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2025 APEGA Council Election Results Congratulations to Dean Mullin, P.Eng., who will serve as president-elect for 2025–2026. Wendy Shier, P.Geo., was successful in her bid for re-election. She will be joined by first-time councillors Kari Anderson, P.Eng., James Ferguson, P.Eng., and Alex Haluszka, P.Geo. All four will be serving a full three-year term. William (Bill) King, P.Eng., was also re-elected and will serve a two-year term, filling a vacancy. At APEGA’s annual general meeting on April 25, 2025, the elected registrants will be officially installed in their roles.
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BRANCH EVENTS
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Webinar | Maximize Your Wealth: Tax Strategies for a Prosperous Life 4/2/2025 12:00 p.m. This presentation is designed to provide a basic understanding of how taxes impact your financial life. We will explore what can be done now, and in the future, to minimize the tax that you pay along critical points in your life. Brought to you by the Calgary Branch. Everyone is welcome to attend. Webinar | Data Integration in Environmental Science 4/10/2025 12:00 p.m. Join us to learn the latest advancements in data integration and automation in environmental science with live demonstrations. Brought to you by the Calgary Branch. Everyone is welcome to attend. |
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APEGA EVENTS
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Webinar | "Go with Throttle Up": The Hazards of Technological Momentum Uncoupling from Aspirational Human Values 3/20/2025 12:00 p.m. This presentation will look at the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster as a gateway to understanding human impulse as a common denominator in hazard management failures across time, space, and technology. Webinar | Claims and Disputes on Construction Projects 3/25/2025 9:00 a.m. Join us for a two-hour session discussing the root causes of claims, the procedures used by contractors, owners, and their engineers to prepare and evaluate claims, and methods for quantifying damages and resolving claims. Webinar | Writing Effective Proposals and Reports 4/2/2025 9:00 a.m. Join us for a three-hour session to learn the key elements of writing and submitting winning proposals and reports and how to tailor your content for both technical and non-technical audiences. |
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 | Registration for the 2025 Annual General Meeting Is Open | The 2025 APEGA annual general meeting (AGM) will be held on April 25 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. MDT. The AGM is virtual and free to attend. Everyone is invited to attend, and eligible registrants will be able to vote on matters brought before the membership. |
|  | Meet Industry Leaders and Honour Excellence | Experience an unforgettable evening at the APEGA Summit Awards Gala on April 24 at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre! Celebrate the groundbreaking achievements of Alberta’s top engineers and geoscientists—nominated by APEGA registrants—while enjoying a delicious dinner, live entertainment, and valuable networking opportunities with industry leaders. Registration closes April 14. |
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Register for APEGA Nexus
Get 20% off with Early-Bird Pricing
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Introducing Our Keynotes
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 | Dr. Shawna Pandya Success, Failure, Resilience & Pushing the Limits |
|  | Shalini Kantayya
Coded Bias: How Human Prejudice Creates Corrupt Technology |
|  | Timothy Caulfield Infodemic! Is Misinformation Killing Us? |
|  | Julie Angus Rowboat in a Hurricane: Dealing with Change and Unexpected Setbacks |
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Take advantage of early-bird pricing and join more than 1,000 of your peers at APEGA Nexus on June 4 and 5. This year’s virtual conference features four spectacular keynote presentations, 20 groundbreaking sessions, and the opportunity to claim up to 30 continuing professional development hours! |
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 | Calling Volunteers: Mentor the Engineers and Geoscientists of Tomorrow | Be part of the team that makes the APEGA Science Olympics possible! Join us as a volunteer to inspire future engineers and geoscientists, connect with peers, and earn CPD hours.
Volunteer for these upcoming events: Are you looking for more ways to support these events? |
|  | National Engineering and Geoscience Month | March is National Engineering and Geoscience Month in Canada! All month long, the engineering and geoscience professions are opening their doors to show how the professions opens doors. 2025 is a particularly special celebration of engineering. This year marks the centennial of the Calling of an Engineer (where engineering students receive their Iron Rings), an enduring symbol of the commitment that engineers make to serving the public with integrity and ethics.
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| Nominating Committee Volunteers Needed
As part of the APEGA Council election, the Nominating Committee is responsible for ensuring that the knowledge, skills, and attributes of council election candidates have been assessed through a transparent, formal, and structured process. We're currently looking for volunteers to serve on the committee for the 2025–2026 term. |
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| | APEGA-Branded Frames: Order Yours Today
| These handcrafted wood frames come in four unique styles and are available in vertical orientation. Prices start at $105 and are subject to GST. | |
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SALMTEC Classes and Panels – SALMTEC is an environmental training centre that provides relevant and accessible learning opportunities. Consider the following courses:
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Take the City of Calgary's Energy Training Survey – The City of Calgary is hosting several training courses on energy efficiency and emissions reduction for the commercial, institutional, and industrial building sectors. Help shape these sessions by completing a survey from the city by March 31. For more information, contact [email protected].
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USGBC's LEED Green Associate Training – With instruction from a USGBC faculty member, this online training is the most efficient way to ace the test and make a positive impact on your career. APEGA registrants can use code "sust" for $100 off. |
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