancellation\, will be communicated. Washrooms are available at St. Albert Place (5 St. Anne Street\, St. Albert). Please meet in front of the main doors for St. Albert Place (south side of the building) at 10:15. The hike will leave promptly at 10:30\, total length will be 8-9 km\, and pictures from April 7th\, 2024. There is a huge free parking lot at St. Albert Place.  \n\n\n\nAs an aside\, Frank leads a historical tour of St. Albert. A small portion of this hike will follow this program with Frank pointing out a few highlights. If interested\, ask him about accessing a self-guided version of the full tour.  \n\n\n\nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes web page for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, page 125 or contact the Hike Leader\, Frank P.. \n\n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nApril 2024\n\n\n\nApril 2023\n\n\n\nMarch 2019\n\n\n\nApril 2018
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/st-albert-trails-03-2025/
LOCATION:Meet at Trailhead – We do not provide organized car pooling.  However\, participants are encouraged to make their own car pooling arrangements.
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Frank P.":MAILTO:phrank@yegville.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250413T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250413T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124003
CREATED:20240506T153104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T222657Z
UID:13715-1744539300-1744556400@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Southend Saunders Lake (A33 to A30)
DESCRIPTION:This hike\, 9.8 km round trip\, follows the shoreline\, giving views of waterbirds and red tailed hawks\, with a deer being a bonus. \n\n\n\nWe’ll meet at the trail head beside Rollyview Road at the end of Saunders Lake at 10:15 a.m. (parking area across the highway). The hike will leave from ‘A33’ at 10:30. The pictures from April 21st\, 2024. \n\n\n\nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, pages 24-25\, or contact the Hike Leader\, Stella C. or call 587-879-2955. \n\n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nApril 2024\n\n\n\nApril 2022\n\n\n\nMay 2017
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/southend-saunders-lake-a33-to-a30-04-2025/
LOCATION:Meet at Trailhead – We do not provide organized car pooling.  However\, participants are encouraged to make their own car pooling arrangements.
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Stella C.":MAILTO:cormier.stella@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250427T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250427T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124003
CREATED:20240506T150002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T150744Z
UID:13696-1745747100-1745766000@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:East Battle River (Duhamel) to Rest & Be Thankful Hill
DESCRIPTION:Traditionally this was our first out of town hike of the season & a glorious way to start spring … and for the past few years we’ve also added it to our fall schedule\, providing another chance at an out of town hike before winter hits. \nThe hike follows the Battle River east towards Stoney Creek and Camrose. It starts by following the river\, low in the valley across open grassland\, but eventually winds its way up out of the valley\, stepping over a field of crocuses\, then into woods and gulleys\, and ending at the top of “Rest & Be Thankful” hill. There we stop to eat our lunches\, thankful for the spectacular views. \nWe’ll meet at the trail head Duhamel (Ross Flats) Campground (at Range Road 212C just off Highway 21 & the campground is no longer in operation). The hike will leave from ‘A62’ at 10:00. The pictures from April 28\, 2024. \nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes web page for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, pages 52-53 or contact the Hike Leader\, Mary M. (780-608-0593). \nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\nApril 2024\n\n\n\nApril 2023\n\n\n\nMay 2022\n\n\n\nApril 2019\n\n\n\nMay 2017\n\n\n\nMay 2015
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/east-battle-river-duhamel-to-rest-be-thankful-hill-04-2025/
LOCATION:Meet at Trailhead – We do not provide organized car pooling.  However\, participants are encouraged to make their own car pooling arrangements.
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary M.":MAILTO:marypatmac@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250504T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250504T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124003
CREATED:20240819T154641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T001547Z
UID:14407-1746351900-1746370800@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Gwynne Section
DESCRIPTION:The huge valley starting at Gwynne and containing the Battle River as it flows eastward across Alberta\, was created in a few days. At the end of the last ice age\, glacier water trapped by ice formed huge Lake Edmonton. The water finally broke through the ice at Gwynne and the whole lake emptied\, creating the magnificent valley we will overlook. The pictures from September 29th\, 2024. \nThe hike will leave from A57 on Highway 822 at about 10:00 a.m.. Participants should proceed there directly on their own\, but should check the website prior to departure in case of a change. \nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, pages 46-47\, or contact the Hike Leader John S.. \nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\nSeptember 2024\nSeptember 2023\nAugust 2022\nOctober 2020\nSeptember 2019\nOctober 2018\nMay 2017
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/gwynne-section-05-2025/
LOCATION:Meet at Trailhead – We do not provide organized car pooling.  However\, participants are encouraged to make their own car pooling arrangements.
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="John S.":MAILTO:jscotvold@shaw.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250507T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124003
CREATED:20250221T085649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T085953Z
UID:15013-1746608400-1746630000@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: Garage Day at Bulldog & Helen W's Garage
DESCRIPTION:Our equipment storage facility is at Bulldog Self Storage – East (6805 – 82 Avenue) but we can’t do any of the equipment work there. \nHelen W lives nearby so has offered her garage as a place for a spring maintenance day.  We would bring all the machines here for changing oil. Also\, we could do all the sharpening of the clippers over here as well. \nIf you plan to attend contact Helen W. (helenwhitson@gmail.com) so she can provide you with the workplan and directions. \nWe are planning on Wednesday\, May 7th as the maintenance prep day with May 14th as a carryover/alternative based upon how much gets done on the 7th. \nTrail Maintenance for the scheduled Sunday hikes is targeted for 2 Wednesdays prior to the hike\, with the first maintenance day being June 4th at Kopp Lake for the June 15th hike. Throughout the season we have scheduled hikes that do not require maintenance (e.g.\, Stoney Creek) which will allow us to catch up if weather or workgroup availability has become an issue. \nHikes prior to Kopp Lake are based upon one from the end of the 2024 season where new maintenance will not be required. \nNote: The trail maintenance crew are covered by WCB.
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/trail-clearing-garage-day-at-bulldog-2025-05-07/
CATEGORIES:Trail maintenance
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250511T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250511T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124003
CREATED:20240820T232659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T153904Z
UID:14442-1746959400-1746975600@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:North Miquelon - A86 (Former Store) to A85 (Miquelon Park) (10:30 Start)
DESCRIPTION:Since this is Mother’s Day\, we’ll start with the ‘Mother’s Day Breakfast’ at the Spilstead Community Hall (20502 Township Road 502\, corner of Township Road 502/Range Road 205)\, meeting at the community hall for breakfast. We’ve delayed the hike start to 10:30 to accommodate those going to the breakfast.  \n\n\n\nThose just want to hike can meet us in the parking lot at the Spilstead Community Hall at 10:30. There is limited parking at the trailhead along Township Road 500 (~3km from the community hall)\, so to minimize the number of vehicles near the trailhead we may carpool from the community hall.  \n\n\n\nThe hike will start beside the site of the former store (A86)\, initially going past a new pond that cut through our trail\, then on to St. FX Lookout\, Erickson’s Curvert and into Miquelon Provincial Park where we’ll stop for lunch at one of the campsites. Pictures from September 22nd\, 2024. The beavers are always active around the new pond\, so the first ¾km may have some deadfall to stopover but after that it will be smooth sailing. \n\n\n\nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, pages 70-71\, or contact the Hike Leader\, Helen W.\, at 780-884-3097. \n\n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 2024\n\n\n\nApril 2023\n\n\n\nAugust 2022\n\n\n\nAugust 2020\n\n\n\nJuly 2017\n\n\n\nJuly 2016
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/north-miquelon-a86-a85-05-2025/
LOCATION:Meet at Trailhead – We do not provide organized car pooling.  However\, participants are encouraged to make their own car pooling arrangements.
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250514T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250514T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124003
CREATED:20250221T090249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T090328Z
UID:15017-1747213200-1747234800@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: Garage Day at Bulldog & Helen W's Garage (Carryover\, if needed)
DESCRIPTION:Our equipment storage facility is at Bulldog Self Storage – East (6805 – 82 Avenue) but we can’t do any of the equipment work there. \nHelen W lives nearby so has offered her garage as a place for a spring maintenance day.  We would bring all the machines here for changing oil. Also\, we could do all the sharpening of the clippers over here as well. \nIf you plan to attend contact Helen W. (helenwhitson@gmail.com) so she can provide you with the workplan and directions. \nWe are planning on Wednesday\, May 7th as the maintenance prep day with May 14th as a carryover/alternative based upon how much gets done on the 7th. \nTrail Maintenance for the scheduled Sunday hikes is targeted for 2 Wednesdays prior to the hike\, with the first maintenance day being June 4th at Kopp Lake for the June 15th hike. Throughout the season we have scheduled hikes that do not require maintenance (e.g.\, Stoney Creek) which will allow us to catch up if weather or workgroup availability has become an issue. \nHikes prior to Kopp Lake are based upon one from the end of the 2024 season where new maintenance will not be required. \nNote: The trail maintenance crew are covered by WCB.
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/trail-clearing-garage-day-at-bulldog-2025-05-14/
CATEGORIES:Trail maintenance
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250515T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124003
CREATED:20250124T164235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T164237Z
UID:14822-1747335600-1747341000@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Board Meeting - May 2025
DESCRIPTION:Members are always welcome to attend our board meetings. Find out what’s going on behind the scenes as we talk about and plan our trail maintenance\, hiking events\, and everything else we do to help our members get the most of their involvement and to keep our the trail and the association thriving. \nIf you ever wondered what it would be like to be a board member\, this is an easy way to find out. \nThis meeting will be held via Zoom conference call. All you need is an internet connection and computer/smartphone\, or a regular phone. \nPlease call or email JoAnne (780-232-0733) ahead of time if you plan to come and the link and phone number will be forwarded to you.
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/board-meeting-may-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom Web Meeting
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="JoAnne B.":MAILTO:joanneburek1@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250518T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124003
CREATED:20240819T153435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T181227Z
UID:14418-1747561500-1747580400@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:West Battle River (A57 to Schnee Hill)
DESCRIPTION:A wonderful section of the trail along Battle River\, going east from Gwynne.  It has a little bit of everything\, including passing by what used to be the historic Low’s Crossing (well historic from a WTA perspective). Checkout Gene Miskiw’s “The Battle Bridge Story” with loads of pictures he’s shared with us at the AGM a few years ago (“The Battle Bridge Story” and more). Unfortunately\, the combination of age & changes to navigable water regulations forced us to remove it\, which Karen Bell documented as “A Bridge too Far”. A sad day for us all\, but a reminder to the dedication and ingenuity of the original WTA members. \nWe’ll meet at the trail head “A57” on Highway 822 (bend near the top of the hill after the tracks & river) at 9:45 a.m.. The hike will leave from ‘A57’ at 10:00. The pictures from August 25th\, 2024. \nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, pages 48-49\, or contact the Hike Leader Sherry K.\, at 780-233-2148. \nHere are the write-ups from previous hikes on this section: \n\nAugust 2024\nOctober 2021\nAugust 2021\nMay 2018\nSeptember 2017
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/west-battle-river-a57-to-schnee-hill-06-2025/
LOCATION:Meet at Trailhead – We do not provide organized car pooling.  However\, participants are encouraged to make their own car pooling arrangements.
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Sherry K.":MAILTO:magically@shaw.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250525T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250525T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124003
CREATED:20240819T153251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T210717Z
UID:14416-1748166300-1748185200@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Fort Ethier / Bigstone Creek (A48 towards ‘D’)
DESCRIPTION:This is along a very special part of the Waskahegan Trail. Starting with a living relic from Canadian history (Fort Ethier from the time of the 1885 Riel Rebellion) and a close-up look at an alpaca farm\, followed by shaded cliff-top views of Bigstone Creek and sun-filled stretches close to the water\, what’s not to like? Expect to stop at a special spot for lunch and a rest. \nWe’ll meet at the trail head beside Fort Ethier (“A48”) at 9:45 a.m. (parking at the landowners farm just off near the remnants of Fort Ethier … BTW: Google Map – Fort Ethier is actually ~600m closer to the creek & on the other side of the road). The hike will leave from ‘A48’ at 10:00. The pictures from September 1st\, 2024. \nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, pages 40-41\, or contact the Hike Leader\, Helen W.\, at 780-884-3097. \nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\nAugust 2023\nSeptember 2022\nJune 2021\nOctober 2018\nSeptember 2017\nAugust 2016
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/fort-ethier-bigstone-creek-a48-towards-d-05-2025/
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250601T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250601T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124003
CREATED:20240802T143026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T182653Z
UID:14246-1748771100-1748790000@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Hastings Lake to Mottet Hill
DESCRIPTION:This is a section of the trail features pleasant paths through woods and pastures\, an extensive boardwalk\, and finally a stroll to the top of Mottet Hill. Here are the pictures from the hike on October 6th\, 2024. \nThe hike will leave from “A91”\, on Township Road 512  (just off Highway 14 at Range Road 204) at about 9:45 a.m. \nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, pages 78-79 \, or contact the Hike Leader Helen W.\, at 780-884-3097. \nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\nOctober 2024\nAugust 2024\nMay 2023\nMay 2019\nJune 2018
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/hastings-lake-to-mottet-hill-06-2025/
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250604T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250604T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124003
CREATED:20250130T002123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T002133Z
UID:14384-1749027600-1749049200@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: Kopp Lake
DESCRIPTION:Maintenance always depends on the weather; so check the website before coming out. \nIf you plan to attend contact Helen W. (helenwhitson@gmail.com) so she can provide you with the workplan details and directions to the trailhead. \nPlease bring your lunch\, water\, wear older clothes and be prepared for hiking. \nNote: The trail maintenance crew are covered by WCB.
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/trail-clearing-kopp-lake-tentative/
CATEGORIES:Trail maintenance
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250608T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250608T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124003
CREATED:20240819T153128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T223949Z
UID:14414-1749375900-1749394800@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Ministik Berg & Nature Conservancy Trails
DESCRIPTION:The hike is through the Ministik Bird Sanctuary and a bit beyond\, much of which is the ‘Ball Berg’ section that was donated to the Nature Conservancy of Canada by the Ball family. This is of course a good chance to see birds\, including waterfowl\, as well as beaver. A small camera with a zoom lens or lightweight binoculars would be handy. The pictures from September 8th\, 2024. \nWe’ll meet from the trail head on “A89A” on Range Road 210 (1 km off Hwy 14 at 9:45 a.m.. The hike will leave from ‘A89A’ at 10:00 where we will go past several small lakes towards & the ‘Berg Stopover’ to the NCC trails. \nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, pages 76-77\, or contact the Hike Leader\, Delaney S. \n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 2024\n\n\n\nSeptember 2022\n\n\n\nJune 2022\n\n\n\nJune 2021\n\n\n\nSeptember 2020\n\n\n\nOctober 2018\n\n\n\nMay 2017
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/ministik-berg-to-williams-lake-05-2025/
LOCATION:Meet at Trailhead – We do not provide organized car pooling.  However\, participants are encouraged to make their own car pooling arrangements.
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Delaney S.":MAILTO:delaney.schlemko@natureconservancy.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250615T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250615T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124003
CREATED:20240818T211519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T155858Z
UID:13996-1749980700-1749999600@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Kopp Lake
DESCRIPTION:This will be a great time to come & check out the Kopp Lake in the spring !! We will meet at the trail head at “A35” (at the fork in the road for Township Road 492 & 492A) at 9:45\, we should hitting the trail about 10:00 a.m.. You should check the website prior to departure in case of a change (e.g.\, weather forecast\, trail conditions). Pictures from October 15th\, 2023. \nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, pages 26-27\, or contact the Hike Leaders JoAnne B. & Lee S.\, at 780-487-0645. \nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\nOctober 2023\nJune 2022\nJune 2021\nSeptember 2020\nJune 2019\nAugust 2018\nSeptember 2016
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/kopp-lake-06-2025/
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="JoAnne B. & Lee S.":MAILTO:joanneandlee@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250618T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250618T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124003
CREATED:20250130T002204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T182207Z
UID:14349-1750237200-1750258800@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: Middle Coal Lake – A45/Kjorlien Corner to Point Cooperation
DESCRIPTION:Maintenance always depends on the weather; so check the website before coming out. \nIf you plan to attend contact Helen W. (helenwhitson@gmail.com) so she can provide you with the workplan details and directions to the trailhead. \nPlease bring your lunch\, water\, wear older clothes and be prepared for hiking. \nNote: The trail maintenance crew are covered by WCB.
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/trail-clearing-middle-coal-lake-a45-kjorlien-corner-to-point-cooperation/
CATEGORIES:Trail maintenance
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250619T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124003
CREATED:20250124T164300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T164302Z
UID:14824-1750359600-1750365000@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Board Meeting - June 2025
DESCRIPTION:Members are always welcome to attend our board meetings. Find out what’s going on behind the scenes as we talk about and plan our trail maintenance\, hiking events\, and everything else we do to help our members get the most of their involvement and to keep our the trail and the association thriving. \nIf you ever wondered what it would be like to be a board member\, this is an easy way to find out. \nThis meeting will be held via Zoom conference call. All you need is an internet connection and computer/smartphone\, or a regular phone. \nPlease call or email JoAnne (780-232-0733) ahead of time if you plan to come and the link and phone number will be forwarded to you.
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/board-meeting-june-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom Web Meeting
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="JoAnne B.":MAILTO:joanneburek1@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250625T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250625T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124003
CREATED:20250130T002230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T182235Z
UID:14351-1750842000-1750863600@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: Middle Coal Lake – A43 to Point Cooperation
DESCRIPTION:Maintenance always depends on the weather; so check the website before coming out. \nIf you plan to attend contact Helen W. (helenwhitson@gmail.com) so she can provide you with the workplan details and directions to the trailhead. \nPlease bring your lunch\, water\, wear older clothes and be prepared for hiking. \nNote: The trail maintenance crew are covered by WCB.
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/trail-clearing-middle-coal-lake-a43-to-point-cooperation/
CATEGORIES:Trail maintenance
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250702T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250702T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124003
CREATED:20250130T002251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T182305Z
UID:14353-1751446800-1751468400@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: South Coal Lake – A45/Kjorlien Corner to Pumping Station
DESCRIPTION:Maintenance always depends on the weather; so check the website before coming out. \nIf you plan to attend contact Helen W. (helenwhitson@gmail.com) so she can provide you with the workplan details and directions to the trailhead. \nPlease bring your lunch\, water\, wear older clothes and be prepared for hiking. \nNote: The trail maintenance crew are covered by WCB.
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/trail-clearing-south-coal-lake-a45-kjorlien-corner-to-pumping-station/
CATEGORIES:Trail maintenance
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250706T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250706T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124003
CREATED:20240805T164921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T141326Z
UID:14005-1751795100-1751814000@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Coal Lake Kjorlein Corner (A45) to Wetaskiwin Pumping Station (A46)
DESCRIPTION:The third hike along Coal Lake\, starting from the same spot as 2 weeks ago but this time going south. \nWe’ll meet at the trail head beside “A45” (Kjorlien Corner on the bend at Township Road 473 / Range Road 232)  at 9:45a.m.. The hike will leave from ‘A45’ at 10:00\, going down towards Coal Lake then south to the pumping station for the Wetaskiwin Water Treatment Plant. Pictures from June 9th\, 2024. \nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, pages 37\, or contact the Hike Leader\,  Anita P.  \nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\nJune 2023\nSeptember 2022\nJuly 2019\nMay 2017
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/coal-lake-kjorlein-corner-a45-to-wetaskiwin-pumping-station-07-2025/
LOCATION:Meet at Trailhead – We do not provide organized car pooling.  However\, participants are encouraged to make their own car pooling arrangements.
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Anita P.":MAILTO:anitapiebiak@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250709T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250709T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124003
CREATED:20250130T002312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250628T204110Z
UID:14355-1752051600-1752073200@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: Blackfoot Area A98 to Park Gate - Completed
DESCRIPTION:Maintenance completed (updated 2025-06-27\, 19:00MT) – \n\nLee S – used the weedeater for A98-park gates – Pictures (2025-06-27)\nPeter K – to do the chainsawing for the couple of downed trees prior to the hike\n\n \nThis is a short segmenting Blackfoot\, depending on participants additional maintenance may be done. \nMaintenance always depends on the weather; so check the website before coming out. \nIf you plan to attend contact Helen W. (helenwhitson@gmail.com) so she can provide you with the workplan details and directions to the trailhead. \nPlease bring your lunch\, water\, wear older clothes and be prepared for hiking. \nNote: The trail maintenance crew are covered by WCB.
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/trail-clearing-a98-to-park-07-2025/
CATEGORIES:Trail maintenance
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250713T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250713T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124003
CREATED:20240719T181633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T231223Z
UID:14115-1752399900-1752418800@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Stoney Creek
DESCRIPTION:We will be meeting at the trailhead at “A67” on Range Road 205/Township Road 461\, just east of the railroad track (Note: be careful when coming from Hwy 13\, as the sign for RR205 on the south side of the road is correct but due to road line corrections on the north side it is RR204)\, at 9:45am with the hike leaving promptly at 10:00. \nYou will see cacti and a little landscape you seldom see this far north. We will start from A67 (the metal gate where the stile used to be)\, going through McGee Basin and along Stoney Creek into Camrose. .  The pictures from July 10th\, 2022. \nIf you are new to WTA hikes\, then you should visit the Guided Hikes webpage for essential information. For further information specific to this hike\, refer to The Waskahegan Trail Guide Book\, pages 56-57\, or contact the Hike Leader Elizabeth B.\, at 780-672-2873. \n\n\nHere are the stories of previous hikes: \n\n\n\n\nJuly 2024\n\n\n\nJuly 2022\n\n\n\nJuly 2021\n\n\n\nJuly 2020\n\n\n\nJuly 2019\n\n\n\nJuly 2018
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/stoney-creek-07-2025/
LOCATION:Meet at Trailhead – We do not provide organized car pooling.  However\, participants are encouraged to make their own car pooling arrangements.
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth B.":MAILTO:mekbagdan@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250716T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250716T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124003
CREATED:20250130T002751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T145154Z
UID:14364-1752656400-1752678000@waskahegantrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing: Battle River (Duhamel Campground to Fidlers Monument) - #1
DESCRIPTION:Note: we may need 2 weeks for maintenance between the old Duhamel Campground to Fidlers Monument – July 16th for chainsawing & signage and July 30th for mowing & trimming. \nMaintenance always depends on the weather; so check the website before coming out. \nIf you plan to attend contact Helen W. (helenwhitson@gmail.com) so she can provide you with the workplan details and directions to the trailhead. \nPlease bring your lunch\, water\, wear older clothes and be prepared for hiking. \nNote: The trail maintenance crew are covered by WCB.
URL:https://waskahegantrail.ca/event/trail-clearing-battle-river-duhamel-campground-to-fidlers-monument/
CATEGORIES:Trail maintenance
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen W.":MAILTO:helenwhitson@gmail.com
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