Delegate & Vendor Registration Open For Alberta Turf Management Field Day

Alberta Turf Management Field Day
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Eagle Lake Turf Farms near Strathmore, Alberta  READ MORE

 


FIFA Takes Its Grass Very, Very Seriously

We meant to share this earlier - the CBC put out a great video before the start of the World Cup, highlighting the importance and care involved with the natural grass pitches at all 16 venues.  READ MORE  

Building a World Cup Pitch Inside BC Place

How a modular natural grass system transforms a domed stadium into a world-class playing surfaceA feature on turf science, logistics, and the push to first kickoff By Andre Dionne, WCTA Directorall images credit Andre Dionne  READ MORE  

Japanese Beetle Flight Season Has Begun – Stay Alert!

With temperatures consistently reaching 21°C and above, the Japanese beetle flight season has officially started!  READ MORE  

Metro-Vancouver Planning to Expand Water Storage Infrastructure by Late 2030's

via Metro-Vancouver The Coquitlam Lake Water Supply Project is a major infrastructure project to access more water from Coquitlam Reservoir, the largest of the three drinking water sources, and deliver it to more than half of the region’s three million residents.  READ MORE  

Update from the E.D. - June 2026

WCTA Update – mid-June, 2026 At the time of writing, the largest sporting event in the world is just getting underway. FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the biggest and most exciting edition of the tournament to date as 48 teams from around the globe compete in 104 fixtures at 16 venues across North America.  READ MORE  

Did You Receive Your 2026 WCTA Member Directory?

By WCTA staff The 2026 ‘Western Canada Turfgrass Association Member Directory’ was submitted to Canada Post mail publications on June 17 and should be in your hands by now or very soon if the following applies:  READ MORE  

Too Soon for First 2027 Conference Promo?

While summer has just arrived and there’s a lot going on, FIFA 2026 World Cup for example, we’re already being asked about our 63rd Annual WCTA Conference and Trade Show, returning to the River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond, BC, February 9-11, 2027.   READ MORE  

Meet UBC’s Head Groundskeeper Preparing the National Soccer Development Centre for the World Stage

A sneak peek inside UBC’s tournament-ready pitch with Gary Bartley. Aditi GhoshJun 8, 2026  READ MORE