Yellowhead Branch
Message From the Chair
Thank you for visiting the APEGA webpage for the Yellowhead Branch. The branch is unique in that it comprises of engineers and geoscientists from varying professions spread across different three main towns in Northern Alberta, including Whitecourt, Edson,
and Hinton. Our primary objective is to setup a welcoming forum for all engineers and geoscientists in their respective professions to seek questions about their APEGA professional practice, and to provide great networking opportunities to all who
are interested.
We the members of the executive team, always strive to make the Yellowhead Branch more dynamic and responsive to the needs of our members-at-large and always welcome feedback on how we can do our jobs better. We welcome all engineers and geoscientists from all disciplines who wish to join us in our various events posted on the APEGA website.
Branch Executive
APEGA’s branch executive committees are an integral part of APEGA operations and are governed by the branch manual. The committee includes up to 15 appointed volunteers, including members-at-large and five core positions: chair, past-chair, vice-chair, treasurer, and secretary. The branch chair is responsible for running the branch. To ensure consistency among branches, chairs from all branches meet quarterly to discuss branch governance and business.
Branch Executive Applications Are Open
APEGA is seeking applicants for its branch executive committees for the 2025 term.
The following APEGA members are volunteering their time to be this year's Branch Executives.
| Chair | Erin Rollheiser, P.Geo. |
| Past-Chair | Colleen Mireau, P.Eng. |
| Vice-Chair | Adam Gates, P.Eng. |
| Treasurer | Alim Khoja, E.I.T. |
| Secretary | Dorothy Tse, P.Eng. |
| Members-at-Large | Allison Moeller, P.Eng. |
Branch Statistics
As of June 2024, the Yellowhead Branch has:
- 15 Permit Holders
- 14 Engineering Permit Holders
- 1 Geoscience Permit Holder
- 160 Members
- 113 Professional Members (27% Female)*
- 107 Professional Engineers
- 5 Professional Geoscientists
- 47 Members-in-Training (20% Female)*
- 41 Engineers-in-Training
- 6 Geoscientists-in-Training
- 113 Professional Members (27% Female)*
*APEGA aims to achieve 30% female professionals by 2030. Learn more about the 30 by 30 Initiative.
Stay Informed
Sign up for events and webinars
Sign up for events from your branch and APEGA
- See the Yellowhead Branch events that have been coordinated by branch volunteers.
- See APEGA's online events, open to members everywhere.
- Watch past webinars on-demand at APEGA’s Professional Development Centre
Get the latest news from APEGA
Get Connected
Connect with other members
Take part in conversations with fellow members - in your branch and around the world!
Connect with your branch and APEGA
Email [email protected] to contact the volunteers who manage the branch. APEGA does not monitor this email account.
In addition to the executive, the Branch is supported by three APEGA staff members:
- Director, Outreach and Product Services
- Membership Manager
- Ashley Pessell, Southern Alberta Branch Coordinator, who can be reached at [email protected]
Contact another APEGA department with other questions about your application or membership.
Communities
The following communities are part of the Yellowhead Branch:
Alder Flats
Blue Ridge
Brule
Buck Creek
Cadomin
Carrot Creek
Carval
Cynthia
Drayton Valley
Edson
Entrance
Entwistle
Evansburg
Fox Creek
Gainsford
Granada
Grande Cache
Green Court
Haddock
Hinton
Jasper
Lodgepole
MacKay
Marlboro
Mayerthorpe
Muskeg River
Niton Junction
Nojack
Northville
Obed
Peers
Pocahontas
Robb
Rochfort Bridge
Rocky Rapids
Sangudo
Violet Grove
Whitecourt
Wildwood