After starting the thread, and then arguing that the rumors about the course being mandatory for all hunters, the OP apparently has learned that he was incorrect, and has deleted the thread.
I am sure that the F&W staff will be pleased, as I was told by the head office in Edmonton, that they have been on the phone for two days straight reassuring people that the regulation has not changed, and that only first time hunters require the course.It didn't help that AHEIA, was telling people that the course has been mandatory for all hunters since 1964.