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Buyers Guide

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Turf & Rec is once again publishing its annual Buyers Guide & Directory in our August/September issue. To ensure your company (manufacturer, supplier or industry consultant) is properly listed in this edition, please click here.


New grass greens open at Lloydminster course

The Sandy Beach Regional Park golf course in Lloydminster, Sask. has officially opened its bigger and better greens. The nine-hole course had previously operated with sand greens that measured about 1,000 square feet. The putting surfaces now measure about 4,500 square feet and are grown to a grass covering.


Heritage designation sought for N.S. baseball field

A nine-year-old girl's school project about the history of baseball has turned into a campaign to have a local baseball field designated as a heritage site. During his research, Sophia Hillier learned the Jerry Marsh Ball Field in New Waterford, N.S. is Canada's second oldest ball field, at 107 years of age.


City gardener/landscaper retiring after 32 years

A longtime Powell River, B.C. city employee, who found her true calling in landscaping and gardening in 2000, is retiring after 32 years. Brenda Powell credits working outdoors as keeping her fit and healthy.
 
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Jordan Kitchen

Assistant’s invention helps ease turf cover work

The future of Canada’s professional turf and grounds maintenance industry is in good hands. From coast to coast, several bright, young superstars have been making a difference in the industry, paving the way for the next wave of up-and-coming professionals. This week, we profile the sixth (in alphabetical order) of our Top 10 Under 40 roster of selected recipients: Jordan Kitchen. » Read More
 
Event 
 

21st annual Snow & Ice Conference

June 26-29, 2018
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
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Sports Turf Canada Ontario Field Day

September 20, 2018
Location: Belleville, Ont.
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