APEGA

APEGA concludes annual general meeting, Tracey Stock installed as 105th president

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木曜日, 5月 2, 2024

APEGA leadership delivered updates, including annual addresses by the outgoing and incoming presidents, and by the registrar and CEO (RCEO).

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  • APEGA leadership delivered updates, including annual addresses by the outgoing and incoming presidents, and by the registrar and CEO (RCEO).
  • Council election results were presented and ratified, marking the formal installation of the 2024-25 APEGA council with Tracey Stock, KC, P.Eng., PhD, FEC, as APEGA’s 105th president.
  • Stock, an energy industry leader and avid volunteer, has previously served terms as an APEGA councillor, vice-president and president-elect.
  • In their addresses, President Stock and past-president Plante thanked RCEO Jay Nagendran, P.Eng., for his service to the professions, as he announced he will retire in April 2025.

APEGA registrar and CEO to retire spring 2025, search for new RCEO begins

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火曜日, 4月 23, 2024

), registrar and chief executive officer of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA), announced he will retire and resign his position on April 30, 2025.

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  • ), registrar and chief executive officer of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA), announced he will retire and resign his position on April 30, 2025.
  • Executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has been selected to find a visionary leader—internal or external—who can continue to advance APEGA in regulatory excellence.
  • The search for Mr. Nagendran’s successor is anticipated to be completed before his departure to ensure a seamless transition.
  • “The foundation laid by Jay, and the path carved by the future registrar and CEO, will guide APEGA towards continued effectiveness as a strong regulator.

APEGA announces results of the 2024 APEGA council election

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火曜日, 3月 19, 2024

Edmonton, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) is pleased to announce that Terri Steeves, P.Eng., has been voted president-elect in the 2024 APEGA council election.

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  • Edmonton, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) is pleased to announce that Terri Steeves, P.Eng., has been voted president-elect in the 2024 APEGA council election.
  • Joining them on council will be two newly elected councillors: Doak Horne, P.Eng., and Peter Timmins, P.Eng.
  • An active volunteer in the engineering community, she has volunteered extensively as a mentor and coach for young professionals.
  • As the regulator of engineering and geoscience in Alberta for more than 100 years, APEGA continues to drive the province forward with courage and innovation.

Prospera Energy Inc. Announces a 508% increase in the 2023 Proven Developed Producing (PDP) Reserve Valuation

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木曜日, 3月 14, 2024

InSite has included cost estimates of well abandonment and reclamation for all existing wells, regardless of reserves assignment, and undeveloped locations assigned reserves.

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  • InSite has included cost estimates of well abandonment and reclamation for all existing wells, regardless of reserves assignment, and undeveloped locations assigned reserves.
  • It is understood that all abandonment and reclamation costs of wells and facilities have been accounted for by the Company.
  • As per the Corporate Production Diagram (above) Prospera attained peaks rates of approximately 1,800 boepd in late December 2023.
  • PEI’s robust 2024 capital development and acquisition plan is to achieve a 2024 year-end exit target rate of 5,000 boepd.

2024 APEGA Summit Award Recipients Announced

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水曜日, 3月 13, 2024

Edmonton, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) has announced the recipients of this year’s Summit Awards.

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  • Edmonton, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) has announced the recipients of this year’s Summit Awards.
  • The annual Summit Awards Gala will take place on Thursday, April 25, in Edmonton and returns to a fully in-person event this year.
  • More information about the gala, as well as biographies and photos of recipients are available online at apega.ca/summit-awards/gala.
  • Congratulations to the 2024 APEGA Summit Award recipients:
    Dr. William (Bill) Rosehart, P.Eng., from Calgary, is receiving the Centennial Leadership Award for his work as a professional engineer, professor, and dean of the University of Calgary’s Schulich School of Engineering (Schulich).

APEGA Files Appeal in Court Decision on Engineer Title Usage

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月曜日, 12月 11, 2023

The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) filed a notice to appeal on Friday, December 8, to the Alberta Court of Appeal regarding Honourable Justice J.S.

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  • The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) filed a notice to appeal on Friday, December 8, to the Alberta Court of Appeal regarding Honourable Justice J.S.
  • Therefore, APEGA seeks clarity through this appeal on the permissible use of the title “engineer,” citing concerns for public safety and professional integrity.
  • Ensuring titles are not used in a way that is misleading is pivotal in protecting Albertans, which is the driving force behind our decision to appeal,” says Jay Nagendran, P.Eng., APEGA registrar and CEO.
  • Given that the Alberta legislature has passed Bill 7, which addresses the use of the title “software engineer,” APEGA’s appeal is focused on this court decision and its potential to affect the interpretation of unauthorized title provisions more broadly and outside of the technology industry.

Canada's engineering regulators united in opposition to Alberta's Bill 7

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金曜日, 11月 10, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 10, 2023 /CNW/ - Today Engineers Canada and the country's provincial and territorial engineering regulators sent a letter to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith expressing strong opposition to the government's decision to change the province's Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 10, 2023 /CNW/ - Today Engineers Canada and the country's provincial and territorial engineering regulators sent a letter to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith expressing strong opposition to the government's decision to change the province's Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act.
  • The changes would enable technology companies and workers to use the title "software engineer" without holding a professional engineering licence from the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA).
  • "Engineering is not just a title, it's a responsibility to the public."
  • "It risks eroding the established framework of professional regulation and could extend beyond engineering, impacting fields such as medicine and health, among others."

LithiumBank Announces Intellectual Property License Agreement with G2L Greenview Resources Inc. for Direct Lithium Extraction Technology, Pilot Plant Testing and Commercialization

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月曜日, 9月 11, 2023

CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LithiumBank Resources Corp. (TSX-V: LBNK) (OTCQX: LBNKF) (“LithiumBank'' or the “Company”) is pleased to announce it has entered into an intellectual property license agreement on September 8th 2023 (the “Agreement”) with G2L Greenview Resources Inc. (“G2L”), a subsidiary of Go2Lithium Inc., whereby G2L shall grant to the Company a license (the “License”) in Alberta and Saskatchewan for a full suite of continuous ion exchange technologies (the “Licensed Technology”). The Direct Lithium Extraction (“DLE”) technology will be used to extract lithium salts from enriched brines present at the Company’s lithium development projects.

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  • This update will include the G2L test work results and the effects of the Canadian federal government incentive tax credits for lithium brine processing.
  • G2L will also provide the Company with access to a deployment-ready pilot plant that has been previously operating in Australia.
  • Modifications to the pilot plant are almost complete and it is expected to be shipped in October to Alberta.
  • “This licensing agreement with G2L provides LithiumBank with access to best-in-class direct lithium extraction technology that we expect to have a significant impact on the economics of our Alberta projects,” said Paul Matysek, Executive Chairman of LithiumBank.

Vista Projects announces new CEO, Board changes

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火曜日, 9月 5, 2023

CALGARY, AB, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - The Board of Vista Projects Limited (Vista) is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Mussbacher as their new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective September 1, 2023.

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  • CALGARY, AB, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - The Board of Vista Projects Limited (Vista) is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Mussbacher as their new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective September 1, 2023.
  • "Vista is renowned for driving value for clients across North America and, as we continue to expand our horizon, I'm excited for Vista to find new, innovative ways to create growth for our clients."
  • Since 2006, Mussbacher has worked in process engineering, project management, and system integration roles as Vista has continued to diversify and grow.
  • Vista is also announcing that Alex Campbell, the Founder and Chairman of Vista, is stepping down as Chairman but will continue to provide his expertise on the Board as the Founding Director.

LithiumBank Engages SLB to Conduct Subsurface Reservoir Modelling for Resource Estimation at Park Place Lithium Brine Project, West-Central Alberta

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火曜日, 9月 5, 2023

The Park Place Project is located approximately 50 kilometres south of the Company’s Boardwalk Project (for which a preliminary economic assessment was recently completed).

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  • The Park Place Project is located approximately 50 kilometres south of the Company’s Boardwalk Project (for which a preliminary economic assessment was recently completed).
  • SLB provides technology solutions along with subsurface engineering services across Alberta and around the globe.
  • LithiumBank has engaged SLB to conduct detailed subsurface reservoir modelling of the Leduc and Swan Hills Formations at the Park Place Project.
  • “We are very pleased to work with SLB on the Park Place lithium-brine project.