WHat's in The PEGG

• Nat Rutter Searches Out Past Weather/ 1
  The University of Alberta's Nat Rutter, P.Geol., PhD, one of the world's leading Quaternary scholars, is searching out geological evidence to better understand past weather patterns.

• CEA Holds AGM/ 1
  Consulting Engineers of Alberta held its annual general meeting in the historic surroundings of Calgary's recently restored City Hall.

• President's Notebook Facing the Future / 3
  APEGGA President Dennis Lindberg, P.Eng., writes about a recent strategic planning session held by APEGGA at which participants tried to project where the Association and its membership might be 10 years hence.

• Education Foundation / 3
  The APEGGA Education Foundation is now up and running and provides a vehicle through which the Association's support for various educational initiatives will be channelled. Harry Moore, P.Eng., heads the foundation's eight-member board.

• Letters to the Editor/ 4

• CSEG Conference / 5
  The Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicists attracted record numbers to its national conference.

• Steve West Speaks to APEGGA / 5
  In his first major speech since taking over as Alberta Energy Minister, Steve West outlines major priorities of his department.

• Competency Questions / 6
  More questions and answers are provided about APEGGA's Continuing Professional Development Program.
  
  

• Calgary's Traffic Goes High-Tech / 6
  Calgary soon will have one of the most modern traffic control systems in Canada.

• Driving Toward Better Asphalt / 7
  The University of Calgary's Ludo Zanzotto, PhD, P.Eng., is leading a multi-disciplinary team in a drive to improve asphalt.

• Donors Support Engineering Traditions / 7
  Eighteen consulting firms have contributed toward the refurbishing of the Engineering Traditions Committee Room at Calgary's City Hall.

• Getting Ready For FIDIC / 7
  Plans are well under way for Edmonton to host a major international conference of consulting engineers next year.

• Practice Reviews / 8
  APEGGA has launched its program of proactive practice reviews. Learn more about how the process works.

• Executive MBA Program / 9
  The Alberta Executive MBA Program requires a strong commitment from students.

• APEGGA Reaches To Schools / 9
  APEGGA's School Outreach Program has had another successful year.

• Volunteer Service Awards / 9
  Fourteen members have been recognized for their contributions toward Association committees by being presented APEGGA Voluntary Service Awards.

• World Watch /10
  Briefs from the international technical press.

• New Approach To Partnership / 11
  Bromley*Marr ECOS Inc. is developing innovative links with industry and local government.

• Canol Symbol Of Can Do / 12
  The Canadian Oil (Canol) Pipeline may almost be forgotten but Ken Johnson,P.Eng., reminds us of this wartime mega project.

• Where "Spartans" Are in Control / 13
  Among Alberta companies Spartan Controls Ltd. was a pioneer when it came to employee shareholders. The resulting commitment and loyalty have served the company, its clients and the "Spartans" well.

• In the News/ 14
  Among the items in the news is a report on Catherine Petrow, P.Eng., of the City of Calgary, being part of the Leadership for Environmental Development (LEAD) training program.

• Looking Within For New Outlook / 16
  A.D. Williams Engineering took a good look at itself and came up with a different way of going about its business.

• The Soars & Sores Of Paragliding / 17
  Steve De Maio explains the ups and downs of paragliding.

• Placing a Lid On Litigation / 18
  Construction disputes can lead to costly legal actions but there are alternatives, suggests Edmonton lawyer William G. Geddes, LLD.

• Canadian Notes / 20
  News from other provincial associations.

• Komex Reaches Around the World / 24
  Calgary is home for Komex International Ltd. but the world is its marketplace.

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