Vermilion River Branch
Message from the Chair
Welcome to the Vermilion River Branch (VRB) page. Our branch's operations are based in Alberta's border city, Lloydminster.
The VRB offers services and outreach on a volunteer basis to APEGA members and others in the city and surrounding communities.
Our volunteer members are always excited to get involved in our community and our profession. This involvement includes organizing networking and professional development events, participating in science Olympics at local schools, and fostering university enrolment in engineering and geoscience programs.
Enhancing your membership experience requires interaction and feedback. We welcome you to share your ideas via email or in person by attending one of our regularly occurring branch meetings.
If you are interested in learning more about the VRB and how you can get involved, please contact us.
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 | Dustin Wiltermuth, P.Eng., FEC, FGC (Hon.) |
| Vice-Chair | Tim Fundytus, P.Eng. |
| Treasurer | Karl Jory, P.Eng. |
| Past-Chair | Vacant |
| Secretary | Justin McCrea, P.Eng., FEC |
| Members-at-Large | Nathan Ash, P.Eng. Oscar Dominguez Ballesteros, P.Eng. Chris Ketchum, P.Eng., FEC, FGC (Hon.) Keegan Lane, E.I.T. Clay Paul, E.I.T. Matthew Sloman, P.Eng. |
Branch Statistics
As of September 2023, the Vermilion River Branch has:
- 18 Permit Holders
- 18 Engineering Permit Holders
- 233 Members
- 186 Professional Members (16% Female)*
- 183 Professional Engineers
- 3 Professional Geoscientists
- 47 Members-in-Training (15% Female)*
- 47 Engineers-in-Training
- 1 Geoscientists-in-Training
- 1 Dual Designations-in-Training
- 186 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
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
- Amanda Hansen, Northern 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 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