Gord Montgomery
With the loss of life and the devastating after-effects of the flood waters that swept through, and over, southern Alberta in June, golf course closures sit far from the top of the list of priority items that have been lost and/or damaged.
Read more: Southern Alberta Golf Courses Hit Hard By Massive Floods - Kananaskis Images
By Jerry Rousseau
This past June, Olds College officials circulated a memo amongst faculty and staff stating School of Environment programs were under review including Horticulture offerings. The review comes on the heels of an Alberta government budget cutback which reduced the college’s program government funding by 7% and includes all programs listed in the School of Environment related to the Horticulture industry: LGAP, Environmental Horticulture, Production Horticulture, B.App. Science (all three majors), and Turfgrass Management.
By Jerry Rousseau
The sun was shining brightly for the first ever, City of Victoria Sportsfield Day held at Royal Athletic Park (RAP) on May 8th. Ken Hilchey, Supervisor of Operations for the Parks Division, had everything to do with making the event a huge success along with several Parks staff and even some family help from his wife Kristina and daughter Alanna.
Read more: City of Victoria Sports Field Day – Royal Athletic Park
Most WCTA Members probably don't realize the impact turf industry suppliers have in the support and success of our association. About 18% of our members are suppliers of goods and/or services to the sportsturf mangement industry.
The following individuals are active supporters and members of the WCTA and we hope you will support them in return:
(if you don't see your name listed here, let Leslie know at admin@wctaturf.com)
Published: March 29, 2013 10:00 AM Updated: March 29, 2013 10:32 AM
By Wade Paterson
Chopped trees lined the area surrounding the site of the future Rosewood Sports Field Thursday as politicians announced the official start of construction on the project.
Rosewood Sports Field will be the first full-size soccer facility in the north end of West Kelowna.
"We have a shortage of playing fields in the district, we hear that all the time from the demographic that uses them," said Mayor Doug Findlater.
Read more: Construction Begins On New West Kelowna Sportsfield