Dams in Manitoba and Alaska threaten wildlife and fishing
In this Rod and Gun column the author warns about the Grand Rapids Hydro project in Manitoba and the Rampart Dam plan on the Yukon River in Alaska, predicting habitat loss for ducks moose and bears, disruption to salmon runs, and long term ecological harm alongside skepticism about future power solutions. The piece also updates on local fishing conditions in Manitoba and notes events in angling media.
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Teller of Tall Tales Spoof Revealed in Memoir Snippet
The excerpt recalls government photographer Earl Kennedy nearby as the speaker hooked a catch. Fisheries Branch Director Burt Kooyman signs a note praising luck and wit nesses, joking that without them the tale might seem like another spoof.
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