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SUMMARY:Pathways to Net Zero
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Alain Moore\, Manager\, Brand and Marketing\, Pathways Alliance \nAbout the presentation: Formed in 2021\, Pathways Alliance represents Canada’s six largest oil sands companies working together – and with governments – on an ambitious emissions reduction plan to help meet the national 2050 net zero goal and deliver the world’s preferred barrel of responsibly produced oil. Hear about the work underway to address the climate challenge\, including a proposed carbon capture and storage network in northeastern Alberta. \nPresenter Bio: As the manager of brand and marketing\, Alain oversees the strategic advertising program of building awareness across Canada about the oil sands industry’s commitment to responsible development. This includes making demonstrable progress towards its goal of net-zero emissions from operations by 2050. \nAlain is currently on secondment from Suncor\, which is founding member of the Pathways Alliance and recently integrated Syncrude into its organization. He was previously Syncrude’s manager of Government and Public Affairs. In that\, role he oversaw issues management\, government relations and internal and external communications. He also supported stakeholder relations and community investment initiatives for the oil sands company based in Fort McMurray. \nHe holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Alberta majoring in political science. He also has a diploma in print journalism from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. He lives in Edmonton with his wife\, Susan\, and their three children. He’s also an active volunteer in the community including serving on the board for the Royal Alex Hospital Foundation as well as supporting various roles in minor hockey in which his kids are active. \nCost: $40 – A&WMA Members / $50 – Non-Members / $15 –Students (includes hot lunch & coffee). All prices include GST.CPANS is also pleased to offer this luncheon as an Online Webinar option. Individual webinar cost is $20. \nVenue: University Club of the University of Alberta \n11435Saskatchewan Drive \nEdmonton\, Alberta\, T6G 2G9 \nRegister for this event with online registration and payment (there is an option for using a credit card) using the links below: \nMember Registration (40$) \nNon-member Registration (50$) \nStudent Registration (15$) \nSingle Webinar- Registration (20$) \nGroup Webinar Registration (80$)
URL:https://cpans.org/event/pathways-to-net-zero/
LOCATION:University Club of the University of Alberta\, 11435 Saskatchewan Drive\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6G 2G9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:COP28\, 2023 - Key Takeaways
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dr. Ahmed Idriss\, Director of Environmental Policy\, Capital Power Corporation \nAbout the presentation: COP28\, the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)\, was a significant event in the global climate change dialogue held in Dubai\, UAE. Dr. Ahmed Idriss represented Capital power in COP28 and he participated in two panel discussions. Dr. Idriss will share his experience from the annual conference and key takeaways. \nCost: $40 – A&WMA Members / $50 – Non-Members / $15 –Students (includes hot lunch & coffee). All prices include GST.CPANS is also pleased to offer this luncheon as an Online Webinar option. Individual webinar cost is $20. \nVenue: University Club of the University of Alberta \n11435Saskatchewan Drive \nEdmonton\, Alberta\, T6G 2G9 \n  \nRegister for this event with online registration and payment (there is an option for using a credit card) using the links below: \nMember Registration (40$) \nNon-member Registration (50$) \nStudent Registration (15$) \nSingle Webinar- Registration (20$) \nGroup Webinar Registration (80$)
URL:https://cpans.org/event/cop28-2023-key-takeaways/
LOCATION:Alberta
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SUMMARY:EAVOR-LOOP'S COMMERCIALIZATION JOURNEY
DESCRIPTION:Presentation 1: Eavor (pronounced “Ever”) is a geothermal technology-based energy company led by a team dedicated to creating a clean\, reliable and affordable energy future on a global scale. Eavor’s solution (Eavor-Loop™) represents the world’s first truly scalable form of clean\, baseload and dispatchable power. Eavor will provide an overview of their development efforts to date\, which began with prototypes in Rocky Mountain House and New Mexico\, culminating with their first commercial project in Geretsried\, Germany. \nPresenter 1: Brian Senio\, Corporate Development/Government Relations\, Eavor \nBrian obtained his undergraduate degree from Concordia University of Edmonton\, majoring in political economy. In 2011\, upon graduation\, he commenced employment with Government Members Caucus Research and Communications\, supporting MLAs with communications and policy support. Between 2012 and 2015\, Brian worked as the Senior Policy Advisor to the Minister of Health\, Chief of Staff to the Associate Minister of Health\, and Senior Policy Advisor to the Finance Minister. He now supports Eavor Technologies with government and corporate affairs to promote geo energy applications at home and abroad. \n  \n Presentation 2: Defensible Data: Navigating the Accuracy of NO2 Measurements \nAbout the Presentation: Understanding atmospheric trace gases is vital for unravelling complex chemical processes and shaping effective control policies. Among these gases\, nitrogen dioxide (NO2) holds pivotal importance for several reasons. NO2 isn’t just a trace gas; it’s a lethal toxin affecting human health and ecological balance. Monitoring its levels is crucial for public safety and environmental stability. Additionally\, NO2 significantly impacts air quality and contributes to the formation of hazardous substances like ozone\, along with acid precipitation. \n  \nGlobal has been working on new innovations designed to bring certainty to NO2 measurement: \n\nFor the past two years we have been fortunate to work with the Fort Air Partnership on a co-locate application\,  collecting continuous field data for our Photolytic Converter (PhoNO). Unlike traditional heated metal converters \, the PhoNO exclusively converts NO2\, ensuring accurate reporting without biases and can be used for a variety of applications\, from ambient or roadside monitoring to scientific research.\nIn 2023\, Global began co-located studies with our patented dual channel NO2\, NOx\, NO analyzer with NOAA and the USEPA. Our CRDS instrument detects NO2 molecules with high precision and sensitivity\, but also offers continuous monitoring of nitrogen oxides (NOx)\, providing a comprehensive understanding of air quality dynamics.\n\n  \nPresenter 2: Dr. Charles Odame-Ankrah\, Principal Scientist\, Global Analyzer Systems Ltd.  \n  \nCost: $40 – A&WMA Members / $50 – Non-Members / $15 – Students (includes hot lunch & coffee). All prices include GST. CPANS is also pleased to offer this luncheon as an Online Webinar option. Individual webinar cost is $20. \nVenue: University Club of the University of Alberta \n11435 Saskatchewan Drive \nEdmonton\, Alberta\, T6G 2G9 \nRegister for this event with online registration and payment (there is an option for using a credit card) using the links below: \nMember Registration (40$) \nNon-member Registration (50$) \nStudent Registration (15$) \nSingle Webinar- Registration (20$) \nGroup Webinar Registration (80$) \n  \n 
URL:https://cpans.org/event/eavor-loops-commercialization-journey/
LOCATION:Alberta
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SUMMARY:CLEAN AIR STRATEGIC ALLIANCE (CASA) VEHICLE EMISSIONS TESTING PROJECT IN ALBERTA: SUMMARY OF RESULTS FROM DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSES
DESCRIPTION:About the Presentation: The Clean Air Strategic Alliance (CASA) was established in March 1994. It is a collaborative partnership composed of representatives selected by industry\, government\, Indigenous\, and non-government organizations. Every partner is committed to a comprehensive air quality management system for Alberta. \nCASA began the third iteration of its ROVER (Roadside Optical Vehicle Emissions Reporter) project in 2018. The goal of the CASA ROVER III project is to measure emissions from the in-use on-road transportation sector\, particularly diesel-fuelled trucks\, to inform management actions and/or next steps for transportation emissions management in Alberta. The vehicle emissions testing contractor\, Opus Inspection Inc.\, used remote sensing to measure tailpipe emissions from vehicles in Fort McMurray\, Grande Prairie\, Edmonton\, Red Deer\, and Calgary\, as well as at six Vehicle Inspection Stations across the province. Opus then paired the emissions data with vehicle characteristic information to perform the analyses. The CASA ROVER III project team is currently using the results to help inform potential recommendations for transportation emissions management. The CASA ROVER III project is expected to be complete in April 2024. \nThe presentation will provide an overview of the project and summarize the data collection methods and analysis results. More detailed information on the project and the work completed to date is available on CASA’s website. \n  \nPresenter: Andre Asselin\, Clean Air Strategic Alliance \nAndre Asselin has been the executive director of the Clean Air Strategic Alliance and the Alberta Water Council since 2017. He is born and raised in Edmonton\, Alberta and developed a passion for collaborative decision making in managing Alberta’s natural resources early in his career. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Environment and Conservation Sciences with a specialization in environmental economics and policy\, and pursued graduate studies in resource economics\, both at the University of Alberta. \nPresenter: Rhonda Lee Curran\, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas \nRhonda Lee Curran\, P.Eng.\, QEP is the government co-chair for the CASA ROVER III Project. She has worked with Alberta Environment and Protected Areas for over 20 years in permitting and policy roles. As a Senior Source Standards Engineer in the Air Policy Section\, she has collaborated on multiple CASA projects to help reduce air emissions in Alberta. She has a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of New Brunswick and a Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering from the University of Alberta. \n  \nCost: $40 – A&WMA Members / $50 – Non-Members / $15 – Students (includes hot lunch & coffee). All prices include GST. CPANS is also pleased to offer this luncheon as an Online Webinar option. Individual webinar cost is $20. \nMember Registration (40$) \nNon-member Registration (50$) \nStudent Registration (15$) \nSingle Webinar- Registration (20$) \nGroup Webinar Registration (80$)
URL:https://cpans.org/event/clean-air-strategic-alliance-casa-vehicle-emissions-testing-project-in-alberta-summary-of-results-from-data-collection-and-analyses/
LOCATION:University Club of the University of Alberta\, 11435 Saskatchewan Drive\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6G 2G9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Hydrogen in Alberta – Ambitions\, Opportunities\, and Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Bryan Helfenbaum is the Associate Vice President of Clean Energy at Alberta Innovates About the Presentation: Hydrogen seems to be fashionable every 20 years\, so is this time any different?  This presentation will explore the history of hydrogen development\, technical & non-technical challenges\, Alberta’s Hydrogen Roadmap\, current commercial opportunities\, and ongoing R&D through the Hydrogen Centre of Excellence. . Cost: $40 – A&WMA Members / $50 – Non-Members / $15 – Students (includes hot lunch & coffee). All prices include GST. CPANS is also pleased to offer this luncheon as an Online Webinar option. Individual webinar cost is $20. \nA copy of the presentation is available here. \nVenue: University Club of the University of Alberta \n11435 Saskatchewan Drive \nEdmonton\, Alberta\, T6G 2G9 \nRegister for this event with online registration and payment (there is an option for using a credit card) using the links below: \nMember Registration (40$) \nNon-member Registration (50$) \nStudent Registration (15$) \nSingle Webinar- Registration (20$) \nGroup Webinar Registration (80$)
URL:https://cpans.org/event/hydrogen-in-alberta-ambitions-opportunities-and-challenges/
LOCATION:Alberta
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230927T160000
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CREATED:20230908T161258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T162300Z
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SUMMARY:U of C Student Chapter | Air Quality and Environmental Science Panel
DESCRIPTION:Air Quality and Environmental Science PanelHosted by the CPANS UCalgary Chapter \nCPANS is hosting a free panel of presentations focusing on environmental science! Students and industry members are invited to attend for free! Snacks will be provided. \nCome meet the UCalgary CPANS student chapter and students passionate about air quality and other environmental issues! \nFor more information and to register see poster.
URL:https://cpans.org/event/uccpansstudentevent/
LOCATION:U of C Science Theaters 128 (ST128)\, 2500 University Dr NW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2N 1N4\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Manufacturing a Pathway to Net-Zero Cement/Concrete
DESCRIPTION:About the Presenter:  Brent Korobanik has been with Heidelberg Materials for over 20 years\, transitioning from the cement plant’s Environmental Manager into his current role as Permitting and Community Liaison for the Carbon Capture Project.  Brent is a previous President of the Alberta Capital Airshed and also serves as Heidelberg’s representative on the City of Edmonton’s Corporate Climate Leaders Group. \nA copy of the presentation is available here \nAbstract: Heidelberg Materials has operated a cement plant in NW Edmonton since 1955\, all along evolving as a leader in the industry through innovative advances in technology and improvements in sustainability actions.  Today\, the Edmonton plant’s only virgin raw materials are limestone and sand\, iron\, clay and ash are all waste products of other industries.  The Edmonton plant has been generating GHG credits for the past 5 years\, and now with the introduction of the alternative fuel system as well as the implementation of the carbon capture plant\, Heidelberg has net-zero (and even negative) production in sight for a hard-to-abate materials; cement.  The presentation will present the current status of the carbon capture project as well as provide an understanding of Heidelberg’s Carbon Roadmap towards net-zero cement and concrete. \nCost: $40 – A&WMA Members / $50 – Non-Members / $15 – Students (includes hot lunch & coffee). All prices include GST. Individual webinar cost is $20. Group webinar cost is $80. \nDETAILS \nDate: September 26 \nTime:11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nVenue: University Club of the University of Alberta \n11435 Saskatchewan Drive \nEdmonton\, Alberta\, T6G 2G9 \nPlease register by the end of Thursday\, September 21st for the event\, so that we can order the correct number of lunches. Register for this event with online registration and payment (there is an option for using a credit card) using the links below: \nMember Registration (40$) \nNon-member Registration (50$) \nStudent Registration (15$) \nSingle Webinar- Registration (20$) \nGroup Webinar Registration (80$) \nMember Seasonal Pass Registration (280$) \nNon-Member Seasonal Pass Registration (350$) \nContact e-mail – madhan.selvaraj@gmail.com or call (780) 710 9840 for more information. \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\, $5 for the lunch hour).
URL:https://cpans.org/event/manufacturing-a-pathway-to-net-zero-cement-concrete/
LOCATION:Alberta
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SUMMARY:CPANS 2023 – Environmental Challenges in a Post-Pandemic World
DESCRIPTION:General InformationThe 2023 CPANS annual conference will be held at the Lister Conference Center\, Edmonton\, Alberta. Participants of this conference will include environmental researchers\, educators\, students\, environmental managers\, other professionals\, environmental industries and policy makers. The conference will be a great opportunity for attendees to develop new collaborations and share knowledge with experts from various fields in air and waste management. \n  \nTo download a pdf version of the program\, click here. \n \nRegistration Links: \nA&WMA Member – $200 \nNon-Member – $250 \nStudent – $50 \n  \nCall for Abstracts – Deadline Extended!\nIf you are interested in presenting at this year’s conference\, please submit an abstract to Mujtaba Shareef at mujtaba.shareef@gmail.com on or before February 10th\, 2023 along with your biography. \nAbstract Instruction and FormatThe abstract should be 350 words or less.  Type font should be Calibri 12 point.  The presentation title (in bold) should be at the top of the page. If selected\, authors will be able to alter the presentation title up to two weeks prior to the conference date.  The affiliation for each author should be next\, followed by the author’s name\, mailing address\, phone number\, and email address (all in bold).  Email will be the primary means for communication.  The conference committee reserves the right to edit the abstract for grammar and format since it may be used in the preliminary and final programs for the conference. \nAuthor Name and BiographyA brief biography of the presenter must be included with the abstract.  Please describe\, in no more than 150 words\, the professional background\, credentials\, and education of the presenter. \nPlease contact Mujtaba Shareef with any questions at mujtaba.shareef@gmail.com.
URL:https://cpans.org/event/cpans-2023-environmental-challenges-in-a-post-pandemic-world/
LOCATION:University of Alberta\, Lister Centre\, 11613 87 Ave NW\, Edmonton\, AB T6G 2H6\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230314T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230314T163000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Air Quality Dispersion Modelling Course
DESCRIPTION:Intended Audience This one-day introductory course is designed for permitting staff\, regulators\, consultants\, engineers\, and managers with ambient air quality management responsibilities. The course will consist of technical lectures with relevant examples. Topics include air quality issues\, fundamentals of meteorology\, air quality model types and selection\, and emission estimates. There will be no hands-on training. \nAt the end of the course\, attendees will: • have a better understanding of the key meteorological processes that impact air quality; • be able to select the appropriate model(s) to address specific air quality issues; and • be able to assess necessary input data and critically review air quality modelling studies. \nRegistration Links:(2023 Registration expired) \nInstructors Dr. Mujtaba Shareef is a versatile and experienced environmental professional with strong analytical and innovative capability with a demonstrated record of excellence in service delivery. He has over 24 years of solid experience encompassing technical expertise in the areas environmental performance\, management\, monitoring\, regulatory compliance\, environmental policy development. He has significant experience in air emissions and GHG accounting and inventory management\, air quality and climate change\, environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA)\, environmental modeling for ESIAs\, environmental policies and guidelines and related research and development. He is well versed with several air quality models including AERMOD\, CALPUFF and CMAQ and have done training courses on these models. Dr. Shareef possesses exceptional skills in teaching and mentoring and has taught several graduate and undergraduate courses and other short courses. He has organized many workshops and awareness sessions. \nDr Piotr Staniaszek has more than 27 years of experience in air quality consulting including more than 24 years as an air dispersion modeller. He has managed and executed numerous dispersion modeling projects throughout whole Canada including Alberta\, BC\, Saskatchewan\, and Manitoba. He has done modelling for two potash mining projects in Saskatchewan. He has organized and co-instructed several CALPUFF/CALMET introductory and advanced courses. Dr. Staniaszek was also co-instructor in a two-day training course entitled Guidance on Review of Air Quality Environmental Assessment Reports and one day Introductory Dispersion Modelling Course in Alberta. Dr. Staniaszek has been a Sessional Instructor at the University of Calgary for many years. Dr. Staniaszek has experience developing emissions inventories\, models and preparation of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) for the oil sands\, sand\, gravel quarries\, coal\, potash\, gold\, diamond\, and mineral mines\, and petrochemical industries. He has written numerous air quality management plans including flaring and dust management plans. Presently\, Dr. Staniaszek is Senior Air Quality Scientist\, Global Air Quality Modelling Specialty Lead for AECOM Canada Ltd. \nCourse Outline \nCheck-in: 8:00 am – 8:30 am \nMorning 1: Air Quality Issues Overview (8:30 am – 10:15 am) • Air Quality Issues • Near-field vs. Short and Long Range Models • Screening vs. Refined Models • Complex Modelling for EIA’s • Emission Sources: point\, area\, volume\, line sources\, and flares • Variable Emission Sources • Roads and Modelling of Explosions Emission \nMorning Coffee Break Q/A: 10:15 am – 10:30 am \nMorning 2: Meteorology (10:30 am – 12:00 pm) • Boundary Layers Fundamentals • Meteorological Input to Air Quality Models • Prognostic (MM5 / WRF) vs. Diagnostic (CALMET) • Observations and Meteorological Processors (AERMET\, MMIF) • Meteorological Model Evaluation and Influence of Meteorology on Dispersion Model Results \nLunch Break: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (Lunch will be provided) \nAfternoon 1: Air Dispersion Modelling in More Detail (1:00 pm – 2:30 pm) • Lagrangian Puff (CALPUFF) vs. Gaussian Plume (AERMOD) Models • Lagrangian (CALPUFF) vs. Eulerian (CMAQ) models • Interpreting Modelling Results • Dispersion Model Performance Validation and Evaluation • Sources of Model Inaccuracy \nAfternoon Coffee Break: 2:30 pm – 2:45 pm \nAfternoon 2: Specialty Modelling (2:45 pm – 4:15 pm) • Fog and Visibility • Odour Modelling • NO2 Modelling • Flare Modelling (AERFlare\, ABFlare) • Modelling of Haul Roads and Mining Emissions \nQuestions & Answers: 4:15 pm – 4:30 pm
URL:https://cpans.org/event/dispersionmodellingcourseedmonton2023/
LOCATION:University of Alberta\, Lister Centre\, 11613 87 Ave NW\, Edmonton\, AB T6G 2H6\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, Canada
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SUMMARY:CPANS 2022 AGM\, Open House\, and networking event
DESCRIPTION:CPANS 2022 AGM…and Open House…and networking event! \nThe CPANS 2022 AGM is fast approaching and to thank you all for the last two years of CPANS only holding virtual events\, the board has decided to hold this years’ AGM in-person! In addition\, we will combine the AGM with an Open House and networking event. \nThe event will be held on Wednesday\, June 8th\, 2022 from 6-9 pm at the TELUS convention center in the Colab room (take a left on the ground floor when entering the North building\, 136 8 Ave SE\, Calgary\, AB). Masks will be optional and will be available at the entrance. A bar service will be available throughout the event with light snacks. \nPaid CPANS members will also receive a free drink ticket at the registration desk! \nWe look forward to seeing you in person and thank you all for your continued support!
URL:https://cpans.org/event/cpans-2022-agm/
LOCATION:TELUS Convention Centre\, 136 8 Ave SE\, Calgary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220315T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220315T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T100554
CREATED:20220302T205520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T205744Z
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SUMMARY:Our next VIRTUAL CPANS LUNCHEON will be held on March 15th\, 2022 at noon MDT and is FREE!
DESCRIPTION:INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOCHEMICAL AIR QUALITY MODELLING\nThe link to the talk is HERE\nZoom Meeting ID: 822 4146 3250\nPasscode: 086583 \nClick the above link at noon on March 15th and we will be there!\nPlease forward this link to anyone that might be interested. \nAbstract: \nAir pollution scientists can investigate the causes of air pollution using measurements of the ambient air and the results of air quality modelling. While ambient measurements give an indication of how serious air pollution problems are\, but air quality models provide a detailed spatio-temporal pollutant concentration as well as allows testing different strategies for controlling air pollution. The issue of air pollution is complex due to the influence of medium and long-range transport of air pollutants and the need for mitigating secondary pollutants. The most effective way of testing control strategies in such situations is through regional photochemical air quality modelling. This presentation will cover basics of photochemical air quality modelling and the introduction to the tools SMOKE and CMAQ which are generally used for this purpose. \nPresenter: \nMujtaba Shareef is a senior air quality scientist at Alberta Energy Regulator and a sessional instructor at University of Calgary. He has over two decades of experience in the areas of air quality modelling\, ambient monitoring\, environmental impact assessments\, relevant policies\, and guidelines. He is currently involved with various air quality cumulative effects management initiatives in the province. His research interests include secondary air pollutants modelling\, source apportionment\, reduced form modelling\, and advanced air emissions data analysis. \n  \nRegistration and payment:\nNo need to register! If this email was forwarded to you\, please SUBSCRIBE to our luncheon mailing list.\nSee you at the luncheon!
URL:https://cpans.org/event/intro-photochem-air-modelling/
LOCATION:Alberta
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220131T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220131T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T100554
CREATED:20220120T171338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T171338Z
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SUMMARY:CPANS Open House
DESCRIPTION:Date: Jan 31\, 2022 \nTime: 12:00 PM to 13:00 Mountain Time (US and Canada) \nDescription: CPANS is hosting its first virtual open house! The format will be casual and informal. The open house is intended as a way to let our members know about upcoming events and answer any questions. We also look forward to hearing from you about any thoughts or ideas you may have for future events. Join us on Zoom! \nZoom link and details:\nThe link to the Open House is HERE\nMeeting ID: 867 5942 2319\nPasscode: 740729
URL:https://cpans.org/event/cpans-open-house/
LOCATION:Alberta
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211028T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211028T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T100554
CREATED:20211022T181956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211023T011508Z
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SUMMARY:Our next VIRTUAL CPANS LUNCHEON will be held on October 28th\, 2021 at noon MDT and is FREE!
DESCRIPTION:2021 ALBERTA AIR QUALITY MODELLING GUIDELINE\nThe link to the talk is HERE\nZoom Meeting ID: 849 8299 3256\nPasscode: 401602 \nClick the above link at noon on October 28th and we will be there!\nPlease forward this link to anyone that might be interested. \nAbstract: \nDavid will discuss the updated 2021 Alberta air quality modelling guideline \nPresenter: \nDavid Lyder is an air emissions engineer with the Air Policy Group of Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development. He started with the department in 2008 with the focus of his work being modelling or modelling related issues on a provincial or national/international scale. Prior to this David worked as a freelance research scientist for a number of different agencies looking at modelling and characterizing a variety of natural systems ranging from the effects of climate change on forest growth to the detection of cracks in egg shells using real-time imagery. David graduated from the University of Victoria in 1997 with a PhD in observational astronomy. \nRegistration and payment:\nNo need to register! If this email was forwarded to you\, please SUBSCRIBE to our luncheon mailing list.\nSee you at the luncheon!
URL:https://cpans.org/event/alberta_air_quality_guideline_oct28/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Luncheon
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210923T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T100554
CREATED:20210917T205710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210917T210528Z
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SUMMARY:Our next VIRTUAL CPANS LUNCHEON will be held on September 23rd\, 2021 at noon MDT and is FREE!
DESCRIPTION:Heatwave: A Synoptic Breakdown Of the Extraordinary Heatwave On The Pacific Coast Of The US and Canada in June 2021\nSeptember 23rd\, 2021 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nThe link to the talk is HERE\nClick the above link at noon on September 23rd and we will be there!\nPlease forward this email to anyone that might be interested. \nAbstract: \nIn late June 2021\, the Pacific Northwest experienced extraordinarily high temperatures. British Columbia alone recorded over 60 record high temperatures\, with the town of Lytton setting an all-time high temperature in Canada for three consecutive days\, peaking at 49.6 C (121.3 F). During this talk\, we will explore the meteorological conditions that led to these extreme temperatures—analyzing the upper air dynamics\, mid-level thermal anomalies\, and terrain effects during the event. We will also delve into the societal and environmental impacts regionally. \nPresenter: \nChristopher Rodell is a second-year Ph.D. student of Atmospheric Science at the University of British Columbia. His research interests range from coupled atmosphere-wildland fire behavior\, fire weather and smoke forecasting\, and field observations of controlled burns. \nRegistration and payment:\nNo need to register! If this email was forwarded to you\, please SUBSCRIBE to our luncheon mailing list.\nSee you at the luncheon!
URL:https://cpans.org/event/a_synoptic_breakdown_sept23/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Luncheon
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210616T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210616T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T100554
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/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Luncheon
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210519T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T100554
CREATED:20210322T115253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210502T204028Z
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SUMMARY:CPANS 2021 AGM
DESCRIPTION:Due to COVID-19 the AGM will be held via online meeting on May 19 this year. \nTo attend the AGM\, we will be setting up a virtual call. Please sign-on to the meeting 5 minutes before the meeting start time: \nCPANS AGM: 12:00 pm MDT\, May 19\, 2021 \n  \nMicrosoft Teams meeting \nJoin on your computer or mobile app \nClick here to join the meeting \nOr call in (audio only) \n+1 437-703-4197\,\,778925802#   Canada\, Toronto \nPhone Conference ID: 778 925 802# \nFind a local number | Reset PIN \nLearn More | Meeting options
URL:https://cpans.org/event/cpans-2021-agm/
LOCATION:Alberta
ORGANIZER;CN="CPANS":MAILTO:CalgaryLuncheon@cpans.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210224T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210224T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T100554
CREATED:20210218T164141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T164141Z
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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/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Luncheon
ORGANIZER;CN="CPANS":MAILTO:CalgaryLuncheon@cpans.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201125T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201125T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T100554
CREATED:20201117T135732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T133236Z
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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/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Luncheon
ORGANIZER;CN="CPANS":MAILTO:CalgaryLuncheon@cpans.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201021T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201021T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T100554
CREATED:20201009T162655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201009T162655Z
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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/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Luncheon
ORGANIZER;CN="CPANS":MAILTO:CalgaryLuncheon@cpans.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200708T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200708T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T100554
CREATED:20200630T225828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200630T225828Z
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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/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Luncheon
ORGANIZER;CN="CPANS":MAILTO:CalgaryLuncheon@cpans.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200611T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200611T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T100554
CREATED:20200605T013546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T020653Z
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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/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Luncheon
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ORGANIZER;CN="CPANS":MAILTO:CalgaryLuncheon@cpans.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200613
DTSTAMP:20260518T100554
CREATED:20200309T033201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200407T215906Z
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SUMMARY:EnviroTech Conference - April 27-29
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for the EnviroTech Conference coming up on April 27-29\, 2020 at the Hyatt Regency\, Calgary. For information about the EnviroTech Conference\, please visit the ESAA website  here.
URL:https://cpans.org/event/envirotech-conference-april-27-29/
LOCATION:Alberta
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200513T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T100554
CREATED:20200410T014949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200410T022505Z
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SUMMARY:CPANS 2020 AGM
DESCRIPTION:CALL FOR NOMINATIONS \nEach year\, CPANS holds an election to fill positions required for the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee appointments are for one or two years and commence with the Annual General Meeting (AGM) each year. \nDue to COVID-19 the AGM will be held via online meeting on May 13 this year. \nTo attend the AGM\, please call in to the following online meeting 10 minutes before the meeting start time: \nCPANS AGM: 12:00 pm MDT\, May 13\, 2020\n\nJoin by phone: 1 (877) 813-9169\nConference ID: 322450 \nThe CPANS board is actively seeking nominations for these positions: Vice-Chair\, Director of Edmonton Luncheons\, Vice-Director of Edmonton Luncheons\, Promotions and Marketing Director\, and Website Editorial Director. \nIf any of our members know of someone who would be interested in taking on any of these roles\, we would encourage them to provide a nomination petition to the nominating committee. Non-members who are interested in gaining memberships and joining the board are also encouraged to apply. Nomination forms can be obtained from the link below (on page 2-3 of the pdf)\, or from the members of the 2020-2021 nominating committee. \nTo download the nomination form\, click here. \nThe 2020-2021 nominating committee members are: \nChris Levesque \nGlobal Analyzer Systems Ltd.\nC.Levesque@GASL.ca \nJyotsna Kashyap\nRWDI Inc.\nJyotsna.Kashyap@rwdi.com \nKim O’Neill\nAECOM\nKim.ONeill@aecom.com
URL:https://cpans.org/event/2020-agm/
LOCATION:Alberta
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200415T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T100554
CREATED:20200407T213049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200407T214641Z
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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/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Calgary Luncheon,Luncheon
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ORGANIZER;CN="CPANS":MAILTO:CalgaryLuncheon@cpans.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200331
DTSTAMP:20260518T100554
CREATED:20190321T194924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200309T032647Z
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SUMMARY:CPANS 2020 - Student Poster Competition
DESCRIPTION:Top three posters will receive financial awards! \n(1st\, 2nd and 3rd will receive $750\, $500 and $250\, respectively) \nConference Information:\nConference Theme: “A Clear View of Air & Waste Management Issues” \nDates: Wednesday May 13\, 2020 \nVenue: University of Alberta\, Lister Centre\, Edmonton\, Alberta \nFor more general conference information\, please visit the conference event page. \nSponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities: for more information click here. \nPoster Details\nPlease submit poster abstract to Kim O’Neill at  Kim.ONeill@aecom.com on or before March 30\, 2020 along with your biography. \nPoster Abstract Instruction and Format \nFor a poster abstract template\, click here. \nThe abstract will be 350 words or less.  Type font will be Calibri 12 point. The poster title (in bold) should be chosen to with a conference topic.  The affiliation for each author should be next\, followed by the author’s name\, mailing address\, phone number\, and email address (all in bold).  Email will be the primary means for communication.  The conference committee reserves the right to edit the abstract for grammar and format since it may be used in the preliminary and final programs for the conference. \nAuthor Name and Biography \nA brief biography of the presenter must be included with the poster abstract.  Please describe\, in no more than 150 words\, the professional background\, credentials\, and education of the presenter. \nPlease contact Kim O’Neill with any questions at Kim.ONeill@aecom.com. \nPoster Dimensions \nPosters should not be exceeded 36’’ high and 48’’ wide (36” high x 40” ~ 48” wide).
URL:https://cpans.org/event/cpans-2020-student-poster-competition/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200317
DTSTAMP:20260518T100554
CREATED:20190213T185157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200309T032719Z
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SUMMARY:CPANS 2020 - A Clear View of Air & Waste Management Issues - Call For Abstracts
DESCRIPTION:Please mark your calendars for the 2020 CPANS Annual Conference: \nConference Theme: “CPANS 2020 – A Clear View of Air & Waste Management Issues” \nDates: Wednesday May 13\, 2020 \nVenue: Lister Conference Center\, University of Alberta\, Edmonton\, Alberta \nSponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities: for more information click here. \nGeneral Information \nThe 2020 CPANS annual conference will be held at the Lister Conference Center\, Edmonton\, Alberta. Participants of this conference will include environmental researchers\, educators\, students\, environmental managers\, other professionals\, environmental industries and policy makers. The conference will be a great opportunity for attendees to develop new collaborations and share knowledge with experts from various fields in air and waste management. \nPotential session topics include: \n\nCurrent and Emerging Regulatory Requirements\nOil and Gas Effects on the Environment\nEmissions Measurement\, Reduction and Technologies\nClimate Change\nGreen Energy\nAir Quality Modelling Techniques and Advancements\nWaste Management and Waste to Energy\n\nRegistration is currently unavailable. \nPlease submit an abstract to Kim O’Neill at Kim.ONeill@aecom.com on or before March 16\, 2020 along with your biography. \nAbstract Instruction and Format \nFor an abstract template\, click here. \nThe abstract will be 350 words or less.  Type font will be Calibri 12 point.  The presentation title (in bold) should be at the top of the page. If selected\, authors will be able to alter the presentation title up to 2 weeks prior to the conference date.  The affiliation for each author should be next\, followed by the author’s name\, mailing address\, phone number\, and email address (all in bold).  Email will be the primary means for communication.  The conference committee reserves the right to edit the abstract for grammar and format since it may be used in the preliminary and final programs for the conference. \nAuthor Name and Biography \nA brief biography of the presenter must be included with the abstract.  Please describe\, in no more than 150 words\, the professional background\, credentials\, and education of the presenter. \nPlease contact Kim O’Neill with any questions at Kim.ONeill@aecom.com.
URL:https://cpans.org/event/cpans-2020-call-for-abstracts/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191128T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191128T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T100554
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191114T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T100554
CREATED:20191029T171049Z
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SUMMARY:CPANS AGM November 14\, 2019
DESCRIPTION:Dear CPANS members\, \nEach year\, CPANS holds an election to fill positions required for the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee appointments are for one or two years and commence with the Annual General Meeting each year. The AGM is usually held at the Annual Conference. Since CPANS did not host a conference in 2019\, the AGM will be held via online meeting on November 14 this year. \nCPANS AGM: 12:00pm MST\, November 14\, 2019 \nTo attend the AGM\, please call in to the following online meeting: \nJoin by phone: 1 (877) 813-9169\nConference ID: 322450 \nA call for nominations for the new board was sent out in March this year. Two positions on the board currently have no nominations\, and the  board is still actively seeking nominations for these two positions: Director: Edmonton Luncheons\, and Vice-Director: Edmonton Luncheons. The responsibilities for the technical luncheons are shared by the Director and Vice-Director. The duties are to organize and chair technical lunch meetings\, i.e. inviting speakers to present on relevant\, timely technical topics\, coordinating registration and payment\, and arranging facilities and food requirements for the events. \nIf any of our members know of someone who would be interested in taking on either of these roles\, we would encourage them to provide a nomination at the AGM. Nomination forms can be obtained from the members of the 2019-2020 nominating committee: \nSunny Cho \nAlberta Environment and Parks\nT. 1 (780) 908 5802\nsunhee.cho@gov.ab.ca \nBob Mick\nSulphur Experts Inc.\nT. 1 (403) 215 8406\nbob.mick@SulphurExperts.com \nPiotr Staniaszek\nAECOM\nT. 1 (403) 270 4874\npiotr.staniaszek@aecom.com \nFor any additional information about the AGM\, please email CalgaryLuncheon@cpans.org.
URL:https://cpans.org/event/cpans-agm-november-14-2019/
LOCATION:Alberta\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190926
DTSTAMP:20260518T100554
CREATED:20190905T013220Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="CPANS":MAILTO:CalgaryLuncheon@cpans.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190525
DTSTAMP:20260518T100554
CREATED:20190322T222916Z
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SUMMARY:2019 CPANS Student Bursaries
DESCRIPTION:Two Student bursaries are available and will be awarded at this years Annual General Meeting: \nThe Bob Becker Memorial Bursary ($500) – awarded to students who exemplify Academic/Professional performance. \nThe Frank Klobier Memorial Bursary ($500) – awarded to students who exemplify leadership and involvement in the community. \nTo be considered for either of the two bursaries you must complete the attached bursary application. Note that the application has an essay component. \nPlease submit the application form to Youssef Taha at ytaha@slrconsulting.com on or before May 24\, 2019. \n 
URL:https://cpans.org/event/2019-cpans-conference-student-bursaries/
LOCATION:Alberta
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