Join us for another episode of EV Life as we sit down with Russell Belik, chair of the Auto Apprenticeship program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), on the program’s current hybrid vehicle training components and what the future may hold for automotive students in Alberta. READ MORE: NAIT’s Automotive Service Technician program EV Resources  ..read more

In this episode of EV Life we chat with Terry Broughton, Shell’s general manager of e-Mobility, on how the company is planning for the future. We discuss Shell’s target of being a net-zero company by 2050 and its plans for supporting customers and clients as the North American demand for EV charging infrastructure increases. READ MORE: Learn About Shell Recharge Learn more about EVs at AMA ..read more

In Episode 4 of EV Life, we hear from the Norwegian Auto Federation (NAF) on the EV Winter Testing the association has performed on dozens of vehicles. Plus, world-renowned climate scientist Dr. Marshall Shepherd speaks on his EV-related journalism in Forbes Magazine. READ MORE: Norwegian Auto Federation: EV Winter Test                       5 Responses A Climate Scientist Received After Buying An Electric Car ..read more

In this special preview episode of AMA’s EV Life podcast, host Krystal Maharaj and producer Allison Bench introduce what you can expect this season, including teasers of upcoming guests: the Electric Vehicle Association of Alberta and the Norwegian Automobile Federation. The EV Life podcast will help Albertans stay informed on the ins and outs of driving electric, touching on initiatives, innovation and incentives happening in the province as well as digging into some concerns for those considering the switch.   ..read more

Summary: Fall is one of the best times to plant fruit trees. Mike Johnson of Operation Fruit Rescue Edmonton (OFRE) shares tips on growing fruit in Alberta. Topics in this episode OFRE’s public micro-orchard. How to get involved with OFRE. How to deal with apple maggots. Grow your garden knowledge even more, and connect with other Alberta gardeners. Join our Facebook Group, AMA Good to Grow.  ..read more

Summary: Grow vegetables and plants in the smallest of spaces. Author and AMA member Sheryl Normandeau shares tips for starting a garden on your apartment balcony, patio or deck. Plus, green thumb Christine Allin offers a quick tour of her garden. Topics in this episode Small-space gardens. For more info, check out The Prairie Gardener’s Go-To for Small Spaces, written by Normandeau and Janet Melrose. Grow bags ..read more

Reduce food waste with Home Harvest, a new program for Edmonton and Calgary. Volunteers will pick the fruit and vegetables in your garden, then donate at least half of the harvested food to a local service agency. Coordinator Garnet Borch offers details.   Plus, green thumb Terry Jones shares her love of mindful gardening. Topics in this episode How to get involved with Home Harvest. Good Note Community Farm. Grow your garden knowledge even more, and connect with other Alberta gardeners. Join our Facebook Group, AMA Good to Grow.  ..read more

It’s August—time to start enjoying the fresh fruit and vegetables from your garden. Get the most out of your harvest with these tips from Rob Sproule of Salisbury Greenhouse in Sherwood Park. He also shares tips to get your garden ready for the colder months. Plus, a young gardener and her Monstera. Topics in this episode When should you harvest your fruits and veggies? Here’s a calendar. Late-harvest vegetables. Salisbury’s workshops, including how to grow a cat-friendly garden. For more garden goodness, join our online community, AMA Good to Grow. https://www.facebook.com/groups/amagoodtog ..read more

How to attract good bugs to your garden while discouraging the ones that will harm your food and flowers. Horticulturist and HGTV host Donna Balzer offers her tips. Plus, gardener Janene Wagner shops for petunias in Sherwood Park. Topics in this episode: Beneficial bugs. Red lily beetles. If you have an infestation, you can report it here as part of an Alberta-wide tracking initiative. How to deal with aphids. For more tips, listen to Donna Balzer’s podcast, Helping Gardeners Grow. Want more gardening goodness? Join the AMA Good to Grow Facebook Group ..read more

Help grow a new generation of green thumbs. Get your child(ren) interested in gardening with these tips from consultant and educator Claudia Bolli. Plus, gardener Alana Dahlen discusses her ongoing battles with red lily beetles. Topics in this episode: Sustainable Food Edmonton, a non-profit group dedicated to building community through urban agriculture. Little Green Thumbs, a program to help students grow veggies in their classrooms. Winterscapes, an initiative encouraging families to create nature displays during Edmonton’s snowier months ..read more