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Vancouver Has A Beetle Problem

Weather Network Public Service Announcement Video on the Japanese beetle infestation at the following link:

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WCTA Releases ROPS Powerpoint

Release…August 15, 2019

In an effort to increase golf industry awareness and in support of previous articles, the Western Canada Turfgrass Association has released a powerpoint presentation on the subject of proposed amendments by WorkSafeBC that would require roll-over protection on golf carts.

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Large US Industry Association Joins ROPS Discussion

By WCTA Staff

Representatives of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), the US trade association representing 100+ domestic and international equipment manufacturers, recently contacted the Western Canada Turfgrass Association office looking for a powerpoint presentation made by Executive Director, Jerry Rousseau, to Kootenay area golf superintendents on the subject of rollover protection (ROPS) on golf carts.

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July Is Smart Irrigation Month!

In 2016, British Columbia became the first province in Canada to officially proclaim July as 'Smart Irrigation Month'.  With continued advocacy work lead by Terry Ormrod, current member and Past President of IIABC, current CPCIA Director and a current member of the WCTA, Manitoba and Alberta subsequently recognized the importance of the irrigation industry and improving water use efficiency and management.

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