Long time WCTA Member Jim Slater Passes Away
The following is a letter from Richard Boulton, letting us know longtime WCTA member from the early days, Jim Slater, passed away on November 10th.
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Western Canada Turfgrass Association
2018 Year-End Member Update
On behalf of the WCTA Board of Directors and staff, we appreciate your involvement and confidence in our efforts to support turf management professionals in western Canada. This report is a pit stop, reflecting upon and summarizing the past 12 months of association accomplishments and industry activities.
Japanese Beetle Turf Industry Economic Impact Study Released
Well known as a highly destructive insect pest to multiple field and ornamental crops, the WCTA responded to the 2017 Japanese beetle incursion into the False Creek area of Vancouver by commissioning a study attempting to determine just how much this nasty insect pest could cost the turf management industry if it were to gain a foothold and spread. Jim Ross, former Executive Director of the Prairie Turfgrass Research Centre was hired fto find out.
Read more: Japanese Beetle Turf Industry Economic Impact Study Released
2019 Annual General Meeting Notice
NOTICE TO WCTA MEMBERS
The Annual General Meeting of the Western Canada Turfgrass Association will be held during our 56th Annual Conference and Trade Show taking place at the River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond, British Columbia.
New WCTA Turf Management Student Member Rate $35!
For 2019, the Western Canada Turfgrass Association turf management student member dues rate has been reduced to $35! (+GST)
Read more: New WCTA Turf Management Student Member Rate $35!