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Upcoming BBQ (June 8)
- Hosted by Ernest at the club property.
- Starts at 2:00 PM, with lunch from 3–5 PM.
- Club provides hot dogs, hamburgers, baked potatoes, and soft drinks.
- Members encouraged to bring salads, desserts, special proteins, and adult beverages.
- Volunteers needed for cleanup beforehand—contact Ernest at 780-945-1668.
- Recommended access via NE entrance due to roadwork.
Club Raffle & Spring Lake Fair
- ETFC will man a booth at the Spring Lake Fall Fair (Sept. 13).
- Selling raffle tickets for a Quicksilver 365 HD PVC boat ($10/ticket).
- Draw takes place Sept. 20—tickets available via e-transfer.
Fishing & Conservation Updates
- Walleye Spawning Camp: Goal of 20M eggs, reached 15M, stocked across Alberta lakes.
- Prussian Carp Alert: This invasive species threatens trout. If caught, it must be killed—never returned to the lake.
- Fishing Flies for Trout: Popular patterns include chironomids, leeches, damselflies, and terrestrials.
Provincial Initiatives
- Mandatory Boat Inspections: Starting June 1, watercraft entering Alberta must stop for inspections to prevent invasive species spread.
- AWF Yellow Perch Transfer Project: Volunteers needed for fish transfers in July/August—contact Gaetan Richard.
Next newsletter: Early September—Enjoy your summer and stay safe!