Medicine Hat Branch
Message from the Chair
Welcome to the Medicine Hat Branch page!
Last year APEGA celebrated its 100th birthday. APEGA has demonstrated a century of resiliency in engineering and geoscience in Alberta. This past year has challenged us all; however, the Medicine Hat Branch is ready to tap into our resilient roots and embrace the bright future ahead. We will continue to provide our members with the opportunity to engage and connect, whether that be virtual or in person. The Medicine Hat Branch has put together a business plan full of professional development opportunities, networking events, and student outreach initiatives that strive to promote APEGA’s strategic goals.
I feel fortunate to be surrounded by an experienced and exhilarated Executive that is dedicated to promoting APEGA’s Vision and Mission in the community. There are many ways to engage with APEGA locally, please visit the Medicine Hat Branch Facebook Group, branch newsletters, and the APEGA events webpage for all upcoming events. If you have ever thought about getting involved in the Medicine Hat Branch, there is no better time! Please reach out to myself or any one of our Executive members, and we would be pleased to have you as a volunteer.
Branch Executive
APEGA’s branch executive committees are an integral part of APEGA operations and are governed by the branch manual. The committee includes up to 15 appointed volunteers, including members-at-large and five core positions: chair, past-chair, vice-chair, treasurer, and secretary. The branch chair is responsible for running the branch. To ensure consistency among branches, chairs from all branches meet quarterly to discuss branch governance and business.
Branch Executive Applications Are Open
APEGA is seeking applicants for its branch executive committees for the 2024 term.
The following APEGA members are volunteering their time to be this year's Branch Executives.
| Chair | Steven Westby, P.Eng., FEC, FGC (Hon.) |
| Past-Chair | Randi Buchner, P.Eng. |
| Vice-Chair | Adria Coombs, P.Eng., FEC, FGC (Hon.) |
| Treasurer | Chandra Acharya, P.Eng. |
| Secretary | Jacky Tam, E.I.T. |
| Members-at-Large | John Ashton, P.Eng. |
Branch Statistics
As of September 2023, the Medicine Hat Branch has:
- 28 Permit Holders
- 27 Engineering Permit Holders
- 1 Engineering and Geoscience Permit Holder
- 239 Members
- 179 Professional Members (15% Female)*
- 174 Professional Engineers
- 5 Professional Geoscientists
- 60 Members-in-Training (16% Female)*
- 57 Engineers-in-Training
- 3 Geoscientists-in-Training
- 179 Professional Members (15% Female)*
*APEGA aims to achieve 30% female professionals by 2030. Learn more about the 30 by 30 Initiative.
Stay Informed
Sign up for events and webinars
Sign up for events from your branch and APEGA
- See the Medicine Hat Branch events that have been coordinated by branch volunteers.
- See APEGA's online events, open to members everywhere.
- Watch past webinars on-demand at APEGA’s Professional Development Centre
Get the latest news from APEGA
Get Connected
Connect with other members
Take part in conversations with fellow members - in your branch and around the world!
Connect with your branch and APEGA
Email [email protected] to contact the volunteers who manage the branch. APEGA does not monitor this email account.
In addition to the executive, the branch is supported by three APEGA staff members:
- Director, Outreach and Product Services
- Membership Manager
- Ashley Pessell, Southern Alberta Branch Coordinator, who can be reached at [email protected]
Contact another APEGA department with other questions about your application or membership.
Communities
The following communities are part of the Medicine Hat Branch:
Acadia Valley
Bindloss
Bow City
Bow Island
Brooks
Buffalo
Burdett
Cessford
Duchess
Dunmore
Elkwater
Empress
Grassy Lake
Hays
Hilda
Iddesleigh
Irvine
Jenner
Maleb
Manyberries
Medicine Hat
Millicent
Onefour
Patricia
Purple Springs
Rainier
Ralston
Redcliff
Rolling Hills
Scandia
Schuler
Seven Persons
Suffield
Tilley
Walsh
Wardlow
Wild Horse