Upcoming Events
Sep.
9
Details:
Sept 9-11, 2026
The course includes Tree Biology and Mechanics, Tree Inspection and Assessment, Data Analysis and Risk Categorization, and Risk Reporting. The Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) Course prepares the participant to take the TRAQ assessment to become ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified.
Sep.
16
Details:
Sept 16-18, 2026
Please visit TRAQ - ISA Prairie for course details and registration, and click the link to view the TRAQ Application Guide.
Earn 14.5 CEUs and have fun learning and networking with fellow arborists. Hope to see you there!
Oct.
26
Details:
Powerline Safety and Hazard Awareness Workshop with Jeff Kerr @ the FortisAlbertaEmployee Development Centre 1:00-3:30pm (Oct 26th) preceding the PVMA Fall Seminar & General Meeting the following day. Participation will be capped at 50, so register early.
This unique workshop provides an opportunity to connect classroom concepts with practical application while learning directly from utility and vegetation management professionals. *Credits will be applied for
Registration for this optional field training session is open to those attending the PVMA Fall Seminar & GM on Oct 27th and can be added to that registration form.
Oct.
27
Details:
Event Timing: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 (Registration Deadline: Oct 20, 2026). Register now!
Event Address: Red Deer Resort & Casino, 3310 50 Ave, Red Deer, AB T4N 3X9
EARLY BIRD Pricing: Member $50, Non-member $100 * Early Bird ends September 24th
After September 24th: Member $75+GST, Non-member $125+GSTFor those paying by E-Transfer, please send to info@pvma.ca
*Registration fees are non-refundable after October 16th. Cancellations prior to Oct 16th will be charged an admin fee.
To book with the PVMA event rate, please visit https://reservations.travelclick.com/108483?groupID=5072265. Please note the deadline to book is September 24th.
8 am — 9 am Registration & Check-In (Breakfast provided)
9 am — 9:15 am Welcome
9:15 am — 10:15 am The Injury Management Advantage: Protecting Workers and Strengthening Alberta’s Vegetation Management Industry with Carissa Viel
10:15 am — 10:45 am Refreshment Break
10:45 am — 11:45 am Cost of Roadside & Utility Corridor Tree Damage with Toso Bozic
11:45 am — 12:45 pm Lunch
12:45 pm — 1:45 pm PVMA General Meeting & Bylaw Resolution
1:45 pm — 2:45 pm Spray Drones Have Finally Landed with Marcus Weber
2:45 pm — 3 pm Closing Remarks
Extra Session* (Monday, October 26th) @ FortisAlberta Employee Development Centre, 20 38040, Range Rd 280, AB T0M 1R0 (Just outside of Red Deer)
1:00pm - 3:30 pm Powerline Safety and Hazard Awareness Workshop with Jeff Kerr
*Limited spots available for Fortis session! Parking available on site, no transportation is being provided.
*ISA & AB/BC/SK/MB Applicator Credits will be applied for for all sessions, including the Fortis/Alberta Session
Click HERE for Speaker Info & Session Info
Feb.
23
Details:
Save the dates!
The PVMA Bi-Annual 3-day Spring Conference & Tradeshow will be at the River Cree Resort & Casino, February 23-25, 2027. Banquet Entertainer will be Chris Funk the Wonderist.