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November 3, 2016
2016 GISC - There is Still Time to Register!
TheGreen Industry Show and Conference is back in Edmonton for 2016! Our amazing team of staff and volunteers have put together a conference programme aimed to inform and inspire everyone from designers to arborists, owners to students, growers to contractors. 
 
Landscape Alberta members who pre-register receive free admission into the tradeshow and preferred pricing on conference registration. In addition to the educational opportunities, all conference attendees have access to the Green Industry Show. With over 250 booths, it is the largest green industry show in Western Canada and is an annual must-see event. For more information on the Green Industry Show & Conference, to view the full conference program and to register, please visit www.greenindustryshow.com
Poll: Alberta One Call
Landscape Alberta members understand the importance of the call before you dig protocols.  We are looking into reports about extended wait times during the 2016 construction season.  Please click the link below to fill out a short survey to report your experiences this past season.

Career Focus Program - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AFCS)
The Career Focus Program within AAFC will provide $864,000 each year to projects that hire recent graduates in agriculture, agri-food science and veterinary medicine. Each approved project will be eligible to receive 50% of total eligible costs, up to a maximum of $20,000 in matching funds. Applications are processed through rounds and on a first come, first served basis pending availability of funds. Details: http://www.agr.gc.ca/eng/?id=1280434970527 (note timelines)

Written Test Opportunity for Landscape Industry Certified Designations
November is coming up fast and with it brings the annual Green Industry Show & Conference, being held in Edmonton, November 17 & 18. Landscape Alberta is providing a written test opportunity for multiple Landscape Industry Certified designations. If you wish to challenge the Landscape Industry Certified Manager exam or would like to begin the Technician or Designer designation by getting the written portion completed, now is your chance. Don't miss out on this excellent opportunity to stand out from the rest! To register for a test, please contact Claudia Santos at claudia@cnla-acpp.ca.
Call for Volunteers - Green Industry Show & Conference
The GISC brings the landscape and horticulture industry together annually and the Landscape Alberta staff is excited - the trade show is sold out, and the conference is packed full of great speakers and learning opportunities.
 
To help keep things running smoothly and professionally, we need some extra help. Our event runs two days, Thursday, November 17 and Friday, November 18 and a few volunteers on each of those days. Opportunities include:
  • Exam proctor (1-5pm, Thursday Nov.17)
  • Traffic control at conference and trade show registration areas
If you are interested, please contact our office at admin@landscape-alberta.com for further details. Please note that there are limited number of opportunities.

2017 Canadian Garden Tourism Awards Nominations Now Open
The Canadian Garden Tourism Awards program acknowledges and shares garden best practices and recognizes those that contribute to, and excel at, creating partnerships between gardens and tourism.
 
2017 is the fifth year that the Canadian Garden Council will be granting the coveted Awards, and the first year that we are inviting Gardens, Garden Experiences, Garden-Focused Communities, Destination Garden Centres and Garden Media to submit nominations in the 10 different categories available.
 
All the information needed to submit nominations is available at www.gardencouncil.ca. Click on the 'Garden Tourism Awards' button on the home page. Deadline for nominations is December 15, 2016 
Landscape Alberta is on Facebook 
We are now on Facebook. Like us at:  https://www.facebook.com/landscapealberta/   

Green for Life Magazine 

Read the latest issue here: November/December 2016

Benefits for Members across the Country
HortProtect Insurance: An insurance program that has been customized to meet the needs of this industry. Offers property and casualty insurance, life and health insurance and an RRSP plan for your company and its employees.
 
MBNA MasterCard®: A CNLA branded MasterCard® with high credit limits and low introductory rates.

Take advantage of these discounts and save thousands - see all the deals at the CNLA website http://www.cnla-acpp.ca/benefits.
Upcoming Events
November 17-18, 2016. Green Industry Show & Conference, Edmonton Expo Centre, Edmonton, AB. www.greenindustryshow.com
November 21-23, 2016. Hort East Trade Sow & Conference, Holiday Inn Halifax Harbourview, Halifax, NS. www.horteast.com
If you have any questions or concerns, or if you would like more information on upcoming events, please contact us at 1-800-378-3198 or email admin@landscape-alberta.com.
     
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