 | |  | APEGA Concludes Practice Review on City of Calgary APEGA has concluded the practice review on the City of Calgary after the critical rupture of the Bearspaw South water main in June 2024. The review was initiated on July 22, 2024, and the final report was delivered to the City of Calgary on May 7, 2025.
Completion of the practice review means APEGA has assessed the city’s engineering management processes and its alignment with the Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act, the General Regulation, and APEGA’s bylaws and practice standards. If during a practice review unskilled practice or unprofessional conduct were to be suspected or found in engineering or geoscience practices, APEGA would launch a formal investigation.
| | BRANCH EVENTS
| Webinar | Softening the Force of the Uncertainty Epidemic 6/16/2025 12:00 p.m. This session will discuss the “uncertainty epidemic” and dig up some of the buried treasure that comes with softening the force of uncertainty. This event is brought to you by the Edmonton Branch—everyone is welcome to attend. Webinar | EVs Unplugged: A Technical and Practical Overview 6/19/2025 12:00 p.m. Join us to learn about all things electric vehicles including the different types, cost, how well they fare in Canadian winters and more. This event is brought to you by the APEGA Medicine Hat Branch—everyone is welcome to attend. Webinar | How Mass Timber is Transforming Canada 6/26/2025 12:00 p.m. This presentation explores how mass timber accelerates construction timelines, redefines how we value forest resources, and supports Indigenous and rural economic development. This event is brought to you by the Edmonton Branch—everyone is welcome to attend. | | APEGA EVENTS
| Webinar | Addressing Microaggressions in the Workplace 6/10/2025 12:00 p.m. This session explores the concepts of microaggressions and microaffirmations, the impact they have in our interpersonal interactions, and what actions individuals can take as bystanders. Webinar | Digital Signatures 6/11/2025 1:00 p.m. In this session, you will discover the diverse types of digital signatures and how they can be used to sign distinct types of documents as a person, a professional, a department, or an organization. Webinar | The ABCs of Digital Signatures: Everything You Want to Know from Adobe to Bluebeam to ConsignO Desktop 6/18/2025 1:00 p.m. This advanced session is designed for digital signature subscribers who have installed the required software elements, have a digital signature activated, and are ready to begin using ConsignO Desktop to view, prepare, and sign electronic records. Webinar | Combatting Depression & Isolation 7/30/2025 12:00 p.m. In this webinar, we will explore depression, isolation, and practical tools for coping and support. | |  | Proposed Withdrawal of Three Guidelines—Opportunity to Comment | APEGA is proposing to withdraw the following practice guidelines: Concepts of Professionalism, Guideline for Professional Practice, and Guideline of Considerations for Establishing a Consulting Practice.
The Practice Review Board has initiated a 75-day feedback period, and APEGA invites registrants and the public to submit their comments on the proposed withdrawals through the provided form by noon on July 15. |
|  | Free Access: Practical Geocommunication Course | Geologize has extended free access to its Practical Geocommunication course until December 31, for APEGA registrants. This accredited and acclaimed course—which retails for US$450— teaches learners to powerfully communicate the geosciences to the public and includes viral social media and engagement with Indigenous Peoples. |
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| Future Innovators Shine
at the 2025 APEGA Science Olympics |  | More than 1,850 participants and nearly 300 volunteers from across Alberta joined us for the APEGA Science Olympics events in Edmonton and Calgary! A huge thank you to our volunteers and to Enbridge, our presenting sponsor, for helping make these inspiring events possible. All events have concluded for the school year. Subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to know when registration opens for next year's events!
| |  | APEGA Past President Appointed Engineers Canada President | APEGA extends congratulations to past president John Van der Put, P.Eng., FEC, FGC (Hon.), on his appointment as president of Engineers Canada for the 2025–2026 term.
John has been active with APEGA over the past 15 years as a councillor, on the Discipline Committee, and as the president for 2020–2021. He is a fellow of Engineers Canada and an honorary fellow of Geoscientists Canada. He received an APEGA Award for Voluntary Service in 1999, and became APEGA’s 101st president in April 2020.
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|  | APEGA Engineer Receives
Engineers Canada Award | Congratulations to Sheliza Kassam, P.Eng., for winning the Engineers Canada Meritorious Service Award for Community Service, 2025. The Engineers Canada Awards recognize the exceptional work and achievements of leaders in engineering. Sheliza is a passionate advocate for women’s STEM education and career development. She serves on the boards of the University of Calgary Engineering Endowment Fund, where she mentors students at the Schulich School of Engineering, and of Canadian Women in Energy, where she mentors young women engineers and leads site tours of field operations. |
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| | Licensure Administration Subcommittee (LASC) | Geoscientists Needed
LASC members review materials submitted by applicants and summaries provided by APEGA staff. The application reviews may include CPD reporting histories, work experience for technical competencies, ethical and professional behaviours, and compliance with the EGP Act. Work Readiness Program Advisory Group
APEGA is looking for volunteers for the Work Readiness Advisory Group for 2025–2026. This is a volunteer opportunity for university students and members-in-training in Calgary and Edmonton. Participants will assist in running events, contribute to the development of the Work Readiness Program, and represent APEGA on campus. Volunteer with the K-12 Outreach Innovation Work Group
APEGA is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to develop and enhance creative engineering- and geoscience-related challenges for the 2026 APEGA Science Olympics, as well as add to our bank of activities for Elementary Science Nights. |
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| | | APEGA-Branded Frames: Order Yours Today
| APEGA offers high-quality certificate frames. These handcrafted wood frames come in four unique styles and are available in vertical orientation. Prices start at just $105 and are subject to GST. | |
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