Vermilion River Branch
Message from the Chair
The APEGA Vermilion River Branch’s almost 300 members are spread from Vegreville all the way to the Saskatchewan border, running right through the middle of Lloydminster, AB/SK—the base for the branch itself. While the geography of our branch can pose some challenges, it also brings a unique sense of diversity and different perspectives with members working in many different sectors and coming from different backgrounds.
Our core branch initiatives centre on promoting student outreach in the communities within our region and providing opportunities for networking and peer engagement among our members. Some examples include organizing events such as the APEGA Science Olympics, school science nights, student career presentations, social/networking events, and professional development seminars and presentations. We are always open to feedback from our members on new events or initiatives they want to see, and the door is always open to anyone who wishes to volunteer.
If you are located in the Vermilion River Branch area and would like to find out more information or if you’re interested in volunteering and supporting the branch and our objectives, please email us at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!
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 2025 term.
The following APEGA members are volunteering their time to be this year's Branch Executives.
| Chair | Nathan Ash, P.Eng. |
| Vice-Chair | Matthew Sloman, P.Eng. |
| Treasurer | Karl Jory, P.Eng. |
| Past-Chair | Justin McCrea, P.Eng., FEC |
| Secretary | Dustin Wiltermuth, P.Eng., FEC, FGC (Hon.) |
| Members-at-Large | Chris Ketchum, P.Eng., FEC, FGC (Hon.) Clay Paul, P.Eng. Eric Green, P.Eng. Tim Fundytus, P.Eng. |
Branch Statistics
As of January 2025, the Vermilion River Branch has:
- 19 Permit Holders
- 19 Engineering Permit Holders
- 286 Members
- 231 Professional Members (16% Female)*
- 228 Professional Engineers
- 3 Professional Geoscientists
- 55 Members-in-Training (18% Female)*
- 52 Engineers-in-Training
- 2 Geoscientists-in-Training
- 1 Dual Designations-in-Training
- 231 Professional Members (16% 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 Vermilion River 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
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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:
- Membership Manager
- Two Branch Coordinators, 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 Vermilion River Branch:
Amisk
Beauvallon
Blackfoot
Chauvin
Clandonald
Daysland
Denwood
Derwent
Dewberry
Duvernay
Edgerton
Fabyan
Hairy Hill
Hardisty
Hazeldine
Heath
Hughenden
Innisfree
Irma
Islay
Killam
Kinsella
Kitscoty
Lloydminster
Lougheed
Mannville
Marwayne
McLaughlin
Minburn
Musidora
Myrnam
Paradise Valley
Provost
Ranfurly
Ribstone
Rivercourse
Sedgewick
Streamstown
Strome
Tolland
Two Hills
Vegreville
Vermilion
Viking
Wainright
Willingdon