Vermilion River Branch

Message from the Chair

Our branch is based primarily out of Lloydminster, AB; Canada’s only border city. However our members live and work in many smaller communities in the surrounding areas from Hardsity to Dewberry, and from the AB/SK border as far west as Vegreville. Being geographically spread out across many small communities poses unique challenges for us. But with any challenge comes opportunity!

As a branch, our focus is on student outreach and creating meaningful engagement with APEGA membership. We achieve this by organizing and volunteering at events such as the APEGA Science Olympics, STEM nights, and hosting social/networking events, as well as providing members an opportunity to provide feedback on the issues that matter through member forums and president’s visits.

However we can’t do this without your involvement and support. 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.

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The following APEGA members are volunteering their time to be this year's Branch Executives.

ChairJustin McCrea, P.Eng., FEC
Vice-ChairNathan Ash, P.Eng.
TreasurerKarl Jory, P.Eng.
Past-ChairVacant
SecretaryTim Fundytus, P.Eng.
Members-at-LargeChris Ketchum, P.Eng., FEC, FGC (Hon.)
Clay Paul, E.I.T.
Dustin Wiltermuth, P.Eng., FEC, FGC (Hon.) 
Matthew Sloman, 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

*APEGA aims to achieve 30% female professionals by 2030. Learn more about the 30 by 30 Initiative.

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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