Upcoming Events

Oct.

26

Optional PVMA Pre-Seminar Session @ FortisAlberta Employee Development Centre

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

PVMA Fall Seminar & General Meeting

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

PVMA 3-Day Spring Conference & Trade Show

Details:

Save the dates! February 23-25, 2027

The PVMA Bi-Annual 3-day Spring Conference & Tradeshow will be at the River Cree Resort & Casino, February 23-25, 2027. 10 Sessions, 30 Exhibitors, and Banquet Entertainer Chris Funk the Wonderist.

Mar.

2

Alberta Invasive Species Pre-Conference Workshop

Details:

Mark your calendars for the Alberta Invasive Species workshop. More details can be found on the itinerary and how to register on their website.

Mar.

3

Alberta Invasive Species Conference

Details:

March 3-4, 2027

A variety of sessions focused on invasive species, as well as certified pesticide applicator credits and CEU credits, will be offered. They will be hosting a poster session, a 50/50 raffle, hosting our Annual General Meeting (AGM), opportunities for networking, and sponsorship.

Registration for the AISC 2027 Conference will open on January 4, 2027. Stay tuned to their website for more info