CPANS

2017 CPANS Conference and AGM
2017-05-09 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Edmonton) | University of Alberta, Lister Centre, 11613 87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2H6, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
The 2017 CPANS Conference & AGM will be held in Edmonton, Alberta on May 9, 2017 at the University of Alberta Lister Centre. The Conference theme this year is Emissions Management: Challenges and Opportunities.
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 as experts from various fields, including: Emissions quantification, monitoring strategies, data validation, legislation, management, and the carbon tax. Please see the Conference Program below.
Conference presentation slides can be found on the Downloads page of the website.
Tuesday, May 9, 2017

7:30 – 8:00
Registration and Coffee

8:00 – 8:15
Alena Saprykina – CPANS Chair
Welcoming & Opening Remarks

Session 1

Session Chair: Kim O’Neill

8:15 – 8:40
Karine Lavertu – Environment Canada
New NOx Regulations for Stationary Spark-Ignition Engines in Canada

8:40 – 9:05
Laura Chutny – Process Ecology Inc.
Emissions Regulations and Reductions Technology in Western Canada’s Oil and Gas Sector

9:05 – 9:30
Matilda Ricci– Alberta Environment and Parks
Base-level Industrial Emissions Requirements (BLIERS) Update

9:30 – 9:55
Jason Reed – SLR Consulting
Evaluation of Options for Addressing Secondary PM2.5 and Ozone Formation

9:55 – 10:15
Networking Break & Open Exhibition

Session 2

Session Chair: Sunny Cho

10:15 – 10:40
Brad Gilmour – Bennett Jones
Legal Issues Around Emissions in Alberta

10:40 – 11:05
Rhonda Lee Curran – Alberta Environment and Parks
Overview of the Clean Air Strategic Alliance (CASA) Project on Non-Point Air Emission Sources

11:05 – 11:30
Stephanie Hoeppner – Paracell Laboratories
Assessing Ambient Air Quality for Human Health Risks: A Novel Screen

11:30 – 11:55
Carla Davidson and David Spink – Endeavour Scientific Inc. and Pravid Environmental Inc.
Alternate Approaches for Long Term Air Quality Data Analysis

11:55 – 13:00
Alena Saprykina – CPANS President
Lunch & CPANS AGM (Maple Leaf Room)

Student Poster Presentation and Judging & Open Exhibition

Session 3

Session Chair: Jyotsna Kashyap

13:00 – 13:25
Aynul Bari and Warren Kindzierski – University of Alberta
Evaluation of Air Quality Indicators in Alberta – An International Perspective

13:25 – 13:50
Charles Odame-Ankrah – Global Analyzer Systems Ltd.
True NO2: Enabling a chemiluminescent Analyzer to Measure True NO2

13:50 – 14:15
Paresh Thanawala – 2020 Environmental Solutions
Ensuring Quality of Air Emissions Data Using Good Engineering Practice

14:15 – 14:40
Greg Wentworth – Alberta Environment and Parks
Impacts of the Fort McMurray Fire on Concentrations of PAHs, VOCs and Ozone

14:40 – 15:00
Networking Break

Session 4

Session Chair: Piotr Staniaszek

15:00 – 15:25
Long Fu – Alberta Environment and Parks
Scientific Standards and Data Quality

15:25 – 15:50
Quamrul Huda – Alberta Environment and Parks.
CO2 Emissions and Capture Effects in Global and Regional Ambient Concentrations

15:50 – 16:15
Francoise Robe – RWDI AIR Inc.
Quantification of Area Fugitive Greenhouse Gas Emissions at Oil Sands Mines by a Novel Inverse Dispersion Modelling Approach

16:15
Alena Saprykina – CPANS Chair
Conference Wrap-Up & Networking Mixer

During Mixer
Student Poster Competition Awards Ceremony

Program Disclaimer: The presented program is subject to change. The contents of all conference presentations are the sole opinions of Speakers and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the A&WMA CPANS (and conference organizers). The organizers reserve the right to change the information where necessary without notice.
Conference Location
The CPANS Conference will be held at the University of Alberta Lister Centre (11613 87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB).
Registration & Conference Fees
Take advantage of the Early Bird Conference Registration Fees until April 24, 2017. After which conference fees will increase by 10%.
Click HERE to register for the 2017 CPANS Conference.

Before April 21
After April 24
Registration Type

$150
$165
A&WMA Member

$200
$220
A&WMA Non-Member

$100
$105
Government A&WMA Member

$150
$165
Government A&WMA Non-Member

$25
$27.50
Student A&WMA Member

$50
$55
Student A&WMA Non-Member

Sponsorship & Exhibition Fees
If you would like to become a sponsor or be part of the Conference Exhibition, Click HERE to register.

$1000
Platinum Sponsor

$750
Gold Sponsor

$500
Silver Sponsor

$300
Bronze Sponsor

$500
Exhibition Fee

Edmonton April Luncheon: Implementing Regional Air Quality Management Frameworks in Red Deer – North Saskatchewan
2017-04-07 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | The University of Alberta Faculty Club, 11435, Saskatchewan Drive, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
CPANS is pleased to announce the April Edmonton Luncheon Topic: Implementing Regional Air Quality Management Frameworks in Red Deer – North Saskatchewan.
Presenters: 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.
Fiona 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.
Maxwell 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.
Location: The University of Alberta Faculty Club (11435, Saskatchewan Drive), Papaschase Room (upstairs, right)
Time: 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. (registration starts at 11:30)
Cost: $30 – A&WMA Members / $40 – Non-Members / $15 – Students (includes hot lunch & coffee). All prices include GST.

CPANS Edmonton Luncheon

Member $30.00 CADNon-Member $40.00 CADStudent $15.00 CAD

CPANS 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.
Webinar Individual: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZNTJA4SH6BBDN
Webinar Group: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=CE978KKKGXQQ6
The 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).

Calgary March Luncheon - A Regulatory-Approved Regional Approach to Noise Management in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland
2017-03-22 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Ramada Hotel, Downtown Calgary, 708 8 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 1H2, Canada
The next CPANS Calgary Technical Luncheon presentation is Wednesday, March 22nd. Please register by end of Friday, March 17th!
Presenters: Laurie J. Danielson, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D., P.Chem., Executive Director of Northeast Capital Industrial Association and Chris Bibby, M.A.Sc., P.Eng., Intermediate Engineer at SLR Consulting.
Dr. Danielson joined the NCIA in 2007 following a lengthy career with Sherritt Inc., Viridian Inc. and The Westaim Corporation. Dr. Danielson holds a doctorate in chemistry from the University of Alberta, and has extensive experience in regulatory compliance, government relations, and regional issues management. A longtime resident of Fort Saskatchewan, he is a member of the Association of the Chemical Profession of Alberta, a board member of the Fort Air Partnership, a board member of the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance, and is a recipient of the 2005 Alberta Centennial Medal for community involvement.
Mr. Bibby, P.Eng., M.A.Sc., has a Master of Applied Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of British Columbia (UBC), Acoustics and Noise Research Group. He has been working as an acoustical consultant to industrial clients since completing his work at UBC in 2012. His professional experience has focused on environmental and occupational noise and vibration impact assessments, engineering noise control design. This experience incorporates extensive field measurements, equipment noise emission analysis, modeling of noise propagation, noise control design, and reporting. Mr. Bibby has published eight peer-reviewed scientific papers and presented papers at four national and international conferences. Mr. Bibby has also provided expert testimony at the Provincial Court of Alberta, and appeared as a technical expert at a Rocky View County Public Hearing in relation to land use redesignation and industrial development applications.
Topic: A Regulatory-Approved Regional Approach to Noise Management in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland
The NCIA is an industrial association that represents approximately 25 industrial partners near Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, with current industrial investment of over $32B. The complex cumulative noise environment, combined with the industrial nature of the area, presents significant challenges for permitting and compliance as local noise regulations are based on cumulative impacts at residential receptors. To address these challenges, the NCIA developed a Regional Noise Management Plan (RNMP) in collaboration with local regulators. The RNMP relies heavily on industry best practices for noise management and control, and does not employ maximum permissible noise levels. Each NCIA member site develops a site noise management plan, including; maintaining a site noise model, following noise control best practices for existing and future equipment, and annual reporting. The NCIA maintains a Regional Noise Model (RNM), conducts annual noise monitoring at several locations in the region, and reports to the regulatory authorities. The RNM is a compilation of all site noise models. Prediction results are used to: identify receptor noise levels; identify the impact of noise control projects, proposed facilities, and new facilities; and generate publicly available Google Earth noise contour files. The annual noise monitoring program validates and identifies inconsistencies in the RNM.
Registration and payment:
Please register by end of Friday, March 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).
CPANS member cost is $35
Non-member cost is $45
You 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.
We 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.
The presentation will start at 12pm at the Ramada Hotel (708 8th Avenue Southwest, Calgary). Food will be served at 11.30am.

For Paypal Registration, click the links below:
CPANS Member Registration ($35)
Non-Member Registration ($45)

2017 CPANS Conference - Call for Abstracts
2017-03-15 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | University of Alberta, Lister Centre, 11613 87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2H6, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Please mark your calendars for the 2017 CPANS Annual Conference:
Conference Theme: “Emissions Management: Challenges and Opportunities”
Date: Tuesday, May 9th, 2017
Venue: University of Alberta, Lister Centre, Edmonton, Alberta
General Information (Session details and schedule to follow)
The 2017 CPANS annual conference will be held at the University of Alberta, 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, including: Emissions quantification, monitoring strategies, data validation, legislation, management, and the carbon tax.
Call for Abstracts Please submit an abstract to Kim O’Neill at koneill@slrconsulting.com on or before March 15th, 2017 along with your biography.
Abstract Instruction and Format
The abstract will be 350 words or less. Type font will be Calibri 12 point. The conference topic will appear at the top left in bold. The author may propose a different conference topic than those listed above. The presentation title (in bold) should follow the conference topic. If selected, authors will be able to alter the presentation title up to two weeks prior to the conference. 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.
Author Name and Biography A 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.
Please contact Kim O’Neill with any questions at koneill@slrconsulting.com

Edmonton March Luncheon: The Role of Airsheds in Support of Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan
2017-03-13 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | University of Alberta, Lister Centre, 11613 87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2H6, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
CPANS is pleased to announce the March Edmonton Luncheon Topic: The Role of Airsheds in Support of Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan.
Alberta’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.
Presenters: Brent Korobanik and Gary Redmond.
Brent 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.
Location: The University of Alberta Faculty Club (11435, Saskatchewan Drive), Papaschase Room (upstairs, right)
Time: 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. (registration starts at 11:30)
Cost: $30 – A&WMA Members / $40 – Non-Members / $15 – Students (includes hot lunch & coffee). All prices include GST.

CPANS Edmonton Luncheon

Member $30.00 CADNon-Member $40.00 CADStudent $15.00 CAD

CPANS 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.
Webinar Individual: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZNTJA4SH6BBDN
Webinar Group: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=CE978KKKGXQQ6
The 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).

Calgary February Luncheon - Why have our Canadian Rocky Mountain Glaciers and Arctic Ice Receded?
2017-02-15 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Ramada Hotel, Downtown Calgary, 708 8 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 1H2, Canada
The next CPANS Calgary Technical Luncheon presentation is Wednesday, February 15th. Please register by end of Friday, February 10th!
Presenter: Kurt J. Hansen. M.Sc., P. Eng., President of Green Inc.
Kurt 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
Topic: Why have our Canadian Rocky Mountain Glaciers and Arctic Ice Receded?
Long-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.
Registration and payment:
Please 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).
CPANS member cost is $35
Non-member cost is $45
You 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.
We 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.
The presentation will start at 12pm, February 15th at the Ramada Hotel (708 8th Avenue Southwest, Calgary). Food will be served at 11.30am.

For Paypal Registration, click the links below:
CPANS Member Registration ($35)
Non-Member Registration ($45)

Edmonton February Luncheon: Air quality and sources affecting PM2.5 levels in the City of Red Deer
2017-02-10 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | University of Alberta, Lister Centre, 11613 87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2H6, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
CPANS is pleased to announce the February Edmonton Luncheon Topic – Heavy Oil and Oil Sands, Still Venting After All These Years.
Concern was raised back in 2015 about poor air quality in Red Deer potentially due to fine particulate matter (PM2.5). The press reported that Alberta was on track to have the worst air quality in Canada, specifically referring to air quality in Red Deer. A study was undertaken using data for a 5-year period from an air monitoring station in Red Deer – Red Deer Riverside. The study used state-of-the-art analytical methods for identifying sources within and outside of the city. These included the US Environment Protection Agency Positive Matrix Factorization (PMF) model version 5.0, Conditional Bivariate Probability Function (CBPF) analysis and the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration meteorological model HYSPLIT for air parcel backward trajectory analysis. Non-parametric regression analysis was carried out to investigate the strength and direction of monotonic relationships between PMF -derived factors and criteria pollutants and meteorological parameters. A ‘deep–dive’ analysis was also undertaken – looking at backward trajectories for specific days when PM2.5 levels were ≥ 25 μg/m3 excluding major wildfire smoke episodes. The study was independently peer reviewed and published in the international journal Environmental Pollution. Identified sources, their contribution and potential origins (local and long-range) will be presented.
Presenter: Warren Kindzierski, Ph.D., P.Eng., School of Public Health, University of Alberta
Dr. Warren Kindzierski is with the School of Public Health at the University of Alberta, Edmonton. Prior to that, he was with the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering for 9 years and Alberta Health for 3 years. He has trained 47 graduate students and 10 research associates and post-doctorates, mainly in air quality investigations and health risk assessment and is an author/co-author of 115 refereed journal and conference papers.
Location: The University of Alberta Faculty Club (11435, Saskatchewan Drive), Papaschase Room (upstairs, right)
Time: 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. (registration starts at 11:30)
Cost: $30 – A&WMA Members / $40 – Non-Members / $15 – Students (includes hot lunch & coffee). All prices include GST.
New Option! Join the CPANS luncheon by webcast. Cost: $15 Single Webcast. Please use the drop down menu Student for Single Webcast.

CPANS Edmonton Luncheon

Member $30.00 CADNon-Member $40.00 CADStudent $15.00 CAD

The 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).

Calgary December Luncheon - Technicalities and Practicalities of Stationary Engine Performance Tests and Emissions Checks for MSAPR Compliance
2016-12-07 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Ramada Hotel, Downtown Calgary, 708 8 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 1H2, Canada
The next CPANS Calgary Technical Luncheon presentation is Wednesday, December 7th. Please register by end of Friday, December 2nd!
This 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.
Presenter: Kirk Easto, RWDI Field Services Lead
Kirk 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..
Registration and payment:
Please 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).
CPANS member cost is $35
Non-member cost is $45
You 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.
We 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.
The presentation will start at 12pm, December 7th at the Ramada Hotel (708 8th Avenue Southwest, Calgary). Food will be served at 11.30am.

For Paypal Registration, click the links below:
CPANS Member Registration ($35)
Non-Member Registration ($45)

Edmonton December Luncheon: Primary Heavy Oil and Oil Sands – Still Venting After All These Years
2016-12-02 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | The University of Alberta Faculty Club, 11435, Saskatchewan Drive, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
CPANS is pleased to announce the December Edmonton Luncheon Topic – Heavy Oil and Oil Sands, Still Venting After All These Years.
In 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.
This 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.
Presenter: Bruce Peachey, FEIC, FCIC, P.Eng., President of New Paradigm Engineering Ltd, in Edmonton
Bruce 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.
Location: The University of Alberta Faculty Club (11435, Saskatchewan Drive), Papaschase Room (upstairs, right)
Time: 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. (registration starts at 11:30)
Cost: $30 – A&WMA Members / $40 – Non-Members / $15 – Students (includes hot lunch & coffee). All prices include GST.

CPANS Edmonton Luncheon

Member $30.00 CADNon-Member $40.00 CADStudent $15.00 CAD

The 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).

CPANS Student Chapter Air Quality November Dinner
2016-11-30 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton) | Regency Palace, 328 Centre St S, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 4X6, Canada
CPANS is proud to present the CPANS Student Chapter AQ Dinner
Air Quality (AQ) dinners are intended to connect industry, academia and government in a neutral and informal setting. Short presentations (20 minutes) with a focus on air and waste management are given from an invited speaker, followed by an interactive discussion over dinner. A large variety of dishes (including vegetarian) are ordered and the cost is divided between all who attend (except the presenter); usually the cost is $20-$25/person. We encourage everyone to arrive around 6:00 pm as the presentation starts at 6:30 pm sharp.
Topic: AER’s role in the development of a methane reduction regulatory framework
Presenter: Maria Lavelle, Climate Lead, Regulatory Development, Alberta Energy Regulator (AER)
Maria has 20 years of experience in policy and regulatory development. She has a J.D. and an LL.M. and has completed her post-graduate education in natural resources, energy and environmental law along with professional programs in regulatory design and development. At AER, Maria is the Climate Lead Regulatory – Development for the Climate Policy Assurance Team where she leads, and is accountable for, regulatory development processes related to methane reduction. This includes assuring the design of regulatory approaches and instruments subscribes to a high standard of regulatory excellence, and that they are legally and economically viable.
Before joining the Climate Policy Assurance Team, Maria was a senior regulatory analyst with the AER where she led regulatory development in a number of projects, including: determining the regulatory approach that would best reduce the number of pipeline incidents; the governance and regulatory framework that would best monitor air quality in the Peace River Area, and as part of the NALA Process Team – envisaging the future regulatory process for a single, integrated approval across the lifecycle of an energy development project.
Prior to joining the AER, Maria was a legal counsel with the Alberta Law Reform Institute where she led and/or contributed to a number of major legislative reform projects that resulted in new legislation being introduced in the province of Alberta. She was also a diplomat with the Canadian Foreign Service and occupied various legal and policy positions within the Government of Canada/
Please RSVP at uccpans@gmail.com before noon on Monday, November 28, 2016

Edmonton November Luncheon: City of Edmonton's Energy Transition Strategy
2016-11-18 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | The University of Alberta Faculty Club, 11435, Saskatchewan Drive, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
CPANS is pleased to announce the November Edmonton Luncheon Topic – City of Edmonton’s Energy Transition Strategy.
At 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.
This 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.
Presenter: Howaida Hassan, P. Eng., Senior Environmental Project Manager
Howaida 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.
Location: The University of Alberta Faculty Club (11435, Saskatchewan Drive), Papaschase Room (upstairs, right)
Time: 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. (registration starts at 11:30)
Cost: $30 – A&WMA Members / $40 – Non-Members / $15 – Students (includes hot lunch & coffee). All prices include GST.

CPANS Edmonton Luncheon

Member $30.00 CADNon-Member $40.00 CADStudent $15.00 CAD

The 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).

Calgary November Luncheon - Benzene Emissions, Staying in Compliance as Regulations Change
2016-11-16 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Ramada Hotel, Downtown Calgary, 708 8 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 1H2, Canada
The next CPANS Calgary Technical Luncheon presentation is Wednesday, November 16th. Please register by end of Friday, November 11th!
Presenter: James Holoboff, Process Ecology
James 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.
Companies 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:

Learn how upcoming changes may impact operators
Learn what methods and proven technologies are available to reduce benzene emissions, and which are best for also mitigating GHG emissions.

Registration and payment:
Please 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).
CPANS member cost is $35
Non-member cost is $45
You 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.
We 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.
The presentation will start at 12pm, November 16th at the Ramada Hotel (708 8th Avenue Southwest, Calgary). Food will be served at 11.30am.

For Paypal Registration, click the links below:
CPANS Member Registration ($35)
Non-Member Registration ($45)

Calgary October Luncheon - Continuous Open Area Source Monitoring with Open-Path TDL Technology
2016-10-12 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Ramada Hotel, Downtown Calgary, 708 8 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 1H2, Canada
The next CPANS Calgary Technical Luncheon presentation is Wednesday, October 12th. Please register by end of Friday, October 7th!
Presenter: Kyle MacDonald, Boreal Laser
Kyle 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.
The 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.
Registration and payment:
Please 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).
CPANS member cost is $35
Non-member cost is $45
You 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.
We 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.
The presentation will start at 12pm, October 12th at the Ramada Hotel (708 8th Avenue Southwest, Calgary). Food will be served at 11.30am.

For Paypal Registration, click the links below:
CPANS Member Registration ($35)
Non-Member Registration ($45)

Calgary September Luncheon: AERflare-incin and ABflare Tool Update Project
2016-09-14 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Ramada Hotel, Downtown Calgary, 708 8 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 1H2, Canada
The next CPANS Calgary Technical Luncheon presentation is Wednesday, September 14th. Please register by end of Friday, September 9th!
Presenter: Dr. Brian Zelt, P.Eng, President at Zelt PSI
Dr. 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.
The 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.
The 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.
Registration and payment:
Please 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).
CPANS member cost is $35
Non-member cost is $45
You 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.
We 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.
The presentation will start at 12pm, September 14th at the Ramada Hotel (708 8th Avenue Southwest, Calgary). Food will be served at 11.30am.

For Paypal Registration, click the links below:
CPANS Member Registration ($35)
Non-Member Registration ($45)

Edmonton September Luncheon: The Challenge of Climate Change
2016-09-09 11:30 - 13:00 (America/St_Vincent) | The University of Alberta Faculty Club, 11435, Saskatchewan Drive, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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”.
September Luncheon Topic – The Challenge of Climate Change for Built Environments: Identifying Climate Change Risks and the Need for Resilience Planning
Friday, September 09, 2016
Climate 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.
Join 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.
Presenter: Roger Rempel, P. Eng. FEC, IRP, Senior Environmental Engineer, WSP Canada
Roger 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.
Roger 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.
Roger 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.
In June of 2016, Roger became one of the first six Professional Engineers in Canada to achieve Engineers Canada’s new Infrastructure Resiliency Professional certification.
About the Luncheon
The luncheon is scheduled for Friday, September 09 2016. The luncheon will be a short reception followed by a buffet lunch.

Location: The University of Alberta Faculty Club (11435, Saskatchewan Drive), Papaschase Room (upstairs, right)
Date: Friday, September 09, 2016
Time: 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. (registration starts at 11:30)
Cost: $30 – A&WMA Members / $40 – Non-Members / $15 – Students (includes hot lunch & coffee). All prices include GST.
Contact e-mail – Madhan.Selvaraj@wspgroup.com or call (780) 660 1250 if you like to attend the event.

CPANS Edmonton Luncheon

Member $30.00 CADNon-Member $40.00 CADStudent $15.00 CAD

The 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).

2016 CPANS Conference & AGM
2016-05-03 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Edmonton) | Ramada Hotel, Downtown Calgary, 708 8 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 1H2, Canada
7:30-8:50
The 2016 CPANS Conference & AGM was held on May 3, 2016 in Calgary, AB
The conference schedule is shown below with links to the presentation files. Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2016 Conference! The next Conference will be held in Edmonton, AB. Stay tuned for further details.
Registration and Coffee

8:50-9:00
Welcoming & Opening Remarks
Patrick Roelofsen & Sunny Cho

Session 1 Session Chair: Kim O’Neill

9:00-9:25
Provincial GHG Emissions Policies: Coverage and Stringency
Jennifer Winter
U. of Calgary

9:25-9:50
An Integrated Methodology for Managing Greenhouse Gas (GHGs) from Flaring & Venting in the Oil & Gas Sector
Samaneh Hajipour
Process Ecology Inc.

9:50-10:15
Formation of Secondary PM2.5 in the Capital Region
Uarporn Nopmongcol
Ramboll Environ

10:15-10:45
Break & Open Exhibition (Niagara Room)

Session 2 Session Chair: Piotr Staniaszek

10:45-11:10
Taking Action in Peace River: The AER Response to Odours and Emissions from Heavy Oil Operations in the Peace River Area
Carol Crowfoot
AER

11:10-11:35
Alberta’s Environmental Monitoring Standards and Protocols
Long Fu
AEMERA

11:35-12:00
Canadian Ambient Air Quality Standards (CAAQS) Process
Yayne-abeba Aklilu
AEP

12:00-1:00
Lunch & CPANS AGM (Grand Ballroom)
Patrick Roelofsen
CPANS Chair

1:00-1:30
Student Poster Presentation and Judging & Open Exhibition (Niagara Room)

Session 3 Session Chair: Alena Saprykina

1:30-1:55
Global, National and Provincial Updates on Climate Change Commitments
Shan Pletcher
ACCO

1:55-2:20
Climate Policy Assurance Plan
Cailee Ellis
AER

2:20-2:45
New Requirements in Alberta’s Air Monitoring Directive
Crystal Parrell
AEP

2:45-2:55
Break

2:55-3:20
CASA Odour Management
Richard Sharkey
AEP

3:20-3:45
Estimation of Baseline Air Quality Concentrations with the GEOS-Chem Global Chemical Transport Model
Christian Reuten
RWDI

3:45-3:55
Conference Wrap-up
Sunny Cho
Conference Chair

3:55-4:10
Poster Competition Awards Ceremony
Hans Osthoff

2015 CPANS Conference & AGM
2015-05-26 08:00 - 2015-05-27 17:00 (America/Edmonton) | University of Alberta, Lister Centre, 11613 87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2H6, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
The 2015 CPANS Conference was held in Edmonton, AB May 26 and May 27. Click HERE for the 2015 conference program with the presentation slides included in the conference schedule below.
Day 1 – Wednesday, May 26 2015

8:00 – 9:00

Registration and Coffee

9:00 – 9:10

Kim O’Neill – CPANS President
Welcoming & Opening Remarks

Session 1

Session Chair: Sunny Cho

9:10 – 9:35

Shannon White – AESRD
Biodiversity Management Frameworks for Alberta’s Land Use Planning Regions: From mammals to mites. ( Download PDF )

9:35 – 10:00

Alberto Pereira – Alberta Innovates Technology Futures
Quantification of Naphthenic Acids in Water Samples: Challenges from complex matrix? ( Download PDF )

10:00 – 10:25

Lisa Brown – City of Edmonton
Application of Electronic Odour Monitoring to Edmonton Waste Management Centre. ( Download PDF )

10:25 – 10:55

Networking Break & Poster Presentation and Open Exhibition (Aurora Room)

Session 2

Session Chair: Allan Legge

10:55 – 11:20

David Chadder – RWDI Air Inc.
Future Odour Enforcement and Role of Regulations in Alberta. ( Download PDF )

11:20 – 11:45

Md. Aynul Bari – U. of Alberta
Monitoring of Indoor and Outdoor Levels of BTEX and Petroleum Tracer Compounds in Edmonton Homes. ( Download PDF )

11:45 – 12:10

Ray Yang – Levelton Consultants Ltd.
Approaches to Developing Meteorological Restrictions for Non-Routine Sour Gas Flaring Management Using the Risk Based Criteria. ( Download PDF )

12:10 – 13:10

Kim O’Neill – CPANS
Lunch & CPANS AGM (Maple Leaf Room)

Session 3

Session Chair: Piotr Staniaszek

13:10 – 13:35

Hamid Namsechi – AESRD
A Strategic-level Discussion of Air Policy Development in Alberta. ( Download PDF )

13:35 – 14:00

Ron Chapman – RDWI Air Inc.
Determining Forecast Skill in a Numerical Weather Model: Case Study – WRF NWP Results Compared Against the WBEA Air Monitoring Network. ( Download PDF )

14:00 – 14:25

Yayne Aklilu – AESRD
Ambient Hydrocarbon Concentration near Cold Heavy Oil Production Area in Northern Alberta. ( Download PDF )

14:25 – 14:50

Networking Break & Poster Presentation and Open Exhibition (Aurora Room)

Session 4

Session Chair: Kim O’Neill

14:50 – 15:15

Kurt J. Hansen – Green Inc.
QA/QC of Data Used for SGER GHG Emission Compliance and Offset Project Reporting. ( Download PDF )

15:15 – 15:40

Craig Vatcher – Novus Environmental
Novel Approaches to Integrated Environmental Monitoring and Management. ( Download PDF )

15:40 – 16:05

Longdong Zhang – U. of Alberta
OP-FTIR: a Versatile and Powerful Technology for Measuring Multiple Gaseous Compounds. ( Download PDF )

16:05 – 17:00

Student Poster Competition/Evaluation
Tour the Poster Presentation & Exhibition Room (Aurora Room)

17:00 – 19:00

Kim O’Neill – CPANS President
Networking Mixer & Poster Competition Awards Ceremony (Maple Leaf Room)

Day 2 – Thursday, May 27 2015

8:00 – 9:00

Registration and Coffee

9:00 – 9:10

Sunny Cho – Conference Chair
Second Day Opening of the Conference

9:10 – 10:00

Jay Nagendran – AEMERA
Keynote Presentation: Our Environment. ( Download PDF )

Session 5

Session Chair: Bob Myrick

10:00 – 10:20

Bob Myrick – AEMERA
LAEMERA – A new era for air monitoring in Alberta. ( Download PDF )

10:20 – 10:45

Networking Break & Poster Presentation and Open Exhibition (Aurora Room)

10:45 – 11:10

Long Fu – AEMERA
An Innovative Approach for Environmental Data Visualization. ( Download PDF )

11:10 – 11:35

Thompson Nunifu – AEMERA
High Resolution Air Mapping Tool for the Oil Sands Region in Alberta. ( Download PDF )

11:35 – 12:00

Quamrul Huda & Zheng Yang – AEMERA
Remote Sensing of CH4 under controlled release by Differential Absorption Light Detection and Ranging (DiAL). ( Download PDF )

12:00 – 13:00

Lunch

Session 6

Session Chair: David Chadder

13:00 – 13:25

Peter Fortna – Willow Springs Strategic Solutions
The McMurray Métis’ Cumulative Effects Management Strategy ( Download PDF )

13:25 – 13:50

Jean Birks – Alberta Innovates Technology Futures
Characterizing the Organic Composition of Snow and Surface Water Across the Athabasca Region. ( Download PDF )

13:50 – 14:15

Kelly Munkittrick – COSIA
COSIA’s Approach for Analyzing Regional Cumulative Effects Data. ( Download PDF )

14:15 – 14:40

Roger Ord – SNC-Lavalin Inc.
Automatic Monitoring Systems: SAM, PEMS, CEMS. ( Download PDF )

14:40 – 15:00

Networking Break & Poster Presentation and Open Exhibition (Aurora Room)

Session 7

Session Chair: Yayne Akililu

15:00 – 15:25

Christian Reuten – RWDI Air Inc.
Comparison of Measurements: A Bayesian Approach. ( Download PDF )

15:25 – 15:50

Nicole Pysh – Royal Roads University
Exploring the Factors that Influence Environmental Performance at Alberta’s Kraft Pulp Mills. ( Download PDF )

15:50 – 16:15

Hebaallah Marey – U. of Alberta
Impact of Alberta Forest Fires on Air Quality Based on AERONET and Multiple Satellite Data Sets. ( Download PDF )

16:15 – 16:30

Sunny Cho – Conference Chair
Conference Wrap-up
