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47-478: The first tenant to open in the mall was the first Alberta franchise of Bass Pro Shops , which opened its doors in the spring of 2009, while the rest of the mall was under construction. The majority of the mall opened on August 19, 2009. A final phase initially referred to as The Entertainment Neighbourhood opened in Summer 2010. In the mid-2010s, this final phase was reconfigured to house a relocated food court (branded

94-520: A diversity and inclusion section of its website that lists job opportunities and discusses inclusion efforts. In 2022, Bass Pro Shops was sued for not honoring a lifetime warranty on "RedHead Lifetime Guarantee All Purpose Wool Socks ." National Fish and Wildlife Foundation The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ( NFWF ) is an American foundation that was chartered by the United States Congress in 1984 to increase

141-506: A few kilometres to the north. When driving north on the QEII, there are two exits that provide access; Exit 273 (CrossIron Drive) and Exit 275 (Highway 566). Additional access to the mall via Dwight McLellan Trail , an extension of Calgary's Métis Trail, north from Stoney Trail opened in December 2009. On October 29, 2011 an extension of Métis Trail was completed allowing direct access to

188-553: A number of resorts and restaurant brands, some of which are included here. Bass Pro Shops has a history of supporting conservation initiatives throughout North America, contributing to many significant conservation organizations and initiatives. In 2019, Morris and his family were awarded the Audubon Medal, in a ceremony at The Plaza Hotel in New York. The award was presented for a “lifetime passion for conservation and sharing

235-590: A sale-leaseback program. The acquisition of Cabela's resulted in 2,000 jobs lost in Sidney, Nebraska, Cabela's headquarters at the time of the acquisition. Since the acquisition, three stores have closed and eight new stores have opened. As part of Cabela's acquisition, the company agreed to sell the assets and liabilities of the World Foremost Bank to Synovus and Capital One , a transfer of over $ 1 billion in assets. In 2020, Great Outdoors Group,

282-522: A series of longer-term conservation strategies designed to ensure healthy populations of fish and wildlife in the Gulf. NFWF worked with farmers and other private landowners to create quality foraging sites for waterfowl, water birds and shorebirds inland from the Gulf danger zones and to increase survival rates by providing sufficient food and resting areas. NFWF also funded efforts to protect and restore critical nesting habitat, while increasing capacity on

329-650: A single level "race track" layout to maximize storefront exposure, with up to 17 anchor stores bordering the centre. CrossIron Mills opened to large crowds, with approximately 250,000 people visiting the mall in the first five days of the Grand Opening Celebration. Bass Pro Shops BPS Direct, LLC , doing business as Bass Pro Shops , is an American privately held sporting goods retailer that offers hunting , fishing , camping , and other related outdoor recreation equipment, marine manufacturing and sales, and outdoor resorts. The company

376-758: A year, and 7–9 stores a year from 2005 to 2008. In 2006, the first store was opened in Colorado, and the first Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Arkansas opened in 2013. In 2015, Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid opened in Memphis, Tennessee . The location includes interactive conservation exhibits, a giant cypress swamp, an alligator habitat, a hotel, restaurants, shopping, a bowling alley, a 28-story free-standing elevator, and an arcade. The company acquired Cabela's Inc. for $ 4.5 billion in 2016. In 2017, Morris opened

423-616: Is a public charity under the IRS tax code and treated as a private corporation established under Federal law. Under the terms of its enabling legislation, NFWF is required to report its proceedings and activities annually to Congress. NFWF is governed by a 30-member board of directors approved by the Secretary of the Interior and including the heads of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA . J. Michael Cline served as chairman of

470-553: Is recognized by its retail stores, Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's , that feature natural outdoor designs and decorations. Bass Pro Shops supports conservation efforts, organizations that support the United States' Armed Services and Veterans, and outdoor education and recreation for youth. The company partners with conservation groups, including Ducks Unlimited , the National Wild Turkey Federation ,

517-570: Is the Pyramid in Memphis, Tennessee . As of January 2023, the company operates 177 Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's stores combined. At every Bass Pro location, there are names on the front of the buildings to represent their theme and location, commonly named based on the local area. As of 2022, there are five types of stores: Outdoor World, Outpost, Stick Marsh Outpost, Sportsman's Center, and White River Outpost. All locations contain an aquarium as well as animal statues, waterfalls, etc. Fourteen of

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564-588: The Gulf Coast of the United States for over two decades. Prior to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon explosion at a BP drilling platform , NFWF supported approximately 450 projects in the Gulf of Mexico with an estimated total value of $ 128 million. Between July 2010 and February 2012, NFWF administered $ 22.9 million under the Recovered Oil Fund for Wildlife and other funding sources to bolster

611-621: The Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund , provided the bulk of funding for the purchase of Powderhorn Ranch. The 15,000 acres (6,100 ha) will be administered by the Wildlife Division of the Texas Parks and Wildlife as the newest Wildlife Management Area . The Foundation publishes both an annual report and a conservation investments report every year. The annual report includes success stories from

658-660: The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation , and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation . The company's headquarters, original store, and the Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium are located in Springfield, Missouri . In 1972, 24-year-old Johnny Morris started selling fishing tackle out of his dad's Brown Derby Liquor Store in Springfield, Missouri . His father, John A. Morris,

705-641: The United Service Organizations (USO) , AMVETS , Helping a Hero, Folds of Honor, the Shadow Warrior Project's golf tournaments, and the 2021 Missouri Veterans Fishin’ Contest. Every month the company hosts Military Discount Days, giving active duty and retired military a discount off regularly priced items. In 2022, The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) awarded Bass Pro Shops and Johnny Morris

752-606: The Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium in Springfield's Bass Pro Shops, which is considered the largest wildlife attraction in the world. In the same year, Bass Pro Shops struck a deal to acquire Cabela's for about $ 4.5 billion. By 2020, there were 169 Bass Pro and Cabela's stores. In 2021, the Bass Pro Shops U.S. Open National Bass Fishing Amateur Team Championships awarded a $ 1 million first-place prize to

799-615: The Xfinity Series , Bass Pro Shops was the main sponsor for the No. 9 car driven by Noah Gragson . As of 2023, partially due to Noah Gragson's move to the cup series, Bass Pro Shops now sponsors the No. 8 car driven by Josh Berry . The company also sponsored Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s one-off Xfinity race. The National Rifle Association National Sporting Arms Museum opened in Springfield's Bass Pro Shop on August 2, 2013. It features sporting artifacts, including some historical firearms from

846-832: The "Food Hall"), with the original food court being redeveloped into new retail space. CrossIron Mills is located in Rocky View County, on the southeast corner of the QEII Highway (the Calgary-Edmonton Corridor ) and Highway 566 . As of July 2007, when the City of Calgary expanded its boundaries, this places the property just outside the city limits, as well as just outside the hamlet boundaries of Balzac (Highway 566 links to 176th Avenue N.E. in Calgary). The southern city limits of Airdrie are only

893-815: The 1,200 acre Thunder Ridge property at Big Cedar Lodge. This land was set aside as a nonprofit foundation. All proceeds from events held at the arena are used to enhance Thunder Ridge land and support conservation efforts. In July 2024, the Rolling Stones performed and demonstrated the region's capability to host major musical acts and attracted significant attention to the arena, indication its potential for large-scale entertainment event. Bass Pro Shops has partnered with Convoy of Hope to provide disaster relief for those affected by tornadoes, wildfires, floods, and hurricanes. Support has included food, supplies, donations, and boats. Bass Pro Shops regularly supports military and veterans organizations and events such as

940-672: The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season, they were the primary sponsor for the No. 3 car driven by Austin Dillon of Richard Childress Racing, the No. 10 car driven by Noah Gragson and the No. 19 car driven by Martin Truex Jr. . Bass Pro Shops also sponsors and hosts the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway . In previous seasons, they have also sponsored Dale Earnhardt , Tony Stewart , Jaime McMurray , Ryan Newman , Ty Dillon , and Daniel Hemric . In

987-638: The 37 years since being chartered by Congress , the NFWF has grown to become the country's largest private conservation grant-maker. NFWF-funded projects — more than 19,700 since its founding in 1984 — have generated a cumulative conservation impact of more than $ 6.8 billion. The NFWF uses collaborative efforts from individuals, corporations, charities, and other groups to achieve its goals. The NFWF has used more than $ 1.5 billion of federal funding since its establishment, to leverage additional contributions from corporations, foundations and other sources. On average,

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1034-551: The Bass Pro founder's contributions to conservation. The Outdoor Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Customers at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's can donate to it by choosing to round up their purchases to support different conservation partners and projects. Bass Pro's Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium partners with departments like the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to care for sea turtles that are found injured. Some of

1081-582: The CrossIron Mills area from the Métis Trail/36 Street N.E. corridor, allowing an alternate north/south access to the area to Deerfoot Trail . Starting on January of 2015, the mall was planned to be expanded, which would include an entirely new food court. The first phase of this plan started during the spring of 2016. The new food court offered 1,400 seats and 24 restaurants. As part of the mall's commitment to sustainable development,

1128-513: The Gulf Coast to manage important bird conservation areas. These projects enhanced more than 500,000 acres of habitat for migratory birds. NFWF also worked with government agencies and FedEx Corporation to rescue approximately 25,000 sea turtle eggs from contamination in oiled waters. The eggs were dug out of their nests on the western shores of Florida and FedEx trucked overland to the state's unaffected eastern beaches. After incubation,

1175-496: The NFWF also serves as a neutral, third-party fiduciary to receive, manage and disburse funds that originate from court orders , settlements of legal cases, regulatory permits, licenses, and restoration and mitigation plans. The funds are managed under NFWF's Impact-Directed Environmental Account (IDEA) program. NFWF works with federal agencies, regional, state and local organizations, corporations and philanthropic institutions to apply these funds to conservation projects. The NFWF

1222-477: The NFWF triples the value of every public dollar it receives, and uses science-based strategies to achieve measurable results. NFWF funds conservation efforts across the US, awarding grants to conservation organizations of all sizes. The NFWF allocates 95 percent of its budget directly into priority actions in the US and globally, while the rest is used for administrative costs. As part of its Congressional charter ,

1269-766: The NRA Museum Collection. The museum also hosts firearms and artwork from the Remington Arms Company factory collection, including engraved Colt revolvers of the American frontier and firearms of U.S. Presidents. Bass Pro Shops has been a sponsor of the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) circuit for several years. In 2022, it became the primary sponsor of the Missouri Thunder; one of eight founding teams of

1316-601: The National Service Award for “recognition of exemplary service and demonstrated enduring support to the American Soldier and the United States Army community.” In 2021, Bass Pro Shops and Helping a Hero held the Helping a Hero telethon to raise money for Helping a Hero and to raise awareness for the 100 Homes Challenge issued by Johnny Morris. Under the challenge, Bass Pro Shops paid for 25% of

1363-495: The PBR Team Series, which debuted that year. Johnny Morris is the team owner. In 2011, Bass Pro Shops was sued by The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for failure to hire Hispanic and black applicants. In court filings, Bass Pro Shops denied all of the allegations and in 2014, Bass Pro Shops appealed the lower court's ruling, but was rejected by the court. In 2016, Bass Pro Shops tried again and

1410-505: The U.S. EEOC asked the Fifth Circuit Court to reject Bass Pro Shops' appeal because Bass Pro Shops engaged in the practice of "reckless indifference" when it came to hiring minorities. In 2017, Bass Pro Shops settled its discrimination lawsuit with the U.S. EEOC for $ 10.5 million. The court noted that any payments Bass Pro Shops made as part of the settlement "should not be construed as an admission of liability." The case

1457-557: The board until his death in 2024. Jeff Trandahl has been NFWF's CEO and executive director since 2005. Previously, Trandahl served as the 32nd Clerk of the United States House of Representatives . Other members of the leadership include Holly Bamford (chief conservation officer), Tokunbo Falayi (chief financial officer), and Daniel Strodel (chief administrative officer). Team leaders Regional office directors NFWF has been involved in conservation issues on

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1504-534: The first Bass Pro Shops outdoor store in Springfield. A few years later in 1987, Morris bought an empty plot of land on Table Rock Lake in Missouri's Ozark Mountains . One year later, at that location, he opened Big Cedar Lodge resort. The resort has five golf courses, and an outdoor arena. The second Bass Pro Shops location opened in Duluth, Georgia in 1995. From then until 2004, the company opened 3–4 stores

1551-416: The immediate actions needed to reduce losses. The explosion, which eventually released an estimated five million barrels of crude oil into the Gulf waters, occurred only weeks before the sea turtle nesting season and just prior to the seasonal migration of approximately one billion birds. Following the crisis, NFWF collaborated with government agencies, non-profit organizations and corporations to develop

1598-490: The implementation of a Natural Resource Management Plan that covers wildlife conservation and habitat enhancement, water quality monitoring and management, integrated pest management, water conservation, energy efficiency, waste reduction and management, and green building products and procedures. Big Cedar Lodge is the only resort in the world that has all of its golf courses designated as Audubon International Signature Sanctuary locations. The Thunder Ridge Nature Arena sits on

1645-579: The new hatchlings were released into the Atlantic Ocean . NFWF is working with other partners to increase nesting success on other Florida beaches, where 90 percent of all U.S. sea turtle nesting occurs. It has also funded efforts to reduce the mortality of juvenile and adult sea turtles at sea. Other NFWF Gulf projects include promoting sustainable commercial and recreational fisheries and restoring oyster reefs to assist in providing crucial habitat and safeguard coastal communities. NFWF, through

1692-474: The new food court also contained more green space, improved kitchen exhaust hoods for reduced energy consumption and improved recycling amenities. The new expansions added 4,272 m (45,980 sq ft) of new retail space. Among other things, the new expansion included a new Victoria's Secret , Shoppers Drug Mart , and Milestones Grill and Bar , and a renovation to the Sport Chek . The old food court

1739-406: The next 100 homes built by Helping a Hero. The company also paid 100% of the cost of 10 homes. Helping a Hero uses community support to provide wounded veterans with homes adapted to their possible disabilities. Bass Pro Shops works with a number of organizations to sponsor conservation . These include: Since 1998, Bass Pro Shops has been a longtime partner of Richard Childress Racing . As of

1786-480: The outdoors with everyone.” National leaders from throughout the conservation community recognized Morris for his vision in convening a bold new movement to help unite and mobilize the next generation of conservation leadership across North America. In 2023, the University of Missouri Board of Curators approved the naming of the “Johnny Morris Institute of Fisheries, Wetlands and Aquatic Systems, in recognition of

1833-708: The parent company of Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's, attempted to acquire Sportsman's Warehouse . However, the deal was canceled in 2021 after the Federal Trade Commission indicated they were not going to provide clearance. In 2023, Bass Pro Shops and Bluegreen Corporation announced plans to acquire the Branson Cedars Resort. Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's operates retail locations in the United States, as well as in Canada. The most common stores are Outdoor World stores. Their largest store

1880-477: The populations of Gulf species affected by the spill and develop conservation strategies to protect fish, wildlife and their habitats. In the days immediately following the explosion, NFWF organized government agencies, non-profit organizations and corporations to identify the needs of the most imperiled wildlife and to develop effective responses. The priority focus was the species most at risk – sea turtles, shorebirds , water birds and migratory waterfowl – and

1927-541: The resources available for the conservation of the nation's fish, wildlife, plants, and habitats. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is dedicated to sustaining, restoring and enhancing the nation's fish, wildlife, plants, and habitats for current and future generations. The NFWF advances its mission through innovative public and private partnerships, and by investing financial resources and intellectual capital into science-based programs designed to address conservation priorities and achieve measurable outcomes. In

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1974-432: The sea turtles are unable to be returned to the wild and remain at the aquarium, while others are rehabilitated and released. The aquarium has around 35,000 animals representing over 800 species. All five golf courses at Big Cedar Lodge are designated as Audubon International Signature Sanctuary locations. The certification process includes an evaluation of land management practices and land use, multiple site visits, and

2021-508: The stores have replica natural habitat displays created by TreeScapes & PlantWorks. Bass Pro Shops owns White River Marine Group which manufactures and distributes boats under the brand names Ranger, Nitro, Triton, Tahoe, Tracker, Sun Tracker, Regency, Mako, and Ascend. On May 20, 2021, the White River Marine Group purchased Hatteras Yachts, a company that specializes in yachts and speedboats. Bass Pro Shops owns

2068-679: The winning team, Tucker Smith and Logan Parks, two students from Auburn University . In 2022, Bass Pro Shops announced a new Bass Pro fishing resort would be built in Marathon, Florida , on Valhalla Island. Over half of the development will remain as green space . In 2016, the company acquired Cabela's Inc. for $ 4.5 billion. The deal was financed via preferred equity financing from Goldman Sachs and Pamplona. Goldman Sachs contributed $ 1.8 billion towards financing and Pamplona contributed $ 600 million. In 2019, Bass Pro Shops sold eleven of Cabela's stores to Sansome Pacific for $ 324.3 million in

2115-591: Was a World War II veteran and often took the family hunting and fishing, which Johnny Morris cited as what taught him to love the outdoors. People who bought tackle from Morris in Springfield continued to request specialized gear from him even after they left the area. To meet their demand, Morris created the first Bass Pro Shops catalog in 1974. In 1978, Morris introduced Tracker Boats, the first boat , motor , and trailer package designed for anglers . Eventually, those boats would be sold through Tracker Marine Group, owned by Bass Pro Shops. In 1981, Morris opened

2162-652: Was converted into a Skechers Superstore, a Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, an Aritzia , an Aerie , and a Sephora The shopping centre follows the Mills Corporation's premium brand outlet retail format that was popularized in the United States , and imported to Canada in 2004 at Vaughan Mills in Vaughan, Ontario . The concept combines large format anchor stores and premium brand outlets alongside major entertainment components. The design utilizes

2209-581: Was settled by a consent decree , and the court issued no findings on the veracity of the claims of the EEOC that there had been discrimination. As part of the settlement, Bass Pro Shops agreed to strengthen its diversity hiring and recruiting practices by posting job openings at schools with a significant minority population, participating in job fairs held in communities with large minority populations, posting job openings in publications that have been historically popular with Black and Hispanic audiences, and develop

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