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Wholesale vendor requirements : domestic pesticides

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This fact sheet summarizes the regulatory requirements for wholesale and retail sale of pesticides that are primarily for lawn and garden use.

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Lacombe Stormwater Pond Dataset

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Stormwater ponds are artificial structures that are critical components of stormwater management systems in many Canadian cities. They serve to prevent flooding of urban areas during excess... More ≫

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Stormwater ponds are artificial structures that are critical components of stormwater management systems in many Canadian cities. They serve to prevent flooding of urban areas during excess rainfall. Stormwater ponds also contribute to environmental health by allowing the settlement of dirt and solids from stormwater to the bottom of the pond. As a result, the sediments of stormwater ponds can become enriched with potentially harmful contaminants. The health risks posed to anglers by contact with stormwater and sediments and consumption of fish from stormwater ponds are not well characterized. The City of Lacombe (Alberta) is a municipality with two stormwater ponds stocked with sterile fish for angling. Alberta Health collected water, sediment and fish from these two ponds over two seasons (fall 2010 and spring 2011) and analyzed the samples for a suite of contaminants. Water samples were collected from three sites at each pond and three depths for each site (n=40; nine samples...

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Director's Order: Green Drop Lawns Ltd.

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Director's Order imposed on Green Drop Lawns Ltd. to cease committing all unfair practices and negative option practices under the Consumer Protection Act

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Notice of Administrative Penalty: Green Drop Lawns Ltd.

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Administrative penalty of $3,000 imposed on Green Drop Lawns Ltd. due to contraventions of the Consumer Protection Act .

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Wholesale/retail vendor requirements : domestic pesticides

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This fact sheet summarizes the regulatory requirements for wholesale and retail sale of pesticides that are primarily for lawn and garden use.

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Director's Order: Lawn Lord Landscaping / Thomas Cook

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Director's order imposed on Lawn Lord Landscaping and Thomas Cook to cease from entering into prepaid contracts with residential consumers until licensing requirements are met, and to ensure all... More ≫

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Director's order imposed on Lawn Lord Landscaping and Thomas Cook to cease from entering into prepaid contracts with residential consumers until licensing requirements are met, and to ensure all prepaid contracts are in writing and include the terms required by section 10(2) of the Prepaid Contracting Business Licensing Regulation and section 35 of the Consumer Protection Act.

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Crop Area Assessment in Alberta Irrigation Districts

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This product provides information on Crop Area Assessment in Alberta Irrigation Districts, for an eight-year period.

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Mower falls on worker

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the public administration education and health services sector that occurred in November, 2009. A worker was fatally injured... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the public administration education and health services sector that occurred in November, 2009. A worker was fatally injured when a riding lawn mower fell on him while he was doing maintenance work on it. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Worker pinned under machinery in water & drowned

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the business, personal and professional services that occurred in September, 2008. A male worker was found pinned underneath... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the business, personal and professional services that occurred in September, 2008. A male worker was found pinned underneath a riding lawn mower, both the worker and the lawn mower were submerged in a pond on the golf course where he was working. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Planning a farm safety day camp

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Given the nature of work done on the farm and the dual role of farms as homes and workplaces, youth are often exposed to many hazards unique to the farm environment. A farm safety day camp is a... More ≫

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Given the nature of work done on the farm and the dual role of farms as homes and workplaces, youth are often exposed to many hazards unique to the farm environment. A farm safety day camp is a great way to teach children how to recognize farm hazards and how to prevent injuries. This guide is intended to assist anyone who has decided to organize a farm safety day camp in their community.

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