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 | |  | Canadian Sapper Makes a Difference Abroad Lt.-Col. Chelsea Braybrook, P.Eng., a proud APEGA registrant and military infantry officer, is currently stationed overseas commanding Operation UNIFIER, the Canadian Armed Forces’ military training and capacity-building mission in support of Ukraine. Looking back at her career, Braybrook takes equal pride in her infantry and engineering work—and explains the life-or-death stakes of Canadian "sappers." | | BRANCH EVENTS
| | Webinar | Nuclear and Biochemical Shelter Design 11/25/2025 12:00 p.m. Join us to learn the basics of nuclear and biochemical shelter construction and how these can help us survive almost every natural and human-made disaster. Join the Medicine Hat Branch for this event. Webinar | Building Leadership Without Burning Out 11/26/2025 12:00 p.m. In this session, we’ll explore how to elevate your leadership presence in a way that feels authentic and sustainable. Join the Calgary Branch for this event. | | APEGA EVENTS
| Webinar | Variograms 11/25/2025 10:00 a.m. To optimize subsurface modeling for oil, gas, and CO2 storage, professionals rely on geomodels built using geostatistics—which rely on variograms to capture spatial data relationships. This presentation will demystify variograms by focusing on their practical use and validation. Webinar | Understanding Intellectual Property and Creating a Valuable IP Strategy 11/27/2025 12:00 p.m. This webinar introduces various types of intellectual property, explores how to build a short- and long-term IP strategy, and highlights non-dilutive funding opportunities to support businesses in their IP journeys. Webinar | Project Management Tools for Engineering Leads 12/4/2025 9:00 a.m. This three-hour session introduces practical project management tools tailored for engineering work, helping participants effectively plan, track progress, and communicate expectations to lead their teams with confidence and clarity. | | Investigating complaints against licensed professionals and permit holders is vital for protecting the public. For the 41 cases closed in 2024, APEGA investigated 152 separate allegations. The median case-closure time continued to improve in 2024, dropping to 255 days from 293 days in 2023—a 13 per cent decrease. | |
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|  | Verify Before You Hire Through APEGA's Directory | Use APEGA’s directory to confirm whether a professional engineer or geoscientist, company, or organization is licensed to practise in Alberta. By first verifying through the only official directory, you protect yourself, your project, and the safety of Albertans. APEGA registrants and permit holders are encouraged to keep their directory information up to date through the myAPEGA portal. |
|  | Gear Up for the APEGA Science Olympics | Every year, APEGA brings together some of Alberta’s brightest young minds to take on the APEGA Science Olympics. These events take learning beyond the classroom with hands-on challenges that stimulate creative thinking and problem-solving. Join as a volunteer or register a team: the Edmonton event is on February 22 and the Calgary event is on May 23. |
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| | Make an Impact with Your Branch Executive Committee
Each year, APEGA appoints up to 15 volunteers to each of our 10 branch executive committees. Volunteering with your local branch is a great way to get to know other professionals in your region and expand your network. APEGA is seeking volunteers for the following branches: Join the Investigative Committee
APEGA is seeking volunteers with expertise in wood frame construction to join the Investigative Committee. |
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| | | Enjoy Simplified Insurance with ARTA Benefits
| APEGA registrants can enjoy simplified enrolment in an ARTA benefit plan—no medical questionnaires needed. Offer ends December 31, 2025. | |
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| New Regulatory Dialogue Portal – The Government of Alberta’s Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas has launched the regulatory dialogue portal. This new platform provides a streamlined way for environmental approval and licence holders to share feedback and engage with regulators.
| CEGA Core Conference: Call for Abstracts – The Canadian Energy Geoscience Association (CEGA) is looking for domestic and international core-based presentations for its Core Conference in Calgary on May 7–8, 2026. If you are interested in presenting, submit your abstract by January 30, 2026.
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