BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CPANS - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:CPANS X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://cpans.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CPANS REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20150308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20151101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Edmonton BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20150308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20151101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20160313T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20161106T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20170312T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20171105T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20180311T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20181104T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20190310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20191103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20200308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20201101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20210314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20211107T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20220313T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20221106T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Regina BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20180101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/St_Vincent BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20150101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210616T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210616T130000 DTSTAMP:20210614T025624Z CREATED:20210613T013416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210614T025624Z UID:1606-1623846600-1623848400@cpans.org SUMMARY:Our next VIRTUAL CPANS LUNCHEON will be held on June 16th\, 2021 at noon MDT and is FREE! DESCRIPTION:Topic: Alberta’s Revised CEMS Code\nJune 16th\, 2021 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nThe link to the talk is HERE\nClick the above link at noon on June 16th and we will be there!\nPlease forward this email to anyone that might be interested. \nAbstract: \nCrystal Parrell is an Air Policy Specialist with the Government of Alberta.  She will be delivering a presentation on the Alberta Revised CEMS Code with further insight into these upcoming changes. \nPresenter: \nCrystal holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Physics and a Masters in Environmental Science\, both from the University of Alberta. She has worked with Alberta Environment and Parks for the past 17 years and is currently part of the Air Policy Section in Edmonton. Her work focuses on air monitoring policy\, including the Air Monitoring Directive and Continuous Emission Monitoring System Code. \nRegistration and payment:\nNo need to register! If this email was forwarded to you\, please SUBSCRIBE to our mailing list.\nSee you at the luncheon! URL:https://cpans.org/event/juneluncheon2021/ CATEGORIES:Luncheon END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210224T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210224T130000 DTSTAMP:20210218T164141Z CREATED:20210218T164141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T164141Z UID:1571-1614168000-1614171600@cpans.org SUMMARY:Our next VIRTUAL CPANS LUNCHEON will be held on February 24th\, 2021 at noon MST and is FREE! DESCRIPTION:Topic: History of Radon and Why It has Become the Second Leading Cause of Lung Cancer in Non-smokers\nFebruary 24th\, 2021 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nThe link to the talk is HERE\nClick the above link at noon on February 24th and we will be there!\nPlease forward this email to anyone that might be interested.\nAbstract: \nDr. Goodarzi will speak about the history of radon and why it has become the second leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. \nPresenter: \n \nDr. Goodarzi is the Canada Research Chair for Radiation Exposure Disease. He obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Calgary in 2005 and trained as a post-doctoral scholar at the Genome Damage and Stability Centre at the University of Sussex (UK) until 2010. In 2011\, he opened his own laboratory at the University of Calgary’s School of Medicine. In 2015\, he was named one of Calgary’s Top 40 Under 40; in 2016\, he was made a University of Calgary “Peak Scholar” for innovation in radon gas and lung cancer knowledge engagement; in 2018\, he was selected as a TEDx speaker and\, in 2019\, received one of the School of Medicine’s Education Awards for innovation in graduate training. \nDr. Goodarzi is the Chair of the Board and research lead of Evict Radon\, a Canadian non-profit organization whose goal is to solve Canada’s substantial and worsening radon-gas exposure problem through interdisciplinary research for the benefit of all Canadians. \nRegistration and payment:\nNo need to register! If this email was forwarded to you\, please SUBSCRIBE to our mailing list.\nSee you at the luncheon! URL:https://cpans.org/event/february24th-2021-radon-presentation/ CATEGORIES:Luncheon ORGANIZER;CN="CPANS":MAILTO:CalgaryLuncheon@cpans.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201125T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201125T130000 DTSTAMP:20201118T133236Z CREATED:20201117T135732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T133236Z UID:1547-1606305600-1606309200@cpans.org SUMMARY:Our next VIRTUAL CPANS LUNCHEON will be held on November 25th\, 2020 at noon MST and is FREE! DESCRIPTION:  \nTopic: Ethylene Oxide Toxicity\, Update and Outlook\nSpeaker:  Rawan El-Afifi\nNovember 25th\, 2020 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nThe link to the talk is HERE\nClick the above link at noon on November 25th and we will be there!\nPlease forward this email to anyone that might be interested.\nAbstract:\nEthylene Oxide\, a chemical intermediate used in the manufacturing of industrial chemicals (ethylene glycol) and a common medical disinfectant\, is emitted from various industries all over the nation. The categorization of the level of toxicity associated with ethylene oxide has been the subject of recent review from both the EPA and individual state governments due to its latest reclassification to a known human carcinogen. In this presentation\, we will be discussing the potential and recent rulings regarding this chemical in the US and Canada\, its associated health effects\, issues caused by this pollutant\, as well as the future of permitting ethylene oxide in Texas and Canada. \nPresenter:\nRawan El-Afifi is an environmental engineer working in the air quality group in Houston\, Texas. Rawan holds a MSc degree in Environmental Engineering from Georgia Tech\, and a BSc in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. She has been with AECOM for 2 years\, and her experience includes air quality permitting and air dispersion modeling. Rawan also has international experience\, having worked in Abu Dhabi for 3 years on issues relating to energy and environment. \nRegistration and payment:\nNo need to register! If this email was forwarded to you\, please SUBSCRIBE to our mailing list.\nSee you at the luncheon! URL:https://cpans.org/event/our-next-virtual-cpans-luncheon-will-be-held-on-november-25th-2020-at-noon-mst-and-is-free/ CATEGORIES:Luncheon ORGANIZER;CN="CPANS":MAILTO:CalgaryLuncheon@cpans.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201021T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201021T130000 DTSTAMP:20201009T162655Z CREATED:20201009T162655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201009T162655Z UID:1516-1603281600-1603285200@cpans.org SUMMARY:Our next VIRTUAL CPANS LUNCHEON will be held on October 21st\, 2020 at noon MDT and is FREE!!!!! DESCRIPTION:Topic: Low Cost PM Sensor Program\nSpeaker:  Corrine Schiller\nOctober 21st\, 2020 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nThe link to the talk is HERE\nClick the above link at noon on October 21st and we will be there!\nPlease forward this email to anyone that might be interested. \nTopic:\nWith the increase in the smoke from forest fires impacting communities\, citizen science and low-cost PM sensors are becoming more important.  Low-cost PM sensors have the accuracy to measure to ~+/- 1 AQHI unit which is what is required for information for individuals with respiratory issues such as asthma.  The information from these sensors can be used to inform people when physical activity should be restricted or not.  With more information available\, people can make more informed decisions.   I will discuss the pilot project that we have launched to utilize low cost sensors to inform people about air quality during these events.  This will include the calibration corrections\, intercomparisons\, strengths and weaknesses of the current technology.  In addition I will discuss who we are currently working with and where we see this project going in the future. \nPresenter:\nCorinne received her PhD in Atmospheric Chemistry in 1994 and has worked in the area of Air Quality for 30+ years.  Corinne is a Senior Air Quality Scientist at Environment and Climate Change Canada.  She has worked in this position for the past 11 years. Prior to Environment and Climate Change Canada she worked as a research scientist and contract faculty member of York University in Toronto. \nRegistration and payment:\nNo need to register! If this email was forwarded to you\, please SUBSCRIBE to our mailing list.\nSee you at the luncheon! URL:https://cpans.org/event/october-21st-2020luncheon/ CATEGORIES:Luncheon ORGANIZER;CN="CPANS":MAILTO:CalgaryLuncheon@cpans.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200708T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200708T130000 DTSTAMP:20200630T225828Z CREATED:20200630T225828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200630T225828Z UID:1480-1594209600-1594213200@cpans.org SUMMARY:July Virtual Luncheon: Draft 2020 Alberta Air Quality Model Guideline DESCRIPTION:Our next VIRTUAL CPANS LUNCHEON will be held on July 8th\, 2020 at noon MDT and is FREE!!!!!\nTopic: Draft 2020 Alberta Air Quality Model Guideline\nSpeaker:  David Lyder\nJuly 8th\, 2020 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nThe link to the talk is HERE\nClick the above link at noon on July 8 and we will be there!\nPlease forward this email to anyone that might be interested. \nDavid will discuss the draft 2020 Alberta Air Quality Model Guideline (AQMG)\, which is currently inviting comments and will close at midnight\, October 2\, 2020. A link to the draft document can be found here. \nPresenter:\nDavid Lyder is a Senior Air Modelling Standards Engineer with the Air Policy Section of Alberta Environment and Parks. He has been with the section since 2008. He is an active air quality modeller in the section tasked with overseeing provincial and regulatory air quality modelling activity. \n \nPrincipal contact:  David Lyder\, Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP)\, e-mail: David.Lyder@gov.ab.ca \nRegistration and payment:\nNo need to register! If this email was forwarded to you\, please SUBSCRIBE to our mailing list.\nSee you at the luncheon! URL:https://cpans.org/event/luncheon-july-8th-2020/ CATEGORIES:Luncheon ORGANIZER;CN="CPANS":MAILTO:CalgaryLuncheon@cpans.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200611T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200611T130000 DTSTAMP:20200605T020653Z CREATED:20200605T013546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T020653Z UID:1461-1591833600-1591880400@cpans.org SUMMARY:June Virtual Luncheon: White Paper Issues for AERMOD – Where Are We in 2020? DESCRIPTION:Our second VIRTUAL CPANS LUNCHEON will be held on June 11\,     2020 at noon MST and is FREE!!!!!\nTopic:  White Paper Issues for AERMOD – Where Are We in 2020?\nSpeaker:  Robert Paine\nJune 11\, 2020 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nThe link to the talk is HERE\nClick the above link at noon on June 11th and we will be there!\nPlease forward this email to anyone that might be interested. \nAt the 12th Conference on Air Quality Modeling\, the United States Environmental Protection Agency    (EPA) reviewed several development initiatives to improve the AERMOD model. These initiatives  include   the following areas: 1) low wind speed conditions\, 2) building downwash\, 3) dispersion from  overwater sources\, 4) NO2 modeling issues\, 5) source characterization / plume rise issues\, and 6) treatment of the plume behavior in convective conditions. \nThis presentation will address comments received and ongoing further progress in these areas in mid-2020. \nPresenters: \nBob Paine is an associate Vice President in the air quality services group within AECOM’s environment group. He  is responsible for the strategic business and research direction in the areas of air quality at AECOM and leads  AECOM’s Air Quality Modeling Center of Excellence. He is a Certified Consulting Meteorologist and a Qualified Environmental Professional with 45 years of experience in air quality modeling and consulting with AECOM.  He has worked with the United States Environmental Protection Agency on the design\, coding\, evaluation\, and documentation of several air quality dispersion models over a period of 35 years\, including AERMOD\, which is the  US EPA’s preferred short-range dispersion model. \nPrincipal contact:  Robert Paine\, AECOM\, 250 Apollo Drive\, Chelmsford\, MA 01824 (phone: 978-905-2352; fax:   978-905-2101; e-mail: bob.paine@aecom.com) \nRegistration and payment:\nNo need to register! If this email was forwarded to you\, please SUBSCRIBE to our mailing list.\nSee you at the luncheon! URL:https://cpans.org/event/luncheon2020_aermod/ CATEGORIES:Luncheon ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cpans.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/CPANS.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="CPANS":MAILTO:CalgaryLuncheon@cpans.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200415T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200415T130000 DTSTAMP:20200407T214641Z CREATED:20200407T213049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200407T214641Z UID:1415-1586952000-1586955600@cpans.org SUMMARY:First Virtual CPANS Luncheon - April 15\, 2020 at Noon (FREE) DESCRIPTION:The first ever VIRTUAL CPANS LUNCHEON will be held on April 15\, 2020 at noon MST and is FREE! \nThe link to the talk is HERE.\nClick the above link at noon on April 15th and we will be there! \nAbstract:\n \nHow do we ensure Environmental Compliance in the wake of Covid-19\, when most of us are working from home and can’t rely on paper-based processes? The answer is digital! \nSince January 2015 the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) has allowed the use of electronic Alberta Oilfield Waste Form to meet the requirement of full cycle tracking of hazardous waste. Most energy companies still use paper-based forms and antiquated databases or manual systems to track their hazardous waste\, despite the inherent risks associated with data integrity and data loss\, duplication of effort between field personnel and Environmental Co-ordinators and poor visibility of the information. Similarly\, Exploration & Production companies (E&Ps) are tracking water use through a combination of paper forms and spreadsheets\, making it extremely challenging to track compliance with the Temporary Diversion Licenses (TDLs) in accordance with Water Act. \nEnviroApps’ ez2Track solution automates tracking and reporting of hazardous waste and water usage\, increasing data accuracy and significantly reducing compliance effort. ez2Track is a cloud-based software Application (App) for field personnel that replaces paper and spreadsheet-based systems\, provides the much needed visibility and automatically generates the required reports for Regulatory Compliance. \nPresenters: \nAmit Bhargava: a co-founder of EnviroApps Inc.\, is a SME in the field of Environmental and Regulatory Compliance. Amit has more than 20 years of widely varied experience in a consulting and industry environment. He has a successful track record of designing and facilitating implementation of an Incident Management System and other software solutions to manage Regulatory Compliance for the Energy Industry utilizing an Environmental Management System approach. \nMayank Singh: also a co-founder of EnviroApps has more than 22 years of experience in the software sector. Mayank has delivered cutting edge solutions to clients like American Express\, Merrill Lynch\, State Street Bank and United Nations. Mayank was the architect of a pioneering product called eTeam\, one of the first versions of Intranets. When Mayank met Amit\, his high school class mate in Calgary after 25 years\, they decided to collaborate and utilize their acquired skill-set to solve some real world problems. \nRegistration and payment:\nNo need to register\nSee you at the luncheon! URL:https://cpans.org/event/first-virtual-cpans-luncheon-april-15-2020-at-noon-free/ CATEGORIES:Calgary Luncheon,Luncheon ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cpans.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/CPANS.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="CPANS":MAILTO:CalgaryLuncheon@cpans.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191128T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191128T130000 DTSTAMP:20191122T171838Z CREATED:20191106T190351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191122T171838Z UID:1010-1574940600-1574946000@cpans.org SUMMARY:Calgary November Luncheon - Managing an Environmental Crisis DESCRIPTION:The next CPANS Calgary Technical Luncheon presentation is Thursday\, November 28\, 2019. Please register by this Friday\, November 22. \nPresenter: \nBrad Gilmour\, Partner & Head of Regulatory Department\, Bennett Jones \nBrad Gilmour is head of the regulatory department at Bennett Jones and co-head of the environmental department. His practice focuses primarily on environmental\, energy\, regulatory and aboriginal law. He has significant experience in facility approval applications associated with a broad range of energy\, natural resource\, chemical\, petrochemical\, hydro\, oil sands\, bio-fuel\, wind and other industry types. Brad appears before the Alberta Environmental Appeals Board\, the Alberta Energy Regulator\, the Alberta Utilities Commission\, the Natural Resources Conservation Board and the National Energy Board. Brad also regularly advises clients concerning regulatory compliance issues\, spills\, contaminated sites and environmental prosecutions. Before entering the practice of law\, he worked in Calgary as an environmental consultant conducting environmental liability assessments and site remediation programs. Brad writes and speaks on topics concerning environmental and regulatory law. As well\, he has taught courses on environmental law and occupational health and safety law for the University of Calgary\, Athabasca University\, and the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. Brad is the past chair of the Canadian Prairie and Northern section of the Air and Waste Management Association and a past chair of the southern environmental section of the Canadian Bar Association. \nPresentation: \nManaging An Environmental Crisis – From Hot Calls to the Court House\n \nBrad will share examples and insights on recent judicial judgements on environmental incidents. \nRegistration and payment:\nPlease register by end of Friday\, November 22 for the event. Register for this event with Paypal online registration and payment (there is an option for using a credit card\, no Paypal account is required). \nCPANS member cost is $35\nNon-member cost is $45 \nYou can also register by emailing CalgaryLuncheon@cpans.org and then we accept payment upon arrival to the luncheon\, by cash or cheque only. If you register and are not able to attend\, please provide 24 hours notice so that we can adjust our numbers with the venue. \nIf there is sufficient interest\, we will offer a remote webcast option for those who wish to attend the presentation but cannot get to Calgary. Please contact CalgaryLuncheon@cpans.org if you are interested in this option. \nThe presentation will start at 12pm at the Ramada Hotel (708 8th Avenue Southwest\, Calgary). Food will be served at 11.30am. \n\nFor Paypal Registration\, click the links below: \nCPANS Member Registration ($35) \nNon-Member Registration ($45) \n  URL:https://cpans.org/event/calgary-november-luncheon-managing-an-environmental-crisis/ LOCATION:Ramada Hotel\, Downtown Calgary\, 708 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 1H2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calgary Luncheon,Luncheon ORGANIZER;CN="CPANS":MAILTO:CalgaryLuncheon@cpans.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190925 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190926 DTSTAMP:20190920T170153Z CREATED:20190905T013220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T170153Z UID:983-1569369600-1569455999@cpans.org SUMMARY:Calgary September Luncheon - Geospatial Emergency Response Planning and Execution (Postponed) DESCRIPTION:This luncheon has been postponed to a later date\, to be announced in the upcoming weeks. \nIf you have any questions or concerns please contact Bob Mick (bob.mick@sulphurexperts.com). \nThe next CPANS Calgary Technical Luncheon presentation is Wednesday\, September 25\, 2019. Please register by Friday\, September 20. \nPresenter: \nKris Niewinski – President\, Green Spaces Services\n \nAbout the Presenter: Kris left Poland in 1985 with an M.Sc. Forestry after receiving a 1 year scholarship at University of Chicago. He immigrated to Canada in 1989 and enrolled in an M.Sc. program at the University of Toronto. He received a Canadian M.Sc. (Forestry) in 1991. He then held several positions with the BC Ministry of Forests. Lured by Oil and Gas prosperity Kris joined Husky Energy in 2007 in the Emergency Response and Upstream Environment Groups. In 2011 Kris was nominated as Chair of the European Environmental Agency – UNESCO Heritage Sites program. At that point he shared his time between Calgary and Brussels. This project led Kris to his Doctorate degree in Ecology and Public Policy in 2014. \nKris has over 30 years experience and has been involved in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The latest ESRI development of ArcGIS Online allowed Kris to build a Geospatial Comprehensive Emergency Response Information System. \nAbstract: \nArcGIS Online is a cloud-based mapping platform that is accessible from many different locations. Organizations can subscribe to the platform and use it to manage\, create\, store\, and access hosted services\, maps and applications. Green Space Services ArcGIS Online Comprehensive Emergency Management System reduces the cost and time it takes to deploy resources in case of an emergency. The presentation will focus on data\, analysis tools and functionality of the system. \nRegistration and payment: \nRegistration will be reopened at a future date. URL:https://cpans.org/event/calgary-september-luncheon-geospatial-emergency-response-planning-and-execution/ LOCATION:Ramada Hotel\, Downtown Calgary\, 708 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 1H2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calgary Luncheon ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cpans.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/CPANS.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="CPANS":MAILTO:CalgaryLuncheon@cpans.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20190328T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20190328T130000 DTSTAMP:20190318T201104Z CREATED:20190318T191913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190318T201104Z UID:919-1553773500-1553778000@cpans.org SUMMARY:Regina March Luncheon - Prairie Resilience: Saskatchewan's Climate Change Strategy DESCRIPTION:The first CPANS Regina Technical Luncheon presentation is Thursday\, March 28th\, 2019 Please register by Tuesday\, March 26th. \nPresenter: \nDave Stevenson \nDirector\, Climate Change Policy and Planning \nClimate Change Branch \nSaskatchewan Ministry of Environment \nMarch 28 @ 11:45 am – 1:00 pm \nAbstract: \nSaskatchewan’s comprehensive climate change strategy is designed to make Saskatchewan more resilient to the climatic\, economic and policy impacts of climate change. To learn more about the commitments made and the progress to date\, please plan to attend this informative session. \nRegistration and payment: \nPlease register by the end of Tuesday\, March 26\, 2019 for the event. Registration and payment can be completed using Paypal (there is an option for using a credit card\, no Paypal account is required) using the links below. You can also register by emailing Dennis.Fudge@outlook.com. If choosing this option\, we accept payment upon arrival to the luncheon by cash or cheque. If you register and are not able to attend\, please provide 24 hours notice so that we can adjust our numbers with the venue. The presentation will start at 12:30 pm at Tony Roma’s Restaurant and Lounge (4450 Albert Street\, Regina). Food will be served at 12.00 noon. There will also be ample time for questions\, discussion\, and networking following the presentation. Ticket price includes lunch but beverages are extra. \nSince this is the first time having a CPANS luncheon in Regina there is a special offer to register online: $10 for non-members and free for Members if you register by March 22nd. Plus\, free admission for the first ten students who register online. \nSee you at the luncheon! \n\nMembers please register by emailing Dennis Fudge (Dennis.Fudge@outlook.com). \nFor non-member PayPal registration follow the link below: \n\n \n\n\n\nSelect Ticket Type:\n\n\nNon-Member $10.00 CAD\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n  URL:https://cpans.org/event/regina-march-luncheon-prairie-resilience-saskatchewans-climate-change-strategy/ LOCATION:Tony Roma’s Restaurant and Lounge\, 4450 Albert Street\, Regina\, Saskatchewan\, S4S 6B4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Regina Luncheon END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190220T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190220T130000 DTSTAMP:20190318T200253Z CREATED:20190201T170059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190318T200253Z UID:893-1550662200-1550667600@cpans.org SUMMARY:Calgary February Luncheon: Province-wide photochemical modelling of ambient air quality with CMAQ DESCRIPTION:The next CPANS Calgary Technical Luncheon presentation is Wednesday\, February 20\, 2019. Please register by Friday\, February 15. \nPresenter: \nMaxwell Mazur – Alberta Environment and Parks \nAbout the Presenter: Maxwell Mazur joined Alberta Environment and Parks in 2014. He is the is the Senior Air Quality Specialist for the Red Deer North Saskatchewan region. In his time with the department he has contributed to the understanding and management of fine particulate matter in the region through the Capital Region and Red Deer fine particulate matter responses. This work combines Maxwell’s experience in air quality research (e.g. M.Sc. University of Toronto\, Publications with Environment Canada) and interaction with stakeholders to implement and achieve effective air quality management in Alberta. \nAbstract: \nAlberta Environment and Parks used the CMAQ photochemical model to evaluate the contribution of various source sectors to ambient air quality across the Province of Alberta. The contribution of source sectors was evaluated using an improved emissions inventory\, complete calendar year of meteorology and across the whole province at the same time. The presentation will focus on the technical details of the project\, the key results and some of the remaining challenges. \nRegistration and payment:\nPlease register by end of Friday\, February 15 for the event\, so that we can order the correct number of lunches. Register for this event with Paypal online registration and payment (there is an option for using a credit card\, no Paypal account is required). \nCPANS member cost is $35\nNon-member cost is $45 \nYou can also register by emailing CalgaryLuncheon@cpans.org and then we accept payment upon arrival to the luncheon\, by cash or cheque only. If you register and are not able to attend\, please provide 24 hours notice so that we can adjust our numbers with the venue. \nIf there is sufficient interest\, we will offer a remote webcast option for those who wish to attend the presentation but cannot get to Calgary. Please contact CalgaryLuncheon@cpans.org if you are interested in this option. \nThe presentation will start at 12pm at the Ramada Hotel (708 8th Avenue Southwest\, Calgary). Food will be served at 11.30am. \n\nFor Paypal Registration\, click the links below: \nCPANS Member Registration ($35) \nNon-Member Registration ($45) URL:https://cpans.org/event/calgary-february-luncheon-province-wide-photochemical-modelling-of-ambient-air-quality-with-cmaq/ LOCATION:Ramada Hotel\, Downtown Calgary\, 708 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 1H2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calgary Luncheon ORGANIZER;CN="CPANS":MAILTO:CalgaryLuncheon@cpans.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180119T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180119T130000 DTSTAMP:20180119T182751Z CREATED:20180119T182751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180119T182751Z UID:629-1516361400-1516366800@cpans.org SUMMARY:Edmonton January Luncheon: Carbon Competitiveness Incentive Regulation DESCRIPTION:CPANS is pleased to announce the January Edmonton Luncheon Topic: Carbon Competitiveness Incentive Regulation \nIntroducing Alberta’s New Industrial Carbon Pricing System.  On January 1st\, Alberta transitioned from the Specified Gas Emitters’ Regulation to a new system to price carbon emissions from larger industrial facilities\, as per committed in the Climate Leadership Plan. \nPresenter: Heather Carmichael is the Director of the Emissions Policy Unit in the Alberta Climate Change Office.  She has worked with the Government of Alberta for almost 10 years on a range of issues including oil sands environmental management\, energy efficiency\, public transparency and climate change.  Heather has been working on climate change mitigation policy since 2013. He work has included supporting the creation of the Alberta Climate Leadership Plan and development of the Carbon Competitiveness Incentive Regulation.  Heather is also involved in two other key Climate Leadership Plan pillars\, the oil sands emission limit and the 45% oil and gas methane reduction target. \nLocation: The University of Alberta Faculty Club (11435\, Saskatchewan Drive)\, Papaschase Room (upstairs\, right)\nTime: 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. (registration starts at 11:30)\nCost: $35 – A&WMA Members / $45 – Non-Members / $15 – Students (includes hot lunch & coffee). All prices include GST. \n\n \n\n\n\nCPANS Edmonton Luncheon\n\n\nMember $35.00 CADNon-Member $45.00 CADStudent $15.00 CAD\n\n\n\n\n\n \nCPANS is also pleased to offer this luncheon as a webinar. Individual webinar cost is $15 . Group webinar cost is $75. Please use the links below to sign up for the webinar. \nWebinar Individual: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZNTJA4SH6BBDN \nWebinar Group: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=CE978KKKGXQQ6 \nThe U of A campus is accessible by light rail transit and bus. A map of the campus is available at: http://www.campusmap.ualberta.ca/. You are encouraged to use public transit or ride-share. Parking is available in the V-Lot (coin and credit card\, $2 for the lunch hour) and Windsor ($1 for 15 minutes). URL:https://cpans.org/event/edmonton-january-luncheon-carbon-competitiveness-incentive-regulation/ LOCATION:The University of Alberta Faculty Club\, 11435\, Saskatchewan Drive\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, Canada CATEGORIES:Edmonton Luncheon,Luncheon ORGANIZER;CN="CPANS Edmonton":MAILTO:EdmontonLuncheon@cpans.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20171122T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20171122T130000 DTSTAMP:20171109T032133Z CREATED:20171106T225535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171109T032133Z UID:602-1511350200-1511355600@cpans.org SUMMARY:Calgary November Luncheon: A True NO2 Solution - A Verified NO2 to NO Converter for Existing NOx Instruments DESCRIPTION:The next CPANS Calgary Technical Luncheon presentation is Wednesday\, November 22\, 2017. Please register by end of Friday\, November 17th! \nPresenter: Charles A. Odame-Ankrah\, Senior Product Development Specialist\, Global Analyzer Systems Ltd. \nDr. Charles Odame-Ankrah is an analytical chemist with a specialization in air monitoring instrument development using cutting edge technology and has experience in ambient air pollution issues relating to nitrogen oxides and ozone. He has invented a new device for NO2 conversion that is currently being evaluated by a host of Government and research institutions around the world for true NO2 measurement\, and has successfully developed a Cavity Ring Down Spectrometer (CRDS) for real time monitoring of nitrogen oxides during his PhD. He is currently a Senior Product Development Specialist at Global Analyzer Systems with expertise in the ambient Air Quality.  He has more than 5 years of experience working in the research area of air emission monitoring. Due to Charles’s expertise\, he has worked closely with Provincial and Federal regulatory bodies such the Alberta Government\, Metro Vancouver and Environment Canada during fields campaigns in the Lower Frazer Valley and The Alberta Oil Sands respectively. He holds a First Class Honors Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Cape Coast\, a Master’s degree from East Tennessee State University\, USA\, and has recently earned his PhD from the University of Calgary. \nTopic: A True NO2 Solution – A Verified NO2 to NO Converter for Existing NOx Instruments \nMonitoring of criteria pollutants is crucial for meeting the air quality standards set by regulatory bodies around the world. The most common way of monitoring NOx (NO\, nitric oxide + NO2\, nitrogen dioxide)\, is using commercial analyzers employing the NO-ozone chemiluminescence technique which detects only NO. To detect the total NOx\, the analyzer must go through two steps in its detection phase. In Step 1\, the analyzer detects only the NO in the sampled air mass. In Step 2\, the analyzer routes the sampled air mass first through a heated metal converter to breakdown NO2 to NO\, and together with the NO detected in Step 1\, is detected as the total NOx in the sampled air mass. The difference in concentration between Step 2 and Step 1 is the indirectly determined level of NO2 in the sampled air mass. Studies have been performed around the world to compare analyzers which use heated metal converters and analyzers that either (a) directly measure NO2\, or (b) use alternative NO2-NO conversion techniques. These studies have confirmed consistent overestimation of NO2 by the former instruments that use heated metal converters in situations where other nitrogen oxides are present. A new converter\, using photolysis to selectively breakdown NO2 to NO in the sampled air\, can allow the analyzer to detect only the NO resulting from the breakdown of the NO2\, ensuring the total NOx and NO2 concentrations are accurately presented. The converter has been successfully demonstrated through laboratory and field work\, and the results show greater than 96% NO2 conversion efficiency. Three commercially available analyzers have been tested with this converter at the prevailing reaction/detection cell/chamber pressures of these analyzers. The converter operates under the same flow conditions of these analyzers\, and has proven to not interfere with the manufacturer’s specifications and operating conditions of these analyzers. Results and comparison data from field studies and laboratory tests are presented to show how this novel converter can potentially revolutionize indirect NO2 detection by the chemiluminescence method. \nRegistration and payment:\nPlease register by end of Friday\, November 17th for the event\, so that we can order the correct number of lunches. Register for this event with Paypal online registration and payment (there is an option for using a credit card\, no Paypal account is required). \nCPANS member cost is $35\nNon-member cost is $45 \nYou can also register by emailing CalgaryLuncheon@cpans.org and then we accept payment upon arrival to the luncheon by debit\, credit card\, cash or cheque. (Please note\, the credit/debit card machine works slowly\, and you are encouraged to register online\, OR bring a cash or cheque\, OR arrive 30 minutes before the presentation starts\, to make sure we are able to register everyone on time). If you register and are not able to attend\, please provide 24 hours notice so that we can adjust our numbers with the venue. \nIf there is sufficient interest\, we will offer a remote webcast option for those who wish to attend the presentation but cannot get to Calgary. Please contact CalgaryLuncheon@cpans.org if you are interested in this option. \nThe presentation will start at 12pm at the Ramada Hotel (708 8th Avenue Southwest\, Calgary). Food will be served at 11.30am. \n\nFor Paypal Registration\, click the links below: \nCPANS Member Registration ($35) \nNon-Member Registration ($45) URL:https://cpans.org/event/calgary-november-luncheon-a-true-no2-solution-a-verified-no2-to-no-converter-for-existing-nox-instruments/ LOCATION:Ramada Hotel\, Downtown Calgary\, 708 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 1H2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calgary Luncheon,Luncheon ORGANIZER;CN="CPANS":MAILTO:CalgaryLuncheon@cpans.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20171117T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20171117T130000 DTSTAMP:20171112T234751Z CREATED:20171112T234751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171112T234751Z UID:606-1510918200-1510923600@cpans.org SUMMARY:Edmonton November Luncheon: Dirty Cities and Dusty Skies - Photochemistry at the Surface of Urban Road Dust DESCRIPTION:CPANS is pleased to announce the November Edmonton Luncheon Topic: Dirty Cities and Dusty Skies – Photochemistry at the Surface of Urban Road Dust. \nRoad dust resuspension is a major source of primary particulate matter in many urban centres\, especially those where traction materials are applied to roadways in the winter months. Although many studies have investigated the composition and toxicity of road dust\, virtually nothing is currently known regarding its role as a substrate for chemical and photochemical processes. In this talk\, I will outline our group’s approach to studying photochemistry at the surface of Edmonton road dust and winter street sweepings\, and highlight some of our recent discoveries. \nPresenter: Sarah A. Styler obtained her BSc\, MSc\, and PhD from the University of Toronto and conducted postdoctoral research at the Leibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research. In 2015\, she joined the University of Alberta as an Assistant Professor of Environmental Chemistry\, where her group’s research focuses on chemistry and photochemistry in atmospheric aerosol populations typical of those found in polluted and dust-influenced urban environments. \nLocation: The University of Alberta Faculty Club (11435\, Saskatchewan Drive)\, Papaschase Room (upstairs\, right)\nTime: 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. (registration starts at 11:30)\nCost: $35 – A&WMA Members / $45 – Non-Members / $15 – Students (includes hot lunch & coffee). All prices include GST. \n  \n\n \n\n\n\nCPANS Edmonton Luncheon\n\n\nMember $35.00 CADNon-Member $45.00 CADStudent $15.00 CAD\n\n\n\n\n\n \nCPANS is also pleased to offer this luncheon as a webinar. Individual webinar cost is $15 . Group webinar cost is $75. Please use the links below to sign up for the webinar. \nWebinar Individual: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZNTJA4SH6BBDN \nWebinar Group: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=CE978KKKGXQQ6 \nThe U of A campus is accessible by light rail transit and bus. A map of the campus is available at: http://www.campusmap.ualberta.ca/. You are encouraged to use public transit or ride-share. Parking is available in the V-Lot (coin and credit card\, $2 for the lunch hour) and Windsor ($1 for 15 minutes). URL:https://cpans.org/event/edmonton-november-luncheon-dirty-cities-and-dusty-skies-photochemistry-at-the-surface-of-urban-road-dust/ LOCATION:The University of Alberta Faculty Club\, 11435\, Saskatchewan Drive\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, Canada CATEGORIES:Edmonton Luncheon,Luncheon ORGANIZER;CN="CPANS Edmonton":MAILTO:EdmontonLuncheon@cpans.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170927T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170927T130000 DTSTAMP:20170912T224606Z CREATED:20170912T224606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170912T224606Z UID:584-1506511800-1506517200@cpans.org SUMMARY:Calgary September Luncheon: Alberta’s Climate Change Leadership Plan – Impacts on Energy Producers and Consumers DESCRIPTION:The next CPANS Calgary Technical Luncheon presentation is Wednesday\, September 27\, 2017. Please register by end of Friday\, September 22nd! \nPresenters: Dana Saric and Lorne Carson \nDana Saric\, Associate\, Corporate\, Osler\, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP \nDana’s practice focuses on project development and finance and on corporate lending in oil and gas production\, renewable energy\, transportation\, electrical power and infrastructure sectors. She has experience with the power and renewable sectors in power purchase agreements\, carbon credit transactions and swaps\, as well as experience with energy project development\, mergers\, acquisitions\, joint venture arrangements\, construction\, hedging arrangements\, syndicated and non-syndicated bank loan transactions and public and private debt offerings in the capital markets. \nLorne Carson\, Partner\, Corporate\, Osler\, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP \nLorne is a partner in the firm’s Corporate Practice Group based in the Calgary office. Lorne is also a professional engineer. His practice focuses on project development and finance in the oil and gas\, pipeline\, petro-chemical\, electrical power\, renewable and infrastructure sectors. Lorne has extensive experience in the power and renewable sectors including power purchase agreements\, renewable energy credit sales\, swaps and forward sales. \nTopic: Alberta’s Climate Change Leadership Plan – Impacts on Energy Producers and Consumers \nEager to improve its public image in the midst of ongoing pipeline and oil sands project controversy\, Alberta’s new government tightened its pre-existing carbon emissions regulation and introduced the Climate Change Leadership Plan. The province’s new\, comprehensive carbon emissions strategy is far-reaching\, tolling the death knell for coal-fired generation\, imposing multi-layered new costs and restrictions on oil sands production\, and paving the way for a restructured power market which incentivizes renewable power production for the first time in the province’s history. Against this backdrop\, on December 9\, 2016\, the federal government  announced the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change. Although light on tangible policy measures\, the federal plan unmistakably signals that escalating carbon pricing across the economy is a reality which is here to stay. \nThe focus of this presentation will be to evaluate the climate change legislation in force in Alberta and its impacts on energy producers and consumers\, from oil and gas producers who must comply with multi-layered restrictions in the new carbon regime\, to renewable energy producers and other participants and purchasers in the power market who can benefit from new policy measures\, new financial incentives and new electricity market structures. The presenters will examine the practical impacts of the emerging carbon regime for energy producers and consumers. While the end result of Canada’s multi-layered and continually evolving legislative carbon framework is currently unknown\, one thing is clear – industrial carbon emitters and renewable power generators alike would be wise to manage the impact of their carbon footprints and to seek opportunities within the network of emerging climate change policies and emissions markets. \nRegistration and payment:\nPlease register by end of Friday\, September 22nd for the event\, so that we can order the correct number of lunches. Register for this event with Paypal online registration and payment (there is an option for using a credit card\, no Paypal account is required). \nCPANS member cost is $35\nNon-member cost is $45 \nYou can also register by emailing CalgaryLuncheon@cpans.org and then we accept payment upon arrival to the luncheon by debit\, credit card\, cash or cheque. (Please note\, the credit/debit card machine works slowly\, and you are encouraged to register online\, OR bring a cash or cheque\, OR arrive 30 minutes before the presentation starts\, to make sure we are able to register everyone on time). If you register and are not able to attend\, please provide 24 hours notice so that we can adjust our numbers with the venue. \nIf there is sufficient interest\, we will offer a remote webcast option for those who wish to attend the presentation but cannot get to Calgary. Please contact CalgaryLuncheon@cpans.org if you are interested in this option. \nThe presentation will start at 12pm at the Ramada Hotel (708 8th Avenue Southwest\, Calgary). Food will be served at 11.30am. \n\nFor Paypal Registration\, click the links below: \nCPANS Member Registration ($35) \nNon-Member Registration ($45) URL:https://cpans.org/event/calgary-september-luncheon-albertas-climate-change-leadership-plan-impacts-on-energy-producers-and-consumers/ LOCATION:Ramada Hotel\, Downtown Calgary\, 708 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 1H2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calgary Luncheon,Luncheon ORGANIZER;CN="CPANS":MAILTO:CalgaryLuncheon@cpans.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20170913T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20170913T130000 DTSTAMP:20170906T210714Z CREATED:20170901T232308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170906T210714Z UID:582-1505302200-1505307600@cpans.org SUMMARY:Source Apportionment of Secondary Fine Particulate Matter in Central Alberta Using CMAQ DESCRIPTION:CPANS is pleased to announce the September Edmonton Luncheon Topic: Source Apportionment of Secondary Fine Particulate Matter in Central Alberta Using CMAQ \nIn 2016\, Alberta Environment and Parks awarded the Parkland Airshed Management Zone with a grant to perform source apportionment modelling of secondary fine particulate matter in central Alberta; contractor Ramboll Environ was retained. Building on their previous secondary fine particulate matter modelling in the Alberta Capital Region\, Ramboll Environ expanded the scope of the modelling to encompass central Alberta. Six source apportionment scenarios were identified based on common emission sources in central Alberta: on-road mobile sources\, upstream oil and gas\, coal-fired electrical generating units\, other electrical generating units\, other stationary point sources\, and all anthropogenic sources. Results of the source apportionment scenarios will be presented along with information regarding model performance and recommendations for future work. \nPresenter: Maxwell Mazur joined Alberta Environment and Parks in 2014. He is the is the Senior Air Quality Specialist for the Red Deer North Saskatchewan region. In his time with the department he has contributed to the understanding and management of fine particulate matter in the region through the Capital Region and Red Deer fine particulate matter responses. This work combines Maxwell’s experience in air quality research (e.g. M.Sc. University of Toronto\, Publications with Environment Canada) and interaction with stakeholders to implement and achieve effective air quality management in Alberta. \nLocation: The University of Alberta Faculty Club (11435\, Saskatchewan Drive)\, Papaschase Room (upstairs\, right)\nTime: 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. (registration starts at 11:30)\nCost: $35 – A&WMA Members / $45 – Non-Members / $15 – Students (includes hot lunch & coffee). All prices include GST. \n\n\n \n\n\n\nCPANS Edmonton Luncheon\n\n\nMember $30.00 CADNon-Member $40.00 CADStudent $15.00 CAD\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nCPANS is also pleased to offer this luncheon as a webinar. Individual webinar cost is $15 . Group webinar cost is $75. Please use the links below to sign up for the webinar. \nWebinar Individual: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZNTJA4SH6BBDN \nWebinar Group: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=CE978KKKGXQQ6 \nThe U of A campus is accessible by light rail transit and bus. A map of the campus is available at: http://www.campusmap.ualberta.ca/. You are encouraged to use public transit or ride-share. Parking is available in the V-Lot (coin and credit card\, $2 for the lunch hour) and Windsor ($1 for 15 minutes). URL:https://cpans.org/event/source-apportionment-of-secondary-fine-particulate-matter-in-central-alberta-using-cmaq/ LOCATION:The University of Alberta Faculty Club\, 11435\, Saskatchewan Drive\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, Canada CATEGORIES:Edmonton Luncheon,Luncheon ORGANIZER;CN="CPANS Edmonton":MAILTO:EdmontonLuncheon@cpans.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20170407T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20170407T130000 DTSTAMP:20170403T224303Z CREATED:20170327T230655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170403T224303Z UID:544-1491564600-1491570000@cpans.org SUMMARY:Edmonton April Luncheon: Implementing Regional Air Quality Management Frameworks in Red Deer – North Saskatchewan DESCRIPTION:CPANS is pleased to announce the April Edmonton Luncheon Topic: Implementing Regional Air Quality Management Frameworks in Red Deer – North Saskatchewan. \nPresenters: Phoenix Le: Phoenix Le joined Alberta Environment and Parks in 2013 as an Air Technical Coordinator shortly after graduating from the University of British Columbia with a BSc in Environmental Sciences and currently pursuing her MEng in Environmental Engineering from the University of Alberta. Her work includes leading implementation of the Capital Region Air Quality Management Framework and regional fine particulate matter responses in the Capital Region and Red Deer areas which requires collaboration with stakeholders to develop informed management actions\, advance investigation\, and engage in public outreach. \nFiona Slessor: Fiona Slessor is an environmental engineer currently working with the Planning Branch at Alberta Environment and Parks as the Air Planning Specialist. Her work includes coordinating environmental input into regional plan development and leading the development of regional air quality management frameworks. \nMaxwell Mazur: Maxwell Mazur joined Alberta Environment and Parks in 2014. He is the is the Senior Air Quality Specialist for the Red Deer North Saskatchewan region. In his time with the department he has contributed to the understanding and management of fine particulate matter in the region through the Capital Region and Red Deer fine particulate matter responses. This work combines Maxwell’s experience in air quality research (e.g. M.Sc. University of Toronto\, Publications with Environment Canada) and interaction with stakeholders to implement and achieve effective air quality management in Alberta. \nLocation: The University of Alberta Faculty Club (11435\, Saskatchewan Drive)\, Papaschase Room (upstairs\, right)\nTime: 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. (registration starts at 11:30)\nCost: $30 – A&WMA Members / $40 – Non-Members / $15 – Students (includes hot lunch & coffee). All prices include GST. \n\n\n \n\n\n\nCPANS Edmonton Luncheon\n\n\nMember $30.00 CADNon-Member $40.00 CADStudent $15.00 CAD\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nCPANS is also pleased to offer this luncheon as a webinar. Individual webinar cost is $15 . Group webinar cost is $75. Please use the links below to sign up for the webinar. \nWebinar Individual: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZNTJA4SH6BBDN \nWebinar Group: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=CE978KKKGXQQ6 \nThe U of A campus is accessible by light rail transit and bus. A map of the campus is available at: http://www.campusmap.ualberta.ca/. You are encouraged to use public transit or ride-share. Parking is available in the V-Lot (coin and credit card\, $2 for the lunch hour) and Windsor ($1 for 15 minutes). URL:https://cpans.org/event/edmonton-april-luncheon-implementing-regional-air-quality-management-frameworks-in-red-deer-north-saskatchewan/ LOCATION:The University of Alberta Faculty Club\, 11435\, Saskatchewan Drive\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, Canada CATEGORIES:Edmonton Luncheon,Luncheon ORGANIZER;CN="CPANS Edmonton":MAILTO:EdmontonLuncheon@cpans.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20170313T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20170313T130000 DTSTAMP:20170227T183748Z CREATED:20170227T175258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170227T183748Z UID:536-1489404600-1489410000@cpans.org SUMMARY:Edmonton March Luncheon: The Role of Airsheds in Support of Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan DESCRIPTION:CPANS is pleased to announce the March Edmonton Luncheon Topic: The Role of Airsheds in Support of Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan. \nAlberta’s Airsheds have played an integral role of monitoring regional ambient air for the past twenty years.  By having all stakeholders work through consensus\, Airsheds are uniquely capable of providing impartial data and information. Given this public trust in Airsheds\, it’s not surprising that Airsheds play an important role in supporting the Government’s Climate Leadership Plan. While our work focusses on monitoring pollutants related to ground level ecosystem health\, we know that ecosystem health is influenced by systems outside of the direct area and the impacts of climate change are being felt. Airsheds also do much more than monitor\, including being counted upon to provide vital information on air quality to the public\, schools\, municipalities and non governmental organizations. Increasingly\, we are being asked to link our knowledge transfer on air quality with climate change issues. \nPresenters: Brent Korobanik and Gary Redmond. \nBrent is the Environment Manager of Lehigh Cement as well as the President of the Alberta Capital Airshed and Gary is the Executive Director of the Alberta Capital Airshed. \nLocation: The University of Alberta Faculty Club (11435\, Saskatchewan Drive)\, Papaschase Room (upstairs\, right)\nTime: 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. (registration starts at 11:30)\nCost: $30 – A&WMA Members / $40 – Non-Members / $15 – Students (includes hot lunch & coffee). All prices include GST. \n\n\n \n\n\n\nCPANS Edmonton Luncheon\n\n\nMember $30.00 CADNon-Member $40.00 CADStudent $15.00 CAD\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nCPANS is also pleased to offer this luncheon as a webinar. Individual webinar cost is $15 . Group webinar cost is $75. Please use the links below to sign up for the webinar. \nWebinar Individual: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZNTJA4SH6BBDN \nWebinar Group: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=CE978KKKGXQQ6 \nThe U of A campus is accessible by light rail transit and bus. A map of the campus is available at: http://www.campusmap.ualberta.ca/. You are encouraged to use public transit or ride-share. Parking is available in the V-Lot (coin and credit card\, $2 for the lunch hour) and Windsor ($1 for 15 minutes). URL:https://cpans.org/event/edmonton-march-luncheon-the-role-of-airsheds-in-support-of-albertas-climate-leadership-plan/ LOCATION:University of Alberta\, Lister Centre\, 11613 87 Ave NW\, Edmonton\, AB T6G 2H6\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, Canada CATEGORIES:Edmonton Luncheon,Luncheon ORGANIZER;CN="CPANS Edmonton":MAILTO:EdmontonLuncheon@cpans.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20170215T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20170215T130000 DTSTAMP:20170202T185535Z CREATED:20170202T185521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170202T185535Z UID:528-1487158200-1487163600@cpans.org SUMMARY:Calgary February Luncheon - Why have our Canadian Rocky Mountain Glaciers and Arctic Ice Receded? DESCRIPTION:The next CPANS Calgary Technical Luncheon presentation is Wednesday\, February 15th. Please register by end of Friday\, February 10th! \nPresenter: Kurt J. Hansen. M.Sc.\, P. Eng.\, President of Green Inc. \nKurt graduated as a Civil and Environmental Engineer in 1974 at the Technical University of Denmark. He has 43 years of Canadian and international environmental service experience and is the author of many articles and presentations. He has been a volunteer for several community and technical organizations. Kurt’s exposure to weather station data processing and analysis started in 1976\, with raw chart data processing for a station in Faro\, Yukon. There were no digitized data and spreadsheet software easily available in 1976. Since then\, he has worked with many atmospheric scientists and learned from them. Now semi-retired\, he does his own climate change research\, which is not funded or directed by any special interest organization \nTopic: Why have our Canadian Rocky Mountain Glaciers and Arctic Ice Receded? \nLong-term weather changes will be presented for the Rocky Mountains and western Canadian arctic. They are based on 14 Canadian stations with long-term records going back to the 1890s and early 1900s.Trend analyses are specific to seasonal precipitation and average temperature variables (using historic daily data publically available from Environment Canada web site\, as well as monthly homogenized temperature and adjusted precipitation data). Indicators of climate change trends are developed for the warm and cold weather seasons respectively (approximately April through September and October through March for the Rocky Mountain stations). Major finding is that cold period snowfall has been declining slightly in the Rocky Mountains\, but not enough to explain the receding of glaciers\, which is due to increasing warm period temperatures. Preliminary findings of significant seasonal temperature trends in the prairie provinces (105 stations east of the Rocky Mountains\, NE BC\, and southern NWT & NU) will also be presented. \nRegistration and payment:\nPlease register by end of Friday\, February 10th for the event\, so that we can order the correct number of lunches. Register for this event with Paypal online registration and payment (there is an option for using a credit card\, no Paypal account is required). \nCPANS member cost is $35\nNon-member cost is $45 \nYou can also register by emailing CalgaryLuncheon@cpans.org and then we accept payment upon arrival to the luncheon by debit\, credit card\, cash or cheque. (Please note\, the credit/debit card machine works slowly\, and you are encouraged to register online\, OR bring a cash or cheque\, OR arrive 30 minutes before the presentation starts\, to make sure we are able to register everyone on time). If you register and are not able to attend\, please provide 24 hours notice so that we can adjust our numbers with the venue. \nWe are once again offering our remote webcast option for those who wish to attend the presentation but cannot get to Calgary. This service is offered at $15 per person or $75 for a group. Please let us know if you are interested by the Monday before the presentation so we can plan accordingly. \nThe presentation will start at 12pm\, February 15th at the Ramada Hotel (708 8th Avenue Southwest\, Calgary). Food will be served at 11.30am. \n\nFor Paypal Registration\, click the links below: \nCPANS Member Registration ($35) \nNon-Member Registration ($45) URL:https://cpans.org/event/calgary-february-luncheon-why-have-our-canadian-rocky-mountain-glaciers-and-arctic-ice-receded/ LOCATION:Ramada Hotel\, Downtown Calgary\, 708 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 1H2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calgary Luncheon,Luncheon ORGANIZER;CN="CPANS":MAILTO:CalgaryLuncheon@cpans.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20161207T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20161207T130000 DTSTAMP:20161122T222344Z CREATED:20161116T210542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161122T222344Z UID:487-1481110200-1481115600@cpans.org SUMMARY:Calgary December Luncheon - Technicalities and Practicalities of Stationary Engine Performance Tests and Emissions Checks for MSAPR Compliance DESCRIPTION:The next CPANS Calgary Technical Luncheon presentation is Wednesday\, December 7th. Please register by end of Friday\, December 2nd! \nThis presentation will focus on the testing aspects of Sections 69 to 90 of Part 2 of the MSAPR (Stationary Spark-Ignition Engines).  Topics will include\, the different methods and benefits of each; dealing with difficult sampling locations and possible solutions. The estimated time requirements and engine process data details will also be discussed. \nPresenter: Kirk Easto\, RWDI Field Services Lead \nKirk Easto has been with RWDI since 1999 and is the team leader for RWDI’s field group\, responsible for the technical development and strategic growth and direction of the group. His duties at RWDI include: the design of air quality and source testing studies\, installing\, commissioning and calibrating air quality\, meteorological and data acquisition equipment\, and coordinating services for implementation of field studies. He has managed projects involving ventilation and control systems\, source testing/CEM instrumentation\, ambient air quality\, boiler optimization\, odour testing and evaluation.  Kirk has a strong knowledge in a wide range of industries and associated air handling and pollution control equipment\, and has performed source testing all over Canada\, throughout the USA\, South America\, and the Middle East. Kirk regularly provides training to industry and professionals in both manual and Continuous Emission Monitoring (CEM) methods\, and has trained MOECC and Environment Canada technical staff on source-testing.. \nRegistration and payment:\nPlease register by end of Friday\, December 2nd for the event\, so that we can order the correct number of lunches. Register for this event with Paypal online registration and payment (there is an option for using a credit card\, no Paypal account is required). \nCPANS member cost is $35\nNon-member cost is $45 \nYou can also register by emailing CalgaryLuncheon@cpans.org and then we accept payment upon arrival to the luncheon by debit\, credit card\, cash or cheque. (Please note\, the credit/debit card machine works slowly\, and you are encouraged to register online\, OR bring a cash or cheque\, OR arrive 30 minutes before the presentation starts\, to make sure we are able to register everyone on time). If you register and are not able to attend\, please provide 24 hours notice so that we can adjust our numbers with the venue. \nWe are once again offering our remote webcast option for those who wish to attend the presentation but cannot get to Calgary. This service is offered at $15 per person or $75 for a group. Please let us know if you are interested by the Monday before the presentation so we can plan accordingly. \nThe presentation will start at 12pm\, December 7th at the Ramada Hotel (708 8th Avenue Southwest\, Calgary). Food will be served at 11.30am. \n\nFor Paypal Registration\, click the links below: \nCPANS Member Registration ($35) \nNon-Member Registration ($45) URL:https://cpans.org/event/calgary-december-luncheon-technicalities-and-practicalities-of-stationary-engine-performance-tests-and-emissions-checks-for-msapr-compliance/ LOCATION:Ramada Hotel\, Downtown Calgary\, 708 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 1H2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calgary Luncheon,Luncheon ORGANIZER;CN="CPANS":MAILTO:CalgaryLuncheon@cpans.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20161202T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20161202T130000 DTSTAMP:20161121T204243Z CREATED:20161121T204243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161121T204243Z UID:491-1480678200-1480683600@cpans.org SUMMARY:Edmonton December Luncheon: Primary Heavy Oil and Oil Sands – Still Venting After All These Years DESCRIPTION:CPANS is pleased to announce the December Edmonton Luncheon Topic – Heavy Oil and Oil Sands\, Still Venting After All These Years. \nIn 2000\, the Alberta Government\, due to rising prices for natural gas\, began to require measurement and capture of methane being vented from heavy oil and primary (cold produced) oil sands wells. Saskatchewan tended to follow Alberta’s lead\, although results are harder to track.  While this had some initial impact on total vented volumes in the province (mainly due to better economics with high gas prices)\, and there has been some reduction in venting intensity per barrel\, there are still systemic issues which result in over 4-5 MtCO2eq/yr of GHG emissions from venting produced solution gas from these types of wells in Alberta.  The GHG emissions are considered a global issue and unnecessary venting reduces the industry’s credibility as environmental stewards\, however\, a greater potential loss is the loss of a valuable local energy source which could be used to increase heavy oil recovery in those same regions. \nThis presentation will discuss how primary heavy oil/oil sands has changed over the last 15 years and how those changes should have greatly reduced methane venting from production operations. Examples will be covered of some areas where operations in some township are emitting over 5 million m3/yr of natural gas vs. other areas with low vent emissions\, and highlight the differences in the properties of those resources\, the differences in well configurations and the attitudes of the producers which motivate conservation. \nPresenter: Bruce Peachey\, FEIC\, FCIC\, P.Eng.\, President of New Paradigm Engineering Ltd\, in Edmonton \nBruce has over 35 years experience in the upstream oil and gas industry. BSc in Chemical Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan. He spent 16 years with Imperial Oil including testing and commercial implementation of vent gas compression for Cold Lake 1981-85. Bruce formed New Paradigm in 1991 to address chronic problems in the oil and gas industry. He is a founding member of Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada (PTAC) and instructor at U of A “Oil and Gas Property Evaluation” to 4th year Petroleum Engineering and “Environmental Stewardship – Energy\, Carbon and Water” for the Faculty of Extension. He is involved in assessments of new technologies\, providing input to entrepreneurs\, gathering information on regional level oil and gas impacts. \nLocation: The University of Alberta Faculty Club (11435\, Saskatchewan Drive)\, Papaschase Room (upstairs\, right)\nTime: 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. (registration starts at 11:30)\nCost: $30 – A&WMA Members / $40 – Non-Members / $15 – Students (includes hot lunch & coffee). All prices include GST. \n\n\n \n\n\n\nCPANS Edmonton Luncheon\n\n\nMember $30.00 CADNon-Member $40.00 CADStudent $15.00 CAD\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nThe U of A campus is accessible by light rail transit and bus. A map of the campus is available at: http://www.campusmap.ualberta.ca/. You are encouraged to use public transit or ride-share. Parking is available in the V-Lot (coin and credit card\, $2 for the lunch hour) and Windsor ($1 for 15 minutes). URL:https://cpans.org/event/edmonton-december-luncheon-primary-heavy-oil-and-oil-sands-still-venting-after-all-these-years/ LOCATION:The University of Alberta Faculty Club\, 11435\, Saskatchewan Drive\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, Canada CATEGORIES:Edmonton Luncheon,Luncheon ORGANIZER;CN="CPANS Edmonton":MAILTO:EdmontonLuncheon@cpans.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20161118T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20161118T130000 DTSTAMP:20161116T210733Z CREATED:20161115T003232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161116T210733Z UID:486-1479468600-1479474000@cpans.org SUMMARY:Edmonton November Luncheon: City of Edmonton's Energy Transition Strategy DESCRIPTION:CPANS is pleased to announce the November Edmonton Luncheon Topic – City of Edmonton’s Energy Transition Strategy. \nAt a time when many of the world’s most innovative communities are striving to build low-carbon economies\, Edmonton’s Community Energy Transition Strategy is about participating in this movement. While Edmonton will continue to play an important role in developing Alberta’s resource industries\, at the same time it will be transitioning to a low-carbon\, energy sustainable future. This strategy responds with actions that will reduce Edmonton’s GHG emissions\, reduce energy use per person\, improve energy efficiency in all sectors\, diversify our energy mix and make our energy systems more resilient. \nThis presentation will provide an overview of Edmonton’s Community Energy Transition Strategy and the projects that the newly formed Energy Transition Unit are undertaking including: Residential EnerGuide Labelling\, Building Energy Disclosure\, Electric Vehicle Strategy and Energy Efficiency Policies in City Operations. \nPresenter: Howaida Hassan\, P. Eng.\, Senior Environmental Project Manager \nHowaida Hassan is a Senior Engineer with the City of Edmonton working with the City Environmental Strategies team with the Sustainable Development. Howaida was born and raised in Toronto and has lived in Edmonton for 14 years. She earned her bachelors degree in Civil Engineering in 1999 from the University of Waterloo\, and soon after moved to Edmonton where she joined the City of Edmonton’s Transportation Planning branch. Howaida has 10 years of experience working in Transportation Planning including transportation modeling\, household travel surveys\, policy and strategy development. Her new role with the City is with the Energy Transition team with a special focus on reducing GHG and energy use from transportation. \nLocation: The University of Alberta Faculty Club (11435\, Saskatchewan Drive)\, Papaschase Room (upstairs\, right)\nTime: 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. (registration starts at 11:30)\nCost: $30 – A&WMA Members / $40 – Non-Members / $15 – Students (includes hot lunch & coffee). All prices include GST. \n\n\n \n\n\n\nCPANS Edmonton Luncheon\n\n\nMember $30.00 CADNon-Member $40.00 CADStudent $15.00 CAD\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nThe U of A campus is accessible by light rail transit and bus. A map of the campus is available at: http://www.campusmap.ualberta.ca/. You are encouraged to use public transit or ride-share. Parking is available in the V-Lot (coin and credit card\, $2 for the lunch hour) and Windsor ($1 for 15 minutes). URL:https://cpans.org/event/edmonton-november-luncheon-city-of-edmontons-energy-transition-strategy/ LOCATION:The University of Alberta Faculty Club\, 11435\, Saskatchewan Drive\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, Canada CATEGORIES:Edmonton Luncheon,Luncheon ORGANIZER;CN="CPANS Edmonton":MAILTO:EdmontonLuncheon@cpans.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20161116T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20161116T130000 DTSTAMP:20161021T221032Z CREATED:20161012T183142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161021T221032Z UID:414-1479295800-1479301200@cpans.org SUMMARY:Calgary November Luncheon - Benzene Emissions\, Staying in Compliance as Regulations Change DESCRIPTION:The next CPANS Calgary Technical Luncheon presentation is Wednesday\, November 16th. Please register by end of Friday\, November 11th! \nPresenter: James Holoboff\, Process Ecology \nJames is a Partner and Senior Engineer at Process Ecology; he has worked with companies to report and reduce benzene emissions since the corresponding regulations were first introduced in Canada in 2008. \nCompanies in Western Canada are required to report benzene emissions from dehydration and refrigeration facilities\, and ensure that these emissions are below specified limits. In the last few years\, the regulations have been changing and more big changes are around the corner. Also\, new technologies are being developed to mitigate benzene emissions in these facilities. The focus of this presentation is to: \n\nLearn how upcoming changes may impact operators\nLearn what methods and proven technologies are available to reduce benzene emissions\, and which are best for also mitigating GHG emissions.\n\nRegistration and payment:\nPlease register by end of Friday\, November 11th for the event\, so that we can order the correct number of lunches. Register for this event with Paypal online registration and payment (there is an option for using a credit card\, no Paypal account is required). \nCPANS member cost is $35\nNon-member cost is $45 \nYou can also register by emailing CalgaryLuncheon@cpans.org and then we accept payment upon arrival to the luncheon by debit\, credit card\, cash or cheque. (Please note\, the credit/debit card machine works slowly\, and you are encouraged to register online\, OR bring a cash or cheque\, OR arrive 30 minutes before the presentation starts\, to make sure we are able to register everyone on time). If you register and are not able to attend\, please provide 24 hours notice so that we can adjust our numbers with the venue. \nWe are once again offering our remote webcast option for those who wish to attend the presentation but cannot get to Calgary. This service is offered at $15 per person or $75 for a group. Please let us know if you are interested by the Monday before the presentation so we can plan accordingly. \nThe presentation will start at 12pm\, November 16th at the Ramada Hotel (708 8th Avenue Southwest\, Calgary). Food will be served at 11.30am. \n\nFor Paypal Registration\, click the links below: \nCPANS Member Registration ($35) \nNon-Member Registration ($45) URL:https://cpans.org/event/calgary-november-luncheon-benzene-emissions-staying-in-compliance-as-regulations-change/ LOCATION:Ramada Hotel\, Downtown Calgary\, 708 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 1H2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calgary Luncheon ORGANIZER;CN="CPANS":MAILTO:CalgaryLuncheon@cpans.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20161012T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20161012T130000 DTSTAMP:20160927T224102Z CREATED:20160927T223536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160927T224102Z UID:401-1476271800-1476277200@cpans.org SUMMARY:Calgary October Luncheon - Continuous Open Area Source Monitoring with Open-Path TDL Technology DESCRIPTION:The next CPANS Calgary Technical Luncheon presentation is Wednesday\, October 12th. Please register by end of Friday\, October 7th! \nPresenter: Kyle MacDonald\, Boreal Laser \nKyle MacDonald has worked at Boreal Laser for 2 years and holds the position of VP\, Environmental Monitoring. Kyle has both a formal business and technical background. Prior to joining Boreal\, Kyle was a Project Manager and an automation & control specialist at Shell Research. \nThe focus of this presentation will be on the merits of indefinitely collecting and storing path average concentration and meteorological data. Real-world case studies will be provided to shed light on how this technology has been used in different environmental applications to suit the needs of their applicable stakeholders. The goal is for attendees to have a better understanding of the capabilities of open-path remote sensing technologies and also the possibilities available with having a historical data set. \nRegistration and payment:\nPlease register by end of Friday\, October 7th for the event\, so that we can order the correct number of lunches. Register for this event with Paypal online registration and payment (there is an option for using a credit card\, no Paypal account is required). \nCPANS member cost is $35\nNon-member cost is $45 \nYou can also register by emailing CalgaryLuncheon@cpans.org and then we accept payment upon arrival to the luncheon by debit\, credit card\, cash or cheque. (Please note\, the credit/debit card machine works slowly\, and you are encouraged to register online\, OR bring a cash or cheque\, OR arrive 30 minutes before the presentation starts\, to make sure we are able to register everyone on time). If you register and are not able to attend\, please provide 24 hours notice so that we can adjust our numbers with the venue. \nWe are once again offering our remote webcast option for those who wish to attend the presentation but cannot get to Calgary. This service is offered at $15 per person or $75 for a group. Please let us know if you are interested by the Monday before the presentation so we can plan accordingly. \nThe presentation will start at 12pm\, October 12th at the Ramada Hotel (708 8th Avenue Southwest\, Calgary). Food will be served at 11.30am. \n\nFor Paypal Registration\, click the links below: \nCPANS Member Registration ($35) \nNon-Member Registration ($45) \n                                             URL:https://cpans.org/event/calgary-october-luncheon-continuous-open-area-source-monitoring-with-open-path-tdl-technology/ LOCATION:Ramada Hotel\, Downtown Calgary\, 708 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 1H2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calgary Luncheon ORGANIZER;CN="CPANS":MAILTO:CalgaryLuncheon@cpans.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20160914T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20160914T130000 DTSTAMP:20160912T173344Z CREATED:20160907T170951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160912T173344Z UID:376-1473852600-1473858000@cpans.org SUMMARY:Calgary September Luncheon: AERflare-incin and ABflare Tool Update Project DESCRIPTION:The next CPANS Calgary Technical Luncheon presentation is Wednesday\, September 14th. Please register by end of Friday\, September 9th! \nPresenter: Dr. Brian Zelt\, P.Eng\, President at Zelt PSI\nDr. Brian Zelt is a mechanical engineer and an independent consultant with over 25 years of experience in air dispersion modelling. Brian works in the fields of air dispersion modelling\, public safety risk assessment and application programming. He is a co-author in the development of AERflare-incin\, ABflare and AERH2S spreadsheet based dispersion models\, as well as Shelter/Exposures for H2S well blow-out dispersion and toxic load air quality dispersion models. \nThe ABflare source and air dispersion modelling assistance tool (Improved Flare Source Parameters for CALPUFF and AERMOD Dispersion Models\, AUPRF Project 912951) was created in 2010. The AERflare-incin tool has evolved based upon the initial efforts of PSAQM (Public Safety and Air Quality Management Inc\, M.Zelensky). The tools are necessary to comply with Non-Routine Dispersion Modelling guidance and recommended practices for the AER (Alberta Energy Regulator). The methods in AERflare-incin have also been adopted for flare modelling by AEP (Alberta Environment and Parks). These tools function in conjunction with MS Excel (which updates annually)\, U.S.A. EPA AERMOD program (which updates adhoc)\, CALPUFF distributed by SRC (which updates adhoc) and scientific advances. As such\, the tools require regular updates to reflect these factors as well as functionality bugs.\nThe presentation by Brian Zelt (Zelt PSI) will introduce the latest features of the ABflare and AERflare-incin tools\, the proposed distribution and update methods\, as well as provide an opportunity for feedback. The tools are undergoing revisions and will be re-released on the new platform following feedback tentatively at the end of September. \nRegistration and payment:\nPlease register by end of Friday\, September 9th for the event\, so that we can order the correct number of lunches. Register for this event with Paypal online registration and payment (there is an option for using a credit card\, no Paypal account is required). \nCPANS member cost is $35\nNon-member cost is $45 \nYou can also register by emailing CalgaryLuncheon@cpans.org and then we accept payment upon arrival to the luncheon by debit\, credit card\, cash or cheque. (Please note\, the credit/debit card machine works slowly\, and you are encouraged to register online\, OR bring a cash or cheque\, OR arrive 30 minutes before the presentation starts\, to make sure we are able to register everyone on time). If you register and are not able to attend\, please provide 24 hours notice so that we can adjust our numbers with the venue. \nWe are once again offering our remote webcast option for those who wish to attend the presentation but cannot get to Calgary. This service is offered at $15 per person or $75 for a group. Please let us know if you are interested by the Monday before the presentation so we can plan accordingly. \nThe presentation will start at 12pm\, September 14th at the Ramada Hotel (708 8th Avenue Southwest\, Calgary). Food will be served at 11.30am. \n\nFor Paypal Registration\, click the links below: \nCPANS Member Registration ($35) \nNon-Member Registration ($45) URL:https://cpans.org/event/calgary-september-luncheon-aerflare-incin-and-abflare-tool-update-project/ LOCATION:Ramada Hotel\, Downtown Calgary\, 708 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 1H2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calgary Luncheon ORGANIZER;CN="CPANS":MAILTO:CalgaryLuncheon@cpans.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Vincent:20160909T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/St_Vincent:20160909T130000 DTSTAMP:20160908T163029Z CREATED:20160902T053023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160908T163029Z UID:370-1473420600-1473426000@cpans.org SUMMARY:Edmonton September Luncheon: The Challenge of Climate Change DESCRIPTION:CPANS is pleased to announce the start of the Edmonton luncheon series for the 2016-2017 season. This year we will have eight speakers and the theme of this season’s Edmonton Luncheon series is “Climate Change Impacts and Threats”. \nSeptember Luncheon Topic – The Challenge of Climate Change for Built Environments: Identifying Climate Change Risks and the Need for Resilience Planning \nFriday\, September 09\, 2016\nClimate change means Alberta will experience shifts in both the climate ranges and extreme events that define the operating environment for the design\, operations and maintenance activities for critical public infrastructure and the built environment. Designs for our infrastructure investments will need to operate safely and reliably under these emerging shifts\, and will need to cope with increasingly frequent and higher intensity extreme events resulting from climate change. That can only happen if infrastructure is designed with an understanding of climate-induced impacts and taking proactive measures to reduce impacts from emerging climate risks. \nJoin us for a discussion on the challenge of climate change for engineers and asset managers. We’ll cover how climate-induced risks translate from the natural operating environment to infrastructure impacts\, the multiple motivators for design professionals to manage these climate risks\, and an overview of Best Practices to assess and manage climate induced risks to the built environment. \nPresenter: Roger Rempel\, P. Eng. FEC\, IRP\, Senior Environmental Engineer\, WSP Canada\nRoger is an environmental engineer with over 20 years of experience in environmental assessment\, climate change vulnerability assessment\, quantitative risk assessment\, environmental systems modeling and public consultation.\nRoger has conducted climate change impact assessments and served as technical advisor to a number of multi-disciplinary study teams assessing public infrastructure and related components for vulnerability to climate change impacts and extreme events. He conducted climate change impact workshops for Canadian impact assessors to define climate data requirements for modelling practitioners within Canada’s Prairie Regional Adaptation Collaborative (PRAC)\, and has conducted scoping assessments and pilot applications of new climate change impact assessment tools for municipal planning\, water demand forecasting and extreme runoff management. \nRoger is an instructor for Engineers Canada’s PIEVC Protocol\, conducting workshops to engineers and climate agencies on how to apply the PIEVC Protocol\, and has taught these workshops throughout Canada\, and internationally in the United States\, Brazil\, Costa Rica\, St. Lucia and Honduras. Roger’s work in engineering assessment of critical infrastructure for impacts related to climate change has been conducted in Canada\, the U.S.A.\, the Caribbean and Central America. \nIn June of 2016\, Roger became one of the first six Professional Engineers in Canada to achieve Engineers Canada’s new Infrastructure Resiliency Professional certification. \nAbout the Luncheon\nThe luncheon is scheduled for Friday\, September 09 2016. The luncheon will be a short reception followed by a buffet lunch. \n\nLocation: The University of Alberta Faculty Club (11435\, Saskatchewan Drive)\, Papaschase Room (upstairs\, right)\nDate: Friday\, September 09\, 2016\nTime: 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. (registration starts at 11:30)\nCost: $30 – A&WMA Members / $40 – Non-Members / $15 – Students (includes hot lunch & coffee). All prices include GST.\nContact e-mail – Madhan.Selvaraj@wspgroup.com or call (780) 660 1250 if you like to attend the event. \n\n\n \n\n\n\nCPANS Edmonton Luncheon\n\n\nMember $30.00 CADNon-Member $40.00 CADStudent $15.00 CAD\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nThe U of A campus is accessible by light rail transit and bus. A map of the campus is available at: http://www.campusmap.ualberta.ca/. You are encouraged to use public transit or ride-share. Parking is available in the V-Lot (coin and credit card\, $2 for the lunch hour) and Windsor ($1 for 15 minutes). URL:https://cpans.org/event/edmonton-luncheon/ LOCATION:The University of Alberta Faculty Club\, 11435\, Saskatchewan Drive\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, Canada CATEGORIES:Edmonton Luncheon ORGANIZER;CN="CPANS Edmonton":MAILTO:EdmontonLuncheon@cpans.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR