Upcoming Events
Oct.
26
Details:
Powerline Safety and Hazard Awareness Workshop with Dale Thomas, Ryan Patzer, & Kelly Manchur @ 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. *ISA & AB Credits approved; BC & SK credits have been 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 16, 2026). Register now!
Event Address: Red Deer Resort & Casino, 3310 50 Ave, Red Deer, AB T4N 3X9
Pricing: Member $75+GST, Non-member $125+GST
For 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 26th.
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 Dale Thomas, Ryan Patzer, & Kelly Manchur.
*Limited spots available for Fortis session! Parking available on site, no transportation is being provided.
*4.5 ISA credits & 5 AB Applicator Credits have been approved for all sessions, including the Fortis/Alberta Session. BC & SK credits have been applied for.
Click HERE for Speaker Info & Session Info
Feb.
23
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
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
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