Yellowhead Branch
Message From the Chair
Hello from the Yellowhead Branch! We encompass a large area of north-central Alberta, including, but not limited to, Whitecourt, Edson, and Hinton. Engineers and geoscientists from all disciplines are welcome to join us either physically or virtually. Our main goals are to provide networking opportunities, engage with the community to spark interest in STEAM, and to help answer professional practice questions APEGA members might have along the way.
The Yellowhead Branch is small but mighty and is chock full of personality. We strive to do our best in the region and always welcome engagement, questions, and feedback from members-at-large. Improving the branch’s presence is a high priority to provide the platform for innovative discussions as well as to forage relationships in this unique community. We welcome all engineers and geoscientists from all disciplines who wish to join us in our various events posted on the APEGA website and social media.
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 | Erin Rollheiser, P.Geo. |
| Past-Chair | |
| Vice-Chair | Adam Gates, P.Eng. |
| Treasurer | Allison Moeller, P.Eng. |
| Secretary | Dorothy Tse, P.Eng. |
| Members-at-Large | Carson Basaraba, P.Eng. |
Branch Statistics
As of February 2026, the Yellowhead Branch has:
- 16 Permit Holders
- 15 Engineering Permit Holders
- 1 Engineering and Geoscience Permit Holder
- 170 Registrants
- 126 Professional Members (25% Female)*
- 118 Professional Engineers
- 8 Professional Geoscientists
- 43 Members-in-Training (19% Female)*
- 39 Engineers-in-Training
- 4 Geoscientists-in-Training
- 126 Professional Members (25% 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 Yellowhead 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:
- 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 Yellowhead Branch:
Alder Flats
Blue Ridge
Brule
Buck Creek
Cadomin
Carrot Creek
Carval
Cynthia
Drayton Valley
Edson
Entrance
Entwistle
Evansburg
Fox Creek
Gainsford
Granada
Grande Cache
Green Court
Haddock
Hinton
Jasper
Lodgepole
MacKay
Marlboro
Mayerthorpe
Muskeg River
Niton Junction
Nojack
Northville
Obed
Peers
Pocahontas
Robb
Rochfort Bridge
Rocky Rapids
Sangudo
Violet Grove
Whitecourt
Wildwood