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Calgary Firearms Centre Shotgun and Archery Leagues
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Curious about trying the Women's and Youth Shotgun or Archery Leagues at the Calgary Firearms Centre? On Wednesday May 4th, at 4:30pm, AHEIA is hosting an Introduction to Leagues Evening at the Calgary Firearms Centre, which is a chance for those who may be interested to come try out the different leagues and see if they want to join a session.
This is an opportunity to learn something new, or improve on something you already know, and meet new people interested in the same thing you are!
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We offer a variety of courses through our locations across Alberta. You can take your Hunter Education, Canadian Firearm Safety Course, Canadian Restricted Firearm Safety Course, International Bowhunter Education Program, and Pleasure Craft Operator Certification.
Classes Currently Being Offered:
(Click Dates to Register)
Alberta Hunter Education
June 23 - 26, 2022 (Edmonton Office)
Canadian Firearm Safety Course - Non-restricted
April 19 - 21, 2022 (Edmonton Office)
May 10 - 12, 2022 (Edmonton Office)
June 7 - 9, 2022 (Edmonton Office)
June 14 & 16, 2022 (Calgary Office)
Canadian Firearm Safety Course - Restricted
May 24 - 26, 2022 (Edmonton Office)
May 31 & June 2, 2022 (Calgary Office)
**Calgary Waitlist**
If you are in Calgary and cannot attend the classes currently being offered, or the class is full, please add your name to our waitlist to receive notification when new course dates have been released for both the Non-Restricted and Restricted Canadian Firearms Safety Courses. We will send you an email when the course dates are available
Join Waitlist
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Winners have been drawn for the other three Firearm Raffles for 2022, but there's still time to purchase tickets for the Upland/Waterfowler Raffle.
Draw Date: May 24, 2022.
Call our Calgary or Edmonton office today to purchase!
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2022 Shoot Program + Upcoming
Holdsworth-Nattrass Shoot
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Attention all Trap Shooters!
The 2022 Calgary Firearms Centre Shoot Program is here! This year we are excited to be offering a full complement of registered trap shoots. Details of all the shoots are outlined in the Program. The first event you will see on the list is the Holdsworth-Nattrass Trap Shoot on May 7-8, only a couple weeks from now! Click the button below to have a look at the 2022 Shoot Program.
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Youth Hunter Education Camp
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The Youth Hunter Education Camp is a five-day event of fun-filled learning activities. Experts share their knowledge and provide instruction in the Alberta Conservation and Hunter Education Program, the Canadian Firearms Safety Course and much more.
The cost of the program includes lodging, breakfast, lunch and supper Monday through Thursday and breakfast on Friday. Also included is all instruction, course handbooks and testing for the various certifications as well as an A.H.E.I.A. camp t-shirt. Upon successful completion of the appropriate exams, students are certified in the Alberta Conservation and Hunter Education Program and the Canadian Firearms Program. They then qualify to apply for their Wildlife Identification Number (WIN Card) and are able to apply for their Minors Permit for firearms.
Camp 1: Sunday, July 3 - Friday, July 8, 2022
Camp 2: Sunday, July 10 - Friday, July 15, 2022
Camp 3: Sunday, July 17 - Friday, July 22, 2022
Camp 4: Sunday, July 24 - Friday, July 29, 2022
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Outdoor Youth Seminar
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Friday, August 19 - Sunday, August 21, 2022
The goal of the Outdoor Youth Seminar is to increase awareness of outdoor recreational opportunities. To this end the Alberta Hunter Education Instructors’ Association (AHEIA) holds their annual Outdoor Youth Seminar for young outdoor enthusiasts (ages 7 and up) and their parent(s) or guardian(s). All youngsters must be accompanied by at least one adult. The seminar is a two-day event filled with fun and learning activities. Some of the sessions the participants get to choose from are: outdoor cooking, archery, crossbow basics, rifle and shotgun shooting, black powder shooting, survival, introduction to trapping, fly fishing, GPS and geocaching, waterfowl hunting basics, and much more.
Please refer to the 2022 Outdoor Youth Seminar information package by clicking the "More Information" button below for detailed information about the camp and sessions.
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AHEIA Teachers Workshop
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The AHEIA Teachers' Workshop is held annually at the AHEIA Alford Lake Conservation Education Center for Excellence. Attendees can certify to teach Hunter Education, Fishing Education, the Pleasure Craft Operator Training, and the International Bowhunter Education Program. These programs are offered in Alberta schools through the Alberta Education curriculum within the Careers and Technology Studies option, Natural Resources (NAT) Program or Careers and Technology Foundations Programs for Grades 5 to 9. The programs offered at the AHEIA Teachers' Workshop meet all requirements specified by the Alberta Education curriculum guide. This year the workshop is being held on July 21-24, 2022.
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Have you inherited a firearm you don't want to keep, or have a firearm you no longer use, but would like to see it go to a good cause? AHEIA is a not-for-profit organization that provides conservation and outdoor education to the public, and your donation allows us to continue delivering and expanding our programs.
AHEIA accepts firearms as donations to support our conservation education programming. We will provide a tax receipt for the donation value.
For more information or to donate, call 403-252-8474 or 1-866-852-4342 or email info@aheia.com.
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Pleasure Craft Operator Training
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Get your Canadian Boating Licence with AHEIA's Online Pleasure Craft Program!
Anyone operating a motorized pleasure craft in Alberta is required to hold proof of education from a Transport Canada–approved course. Follow these 3 simple steps to get your PCOC (Boating Licence)
- Use our easy online course to study for your test on any internet-enabled device.
- Pass the online test (unlimited free retries, if needed).
- Immediately print your temporary card while we mail you your permanent card.
This online course may be taken from any internet-enabled computer and can be paused and returned to at any time. There is a federally-required minimum time set for each module. You must view the slide modules for the required amount of time before being permitted to move onto the next module and complete the course.
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AHEIA's Calgary Firearms
Centre Summer Hours
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It's almost that time again! From May 1st - September 30th, the Calgary Firearms Centre summer hours are in effect. Summer hours at the CFC means the range is open 12:00pm - dusk every Wednesday!
For directions to the Calgary Firearms Centre, click here.
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National Park Annual and Daily Fishing Permits
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Buy your 2022 National Park Fishing Permits from AHEIA! Contact our Calgary or Edmonton Office to purchase your 2022/2023 National Park Fishing Permits.
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Parks Canada Discovery Pass
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Parks Canada Discovery Passes and daily entry passes available from AHEIA.
DIscovery passes are valid for a minimum of 1 whole year from the date of purchase, expiring on the last day of the month in which it was purchased.
Our Calgary and Edmonton offices are still closed to the public, but we will be processing purchases of these passes at the front door.
Directions to Calgary Office
Directions to Edmonton Office
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ONLINE LEARNING
Have you tried any of AHEIA's Online Programs? With our ever-expanding library of available options, you're sure to find a program that fits your interests in our online education options.
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Current Raffles
AHEIA is a not-for-profit organization, and fundraisers such as these raffles allow us to continue educating the public on the places and wildlife cherished by Albertans. Support AHEIA and help us educate the public on the importance of conserving the wild for the generations of tomorrow.
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Upcoming Courses
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Calgary
Please call 403.252.8474 for the future availability of CFSC, CRFSC, Hunter Education courses.
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Edmonton
Please call 780.466.6682 for the future availability of CFSC, CRFSC, Hunter Education courses.
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Facilities and Hours
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Calgary Conservation Education Centre of Excellence
Open Monday - Friday
8:30am - 4:30pm
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Calgary Firearms Centre
Open Wednesday - Saturday, Noon -
6:00 pm, Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
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Edmonton Conservation Education Centre of Excellence
Open Monday - Friday
8:30am - 4:30pm
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Alford Lake Conservation Education Centre of Excellence
Alford Lake camp is available for private bookings to our members. Please contact us for more information.
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