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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250507T090000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250511T103000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250514T090000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250515T190000
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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
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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
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CREATED:20240819T153251Z
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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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