The CSLA and CNLA are pleased to release Section 5 - Growing Medium (draft) for comment by CNLA and CSLA members, and industry partners. The Canadian Landscape Standard (CLS) Steering Committee contracted Vineland Laboratories to propose a new draft of Section 5 - Growing Medium for eventual inclusion in the CLS. Vineland Laboratories' draft was then further revised by the National CLS Steering Committee, which is composed of both CNLA and CSLA members. The objective of the revision was to develop a standard for soils which would be applicable nationally.

We are asking for comments on the draft, provided below. Comments should be sent by email to Michelle Legault, CSLA Executive Director, at executive-director@csla-aapc.ca, by July 4th, 2023. You may provide a comment by referencing a page number of the draft section in the body of an email, or by downloading the .pdf document and providing feedback in a comment box.

Click the link below to download the draft CLS Section 5 - Growing Medium – https://files.constantcontact.com/7069eb2c201/57567b0c-8cd9-4cc8-afbc-806a1a73cf4d.pdf?rdr=trueclick

The deadline for certified members due to renew their certification in December 2022, without the additional $25 late-fee is June 30th, 2023. Submit CEUs for educational activities, including for participating in online industry-related trade shows, conferences, seminars, workshops, training webinars, etc., and for service to the industry. Certifications lapse if not renewed within one year of the recertification date.



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Do you love beer and spirits? Do you love the outdoors? Do you love beer AND the outdoors? If so, this is the perfect night out for you!

This event will take place outdoors at Kiwi Nurseries on June 17, 2023. We will be hosting 30 different craft liquor vendors. This is a great opportunity to try local Alberta spirits and craft beers; with vendors from Edmonton, Ponoka, and we even let some Calgarians join the party. The Caffeinated Kiwi will be on site with New Zealand specialties and other great eats. The atmosphere wouldn’t be complete without a little bit of live music, too!

ADMISSION: $25.00 per person. Must be 18+ with valid IDs for entry. This admission includes:

– 2x 4oz. beer, or 2oz. wine/mead or 1/2oz. spirit drink tickets

– Additional tickets available for purchase. $2.00 per sample type.

– Gates open at 1:30pm

– Service hours June 17th from 2:00pm to 9:00pm

More info and tickets: https://kiwinurseries.com/product/kiwis-craft-beverage-festival/

Marsh is pleased to advise the HortProtect Business Insurance Program now provides adjusted rates in Alberta. While each member's insurance offering is underwritten on its own merits (i.e. loss history), members may be eligible for an average 15% reduction from the insurance company's base rates. This is the result of ongoing collaboration between Marsh, the CNLA and Landscape Alberta to best serve the needs of the local market.

Most insurance providers see all businesses as the same, whereas risk managers look for the differences. Marsh, are risk managers, and look to provide you with savings on your insurance package by leveraging our deep industry knowledge along with the group buying power of being part of the HortProtect family of insurance products.

What do you have to lose? Even if you received a quote in the last year or two, Marsh might now have a better solution.  Reach out to Melanie McInulty (Marsh Alberta) today to initiate a no obligation quote for your business.

T +1 403 476 3434 | M +1 403 461 1225 | melanie.mcinulty@marsh.com

Even if your current insurance coverage is not yet up for renewal, speak with Marsh today to evaluate your current program and see where we might be able to offer assistance.

We understand the significant impact that these wildfires have had on our agricultural communities, and we are committed to providing assistance where it is needed the most.

We have two grants that we can apply for in order to secure funding for wildfires. The application deadline for both grants is June 15th.

If your organization has incurred expenses related to aiding your community during this crisis, we encourage you to apply for funding.



Applications for funding must be submitted no later than June 15th, 2023.

After a pithy career with the City of Edmonton, Beverly (Bev) Minsky has decided to retire from leading Old Man Creek Municipal Tree Nursery. 

Everyone knew Bev and her ability to communicate and build relationships in the landscaping industry. She will leave a long lasting positive impact on Old Man Creek Nursery. We wish her all the best as she moves to her next adventure.

Pictured: John Helder, Bev Minsky, Doug Costigan

To help agricultural producers make their operations more sustainable, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, has announced that a new intake of the Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program – Adoption Stream opened on June 1, 2023.

This new intake of the ACT Adoption Stream will provide non-repayable contributions between $25,000 and $2 million to help producers purchase and install equipment that reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions or provides other associated environmental benefits. The three priority areas include: green energy and energy efficiency; precision agriculture; and bioeconomy solutions.

The new intake will be more ambitious in terms of reducing GHG emissions and will also emphasize support for measurable fertilizer and methane emission reductions in line with Government of Canada targets. Where possible, project submissions will be prioritized according to higher GHG, fertilizer or methane emission reductions.

Eligible applicants from across Canada are encouraged to apply immediately. Once demand exceeds available funding, the website will be updated to announce the intake has closed. This could occur earlier than June 22, 2023. Organizations who have received Adoption Stream funding in the past are not eligible to apply to this new funding opportunity.

Details on how to apply are available here.

Time is a ticking, and summer is moving quickly! A reminder that we have special daily pricing for our members to attend the ELCA Excursions Sept 17-21 in Vancouver, BC.

It would be wonderful to have representation from across Canada, the European group is very knowledgeable and excited about sharing everything from climate goals/strategies to hurdles and successes in the landscape profession.

Event details - https://cnla.ca/events/elca-excursions-2023

Event registration- https://cutt.ly/ELCACANREG

Event Hotel block - https://book.passkey.com/e/50480692  

Event AC Flight discount - MJG6MGA1

Equinox: Members will be eligible for a discount, plus an additional 2.5% CNLA partnership discount.

Work Authority: Discount on all regular priced merchandise.

EasyLocates: 5% discount when you sign up for a membership with EasyLocates.

Are you a member of the Landscape Alberta? Are you taking advantage of your Member Benefits?

We offer discounted pricing on vehicles & equipment, industry training,

financial services & much more!

To access the Member Benefits portal, click here. If you don’t have a log-in please reach

out to memberservices@cnla-acpp.ca to request one.