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This Winter F2F issue is packed with insights across all six areas of recreation operations, ensuring there's something valuable for everyone in the industry.
Here’s a quick glance at the articles inside:
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Parks & Sport Fields - A Baseball Park Transformed for a CFL Game
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Programs & Services: Program & Maintenance Teams Collaboration
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Facility Leadership: Mental Health Tools for Recreation Operators
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Pool Operations: The Evolution of Pool Filtration Technology
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Facility Operations: Improving Air Quality in Rec Facilities
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Feature Story: The Solar Energy Project in Williams Lake
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Arena Operations: The Art of Installing Curling Ice
This issue is a must-read for staying up-to-date and finding inspiration across various aspects of recreation operations!
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Trade Show Already 35% Sold Out! | |
As a sponsor or exhibitor at the 2025 RFABC Conference and Trade Show, you’ll get right in front of the people who make recreation facilities safe, efficient and accessible.
Join us, showcase what you do best, and empower recreation operators across the industry!
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Vancouver Island
● December 12, 2024 (Holiday Lunch): DELTA
Zone Director, Shawn Bourgoin: RSVP
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Lower Mainland
● November 6, 2024: NEW WESTMINSTER
● December 12, 2024 (Holiday Lunch): DELTA
Zone Director, Keith Holloway: RSVP
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Combined Northern BC Regions
● November 7, 2024: Online via ZOOM
RSVP to your Zone Director:
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North - Kylah Bryde: RSVP
- Cariboo - Brandy Links: RSVP
- Skeena-Bulkley - Tamara Gillis: RSVP
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After 3 years of waiting, Port Hardy pool operating and under budget | District celebrating success of this project, as pool has once again become a hub of activity and recreation | | |
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Why Abbotsford's recreational ambitions seem to have stalled | Abbotsford Mayor Ross Siemens says the city must acquire more land before major expansions to its parks and recreation facilities | | |
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North Okanagan municipalities team up for recreation | With longtime service provider Canlan Ice Sports Corporation putting its services on ice when its current contract runs out Dec. 31, the Township of Spallumcheen and City of Armstrong are joining forces to identify and develop a new, sustainable joint service model. | | |
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Penticton complex with housing, NHL-sized rinks set for public hearing | Proposed facility would feature a mix of sports facilities and residential units | | |
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Fieldhouse Society proposes temporary Community Centre in Fernie | Elk Valley Fieldhouse Society is proposing a fabric-covered steel structure as a temporary replacement for the Fernie Community Centre | | |
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Quesnel's Wonderland Trails undergoing fire protection treatment | Trails will remain open to the public during the fuel management | | |
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Budget town hall highlights growing problem of worn-out city infrastructure in Prince George | PG has a 'massive footprint' and not enough people to create large tax base to cover costs of replacing roads, sewers and electrical works | | |
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Kitimat surveys community as plans for new spray park move forward | The District of Kitimat has launched a public survey to gather feedback on a proposed spray park, following a feasibility study presented at a council meeting in early September. "The importance of community engagement to tailor the design to local preferences is highly desirable," said Kim Unger, senior landscape architect at McElhanney, during her presentation on Sept. | | |
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Stay Tuned!
We’re building the 2025 Course Schedule—check our website for course dates coming in the new year!
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Pool Operator - ONLINE
Level 1 and Level 2 Courses are offered online every month.
Visit the website for course dates and for more information.
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Ice Facility Operator
(IFO)
Cranbrook
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Building Service Worker (BSW)
Level 1
New Westminster
Level 2
Victoria
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Join BCRPA's biennial Empower YOUth Conference (EYC) virtually on November 23 from 9am to 5pm and experience the entire conference from any location!
While in-person spots have already sold out, virtual seats are still available to live stream the day's sessions.
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Connect, Learn, and Lead the Future! | |
Join the Parks, Recreation Leadership Summit, presented by the Recreation Foundation of BC—a must-attend event for anyone shaping the future of recreation, parks, and culture. This summit offers interactive think tanks led by industry experts, tackling key issues with plenty of time for Q&A, discussions, and networking.
Bring your team—planners, engineers, or city administrators—and connect with peers while gaining insights to lead the way in recreation and culture.
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2025 Design Registration Fee Changes | |
TSBC is implementing a 13% increase in design registration fees starting January 21, 2025, following feedback received from industry consultations earlier this year. They are also considering new cancellation fees for elevating devices and gas, along with updates to the cancellation fee structure for boilers, pressure vessels, and refrigeration.
Over the past year, TSBC has reduced turnaround times, introduced new payment options, and improved their processes. This fee adjustment will support further enhancements, including technology investments, workflow improvements, and better client support.
TSBC encourages you to review the updated fee schedule and share this update with your colleagues.
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Connect with REALice Ice Meisters | |
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Join this Operator-to-Operator call where you’ll meet several REALice Ice Meisters who will talk about the differences they’ve seen, the temperature and humidity levels they’re now at — and how their ice is still what counts the most!
November 14, 2024, at 1 pm Eastern / 10 am Pacific
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