Industry and Association News

The garden is where Hope is Growing

What is the Hope is Growing campaign? To plant gardens of hope for 2021, featuring the colour of peace, yellow. Across the country, the goal is to create front yards, boulevards and playgrounds brimming with yellow flowers, foliage, fruit and vegetables. Everyone can take part by planting a Hope Garden and sharing it on social media with the hashtag #hopeisgrowing. Look for Hope is Growing signage and displays at participating Garden Centres this spring! Just as Canadians took up gardening in record numbers during the pandemic, we expect to see a yellow-washed repeat in 2021. After all, the garden is where Hope is Growing... We’re just getting started - stay tuned for more! https://hopeisgrowing.ca/

Are you Health and Safety compliant?

Work site health and safety requirements (https://www.alberta.ca/work-site-health-safetycommittees.aspx#toc-0) have changed in the last year. Employers are required to have a Health and Safety committee (HSC) and representative (HS representative) to address health and safety concerns in the workplace. In Alberta, employers who are legally required to have an OHS program must meet minimum legislated program requirements. For more information on requirements for businesses under 20 employees and over 20 employees, or if you require training . . . . Do I need a health and safety program? Participation in health and safety for small business – less than 20 workers An employer who has 5-19 full or part time workers, and work that is expected to last 90 days or more, must designate a HS representative. Alberta Health and Safety COMMITTEE (HSC) Requirements for over 20 workers and or with multiple work sites must have a HS Committee. Mandatory health and safety committee and representative training Approved training providers can be found on https://ohs-pubstore.labour.alberta.ca/li042 To register for courses, please select the training agency of your choice, from the list of Alberta Government approved trainers provided.

New Savings Programs for Members

Parkland Fuels Parkland offers a complete range of fuel products and services to businesses of every size - locally, rurally and remotely. Members will be eligible for a 3.1 cent per litre discount on retail fuel purchases. On cardlock-fuel and bulk-fuel purchases, members are eligible for 1 cent per litre discount. CNLA membership confirmation will be required prior to account setup – contact memberservices@cnla-acpp.ca. To find out more about what Parkland has to offer contact CNLA@Parkland.ca.

Equinox Environmental Products

The official supplier of planters and waste management containers. Equinox is offering all CNLA/ Provincial Associations members discounts on purchases. Members in good standing will be eligible for a 10% MRSP discount - plus a 2.5% CNLA partnership discount. To find out more or to view the complete line of products, visit at www.desertplanters.com or www.eqnx.biz. A CNLA membership confirmation letter will be required prior to purchase, contact memberservices@cnla-acpp.ca.

Updated COVID-19 Protocols for Retail Businesses

Beginning April 7, 2021 the Alberta Government has announced reduced capacity for all retail operations, including Garden Centres and Greenhouses to 15% of fire code capacity. Make sure to subscribe to Landscape Alberta’s Clippings (email newsletter) or visit the COVID-19 resource page at www.landscape-alberta.com or https://www.alberta.ca/biz-connect.aspx

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From a patch of prairie pasture to a vibrant, progressive industry leader, Eagle Lake Nurseries is proud of its success over the past 50 years. This success has been made possible due to the dedication of our founders, staff, customers and suppliers. We look forward to celebrating this milestone with all of you throughout 2020. 403-934-3670

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Located 5 kms east of Strathmore, AB on Range Road 245 info@eaglelakenurseries.com eaglelakenurseries.com

Serving the Growing Community Since 1927

Peter Krebs (Sales Manager) : 587-434-6638

Rob Veno (Northern AB) : 780-910-8402

David Schramm (Central AB) : 403-934-1276

Tom Wright (Saskatchewan) : 306-921-7615

Along with the best quality of baskets available, we offer a full line of burlap, poly-cord strapping, & flagging tape.

The Professional Gardener®’s vast array of sizes ensure the perfect fit for all your needs. We heavily stock all popular sizes ranging from 18” baskets right up to 70” baskets as well as appropriate liners. We not only carry the very popular forms but also the type A -25° cone baskets.

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Certification Exam Registration Discount

The Landscape Horticulture Certification Program provides proof of competence for nursery and landscape horticulture professionals and guarantees that you operate according to industry standards. Take advantage of a limited-time CNLA member discount to register for the certified landscape horticulturist technician and manager exams. To register, download your forms below. Rather than pay $400 to register for one CLHT module and $325 to register for the CLHM exams, CNLA members will now pay $300 and $225 respectively. https://cnlagetcertified.ca/registration/

Humboldt Urban Garden – Help needed

It has been three years since the tragic day that impacted the small town of Humboldt with ripples across Canada and the world. Later this spring the build of the community garden at the Humboldt Regional Hospital will begin. Landscape Alberta & Landscape Saskatchewan have partnered with the City of Humboldt, the Humboldt Hospital Foundation, Communities in Bloom and Scotts Canada to build a “Healing Garden” at the Humboldt Regional Hospital. This garden will not only serve as a place of relaxation and tranquility for those receiving treatment and care at the hospital, but as a memorial for lives lost in the Humboldt Bronco’s tragedy. Construction of the Healing Garden project is planned to begin Spring 2021. We currently working on the project coordination and timeline for the different construction phases and events. Cash Donations are being accepted through the Green Cities Foundation or you can sign up to volunteer time or materials. https://www.landscape-alberta. com/healing-garden-project-in-humboldt/ or visit the QR code. We thank you so much for consideration and generosity. Working together as an industry we can all give a little and make a huge difference!