Alberta’s Municipal AI Policy Reality Check
By: Toby Nwabuogor | CivicPlay.AI Across All over Alberta right now, staff are drafting a program description, rewriting a patron email, summarizing meeting notes, or cleaning up a policy paragraph with AI. They are doing it faster than they could have a year ago, because AI is already sitting inside the tools people use every […]
Summertime Struggles at the Rink
By: Adrian Thibault | Arena Stream Representative Heat and Humidity: The Opponents That Never Leave the Ice In winter, your refrigeration system coasts. It’s in summer where it earns its keep. Maintaining ice surface temperatures when outdoor air is pushing 30°C means your plant is running near peak load every single day, with limited margin […]
When the Building Fails, Recreation Fails
Add Your Heading Text Here Behind every game, swim, workout, public event, and community gathering is a facility that must quietly do its job every day. Recreation facilities are often judged by what people see first: a sheet of ice, a pool, a running track, a field house, or a weight room. These are the […]
Spring Leisure Lines
Bridging Generations in Recreation: Inside the Spring 2026 Leisure Lines If there’s one thing the recreation industry knows, it’s that change never stands still. The Spring 2026 edition of Leisure Lines dives headfirst into one of the biggest challenges and opportunities facing our sector today: how we balance ageing infrastructure, evolving technology, and the people […]
You Belong Here. And You Showed Up
AARFP Conference & Trade Show What a week. The People Made ItWith over 200+ delegates in attendance, the energy was undeniable. From first-time attendees to seasoned operators, the conversations, laughter, and connections carried through every session, hallway chat, and evening event. This is what “You Belong Here” looks like. Learning That MattersAttendees took part in […]
2026 Alberta Ammonia Days
Who Should Attend? Concept Control is proud to host the 2026 Ammonia Safety Days across Alberta, in partnership with the Ammonia Safety Training Institute (ASTI) and co-sponsored by Startec. These in-person events are designed for professionals who work with or around ammonia systems and want to strengthen their understanding of safety, preparedness, and best practices. Whether you’re […]
That Rink Spa Feeling
That Rink Spa Feeling By: Adrian Thibault | Arena Stream Rep Weekly ice maintenance is a bit like giving the sheet a spa day: a trim, a scrub, and a soothing hot soak so it can face another seven days of hard stops, snow showers, and slapshots. Below is a practical, professional routine with just […]
Summer Leisure Lines
The Summer Edition of Leisure Lines is here, and it’s packed with fresh, inspiring, and practical reads for recreation professionals across Alberta! From insightful features like: Making Waves: Disability Awareness Training Avoiding Burnout During Our Summer Season This issue tackles topics that matter to the people running our parks, pools, arenas, and community spaces. […]
2025 Conference & Trade Show Recap
That’s a Wrap on the 2025 AARFP Conference & Trade Show! April 2025 in Canmore was one for the books! The Annual AARFP Conference & Trade Show brought together recreation professionals from across Alberta and beyond for an incredible few days of learning, networking, and industry innovation. From inspiring keynote speakers to hands-on educational sessions […]
2025 Outdoor Pool Symposium
Dive Into Professional Development at the 2025 Vulcan Outdoor Pool Symposium! May 13, 2025 Vulcan Lodge Hall 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Calling all outdoor pool operators, aquatic leaders, and recreation professionals! The 2025 Outdoor Pool Symposium in Vulcan is just around the corner, and it’s shaping up to be a can’t-miss event packed with […]