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Calendar of Events

November, 2009

Work to be done on all Trails - a notice will be posted as we will need volunteers

November 17, 2009

Snowmobile Safety Training at Suncor Energy

January 2010

SAFE RIDE - Sunday - January 10, 2010

Safe Ride this year will be held during National Snowmobile Safety Week. The Ride will be the entire Anzac Trail and all participants will either have to purchase a day pass or sign a waiver in order to ride. The RCMP, By-Law, Municipality Officials and some of the executive of the ASA may be participating on this ride. We would like to see as many of our members attend as possible.

GPS Training /Survival Course - Scavenger Hunt - January 16, 17, 2010

Preparation for Poker Rally 2010

February 2010

Preparation for Poker Rally

March 5, 6, 2010

March 5, 2010 - Pre-Registration (Long Run participants MUST register on this day)

March 6, 2010 - Sno-Drifters Poker Rally - Long Run and Short Run

Dinner, Entertainment, Silent Auction at Sawridge Inn

April 2010

Annual General Meeting-Election of Officers

As Northern dwellers winter is our longest season and exploring the incredible Boreal forest that surrounds us on a sled is a true adventure in a winter wonderland. The McMurray Sno~Drifters maintain some of the best groomed trails in all of Alberta and once you've ridden them, that's it, you're hooked for life! That first flake of snow that you see in the fall gets your heart thumping as you softly sing "Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!" You know that a pristine paradise is waiting for you and if you are lucky enough you'll catch a glimpse of some of the local wildlife such as a caribou or moose while out on your ride. Call some friends, pack a few hot dogs and a thermos as while riding on these groomed trails, the Sno~Drifters have warm-up locations for your convenience as well as washroom facilities. Take some time to enjoy the scenery, the season, and some friendship.

The McMurray Sno-Drifters is a non profit Association that was formed in the early 1980's and is comprised of Volunteers. We provide safe and educational winter recreation for individuals and families within the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. We also provide education about snowmobiling that includes information about existing by-laws, safe sledding practices, maps of the trail systems and trail safety. Through our efforts and that of our sponsors and advertisers, the public enjoys sledding on well maintained and groomed trails that are signed for safety and are very user friendly. These efforts promote and increase the usage of the trails while also protecting the environment as users stay on the trails and do not ride on undisturbed natural habitats, private property or forested areas.

Membership is readily available as with the purchase of your trail pass, you automatically become a member. Trail passes that are purchased here locally are usable and recognized for any trail system in Alberta.

We are also affiliated with the Alberta Snow Mobile Association (ASA) and promote and attend snow mobile rallies that are held at different locations all throughout Alberta. These events draw hundreds of sledding participants that definitely benefits Alberta's winter tourism industry and hospitality industries. We gather for the love of the sport, socializing, camaraderie, hospitality and of course sledding on amazing groomed trails all throughout Alberta. The Host Clubs of the ASA Jamborees always rally together to make these events memorable, fun and adventurous. You really need to experience these for yourselves as there are always local members traveling yearly for these Jamborees.

We are currently in the planning stages to connect our existing Anzac Trail to the Stoney Mountain Trail which is south west of Anzac. A land agent will be assisting us in achieving all of the necessary requirements as set forth by Sustainable Resource Developments (SRD) and to get all of the approvals required for this connecting trail. Once this is achieved, we will have over 200 kilometers of groomed trails for the safe riding enjoyments for all residents of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo and surrounding areas. This trail will be unsurpassed as it will be one of the longest groomed trail systems in Alberta. We are hoping to accomplish this goal by the Spring of 2011.

Looking for something to do in the winter season? Join the McMurray Sno-Drifters today and keep informed of all upcoming events and activities. Membership also includes monthly newsletters, trail up-dates, educational courses information, safety information and all of the necessary information that you will need to enjoy our winter season. The McMurray Sno-Drifters represents safe sledding for friends and family. Trail passes are available at all of our local snow machine dealerships: Quadra Truck, Four Seasons Power Sports, and Raven Truck and Accessories.