2020 Education Week Training – Principles of Irrigation: Agriculture

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Join us on Tuesday January 28 and Wednesday January 29th in Calgary to build on your agricultural irrigation knowledge! Master fundamental theory and application principles for agriculture in the intensive session for experienced irrigators. Two full days cover soil-water-plant relationships, advanced hydraulics, electricity, pumps, specialty valves and irrigation equipment. Recommended review for the certified irrigation designer general agriculture exam. Register …

CPCIA in Saskatoon!

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CPCIA is on the road! We’re bringing Landscape Irrigation Technician training to Saskatoon this November! Mark your calendars for Tuesday November 12 where you’ll learn the basics of hydraulics and irrigation system installation and maintenance. This full-day learning session covers an overview of irrigation system components and how they operate. Learn about gluing and repairing PVC pipe, installing nozzles and …

HDPE Pipe Total Solutions Roadshow

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Are you looking to learn more about HDPE pipe? Join the Alliance for PE Pipe on Thursday October 3, 219 from 8:3 – 2:3pm. Sign up for this FREE show at the Glenmore Inn and Convention Centre and learn based on your needs. This show includes an engineering track or the field track so you only have to attend what …

We Have a New Look!

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CPCIA is excited to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website!  Our goal with this new look is to create a user friendly, uncluttered and easy to navigate experience for our members, partners and the public!  In addition to the information and resources on our old website, there are a few new features that will help you stay up …

Smart Irrigation Month Industry BBQ

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Let CPCIA help out with your lunch plans on Tuesday July 16th!  Celebrate Smart Irrigation Month and have lunch on us while networking with other industry professionals.  We’ll be cooking between 11am and 1pm at Mount Royal University (near the athletic fields and parking lot A).  Get on the guest list today!  https://cpcia.ca/events/219-cpcia-smart-irrigation-month-bbq/

Waterworks Bylaw Amendment

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This spring, the City of Airdrie is focusing on educating water users about water conservation and have amended their Waterworks Bylaw to include a year round watering schedule.  This amendment also includes a water restriction schedule should water shortages be declared over the summer months.  If you live or work in the City of Airdrie, ensure you are following the …

IA New Membership Promotion

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Have you been considering IA membership?  Membership does have it perks – and until the end of 219 you can get those perks for less!  Until December 31, 219, the IA is offering new corporate, associate and affiliate members a 3% discount on membership!  Contact membership@irrigation.org today for eligibility requirements and specific details about your savings. 

Landscape Irrigation Auditor

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Save the date for Landscape Irrigation Auditor training!  Just in time for Smart Irrigation Month, learn how to assess irrigation system performance with this comprehensive overview of auditing techniques.  This two day session covers field tests and calculating accurate watering schedules based on plant water use, soils, and local weather data. When:  Tuesday July 16th & Wednesday July 17th, 219 …

Spring Start Ups & Backflow Prevention

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Spring is here and system startups are upon us – make sure you are protecting the local water supply and your customers by testing and installing backflow prevention devices.  The 215 National Plumbing Code of Canada in addition to municipal bylaws all across the Prairies have mandated backflow prevention requirements for all irrigation systems – both residential and commercial.  For more …