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	<title>Alberta Onsite Wastewater Management Association</title>
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		<title>Training Available in St. Paul (Mound Installation Demo Day)</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 21:16:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kelly Weyerman (WCOWMA Admin)</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Mound Install Demo Day will be held for those interested in getting hands on experience installing sand mounds. This practical workshop will briefly review site considerations and system design, which will be followed by class participation in the installation <a href="http://www.aowma.com/training-available-in-st-paul-mound-installation-demo-day/" class="read_more">[Read More]</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A Mound Install Demo Day will be held for those interested in getting hands on experience installing sand mounds. This practical workshop will briefly review site considerations and system design, which will be followed by class participation in the installation of a sand mound.</p>
<p><strong>Where: St. Paul, AB<br />
When: June 20, 2013<br />
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<p>Weather: Training will take place regardless of weather</p>
<p>Registration Fee: Members – $275.00 + tax<br />
Non-members – $375.00 + tax</p>
<p><a href="http://www.aowma.com/training/public-field-training/" target="_blank">Register online</a> or you can <a href="http://www.aowma.com/files/AB-Mound-Demo-Registration-June-2013.pdf" target="_blank">download a PDF</a> and fax, email or mail it in.</p>
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		<title>May 16, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.aowma.com/may-16-2013/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 21:13:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kelly Weyerman (WCOWMA Admin)</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.aowma.com/files/AB-Newsletter-May-16-2013.pdf" target="_blank">Download May 16, 2013 Newsletter <a href="http://www.aowma.com/may-16-2013/" class="read_more">[Read More]</a></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.aowma.com/files/AB-Newsletter-May-16-2013.pdf" target="_blank">Download May 16, 2013 Newsletter</a></p>
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		<title>Membership Technical Discussion Forum Now Available Online</title>
		<link>http://www.aowma.com/membership-technical-discussion-forum-now-available-online/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 21:02:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kelly Weyerman (WCOWMA Admin)</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[WCOWMA and its affiliated provincial chapters have launched a forum to allow members to discuss technical issues and provide information to one another on onsite wastewater issues. The forum is an open discussion format, however it is monitored and participants <a href="http://www.aowma.com/membership-technical-discussion-forum-now-available-online/" class="read_more">[Read More]</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>WCOWMA and its affiliated provincial chapters have launched a forum to allow members to discuss technical issues and provide information to one another on onsite wastewater issues. The forum is an open discussion format, however it is monitored and participants are asked to refrain from soliciting to their fellow members.</p>
<p><strong>How to Use the Forum</strong></p>
<p>To get started:</p>
<p>You will need your username and password to access the forum. Most members should have one, but if you don’t, or you can’t remember it, please contact the AOWMA office so we can set one up. To set up a new account, we will require your email address.</p>
<p>Once you have your username and password, go to <a href="http://www.wcowma.com" target="_blank">www.wcowma.com</a>. In the upper right hand corner, enter your username and password, then click “forum login”. You can now click on the words “WCOWMA Forums” in the upper right hand menu bar, or use the link within the drop-down menu under “Members”.</p>
<p>You now have access to all of the WCOWMA forums including the AOWMA forum. Currently, there are 5 forums; one for each province as well as a link to view the forum Terms &amp; Conditions. Select your provincial forum (or check out what’s going on in another province) by clicking on the title of the forum you wish to enter.</p>
<p>From here you can see, at a glance, all of the topics that have been created so far. Join in the discussion of a topic already created by clicking on its title, or create your own topic toward the bottom of the page. Simply enter a title in the “Topic Title” block, and then start writing in the text block below; once you are done you can click on the “Submit” button.</p>
<p>To join a topic simply click on the topic link, read the posts, and feel free to comment towards the bottom of the page.</p>
<p>Please keep in mind that by using the forum you agree to the Terms and Conditions, which can be found on the main page of the forum. Your first comment will need to be approved by a moderator, so it may take a little while for it to show up. Please be patient.</p>
<p>If you have any trouble, we are always happy to help. Please contact the forum administrator at: <a href="mailto:reports@wcowma.com" target="_blank">reports@wcowma.com</a></p>
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		<title>Standard of Practice Task Group</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 20:59:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kelly Weyerman (WCOWMA Admin)</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Standard of Practice Task Group is currently reviewing the 2009 Standard of Practice for potential edits prior to the development and release of the 2014 SOP. AOWMA has several association members who participate on this Task Group. These people <a href="http://www.aowma.com/standard-of-practice-task-group-2/" class="read_more">[Read More]</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Standard of Practice Task Group is currently reviewing the 2009 Standard of Practice for potential edits prior to the development and release of the 2014 SOP. AOWMA has several association members who participate on this Task Group. These people represent various interests within industry as well as bringing forward concerns they perceive as association members. As well as members at large, the association provides two Board representatives to this task group. Other participants on the task group represent various municipal and provincial interests.</p>
<p>The most recent meeting of the Task Group was held in Red Deer on April 3 &amp; 4, 2013. Each meeting is held over two full days, during which industry groups may bring forward new products for review and possible inclusion in the standard, new research which may prove or disprove a rule in the standard, and suggestions received from industry for areas that may be of concern for one reason or another.</p>
<p>Members are encouraged to bring forward any ideas, questions or concerns they have with the 2009 Standard of Practice so that the association may include them for discussion at the next SOP Task Group meeting.</p>
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		<title>New Standata Issued by Alberta Municipal Affairs</title>
		<link>http://www.aowma.com/new-standata-issued-by-alberta-municipal-affairs/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 20:58:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kelly Weyerman (WCOWMA Admin)</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On April 29, 2013, Alberta Municipal Affairs issued Standata-Information Bulletin PST-2013-001 regarding an update to the Primary Treatment Field Design Document, a Revised Primary Treatment Field Worksheet and a new Secondary Treatment Field Worksheet. These worksheets are available online either <a href="http://www.aowma.com/new-standata-issued-by-alberta-municipal-affairs/" class="read_more">[Read More]</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On April 29, 2013, Alberta Municipal Affairs issued Standata-Information Bulletin PST-2013-001 regarding an update to the Primary Treatment Field Design Document, a Revised Primary Treatment Field Worksheet and a new Secondary Treatment Field Worksheet. These worksheets are available online either through the member log-in interface at www.aowma.com or on the Alberta Municipal Affairs website at www.municipalaffairs.alberta.ca/cp_private_sewage.cfm.</p>
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		<title>Training Available (Site And Soils Evaluation Field Days)</title>
		<link>http://www.aowma.com/training-available-in-edmonton-site-and-soils-evaluation-field-days/</link>
		<comments>http://www.aowma.com/training-available-in-edmonton-site-and-soils-evaluation-field-days/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 08:04:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kelly Weyerman (WCOWMA Admin)</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Site and Soils Evaluation Field Days will be held for those interested in learning more about performing detailed site visits and designing systems for difficult situations and soils.  This training workshop will provide information on assessing soil structure and texture, <a href="http://www.aowma.com/training-available-in-edmonton-site-and-soils-evaluation-field-days/" class="read_more">[Read More]</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Site and Soils Evaluation Field Days will be held for those interested in learning more about performing detailed site visits and designing systems for difficult situations and soils.  This training workshop will provide information on assessing soil structure and texture, assessing site conditions and constraints, logging information and applying that knowledge to the design of onsite systems.</p>
<p><strong>Where: High River, AB<br />
When: May 28, 2013</strong></p>
<p><strong><strong>Where: St. Paul, AB<br />
When: June 4, 2013</strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>Where: Edmonton, AB<br />
When: June 27, 2013<br />
</strong></p>
<p>Weather: Training will take place regardless of weather</p>
<p>Registration Fee: Members – $250.00 + tax<br />
Non-members – $350.00 + tax</p>
<p><a href="http://www.aowma.com/training/public-field-training/" target="_blank">Register online</a> or you can <a href="http://www.wcowma.com/wp-content/uploads/AB-Soils-Training-Application-May-June-2013.pdf" target="_blank">download a PDF</a> and fax, email or mail it in.</p>
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		<title>Onsite Practitioner Training Available (June/July)</title>
		<link>http://www.aowma.com/onsite-practitioner-training-available-junejuly/</link>
		<comments>http://www.aowma.com/onsite-practitioner-training-available-junejuly/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 04:07:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kelly Weyerman (WCOWMA Admin)</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Edmonton, AB
June 24, 25 &#38; 26, 2013 – Days 1-3
July 10, 11 &#38; 12, 2013 – Days 4-6
You can <a href="http://www.aowma.com/training/" target="_blank">register online</a>, or <a href="http://www.aowma.com/files/Edmonton-June-2013.pdf" target="_blank">download a registration form <a href="http://www.aowma.com/onsite-practitioner-training-available-junejuly/" class="read_more">[Read More]</a></a>.]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Edmonton, AB</span><br />
June 24, 25 &amp; 26, 2013 – Days 1-3<br />
July 10, 11 &amp; 12, 2013 – Days 4-6</p>
<p>You can <a href="http://www.aowma.com/training/" target="_blank">register online</a>, or <a href="http://www.aowma.com/files/Edmonton-June-2013.pdf" target="_blank">download a registration form</a>.</p>
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		<title>Online Forum Now Available</title>
		<link>http://www.aowma.com/online-forum-now-available/</link>
		<comments>http://www.aowma.com/online-forum-now-available/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 21:06:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kelly Weyerman (WCOWMA Admin)</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[AOWMA has launched an <a href="http://www.wcowma.com/forums/" target="_blank">online forum <a href="http://www.aowma.com/online-forum-now-available/" class="read_more">[Read More]</a></a> for the benefit of the membership.  Members may log on using their member log in and password and share information on technical issues, troubleshooting and other information on onsite wastewater issues of interest.  Posting]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>AOWMA has launched an <a href="http://www.wcowma.com/forums/" target="_blank">online forum</a> for the benefit of the membership.  Members may log on using their member log in and password and share information on technical issues, troubleshooting and other information on onsite wastewater issues of interest.  Posting is only available to members.  Please note that the forum is not to be used to market product, or solicit business.  It is exclusively for discussing technical or other onsite wastewater issues.  Members wishing to participate in the forum are encouraged to review the <a href="http://www.wcowma.com/forums/topic/western-canada-onsite-wastewater-management-association-terms-and-conditions-di/" target="_blank">Terms of Use</a> information.  Abuse of the forum will result in access being suspended.</p>
<p>If you are currently a member, but do not have a username and password, please <a href="mailto:kelly@wcowma.com" target="_blank">contact us</a> with your name, company name and email address.</p>
<p>If you are not a member, we encourage you to <a href="http://www.wcowma.com/members/become-a-member/" target="_blank">join our community</a> and participate in all the <a href="http://www.wcowma.com/members/membership-benefits/" target="_blank">benefits</a> that membership has to offer, including the <a href="http://www.wcowma.com/forums/" target="_blank">online forum</a>.</p>
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		<title>Soils Kits</title>
		<link>http://www.aowma.com/soils-kits/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 18:40:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you checked out the <a href="http://www.wcowma.com/resources/supplies/" target="_blank">supplies page</a> of our website yet?
We have a Soils Kit complete with a Munsell soil colour chart, field book for classifying soils, rain poncho and more available for $350.00.
<a href="http://www.wcowma.com/wp-content/uploads/Soils-Kit-Inventory.pdf" target="_blank">Download a full description of the Soils  <a href="http://www.aowma.com/soils-kits/" class="read_more">[Read More]</a></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you checked out the <a href="http://www.wcowma.com/resources/supplies/" target="_blank">supplies page</a> of our website yet?</p>
<p>We have a Soils Kit complete with a Munsell soil colour chart, field book for classifying soils, rain poncho and more available for $350.00.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.wcowma.com/wp-content/uploads/Soils-Kit-Inventory.pdf" target="_blank">Download a full description of the Soils Kit.</a></p>
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		<title>Safe Digging Month</title>
		<link>http://www.aowma.com/safe-digging-month/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:13:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kelly Weyerman (WCOWMA Admin)</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Alberta Common Ground Alliance (ABCGA) is working in concert with Alberta One-Call to proclaim the month of April as SAFE DIGGING MONTH in the province of Alberta. This initiative has gained support from the Provincial Government and will be <a href="http://www.aowma.com/safe-digging-month/" class="read_more">[Read More]</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Alberta Common Ground Alliance (ABCGA) is working in concert with Alberta One-Call to proclaim the month of April as SAFE DIGGING MONTH in the province of Alberta. This initiative has gained support from the Provincial Government and will be brought to the floor of the legislature in April 2013, the National Energy Board, the Energy Resources Conservation Board, the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety and many of the industry partners involved with the buried infrastructure in the province of Alberta.</p>
<p>The attached <a href="http://www.aowma.com/files/ABCGA-Proclamation_Safe-Digging-Month_2013_with-lines.pdf" target="_blank">declaration</a> demonstrates AOWMA’s support of this important initiative and the recognition of the month of April as <a href="http://www.aowma.com/files/ABCGA-Proclamation_Safe-Digging-Month_2013_with-lines.pdf" target="_blank">SAFE DIGGING MONTH</a>.</p>
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