2027 Conference

Aquatera’s Water Earth Innovation Conference 2026

April 28 – May 1, 2026 in Grande Prairie

Visit https://www.aquatera.ca/community/waterearthinnovation for further info and to register.

Save the Date: 2027 SWANA NLC + SWRC Co-Conference

Sep 10, 2026

Save the Date! The SWANA Northern Lights Chapter and Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council (SWRC) are coming together for the 2027 co-conference in Regina, May 26–28. Join at The Hotel Saskatchewan, Autograph Collection by Marriott International, for three days of...

That’s a Wrap on the 2026 SWANA NLC Conference

May 21, 2026

The 2026 SWANA Northern Lights Chapter Conference in Calgary is officially in the books, and what a week it was. This year’s conference was completely sold out and marked one of the largest SWANA Northern Lights Chapter conference to date, with 320+ participants...

Keynote Speakers: SWANA NLC 2026 Conference

Feb 3, 2026

From April 22 to 24, 2026, join colleagues from across Western and Northern Canada in downtown Calgary for three days of learning, training, tours, and connection. This year’s conference theme, Waste in a World of Change, reflects the evolving pressures facing the...

MEIA Regulatory Breakfast Series

Jan 5, 2026

Norwood Hotel, 112 Marion Street, Winnpeg, MB | 8:30 - 10:30 am | Hot breakfast buffet included Join MEIA for breakfast, networking, and learning with presentations from Manitoba’s Department of Environment and Climate Change – Environmental Approvals Branch. January...

A New Chapter in Leadership: From Scott Theede to Mario Poveda

Oct 16, 2025

The SWANA Northern Lights Chapter is celebrating a smooth and successful leadership transition this year, as Scott Theede completed his term as President and Mario Poveda stepped into the role. Scott has served the Chapter with dedication and professionalism, helping...

SWANA NLC 2026 Conference – Call for Presentations Now Open

Oct 16, 2025

SWANA Northern Lights Chapter 2026 Conference Call for Presentations Now Open The SWANA Northern Lights Chapter 2026 Conference will be held April 22–24, 2026, at the Fairmont Palliser in Calgary, Alberta. The opening day coincides with Earth Day, a reminder of the...

Compost Facility Operator Training Course – February 2026

Sep 2, 2025

The Compost Council of Canada is offering the Compost Facility Operator Training Course. One Week – FIVE 3.5-hour sessions including the optional operator’s exam To be held during the week of February 23-27, 2026 Start Time: 11am Eastern Time (12:30pm Newfoundland;...

SWANA NLC Announces 2025 – 2026 Board of Directors

Jun 24, 2025

The newly elected board brings a strong mix of experience and regional representation to lead the Chapter’s efforts in waste and resource management. With a renewed focus on training, networking, and advocacy, the board is well-positioned to support another impactful...