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CCPE Honors Suzanne Kresta With
Young Engineer Achievement Award/ 1
For the second time in less than two months, Suzanne M. Kresta, P.Eng, PhD, has received a major award presented to engineers having made significant achievements early in their careers.
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President's Notebook / 3
A recent strategic planning session attended by APEGGA Councillors provides the theme of this month's president's notebook.
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Wireless Explosion / 3
The wireless telephone revolution is here and companies must adjust and adapt NORTEL¹s Marilyn Williams, P.Eng., told a meeting of APEGGA's Calgary Branch.
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Letters / 4
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Volunteer Recognition / 4
Fifteen members recently received APEGGA Voluntary Service Awards.
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National Building Code Revisions / 4
Input is requested as the National Building Code proceeds to include an "objective-based section".
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Warrant Issued / 4
A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a former Calgarian, for fraudulent use of an engineering seal.
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Membership Registers / 4
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Andrew Vandertol at CEA Helm / 5
Andrew Vandertol, P.Eng., has succeeded Rick Prentice, P.Eng., as president of the Consulting Engineers of Alberta. Check page 5 for a report on the CEA¹s AGM.
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New Grads / 5
A number of APEGGA members recently had family members graduate in engineering or the earth sciences.
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Avoiding 2YK Panic / 6
The "millennium bug" could cause problems but should not be reason for panic , says Digital's Dave Hornford
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IEEE Power Group Holds Gathering / 6
The Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Department of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering met in Edmonton in May.
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World Watch / 7
Plans to launch a full-scale replica of the Titanic are among the news gleanings from the international geoscience and engineering press.
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Contract Employment / 7
The tax implications of contract employment formed part of the discussion at a recent APEGGA Information Forum in Calgary.
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Across Canada / 7
News from sister associations.
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Larry Lines, P.Geoph. Takes Long View / 8
The holder of the Chair in Exploration Geophysics at The University of Calgary believes in taking a long-term approach to geophysics employment.
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Outreach a Success / 8
APEGGA Outreach program reached an estimated 40,000 elementary and secondary students this past year.
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Geotourism Untapped / 8
There are new vistas to be discovered through geotourism suggests a Canadian Geoscience Education Network survey.
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Teknica Overseas / 9
From a base in Calgary, Teknica Overseas Ltd. is reaching around the world with a range of geo-science related services.
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Getting Acts Together / 9
Firms and organizations that once competed, particularly in R&D, are finding that co-operation may provide greater returns than competition.
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Alex Hittel Leads Surveyors / 11
Alex Hittel, A.L.S. C.L.S., P.Eng., the recently installed president of the Alberta Land Surveyors¹ Association, has seen surveying change since he started out in the field.
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Dow Puts Expansion In Place / 12-13
Modular construction has proven useful as Dow Chemicals expands its ethylene and polyethylene plants at Fort Saskatchewan
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LEGO Blockbuster / 13
APEGGA is a one of the sponsors of an interactive Lego exhibit at the Alberta Provincial Museum.
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In the News / 14
The appointment by the Stanley Technology Group of Tony Franceschini, P.Eng., as president and CEO is among the news items.
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Striving for Quality / 15
The aims and objectives of the American Society for Quality have cross-disciplinary appeal.
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Getting Onto The Intranet / 16
Bob Lee, P.Eng., explains how firms and organizations can benefit from an Intranet.
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Bridge a Reminder of Early Rail Mania/ 17
A bridge near Red Deer stands as a monument to engineering and rapid railway expansion in Alberta early in the century.
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Monnex Moves / 18
Rapid growth in Alberta is one reason for Meloche Monnex, an APEGGA-sponsored insurer moving into new quarters in Edmonton.
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Registration / 20
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Careers /21
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PEGG These Dates /22
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APEGGA Calendar / 23
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Northern Exposure / 24
Ken Johnson, P.Eng., observed Alert through an engineer's eyes during a visit to the world's most northerly permanent settlement.
