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Clippings
February 16, 2017
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Landscape Alberta Spring Workshop & Awards Night
March 8, 2017, Calgary, AB
Workshop: Hilton Garden Inn, 711 4 St SE
Awards Night: Telus SPARK Centre, 220 St Georges Dr NE
Join us for our annual spring workshop taking place March 8, 2017 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Calgary. In the morning, we have Jason Cupp speaking on creating a client-centric company and hiring the best team members, and Jackie Hart in the afternoon talking on how to creating brand loyalty. These sessions are designed to help your business take advantage of and look for growth in tough times. Hot breakfast and lunch included in the ticket price. Landscape Alberta will also be hosting our AGM during the lunch break.
Plus! Don't miss our Landscape Awards Night being held at the Telus SPARK Centre. Walk the red carpet, rub elbows with the best of the best and try to avoid the paparazzi. Register before February 22, 2017 and save!
Register online: www.laspringworkshop2017.eventbrite.ca or
click here to download a registration form
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Canadian Landscape Standard Recognized by Federal Government
CNLA met Minister Judy Foote (Ministry of Public Services and Procurement Canada) and presented the Canadian Landscape Standard (CLS). It was recommend that the Federal Government be consistent in addressing climate change mitigation, and that green infrastructure initiatives be implemented following industry standards like the CLS.
CNLA just heard that the Public Services and Procurement Ministry reviewed the CLS and they have determined the Canadian Landscape Standard reflects what they have long aspired to do in the conceptualization and realization of landscape projects across Canada. They are conducting a further review of their policy and CNLA is working with the Deputy General who is the Department's Technical Services Lead to further the discussion related to living green infrastructure and the CLS.
The Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA) (which is a voluntary partnership between federal, provincial and territorial governments) had Red Seal Occupational Standards (RSOS) workshops in Ottawa this January. They too incorporated the Canadian Landscape Standards into the Red Seal Occupational Standards.
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Landscaper and Allied Worker Survey
Job Talks, a research initiative about the work-related values of skilled tradespeople, in partnership with the Government of Canada, George Brown College, and the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum, is actively looking for representation from landscapers and allied workers to create a comprehensive picture of Canada's skilled labour force by completing an online survey.
These insights will lead to a better understanding of the skilled trades in Canada, helping CNLA advocate for the issues facing landscaping contractors in Canada.
Take the survey at:
http://f.canview.com/5262/
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Summer Temporary Employment Program (STEP) Open for 2017
$7/hour wage subsidy helps employers create summer jobs for students
STEP is back for 2017, providing employers who create summer jobs for students with grants that will subsidize student wages by $7 per hour. Summer jobs can be from 4 to 16 weeks and must take place between May 1 and August 31, 2017. The program gives employers a boost while providing students with meaningful work experiences that build transferable skills and career awareness, and sets them up for future success.
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City of Edmonton Landscape Standards Review
After two years of substantial changes to the City of Edmonton Design and Construction Standards, 2017 will be a year of limited updates. The City has asked stakeholders including Landscape Alberta for any urgent changes (errors or clear omissions). Please email any comments to
joel@landscape-alberta.com. For a current copy of the standard please visit:
http://bit.ly/2ldhvzJ
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Having an Event?
Are you planning an industry event? Let us know and we will add to our
events calendar on the
Landscape Alberta website. If you would you like a representative from Landscape Alberta to attend your event, let us know and we will do our best to make it out. Send your event listings to:
kyla@landscape-alberta.com. Be sure to include date, time, location and a web link (if applicable).
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Landscape Alberta is on Facebook
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Benefits for Members across the Country
HortProtect Insurance
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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®
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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.
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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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