July 24, 2015
Download the July 24, 2015 AOWMA newsletter. View the July 24, 2015 WCOWMA newsletter.
Download the July 24, 2015 AOWMA newsletter. View the July 24, 2015 WCOWMA newsletter.
Bill 21 is the legislative document that amends the Safety Codes Act. Key changes to the Safety Codes Act include the implementation of the Alberta Safety Codes Authority (Authority). The Authority will become responsible for the open areas in the province early in 2016. Currently those areas are permitted by a variety of permitting agencies
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Members wishing to take advantage of OfficeMax/Grand & Toy – Alberta Onsite Wastewater Management Association Supply Program should note the company’s contact information has changed. Their new number is 1-866-391-8111. If you are not currently a member of AOWMA, why not take a moment to review the many benefits of joining the association.
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This one day (8 hour) course is designed for persons who will be supervising, planning, executing, or participating in any ground disturbance activities in Alberta, Canada. The course is designed to focus on effective communication between all levels of workers, identify specific responsibilities adhering to the relevant legislation, and classify potential hazards using hazard assessments
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Twenty contractors participated in a site and soils field evaluation day at Frog Lake, AB on Monday, July 20. Association member, Clarence Faithful provided access to the training site, which allowed the AOWMA to provide a hands-on demonstration opportunity to those wishing to hone their site and soils evaluation skills. After reviewing the theory and documentation
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The next training session for the Onsite Wastewater Practitioner Training Level I will take place in Edmonton on October 5, 6 & 7, 2015 followed by October 20, 21, 22 & 23, 2015. This class is now full. For other available classes, please click here or contact the association office at 877-489-7471 for more information.
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The AOWMA and Land Stewardship Centre completed a series of pilot presentations of the Septic Sense Public Education Program in early April. The Septic Sense program focuses on the proper operation and maintenance of onsite wastewater systems by rural homeowners. The program was delivered in the following Municipal Districts and Counties: Red Deer, Clearwater, Wheatland,
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The AOWMA is hosting a Site & Soils Evaluation Field Day in Grande Prairie, AB on August 10, 2015. This practical training day is a great opportunity to get hands-on experience evaluating a site, as well as practicing hand texturing and sampling. Installers who have recently completed the Onsite Wastewater Practitioner Training Program will be
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Alberta Onsite Wastewater Management Association February 25 – 28, 2016 Calgary, AB You can download a PDF copy of the 2016 Call for Papers here. The Alberta Onsite Wastewater Management Association (AOWMA) welcomes abstracts for papers to be presented at the Annual Conference being held in February 2016. The conference will take place in Calgary on
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The AOWMA is hosting a Site & Soils Evaluation Field Day in Frog Lake, AB on July 20, 2015. This practical training day is a great opportunity to get hands-on experience evaluating a site, as well as practicing hand texturing and sampling. Installers who have recently completed the Onsite Wastewater Practitioner Training Program will be
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