Upcoming Food Safety Courses in Parkland County

In partnership with Alberta Health Services, Parkland County is hosting two Food Safety courses at the Muir Lake Community Hall.

Alberta Food Safety Basics
November 5
9 a.m. – noon

Join us for this FREE course intended for front line food
workers, serving staff, students looking for employment in
the food industry, childcare facility staff, volunteers, home
prepared food businesses, B & B operators, anyone
interested in basic food safety.

Learn about 

  • Food poisoning germs 
  • Temperature control
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Personal hygiene
  • Cross contamination
  • Community organization functions 

Open to all

  • Everyone (ages 13+) is welcome to register! Participants should be able to understand basic English.
  • Priority is community volunteers hosting food based fundraising events (fundraising pig roasts, BBQs, fall suppers, etc.) in Parkland County, Spruce Grove and Stony Plain. 
  • Free Registration. 

Alberta Certified Food Safety Course
November 7
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $75

Intended for food establishment business owners, managers, supervisors, community hall operators, or anyone interested in a deeper understanding of food safety. Successful participants will be certified as described in the Alberta Food Regulation. 

Learn about

  • Food handling requirements
  • Foodborne illness 
  • Food storage and safe preparation
  • Cleaning, sanitizing and pests
  • Personal hygiene
  • Management of food safety 

Open to all

  • Everyone (ages 16+) is welcome to register!
  • A good understanding of written and spoken English is recommended.
  • Priority is community volunteers in charge of food based fundraising events or community halls in Parkland County, Spruce Grove and Stony Plain.

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