2020 WCTA Student Award Winners Announced
Every year, the WCTA sets aside up to $2500 for deserving students enrolled in an accredited Turfgrass management program. There were six applications this year.
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2020 Pat Dooley Tourney April 24 at Mayfair Lakes - Everyone Welcome!
Patrick Dooley was a very successful Student Athlete whose true passion was golf. A member at Mayfair Lakes, Pat had hoped to pursue a career in a Turf Management, starting with a KPU Turf diploma.
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Olds College Campus News Nov/Dec 2019
Winter has finally arrived in Alberta, marking the end of our summer internships. Under the cover of snow, they are enjoying a well deserved break! For those continuing to the degree, no rest for the wicked as they begin their 8 week online courses between November and Christmas.
$2500 In Student Awards Up For Grabs - Application Deadline Jan 17
STUDENT AWARD UPDATE - Jan 10
Oddly, we haven't receive any student award applications at this point and the clock is ticking with just one week to deadline. Everybody usually likes free money so we're scratching our heads a little here! Get on it turfies, we're talking about an award up to $2500 and a free WCTA membershp for the year!
Read more: $2500 In Student Awards Up For Grabs - Application Deadline Jan 17
How I Found Turfgrass and How it Changed My Life
By Nathan Hagel
I grew up in Williams Lake, BC. I didn’t play golf or really any sports for that matter. I tried soccer, basketball, and other organized sports but never really felt like I fit in. At ten, I discovered guitar and have been playing ever since. Growing older, I enjoyed mountain biking, hiking, and camping. This is where my love for the outdoors developed.