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SEPTEMBER, 1998 - THE PEGG

What's in the SEPTEMBER PEGG

 

  • Immediate Past-President Dennis Lindberg, P.Eng.
    Passes Away at Age 61
    / 1
    Dennis A. Lindberg, P.Eng., who in April completed his term as President of APEGGA, died July 23 in Edmonton.

  • Diamonds in the North - "Ice" Beneath Ice
    The Ekati Diamond Mine, Canada's first diamond mine is about to begin production in the Northwest Territories

  • President's Notebook / 3
    President Dan Motyka, P.Eng., reflects on the death of his predecessor,
    Dennis Lindberg, P.Eng.

  • En Garde / 3
    Based on a recent case, APEGGA's Investigative Committee discusses what to keep in mind in connection with non-competition agreements.

  • Letters / 4
    A recent article on Canadian Forces Station Alert has prompted reader comments.

  • Understanding Registration / 5
    The PEGG begins a series outlining the process by which individuals and corporations become registered with APEGGA.

  • LEGO Attraction / 6
    An APEGGA-sponsored LEGO exhibit and related contests proved to be popular attractions at the Alberta Provincial Museum this summer.

  • Wood Truss Training / 6
    The Western Wood Truss Association of Alberta has developed a training program for carpenters engaged in erecting wood trusses.

  • With APEGGA 30 Years / 6
    Cathy Armstrong recently was feted for her 30 years as an APEGGA employee.

  • APEGGA Ads & PEGG Recognized / 6

  • Forces Ready To Battle Y2K / 7
    The Canadian Forces has mobilized to deal with the millennium bug.

  • Manning Awards / 8
    The Ernest C. Manning Awards continue to celebrate Canadian innovation. APEGGA members play an important part in assessing candidates for the awards and have also been in the winners' circle.

  • Discover E Camps / 8
    The University of Alberta's Discover E Camps had another successful summer.

  • New Math Curriculum / 9
    APEGGA advised Alberta Education on the new high school mathematics curriculum being introduced this fall.

  • APEGGA Outreach Volunteers / 9
    Student Outreach Volunteers recently were thanked for their efforts.

  • Cool Teachers / 9
    Fourteen school teachers have received APEGGA recognition for their efforts in stimulating student interest in science and math.

  • Edmonton APEGGA
    Women's Club Executive / 10

  • Enforcement Review / 10
    Darcie H. Greggs, P.Geol., Enforcement Review Committee chair, begins a series about the Committee's activities and purpose.

  • Canadians Conduct
    Sino Survey
    / 12
    The People's Republic of China is a major source of immigrant engineers coming to Canada. APEGGA Deputy Registrar Al Schuld, P.Eng., was part of a Canadian delegation which toured China to survey and assess engineering education and qualifications.

  • Press on Presses On
    With Innovation / 12
    Technology for natural gas plants to control emissions, developed by Presson Manufacturing, offers an example of Alberta innovation.

  • Suzanne Kresta Has Learned To Teach
    By Example / 13
    The University of Alberta's Suzanne Kresta, P.Eng., PhD, recipient of APEGGA's Early Accomplishment Award, has built an impressive reputation as a researcher and teacher. The article is the first in a series on 1998 Summit Award winners.

  • In the News / 14
    A number of APEGGA members have received awards and made career moves over the summer.

  • Technical Societies
    Listing
    / 16-17
    The PEGG is pleased to publish its annual listing of close to 70 affiliated technical societies and key contacts within these organizations.

  • Professional Development / 18
    APEGGA Continuing Professional Development Program Co-ordinator Christine Smith explains aspects of the PD program as it relates to university students, Members-in-Training and Professional Members.

  • Careers / 19

  • Registration / 20-21

  • Events /22

  • Pegg These Dates / 23


 

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