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IN THIS ISSUE

Government Agreements to Help People get Jobs 2014 Landscape Awards

Softball Tournament a Success Member Benefits

Hiring Statistics Poll

Dutch Elm Disease Found in Regina Working in the Cold

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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Value added employees When thinking about adding value to your business, think trained professionals and educated staff. Knowledge is power.

With the right tools you can build anything. People need to have the right training to do their jobs well; this also applies to training for owners and managers.

Education is not something that you learn once and never look at again. Things change with time, and your business better be ready to change with the times or you could end up with “the bill in the night”, as quoted by Charles Vander Kooi.

Landscape Saskatchewan members attending the 2014 Green Industry Show and Conference, November 13 & 14 in Edmonton can sign up at the member price. The conference seminars are first class training for you and your staff. Check it out!

Website: www.greenindustryshow.com Register: www.2014gisc.eventbrite.ca Sincerely,

Leslie Cornell Landscape Saskatchewan President

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

September 16, 2014 Landscape Ontario’s Snow and Ice Conference and Expo www.snowandiceexpo.ca

October 1 -2, 2014 Canwest Horticulture Show www.canwesthortshow.com

October 22 – 23, 2014 Landscape Ontario’s Garden and Floral Expo www.loexpo.ca

October 27 – 28, 2014 2004 ISA Prairie Chapter Conference www.isaprairie.com

October 28 – 30, 2014 Damage Prevention Symposium www.canadiancga.com/event-889396

November 13 – 14, 2014 Green Industry Show and Conference www.greenindustryshow.com

Board of Directors:

LESLIE CORNELL Cornell Design & Landscaping Ltd. President LLOYD TRASK The Lawn Loggers Limited Vice President

ROBIN ADAIR Arbour Crest Tree Service Ltd. Director

LUKE vanDUYVENDYK Dutch Growers Garden Centre Ltd. Director AARON KRAHN Lakeshore Tree Farms Ltd. CNLA Representative

Administrative Support: JOEL BEATSON Executive Director

MARNIE MAIN Member Services Director

ERYNN WATSON Member Services Assistant VALERIE STOBBE Office Services Trade Show Co-ordinator

KYLA MCKECHNIE Admin. Assistant & Communications CHERYL TEO Bookkeeper

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For more information on advertising or submitting an article, please contact: Kyla McKechnie at kyla.mckechnie@landscape-alberta.com Landscape Saskatchewan c/o Landscape Alberta 200, 10331 - 178 Street NW Edmonton, AB T5S 1R5 Tel: 780-489-1991 Toll Free: 1-800-378-3198 Fax: 780-444-2152 www.snla.ca

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Finalize Agreements to Help People in Saskatchewan get Jobs

On August 25, 2014, the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Employment and Social Development, and the Honourable Jeremy Harrison, Saskatchewan Minister Responsible for Immigration, Jobs, Skills, and Training, announced that two agreements have been signed by the governments of Canada and Saskatchewan to help connect Canadians with available jobs.

The Canada–Saskatchewan Job Fund Agreement invests in initiatives that respond to labour market needs. It also provides funding for programs and services that support the labour market readiness of under-represented groups such as First Nations and Métis people and people with low literacy levels.

The Canada Job Grant is an innovative, employer-driven approach to help Canadians gain the skills and training they need to fill available jobs. It is designed to be flexible enough to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes, in all industries and regions. By requiring employers to put more skin in the game, the Canada Job Grant will result in training that leads to guaranteed jobs. The Government of Saskatchewan will be accepting inquiries regarding applications via their provincial website (www.economy.gov.sk.ca/job-grant) as of September 2, 2014.

The new Canada–Saskatchewan Labour Market Agreement for Persons with Disabilities (LMAPD). With increased employer involvement and a stronger focus on demonstrating the best possible results for Canadians, the new Agreement will better connect Canadians with disabilities with available jobs. The LMAPDs are the single largest federal government investment in helping Canadians with disabilities get jobs. Under this agreement, the Government of Canada will provide over $10.8 million per year to Saskatchewan, a contribution that will be matched by the province.

2014 Landscape Awards

Showcase your expertise and creativity… the deadline for this year’s Landscape Awards is October 17, 2014. Start taking your pictures today. Award winners benefit from the enhanced marketing that is gained from participation!

Entry forms and guides are available online at www.snla.ca or from Kyla at the Landscape Alberta office at admin@landscape-alberta.com.

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Hiring Statistics Poll

“There is no labour shortage.” This is the message we have heard several times now from the Canadian Government they say the statistics don’t support employers’ claims of a labour shortage in our industry. To get the real story, we need to compile our own statistics so we have something to back up our position and arm ourselves for discussions with the federal and provincial governments.

We are asking members to go back and look at the last few months, if possible, or start to track these statistics within their own company. Each month we will release a new Hiring Statistics Poll for you to fill in, and hopefully this will show the ongoing need for workers and any trends that may emerge. Links to the monthly stat forms are below, or send an email to Kyla at admin@landscape-alberta.com to request an Excel template.

July 2014: www.surveymonkey.com/s/hsjuly2014 August 2014: www.surveymonkey.com/s/hsaugust2014 September 2014: www.surveymonkey.com/s/hsseptember2014

Thank you for providing this valuable information in support of our industry.

Annual Softball Tournament another Success

Thank you to everyone who came out to the softball game Saturday July 19th in Saskatoon - we all had a great time!

Five companies provided enough players for 4 teams, with the Lawn Loggers (with a little help from their friends at Dutch Growers) taking the trophy. Congratulations!

Many thanks to our generous sponsors, Earthworks Equipment Corp. and Westwood Turf Farm Inc. Also, to the

LANDSCAPE SASKATCHEWAN Thirsty Penguin for putting together a great meal, and providing us with the clean and groomed ball diamonds. We appreciate it!

The Vineland Research and Innovation Centre will receive over $1.4 million to modernize its rose breeding program using state-of-the-art DNA fingerprinting technology to develop cold hardy, black spot resistant rose varieties. These new varieties will prevent potential losses due to cold and diseases, giving Canadian growers a competitive edge.

The Centre will also receive over $1.1 million to help producers tap into the growing market for world crops, through research that seeks to increase seasonal field production of oriental long eggplants and okra, evaluate the use of greenhouse technologies, and develop sweet potato varieties adapted to Canadian conditions. With an evolving consumer base in Canada and the U.S., this project will boost domestic production of exotic vegetables, leading to new opportunities for the horticultural sector.

Confirmed Case of Dutch Elm Disease in Regina

Harper Government Supports New Opportunities for Canada's Horticulture Industry

On July 30, 2014, Pierre Lemieux, Parliamentary Secretary to Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, and Dean Allison, member of Parliament for Niagara West—Glanbrook, attended an open house at the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre's Victoria Farm and announced two investments worth over $2.5 million from the Government of Canada.

The City of Regina has confirmed its first case of Dutch Elm Disease this summer. City workers cut down the diseased tree in northwest Regina on August 6.

Due to provincial regulations and to minimize the risk of spreading of Dutch Elm Disease, pruning of elm trees is prohibited from April 1 to August 31. In the past 33 years, the City of Regina has lost 76 trees to this disease.

Dutch Elm Disease is caused by a fungus that attaches itself to an elm bark beetle. The elm bark beetle then spreads the

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LANDSCAPE SASKATCHEWAN disease to elm trees. The trees die from a lack of moisture caused by the fungus preventing nutrients and water from travelling to the canopy leaves. Infected trees must be cut down Because there is no cure for Dutch Elm Disease, infected trees must be removed and safely disposed of. For more information on the control of Dutch Elm Disease visit http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$Department/deptdocs.nsf/all /prm1043.

There are 12 ticketable offences that relate to a variety of occupational health and safety provisions including fall protection, safe work conditions and personal protective equipment. As a result of consultations on The Occupational Health and Safety Act, regulations were amended to introduce Summary Offence Ticketing.

Two Occupational Health and Safety Officers have been designated to issue tickets with fines that range from $250 to $1,000 plus appropriate victim’s surcharges, depending on the offence.

For more information on Summary Offence Ticketing, including the list of offences, visit www.saskatchewan.ca/sot.

MEMBER BENEFITS CLC Lodging

Garden Centres - a Great Contest for your Customers Save 20-40% off the lowest published rates for more than 10,000 economy and mid-scale hotels nationwide the Check this Fall!

Garden Centres Canada has teamed up with Canada Blooms for the third year in a row to offer members the chance to hold a contest that sends one lucky winner to the next show in style (Canada Blooms is held in early spring). The grand prize winner is treated to three nights at the Intercontinental Hotel, VIA rail passes for two, and daily tickets to the show.

This year's contest kicked-off on the May long weekend and runs until October 31, 2014 – still lots of time to get your garden centre signed up. Register your garden centre and give your customers the chance to win a wonderful gardener’s getaway to Canada Blooms!

It’s easy! Register with the CNLA and display the contest poster in your store. Customers simply use your code (provided upon registration with the CNLA) and enter online at the Canada Blooms website.

For more information, visit www.cnla-acpp.ca/gardencentrecontest.

Government Launches New Occupational Health and Safety Enforcement Tool

The Government of Saskatchewan has added Summary Offence Tickets (SOT) as a new enforcement tool that will have an impact on people who violate Occupational Health and Safety Legislation.

Employers and employees have had six months to become familiar with the offences and penalties associated with SOTs, which came into enforcement as of July 1, 2014.

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Dynascape

Members receive a 10% discount off new or upgrade license purchases and online training.

Petro-Canada

Save 2.4¢/litre off the posted retail price at retail locations only, 15% off car washes and 3% discount on propane.

REMINDER!

The CNLA Member Services Team has received several reports from members who have been contacted by salespeople claiming to have savings programs with the association. A complete list of CNLA savings programs is available at www.cnla-acpp.ca/benefits.

The programs listed have undergone a strict review process by the Member Services Committee to ensure that they are valuable and safe for our members.

If you receive an unsolicited communication from a company claiming to have a program with CNLA that is not on our list of endorsed suppliers, please contact the Member Services Department at 1-888-446-3499 or email christine@cnla-acpp.ca.

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Focus on Human Performance: Working in the Cold

It is important to realize that environmental conditions can have a bearing on your personal safety and your ability to work effectively. Working in the cold can result in hypothermia or frostbite — and even the heavy and bulky clothing worn for protection from the cold can cause problems on the work site.

Hypothermia, or below-normal body temperature, is generally the result of a combination of factors, including cold and windy weather, fatigue and clothing that is poorly insulated or wet.

There is a range of outward signs of hypothermia, depending on the severity.

Mild hypothermia: mild shivering, discomfort and muddled thinking Moderate hypothermia: violent shivering, loss of dexterity of the hands and feet, and an inability to think or pay attention Severe hypothermia: unconsciousness and death.

Clearly, the lapses in judgment and attention span that occur even in mild cases of hypothermia can have serious consequences on the worksite.

Exposure to cold can reduce muscle power and grip strength, thus limiting your ability to work for extended periods.

Reduced power and strength can make climbing a ladder or similar structure very challenging.

Cold combined with vibration can reduce the flow of blood to the hands and fingers and cause hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS), also known as “vibration-induced white finger” or “dead-finger”. Symptoms include numbness, loss

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of grip strength and clumsiness with the hands.

Many workers rely on their hands to operate equipment controls, adjust process controls, sense surface temperatures and finishes, and hold heavy or awkward tools. In cold weather, these workers may take longer to perform an action and/or need to attempt an action repeatedly. In some cases, they may be altogether unable to perform an action until they get warmed up or alter their clothing.

“Exposure to cold can reduce muscle power and grip strength, thus limiting your ability to work for extended periods.”

In addition, exposed skin can be affected by the cold.

Frostbite results from thick layers of tissue freezing solid. The affected area feels hard and cold, and turns white or grey.

Frostnip is a mild form of frostbite affecting only the skin’s outer layers. Either condition affects your health and can influence your ability to work safely.

Clothing worn in the cold can also affect performance. Hats and hoods may interfere with hearing, vision and movement. Bulky clothing layers may restrict movement, particularly in tight spaces and increase the amount of effort required to move. Gloves, mittens and overmitts may reduce dexterity and “feel”, while heavy and bulky footwear may not fit into footholds or onto foot pedals. Clothing “systems” appropriate for the task and the temperature can overcome many of these limitations.

Source: Work Safe Alberta

Need to purchase outdoor gear to get you through the winter? Landscape Saskatchewan members receive 15% off apparel at Mark’s Work Wearhouse. Contact Member Services at the CNLA office at christine@cnla-acpp.ca to request your discount cards.

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