Update Your Mailing Address Don’t miss out on your chance to receive the Winter 2026 issue of WCOWMA’s Onsite Informer Magazine! Take a moment to contact our office with your updated address. Be A Part of the Magazine We still have some space left for companies wishing to promote their business and products with an ad or an advertorial. Please download […]
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Save the Date Mark your calendars!The AOWMA Convention & Trade Show is taking place February 10–12, 2027 in Calgary, AB! Please see the AOWMA website for more details. Call for Presentations We’re seeking dynamic speakers and subject matter experts to share knowledge, best practices, and innovations at our upcoming Convention & Trade Show. Proposed Education Session
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AOWMA was represented at the Olds College Career Fair on October 28th. We were one of 48 exhibitors in the areas of Agriculture, Horticulture, Land and Environment and Trades. A well attended event helped spread the word not only about AOWMA’s onsite wastewater training program but general knowledge of AOWMA and the onsite wastewater industry.
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WCOWMA hosted its annual Septic Awareness Week from September 14–18, 2026. During that week three Septic Sense webinars were held for homeowners in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. The British Columbia Septic Sense webinar was postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date. A total of one hundred participants joined presenters from the three provinces
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The Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant supports employers in training current or prospective employees to improve productivity and competitiveness. Effective October 8th, the CAPG program has made the following changes:– All trainees are now eligible for 75% of the total cost of eligible training.– Employed family members are now eligible trainees. – Business owners are now eligible trainees.
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The Alberta Onsite Wastewater Management Association (AOWMA) hosted its Annual Convention and Trade Show from March 12–14, 2025 in Nisku, Alberta. The event saw attendance of over 250 industry professionals, including installers, engineers, regulators, educators, and manufacturers, making it one of the most successful gatherings in recent years. With a theme focused on “Collaborating to
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Elections were held at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, for the AOWMA’s Board of Directors. Members elected the 2025–26 Board of Directors during the AGM. The following individuals were elected: AOWMA extends a warm welcome to the incoming Board Members and looks forward to their contributions in the year ahead.
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The Winter 2025 digital edition of Onsite Informer is now available to read online. This issue features practical, timely content for onsite wastewater professionals, including a Septic Awareness Q&A (Part 1), guidance on emergency sewerage system repairs in British Columbia, insights on protecting property value through proper site planning, and updates from WCOWMA and its provincial associations across
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Alberta Private Sewage Codes & Standards Clarified A B.C. developer was fined after repeated leaks at a resort community sent effluent far above limits, underscoring the importance of certified design, operation and monitoring of onsite systems. Read full story.
The AOWMA Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held virtually on December 2, 2025, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (Mountain Time), making it easier for members across Alberta to participate. In past years, the AGM was part of our annual convention. Beginning this year, we are shifting away from the convention format and introducing two new single-day “Industry
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