NOTE: TIME CHANGE: 4:30 - 5:30 PM, + BRING COVID Vaccine Record Attn: Edmonton & Area Certified SCUBA Divers/AUC Members: $15 pp, Non Member: $25 Note: MUST BRING ALL OWN GEAR (or rent from your favorite LDS - local dive shop).  Don't forget your "C-Card" PLUS: must show proof of Full COVID Vaccination or results of recent COVID test. ARRIVE: 4:00 PM (not earlier), UNLOAD gear at DOOR #10, move vehicle & find parking, then MUST WALK TO the "Main Entrance" (or possibly Door #3) to show facility staff your Vaccine Passport, tell cashier you're with the Scuba Rental, walk down to Dive Tank (near Door #10). Finish unloading & set-up gear, fill out or give volunteer your Waiver and/or fee ($15 members, $25 non-members).  NOTE: mandatory mask & physical distancing required inside facility.  Suggest that you wear bathing suit under street clothes, lockers might not be available, please leave all valuables at home or locked in car. GET TICKETS & pre-pay in advance, OR indicate that you'll pay cash direct to AUC volunteers on deck, etc. LINK: AUC WAIVER Adults    FINS in water at 4:30 PM Sharp and Fins OUT at - 5:30 PM sharp - exactly one hour rental only so don't be late! AFTER: Limit shower-time & change quickly, etc. Then place gear outside door #10, get vehicle, reload quickly. Take all gear & belongings! WANT TO SOCIALIZE? If so, meet afterwards at Brewster's Pub (Covid permitting), corner of 116 Street/104 Ave for scuba talk, snacks, bevvies, etc. Additional dates (subject to change without notice) 2021: Dec 11, 18th 2022: Possible time change: 4:00 - 5:00 PM, arrive at 3:30 pm., yet to be determined)   2022 Dates: Jan 8, 22, Feb 5, 19, Mar 5, 19, Apr 2, 16, 30th and May 7, 14th, 2022.

NOTE: TIME CHANGE: 4:30 - 5:30 PM, + BRING COVID Vaccine Record Attn: Edmonton & Area Certified SCUBA Divers/AUC Members: $15 pp, Non Member: $25 Note: MUST BRING ALL OWN GEAR (or rent from your favorite LDS - local dive shop).  Don't forget your "C-Card" PLUS: must show proof of Full COVID Vaccination or results of recent COVID test. ARRIVE: 4:00 PM (not earlier), UNLOAD gear at DOOR #10, move vehicle & find parking, then MUST WALK TO the "Main Entrance" (or possibly Door #3) to confirm your Vaccine QR to facility staff, then tell cashier you're with the Scuba Rental, walk down to Dive Tank (near Door #10). Finish unloading & set-up gear, fill out or give volunteer your Waiver and/or pay cash fee ($15 members, $25 non-members) or pre-pay & save time!  Get your ticket(s), membership, etc.  OR send E-Transfer to: info@albertaunderwatercouncil.com  OR please RSVP to: info@albertaunderwatercouncil.com & indicate that you'll pay cash on deck. NOTE: mandatory mask, physical distancing & Vaccine QR code required inside facility.  Suggest that you wear bathing suit under street clothes, lockers might not be available, please leave all valuables at home or locked in car. GET TICKETS & pre-pay in advance, OR indicate that you'll pay cash direct to AUC volunteers on deck, etc. LINK: AUC WAIVER Adults    FINS in water at 4:30 PM Sharp and Fins OUT at - 5:30 PM sharp - exactly one hour rental only so don't be late! AFTER: Limit shower-time & change quickly, etc. Then place gear outside door #10, get vehicle, reload quickly. Take all gear & belongings! WANT TO SOCIALIZE? If so, meet afterwards at Brewster's Pub (Covid permitting), corner of 116 Street/104 Ave for scuba talk, snacks, bevvies, etc. Additional dates (subject to change without notice) 2021: Nov 27, Dec 11, 18th, In 2022: Jan 8, 22, Feb 5, 19, Mar 5, 19, Apr 2, 16, 30th and May 7, 14th, 2022.

NOTE: TIME CHANGE: 4:30 - 5:30 PM, + BRING COVID Vaccine Record Attn: Edmonton & Area Certified SCUBA Divers/AUC Members: $15 pp, Non Member: $25 Note: BRING ALL OWN GEAR (or rent from your favorite LDS - local dive shop).  Don't forget your "C-Card" PLUS: must show proof of Full COVID Vaccination or results of recent COVID test. ARRIVE: 4:00 PM (not earlier), UNLOAD gear at DOOR #10, move vehicle & find parking, then MUST WALK TO DOOR #3 or Main Entrance to show facility staff your Vaccine Passport, walk inside to Dive Tank (near Door #10). NOTE: mandatory mask & physical distancing required inside facility.  Suggest that you wear bathing suit under street clothes, lockers might not be available, please leave all valuables at home or locked in car. GET TICKETS & pre-pay in advance, OR indicate that you'll pay cash direct to AUC volunteers on deck, etc. LINK: AUC WAIVER Adults    FINS in water at 4:30 PM Sharp and Fins OUT at - 5:30 PM sharp - exactly one hour rental only so don't be late! AFTER: Limit shower-time & change quickly, etc. Then place gear outside door #10, get vehicle, reload quickly. Take all gear & belongings! WANT TO SOCIALIZE? If so, meet afterwards at Brewster's Pub (max 6 per table), corner of 116 Street/104 Ave for scuba talk.  Additional dates (subject to change without notice: 2021: Nov 27, Dec 11, 18th, 2022: Jan 8, 22, Feb 5, 19, Mar 5, 19, Apr 2, 16, 30th and May 7, 14th, 2022.

Attn: Edmonton & Area Certified SCUBA Divers/AUC Members: $15 pp, Non Member: $25 Note: BRING ALL OWN GEAR (or rent from your favorite LDS - local dive shop).  Don't forget your "C-Card" PLUS: must show proof of Full COVID Vaccination or results of recent COVID test. ARRIVE: 3:45 PM (not earlier), UNLOAD gear at DOOR #10, move vehicle, then MUST WALK TO DOOR #3 to show facility staff your Vaccine Passport, walk inside to Dive Tank (near Door #10). NOTE: mandatory mask & physical distancing required inside facility.  Suggest that you wear bathing suit under street clothes, lockers might not be available, please leave all valuables at home or locked in car. Sign AUC & COVID Waivers on deck, pre-pay in advance below or pay cash direct to AUC volunteers on deck, etc. FINS in water at 4:00 PM Sharp and Fins OUT at - 5:00 PM sharp - one hour only so don't be late! AFTER: Limit shower-time & change quickly, etc. Then place gear outside door #10, get vehicle, reload quickly. Take all gear & belongings! WANT TO SOCIALIZE? If so, meet afterwards at Brewster's Pub (max 6 per table), corner of 116 Street/104 Ave for scuba talk. 

Attn: Edmonton & Area Certified SCUBA Divers/AUC Members: $15 pp, Non Member: $25 Note: BRING ALL OWN GEAR (or rent from your favorite LDS - local dive shop).  Don't forget your "C-Card" PLUS: must show proof of Full COVID Vaccination or results of recent COVID test. ARRIVE: 3:45 PM (not earlier), UNLOAD gear at DOOR #10, move vehicle, then MUST WALK TO DOOR #3 to show facility staff your Vaccine Passport, walk to Dive Tank (near Door #10). NOTE: mandatory mask & physical distancing prior to rental time.  Suggest that you wear bathing suit under street clothes, lockers might not be available, please leave valuables at home or locked in car. Sign AUC & COVID Waivers, pre-pay below or pay cash to AUC volunteers, etc. FINS in water at 4:00 PM Sharp and Fin OUT at - 5:00 PM sharp - one hour only so don't be late! AFTER: Limit shower-time & change quickly, etc. Then place gear outside door #10, get vehicle, reload quickly. Take all gear & belongings! WANT TO SOCIALIZE? If so, meet afterwards at Brewster's Pub (max 6 per table), corner of 116 Street/104 Ave for scuba talk. 

Location: Banff Lake Cleanup at Lake Minnewanka's Cliff Dive Site (past boat launch & concession) Date: Saturday, OCTOBER 2nd, 2021 What: Lake clean-up dive - open to 1st 20 registered divers only! Cost:  FREE, PLUS will need Canada National Park Pass (choose day, weekend, annual, purchase in advance or at Park Gate) Hosted By: UW Outlaws Scuba Club (Calgary) & the AUC volunteers RSVP to:  ​ Event Times: 9:00 am Registration & Waivers 10:00 am Dive Safety Briefing 12:00 pm Lunch & Presentations 1:00 pm 2nd dive if wanted & conditions allow 3:00 pm Clean-up site, document & remove trash collected to Park garbage bins, pack-up dive gear, lock gate, etc.   Please Come out to collect some trash underwater and help keep our Alberta lakes, rivers, and waterways & National Parks debris free! ​ Location: Lake Minnewanka (past the boat launch & concession) Banff, Alberta ​ NOTE: Limited participants due to parking issues & physical distancing due to COVID-19. UW LAKE CLEANUP at Lake Minnewanka Cliff's Dive Site  ..... with thanks from Parks Canada   NOTE: We should have access to Gate (located just past boat launch & concession) & will be able to drive thru & park next to picnic shelter.  Suggest that divers gear up at vehicle or tailgate, then walk down to beach after Dive Safety Briefing. Note: This parking arrangement is very unusual, most divers must hike from main tourist parking lot at Lake Minnewanka to access the "Cliff's Dive Site" at Lake Minnewanka.   DIVERS - Remember - to stay clear of Boat Launches, Boat Traffic Lanes, Docks, Dams & Weirs, etc. LIMITED NUMBERS, MUST RSVP - Click on GET TICKETS via this AUC.TidyHQ Portal or Registering via email here for the first 20 divers only!

2021 Quarry Lake Cleanup at Canmore, AB Please Come out to collect some trash underwater and help keep our Alberta lakes, rivers, and waterways & National Parks debris free!   Date: Sunday, Sept 26, 2021 What: Lake clean-up dive - open to the first 20 registered divers only! Cost:  Free - but $5 Donation is appreciated Hosted By: UW Outlaws Scuba Club (Calgary) & the AUC volunteers RSVP to: info@albertaunderwatercouncil.com ​ Event Times: 9:00 am Registration & Waivers 10:00 am Dive Safety Briefing 12:00 pm Lunch Break - Please Bring your own LUNCH, snacks, drinks, etc.! 1:00 pm 2nd dive if wanted & conditions allow 3:00 pm Clean-up site, document & remove trash collected to Park garbage bins, pack-up dive gear, etc.   Location: Quarry Lake Park, in Canmore, AB ​NOTE: Limited participants due to parking issues & physical distancing due to COVID-19. - UW LAKE CLEANUP at Quarry Lake Park - Permit pending  ..... with thanks from Town of Canmore   NOTE: 1) Hope to have parking fee waived for volunteer divers & shore suppport   2) Divers need to bring garden cart to pack gear down to lake edge - it's a hike! 3) Divers, please keep together & gear up at one or two picnic tables, then enter water after Dive Safety Briefing.   LIMITED NUMBERS, MUST RSVP Via Clicking on "GET TICKETS" above or by Registering via email here for the first 20 divers only!  Shore support volunteers also welcome! Hosted by UnderwaterOutlaws.com Divers, Remember to Bring: Garden cart to haul gear PLUS: all your dive gear and tanks (at least 2 or more) - BCD, regulators, drysuit/wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, boots, weights, dive computer, hood, gloves Other dive gear that you will find useful to bring: dive light, writing slate, compass, a tarp to change on Your certification card and logbook  Warm clothing, even if the sun is shining, be prepared for typical Alberta weather which could include rain, snow, and everything in between Some events include food and water, but if you have allergies or dietary requirements, bring your own lunch or snack Nice to have: Lawn chair, bug spray, sunscreen Small amount of cash for registration fees, raffle draws, airfills (if available)

Wainwright's Annual Pumpkin Dive, Saturday, Sept 25, 2021 (Covid permitting) Hosted by AlbertaDivers.ca (see their website for event details!) Please RSVP to: divers@albertadivers.ca   Divers, Remember to Bring: All your dive gear and tanks (at least 2 or more) - BCD, regulators, drysuit/wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, boots, weights, dive computer, hood, gloves, dive knife, etc. Other dive gear that you will find useful to bring: dive light, writing slate, compass, a tarp to change on Your certification card and logbook  Warm clothing, even if the sun is shining, be prepared for typical Alberta weather which could include rain, snow, and everything in between Most events include food and water, but if you have allergies or dietary requirements, bring your own lunch or snack Lawn chair, bug spray, sunscreen Small amount of cash for registration fees, raffle draws, airfills (if available)

Sylvan Lake Cleanup 2021 - 18th Annual Sunday, Sept 19th, 2021 - with applicable COVID protocols (if required) for this dedicated Underwater Lake Cleanup at Sylvan Lake - Main Pier Area WANTED - Divers, Paddlers & Shore Cleanup Volunteers You must RSVP & register on-line via this portal.   Hosted by the Alberta Underwater Council and its volunteers, with thanks to Town of Sylvan Lake Beach Area Cleanup to be conducted by local volunteers at the same time organized by the Town of Sylvan Lake COVID-19 Protocols to be followed if needed:  Limit the numbers of participants via pre-registration (30 Divers maximum, 3-6 Paddlers & 8-10 Shore Support Volunteers) Minimize interaction and require all participants to maintain physical distance of at least 2 meters (6 ft) Check temperatures (hand-held thermometer on site) and confirm that no one participates if feeling ill WAIVERS & RISK AWARENESS FORMS for both scuba diving and COVID-19 must be read & voluntarily signed prior to participation Contact details (name, phone #, email) must be provided for contact tracing afterwards if required Sanitizing of registration surfaces and encourage hand sanitizing/washing soap/water through-out the event Encourage use of individual face masks/coverings during Registration, Dive Safety Briefing, during Dive Buddy Gear Checks, etc. Encourage divers to handle only their own equipment, must sanitize before and after if assisting another (unless established cohorts or family members Encourage divers to stay at least 2 meters away from others when clearing their nose, sinuses or throat at the lake surface or after a dive Encourage frequent hand washing after handling & documenting trash collected NO FOOD or DRINKS PROVIDED – due to COVID, participants must bring their own Anyone with increased risk of severe COVID-19 for themselves or family members should be encouraged not to participate   Divers, Remember to Bring: All your dive gear and only one tank!  Usually only do one dive to cleanup up underwater due to increased boat traffic in the afternoon PLUS: BCD, Regulators, drysuit/wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, boots, weights, dive computer, hood, gloves, 2-4 extra pounds of lead (max. depth is usually 6-10 feet so extra lead is helpful). Other dive gear that you will find useful to bring:  writing slate, compass, a tarp to change on Your certification card and logbook  Warm clothing, even if the sun is shining, be prepared for typical Alberta weather which could include rain, snow, and everything in between MUST BRING your own snacks, water, drinks - food is no longer provided due to COVID Small amount of cash for donations, membership, raffle draws (if available) Mesh Bags & Cutting Device (safety scissors) provided by the AUC   PADDLERS, launch 1/2 hour after our divers submerge BUT weather dependant (wind/waves) Remember to Bring: Life-Jacket, bailer, spare paddles, whatever you need to be safe out there! Appropriate clothing, wetsuits, wetsuit boots, (water temps are getting cold!), footwear, etc    SHORE SUPPORT VOLUNTEERS - assist divers, sort trash, record data, remove trash to garbage truck provided by the Town of Sylvan Lake Beach Cleanup to be conducted by local volunteers at the same time to be organized by the Town of Sylvan LakeRemember to Bring Appropiate clothing, sturdy footwear, gloves, small container for small metal pieces, broken glass, etc. DO NOT pick up needles - please report their location to the Town of Sylvan Lake.  

NOTE: Event's status is planned for Sept 11, 2021 Lake Chaparrel Lake Cleanup - date is confirmed (but subject to change if COVID-19 protocols change) Join The Dive Shop (Calgary) for this local lake cleanup event at Lake Chaparrel in Calgary. Probably will need to bring your own LUNCH, snacks, drinks. Hosted by DiveShopScuba.com Divers, Remember to Bring: All your dive gear and tanks (at least 1 or more) - BCD, regulators, drysuit/wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, boots, weights, dive computer, hood, gloves Other dive gear that you will find useful to bring: dive light, writing slate, compass, a tarp to change on Your certification card and logbook  Warm clothing, even if the sun is shining, be prepared for typical Alberta weather which could include rain, snow, and everything in between Most events include food and water, but if you have allergies or dietary requirements, bring your own lunch or snack Lawn chair, bug spray, sunscreen Small amount of cash for registration fees, raffle draws, airfills (if available)

NOTE: DIVE EVENT SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE & Subject to COVID Restrictions (if applicable) Diver Entry Fee: $20 pp, Payable on-line or pay cash at the event!  Let organizers know if you need a dive buddy! Non Divers: welcome! PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH for yourself & family. (Food no longer included) *New Divers—sign up with the Alberta Underwater Council NEW or  Renewal Membership:  Individuals: $20/1yr                                 Must be current AUC Members to qualify for Prizes! Location: COLD LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK—Day Use Picnic/Public Beach/Swim Area, parking available EVENT SCHEDULE: 8 AM—9:00 AM—CHECK IN/REGISTRATION  -Watch for road-side Dive Flag Signs & the Dive Trailer at the day use area site (next to playground)  9:00 AM SHARP—DIVE EVENT SAFETY BRIEFING followed by DIVE EVENT/CLEAN-UP 12 Noon— 1 PM—Lunch Break (PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH, SNACKS, DRINKS!) 1 PM—4 PM—DIVE EVENT & LAKE CLEAN-UP CONTINUES—Divers—be sure to be  organized & on time, as you need to complete all the dives by 3:00 pm at latest! 4 PM— PRESENTATIONS: Prize Presentations, Socializing, etc.   DIVERS: Remember to bring u/w dive slate, compass, snacks, all dive gear, plus 2 tanks (air fills will not be available on site).   CAMPING: you can now reserve on line @ www.reserve.albertaparks.ca or 1-877-537-2757,                                OR use Google & reserve other accommodations in Cold Lake in advance. INCLUDES Several FUN DIVE EVENTS, lake cleanup & MANY GREAT PRIZES—ALSO Remember to Bring Cash for Several SURPRISE RAFFLE DRAWS (note: if available, dependant on event sponsor donations). Thanks to the volunteers of the HOST SCUBA CLUB:  Wet & Wild Diving Society of Fort McMurray  THANKS TO ALL EVENT SPONSORS (TBA)! AND your Provincial Scuba Association: Alberta Underwater Council Please RSVP, info@albertaunderwatercouncil.com                                                        Questions? Contact: AUC OFFICE, 1-888-307-8566, 780-427-9125 www.albertaunderwatercouncil.com

Dear AUC & Affilated Club Members: You're INVITED to join the AUC Board for our upcoming annual AGM & Elections SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2021 at 1 PM via ZOOM - BUT to participate you Register for Zoom Link. Register with "Free Ticket" below or send email to: info@albertaunderwatercouncil.com - your membership status will be confirmed & link sent via return email. AGM's AGENDA: Presentation of reports, financial statements for previous year, summary of previous year’s programs & activities, followed by Election of Officers.                                                           ELECTIONS: Election of Officers upcoming for 2 yr term, all current AUC members welcome to volunteer for Board Member position:  In 2021: President is up for re-election, plus Director (s) x 4—2 year term Note: Nominations are now closed (due 2 wks min). But if interested in volunteering on the AUC Board - please contact the AUC Office or a current AUC Board Executive or Member for more information.  AUC Nomination Form: Contact AUC Office, or find on AUC Group FB Pg/Documents.  This is your “Provincial Association” representing your sport— whether it is underwater sports or scuba diving. Don’t miss this opportunity to shape it’s future & enjoy the benefits of membership to the fullest.