| |  | 2025 APEGA Council Election: Meet the Candidates Your vote is vital to shaping APEGA's future. Voting opens February 3. Candidate information will be posted on apega.ca before the polls open, so take the time to learn about those eager to serve on council. Stay informed, get involved, and play a role in shaping the future of APEGA. | | BRANCH EVENTS
| | | Webinar | Unravelling the Mysteries of Black Holes and Neutron Stars with Flashes, Bursts, and Eruptions 1/28/2025 12:00 p.m. In this talk, Dr. Alex Tetarenko will discuss new experiments that leverage the capabilities of today's state-of-the-art telescopes to observe repetitive, (somewhat) predictable, energetic surges of radiation which allow us to track the path of material from inflow to outflow in the galaxy. Brought to you by the Lethbridge Branch. Everyone is welcome to attend. Webinar | Artificial Intelligence: Exploring the New Crime Frontier 1/29/2025 1:00 p.m. This APEGA Medicine Hat Branch webinar features expert presentations for individuals and business leaders exploring emerging criminal activities using artificial intelligence to help you safeguard what is important to you. Webinar | Neuroscience, Flow, and AI: Building the Next Generation of Leaders 2/4/2025 12:00 p.m. In her upcoming talk, Tina will share insights on how leaders in engineering and geoscience can leverage AI and flow states to navigate industry challenges with heightened creativity and agility. Brought to you by the Calgary Branch. Everyone is welcome to attend. Webinar | Dynamic Analysis and Seismic Design of Emerging Energy Structures 2/11/2025 12:00 p.m. This presentation will explore recent experiences in the design of emerging energy structures, highlight key challenges encountered, and outline strategies to enhance their seismic and dynamic modelling processes. Brought to you by the APEGA Edmonton Branch. Everyone is welcome to attend. Webinar | Energy Upcycling Using Heat Pumps 3/5/2025 10:30 a.m. This session will discuss how CO2-neutral high temperature process energy can be derived from waste heat upcycled with heat pumps. Brought to you by the Calgary Branch. Everyone is welcome to attend. | | | APEGA EVENTS
| Webinar | Introduction to Asset Management 2/4/2025 9:00 a.m. This workshop aims to equip participants with the understanding and awareness to cultivate a culture of asset management excellence within their organizations, ultimately driving long-term sustainability and competitive advantage. Webinar | Alleviating the Unbearable Burden of Formal Technical Writing 2/5/2025 12:00 p.m. This lunch hour talk discusses foundational writing concepts together with a selection of tips and pitfalls to address feelings of dread and anxiety about writing, building and inspiring confidence instead. Webinar | Advances in Non-Intrusive Isolation Technology: Piggable Valves for Efficient Pipeline Maintenance 2/18/2025 12:00 p.m. In this webinar, we will explore the latest developments in piggable valve technologies and how they are benefiting pipeline companies both economically and operationally. | |  | New Registrar and CEO to Begin April 1, 2025 | After an extensive search by the APEGA Council task force, APEGA recently announced Paul Wynnyk, CMM, MSM, CD, P.Eng., will be its new registrar and CEO (RCEO). Paul brings a wealth of experience serving the public, spanning four decades in the Canadian Armed Forces and with the Government of Alberta. Wynnyk holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, was commissioned into the Canadian Military Engineers in 1986, and currently serves as the acting deputy minister of Executive Council for the Government of Alberta. To support a smooth transition, Jay Nagendran, P.Eng., FCAE, ICD.D, FEC, FGC (Hon.), will be staying on until April 30. |
|  | Draft Guideline Licensed Professional as an Expert Witness Released for Review | APEGA is updating its guideline for Professional Member as a Witness, now titled Licensed Professional as an Expert Witness. We invite registrants and the public to review and provide feedback on the draft guideline until February 14.
This revision incorporates modernized practices and expanded guidance to help licensed professionals provide expert testimony in legal and quasi-judicial settings.
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|  | Are You Being Compensated Fairly by Your Workplace? | Know your worth with APEGA's Salary Survey. The report provides market data on current compensation and benefits for the engineering and geoscience professions in Alberta. Each spring, permit holders submit their data to Mercer for analysis and aggregation for inclusion in this comprehensive report. |
|  | Foreign Credentials Advisory Committee Survey Available | Permit holders and internationally trained professionals are invited to fill out a short survey from the Foreign Credentials Advisory Committee, established by the Government of Alberta in 2024, before January 17. |
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| | | Support Your Mental Wellness with Insight Psychological
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|  | Empower Communities, and Maximize Your Exposure as an APEGA Event Sponsor | Put your organization in front of Alberta's engineering and geoscience communities by partnering with APEGA. With nearly 69,000 registrants across diverse industries, APEGA offers unique sponsorship opportunities that showcase your company to an engaged and influential audience.
Join us as we celebrate excellence, foster innovation, and support present and future generations of engineers and geoscientists in Alberta.
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|  | Seeking the Trailblazers of Tomorrow | Help us ensure students who are paving the way for equity, diversity, and inclusion in the professions get the recognition they deserve with an APEGA Ivan Finlay Leadership Award.
Up to 10 recipients will be awarded $1,250 each for showing exceptional leadership skills on campus and in the community. The application deadline is February 23.
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|  | The Countdown to the APEGA Science Olympics Is On | Register Before It’s Too Late | Every year, APEGA brings together Alberta’s brightest young minds to tackle the APEGA Science Olympics. These events take learning beyond the classroom with hands-on challenges that stimulate creative thinking and problem-solving. Register a team for the Edmonton event on April 5, the Calgary event on May 24, or join as a volunteer to earn professional development hours. |
|  | Congratulations to Order of Canada Appointee Frederick John Longstaffe, CM, P.Geol. | Congratulations to Frederick Longstaffe, CM, P.Geol., an APEGA registrant and trailblazer in stable isotope geochemistry, who was appointed to the Order of Canada on December 12, 2024. A professor at Western University, Longstaffe has served as the dean of science, provost, and vice-president academic, and has contributed groundbreaking research and applications benefitting numerous industries across Canada. |
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| CIM Edmonton Branch January Social – Many mining operators are facing the challenges of improved safety performance and increased operating costs and are exploring autonomous haulage systems (AHS) as a solution. Join CIM on January 23 for two presentations about AHS and their real-world benefits | | Why am I receiving this email? You have opted to receive non-regulatory email from APEGA. If you’d rather not receive these emails, you can unsubscribe. You will still receive regulatory email from APEGA. Please add [email protected] to your address book or safe-sender list to ensure our emails make it to your inbox. |
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