2026 Annual AASLA Educational Conference & Golf Tournament - Red Deer, AB

The Alberta Association of Surface Land Agents (AASLA) invites you to our Annual Educational and Networking Conference to be followed by our Annual Golf Tournament, a unique blend of education, networking, and golf.

Whether you’re a seasoned Land Agent or new to the field, this event promises valuable insights, camaraderie, and a chance to tee off on the lush fairways.

This event is held annually in June of every year and welcomes 100+ attendees over a two day time period. It is a great opportunity to connect with industry peers and share knowledge and a few laughs!

The AASLA Executive looks forwards to welcoming you to the event, for those planning to stay the night, the booking link as follows for a block of rooms held under AASLA.

https://reservations.travelclick.com/108483?groupID=4959306

Educational Seminar June 11, 2026 at Red Deer Resort & Casino

3310 50 Avenue Red Deer, AB T4N 3X9

7:30 am - 8:00 am Registration & Networking - Breakfast will be provided for attendees

8:00 am - 8:15 am Welcome Speech & Event Introduction - AASLA President or Vice President

Land Acknowledgement & Speech

8:15 am -12:00 pm Morning Speakers

• 8:15 am - 9:15 am - Angela Woo - Executive Director of Professions, Governance & Legislation, Government of Alberta
• 9: 15 am - 10:15 am - Thomas Machell & Jace Eadie - Associates, Bennet Jones
• 10:15 am – 10:30 am - Coffee/Networking
• 10:30 am - 11:30 am - Rick Anderson - Rick Anderson Consulting Ltd, Surface Rights
• 11:30 am - 12:00 pm - Chris Wharton - Olds College, SLM Program

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch/Networking - Buffett style lunch for all attendees

1:00 pm- 1:15 pm AASLA Executive Speech/Report to Membership (AGM Activities)

President/Vice President - speech and opportunity to ask questions of the executive

1:15 pm - 4:15 pm Afternoon Speakers

• 1:15pm - 2:15 pm - Trevor Bergen - Assistant Deputy Minister, Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction, Government of Alberta
• 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm - Kevin Hursh - Hursh Consulting, Agriculture
• 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm - Darcy Allen - Farmers Advocate Office, Landowner Relations

Golf Tournament June 12, 2026 at Riverbend Golf & Recreation Area

3800 River Bend Drive Red Deer, AB T4P 0Y4

Time: Golf registration 7:45am-8:15am - Shotgun start at 8:30am

We will play a round and then have prizes and lunch to follow our golf. The AASLA golf tournament traditionally has between 50-70 players that are grouped into teams of four playing in a "best ball" format. If you have a team preference or someone you would prefer to golf with, please email AASLA administrator Sarah Nosko directly and AASLA will do our best to accommodate your preference.

Info: Topic: 1 hr presentation with time for a Q&A

Info: Topic: Recent Developments and Trends in Surface Rights Law1 hr presentation with a time for a Q&A

Info: Topic: A bit about Nuance 1 hr presentation with a time for a Q/A

Info: Topic: 30 min update on college programming with a time for a Q/A

Info: Topic: Land Titles Service Delivery, Modernization and Red Tape Reduction: What Alberta Land Agents Need to Know. 1 hr presentation with a time for a Q/A

Info: Topic: Wild Times in Agriculture 1 hr presentation with a time for a Q/A

Info: Topic: Farmers’ Advocate Office – Supporting Rural Stakeholders -1 hr presentation with a time for a Q/A

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