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Mar 18, 2021, 11:51 AM by User Not Found

Voters have spoken in the Council election and virtual meeting bylaw vote. Find out the results!

Jan 19, 2021, 16:14 PM by User Not Found

The Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act empowers APEGA to regulate the engineering and geoscience professions in Alberta. Currently, the Act authorizes APEGA to investigate unprofessional conduct and unskilled practice if a complaint is received in writing.

Nov 16, 2020, 16:16 PM by Jordan Allan

APEGA members voted electronically to approve an amendment to Section 79.1 of the General Regulation to extend the expiry date by five years to September 30, 2026.

Apr 24, 2020, 10:42 AM by Jordan Allan

On April 24, APEGA’s 101st president—an energy industry executive with 35-plus years of experience—took the helm during the unprecedented public health emergency.

Feb 5, 2020, 10:25 AM by Jordan Allan

As the largest association of self-regulated professionals in Western Canada, the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) is proud to celebrate a century well built.

Aug 21, 2019, 09:51 AM by Mark Minor

On August 2, a condominium complex in Fort Saskatchewan was evacuated after an engineering assessment determined it was structurally unsound. APEGA confirmed that those responsible for the structural design had registrations that had since been cancelled.

Jul 17, 2019, 09:53 AM by Mark Minor

As part of an effort to increase interprovincial free trade, the Government of Alberta has announced that it will make it easier for skilled workers in other Canadian jurisdictions to practise in Alberta. The government aims to improve processes and strengthen language as a way to decrease the time it takes professional regulatory bodies to recognize out-of-province professional credentials.

Jun 21, 2019, 09:09 AM by Mark Minor

APEGA Registrar & CEO Jay Nagendran, P.Eng., has been elected as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE), putting him among the boldest and brightest of Canada’s professional engineers.

Jun 19, 2019, 08:22 AM by Danielle Fudger

On June 19, 2019, the Government of Alberta introduced Bill 11, the Fair Registration Practices Act. This bill aims to increase the speed at which internationally trained applicants’ credentials are recognized for self-regulated professions.

May 21, 2019, 08:12 AM by Danielle Fudger

On March 11, 2019, APEGA and the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET) signed and submitted a joint letter to the Government of Alberta (GoA) recommending…

May 4, 2018, 10:24 AM by Mark Minor

APEGA has a long history of supporting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We’re taking it to a new level thanks to a three-year, $350,000 grant from the Status of Women Canada, a federal government organization that promotes economic, social, and democratic equality for women.

Jan 3, 2017, 22:00 PM by Danielle Fudger

APEGA announced the results of its formal investigation regarding permit holder Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) and the Horizon Oil Sands Project tank roof-support structure that failed during construction on April 24, 2007, resulting in the tragic loss of life and injuries to workers.

May 13, 2016, 00:00 AM by Bailey Anderson

Dr. Steve Hrudey, P.Eng., president of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta, regrets to announce that effective today CEO Mark Flint, P.Eng., is no longer on staff with APEGA. Effective immediately, Heidi Yang, P.Eng., is the interim CEO.

Mar 2, 2016, 00:00 AM by Bailey Anderson

Ladislav Mihaly is appealing the Court of Queen’s Bench January 26, 2016 decision to uphold APEGA's appeal. Justice Ross reversed the decision of the Alberta Human Rights Commission (AHRC) tribunal and also dismissed Mr. Mihaly’s cross appeal.

Feb 17, 2016, 00:00 AM by Bailey Anderson

Based upon new information contained in a recently released Occupational Health & Safety report, APEGA has restarted its review into the 2007 CNRL Horizon project tank farm structure that failed during construction.

Jan 27, 2016, 09:17 AM by Mark Minor

A Court of Queen’s Bench Justice has upheld APEGA’s appeal of an Alberta Human Rights Commission (AHRC) tribunal decision in allegations made by Ladislav Mihaly. Madam Justice Ross also dismissed Mihaly’s cross-appeal.

Oct 14, 2015, 00:00 AM by Bailey Anderson

In November 2014, then-APEGA President Dr. Jim Gilliland, P.Eng., resigned in light of a potential conflict of interest. An APEGA investigative committee panel report has concluded that there was no evidence of unprofessional practice by Gilliland or his employer.

Apr 21, 2014, 00:00 AM by Bailey Anderson

APEGA and The Calgary Catholic School District (CCSD) have signed a memorandum of agreement in Calgary to enhance science and math education in Calgary catholic schools.

Feb 10, 2014, 00:00 AM by Bailey Anderson

APEGA will file a notice of appeal to the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench against a decision made by an Alberta Human Rights Commission tribunal known as Ladislav Mihaly vs. The Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA).