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Contributions for the Edmonton area should be sent to:
John Melnyk, Secretary, Edmonton Branch at
June Annual Family BBQ & Picnic
posted June 9, 2015LOCATION:
Site #2, Hawrelak Park, 9330 Groat Road, Edmonton, AB
Date / Time: June 23, 2015 5:00 - 9:00 PM
AIPE June 2015 Meeting.docAIPE Guest Speaker & NAIT Alternate Energy Centre Tour
posted April 18, 2015We have added a rare opportunity and will have a tour of the NAIT Energy Centre, Tuesday, April 21, 6:30 PM. Mr. Lorne Shewfelt, PE, C.E.T., TransAlta Utilities Corporation, will conduct a presentation on 'Wind Energy', with emphasis on the Alberta experience, discussing:
Mr. Lorne Shewfelt, TransAlta Utilities Corporation, will conduct a presentation on wind power generation, with emphasis on the Alberta experience, discussing:
- How a wind turbine works
- Design considerations and placement
- The impact of wind power in the world, in Canada, and in Alberta
- Disadvantages, limitations, and concerns with wind power
- The effect of wind power on operation of the electrical grid
** Parking – Paid meter parking and/or at the NAIT Parkade, on the east side of 106 streets and 118 Ave.
The main energy products used by consumers include electrical power, liquid transportation fuels, and combustible gases for heat generation. Many of the other alternative energy technologies (such as wind, solar PV, hydro, and fuel cells) focus primarily on power generation. Biomass, on the other hand, can be used to produce all three major categories of energy products: for example, combustion of wood pellets to generate electricity, fermentation to produce bioethanol as a transportation fuel, and anaerobic digestion of sewage to generate methane, a combustible gas. This course explores the many opportunities for using a variety of biomass feedstocks to produce various energy products and other value-added products.
The facility offers a broad foundational understanding of the wide range of energy storage technologies, their designs and operating fundamentals, applications, market prospects and challenges. By the end of this course students are able to compare the relative performance of energy storage systems.
Students learn to assess solar photovoltaic and thermal energy potential by calculating the system needs and requirements based on demand loads.
EVERYONE INCLUDING NON-MEMBERS AND SPOUSES ARE WELCOME!!!! AIPE April 2015 Meeting.doc Alternate Energy Program NAITApril Meeting & Tour
posted April 9, 2015LOCATION:
NAIT Power Engineering
11762 106 Street
Edmonton AB T5G 2R1
Room C-111 (Power Engineering Bldg.)
Guest Speaker: Mr. Lorne Shewfelt, PE, C.E.T.
Date / Time: Tuesday, April 21, 2015 @ 6:30 PM
Mr. Lorne Shewfelt, TransAlta Utilities Corporation, will conduct a presentation on wind power generation, with emphasis on the Alberta experience, discussing:
- How a wind turbine works
- Design considerations and placement
- The impact of wind power in the world, in Canada, and in Alberta
- Disadvantages, limitations, and concerns with wind power
- The effect of wind power on operation of the electrical grid
** Parking – Paid meter parking and/or at the Parkade, on the east side of 106 streets and 118 Ave.
EVERYONE INCLUDING NON-MEMBERS AND SPOUSES ARE WELCOME!!!!
AIPE April 2015 Meeting.doc NAIT Map.docxAIPE MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2015; 6:30 PM - Covenant Health (Edmonton General Continuing Care); 11111 Jasper Ave NW
posted March 2015
REMINDER – If you haven’t confirmed your attendance and would like to attend, respond to this e-mail before Monday, March 16, 2015.
We will meet in the Control Room 2R19. You can get to it by going down the receiving dock on 111st by the Praxair tank. On the left you will notice a double door to come in. Parking is bad there but 111 St. is your best bet.The Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre provides long term care to a diverse population in the Edmonton city center, following a deep-rooted tradition of healing the body, enriching the mind and nurturing the soul. There are 14 long-term care units ranging from 24 beds to 36 residents. (2013/14 Overview; 1,000 staff, 434 Volunteers and 495 Continuing Care Beds).
The Edmonton General Hospital became a Continuing Care Centre in 1989 after the construction of the Grey Nuns Hospital in southeast Edmonton. The site has been in existence since 1895 when the Sisters of the Grey Nuns began looking after the sick in the building. At that time Edmonton was still only a village.
We will tour the control room, boiler room and some mechanical rooms. Coffee, hot chocolate and donuts will be supplied.
Please post at your location. Everyone is welcome!
February Meeting & Tour
posted Feb 3, 2015
LOCATION:
Durabuilt Windows And Doors
10920 – 178 Street
Edmonton, AB
DATE / TIME: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 @ 6:00 PM (Max. 16)
NOTE: PPE is required. Safety shoes (toe caps available), safety glasses and ear plugs)
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AIPE Feb 2015 MeetingAIPE Dec 2014 Newsletter
posted Nov 26, 2014Dec 2014 Xmas Dinner.docx Stages-Restaurant_Dinner_Menu_Oct2014.pdf AIPE Dec 16, 2014 Meeting.doc New Chief Inspector & Administrator ABSA.docx
NOVEMBER MEETING: Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
posted Nov 2014
LOCATION:
11762 – 106 Street
Power Eng. Bldg. “C-107”, Edmonton, AB. T6A 0L2
DATE / TIME: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 @ 6:15 PM
Guest Speaker: Mr. Wil Amundson
Inspector
Safety Codes Officer
Alberta Boiler Safety Association (ABSA)
Tom will be our guest speaker for the evening and will be very worthwhile to attend. He will be speaking on what an inspector looks for and what is required by the Company. This is part of having the first and second year students meeting an inspector and asking questions about what he does.
All members /students must pre-register for the event. Maximum 80, everyone is welome! Register early by contacting: John Melnyk, at jrmelnyk@shaw.ca. NOTE: Paid parking is available only at NAIT.
This evening is also to nominate the 2015 Edmonton Branch Executive. Nominations will include: President, 1st & 2nd Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, Alberta Area Representatives (2), Auditors (2), Warden, Social Convener and Tour Organizer.
There will also be a proposal to start an AIPE, NAIT Student Membership Branch, with nominations being accepted on that evening. All elected representatives will be sworn into office at the December 2014, Christmas Dinner Meeting, that will be held at the Double Tree Hotel; Stages Restaurant. Details are still being worked out.
October 21, 2014 Meeting & Tour
The Edmonton Branch had a great time at Celanese Corporation and Pavandeep Dhuga, Chief Engineer, sure gave a great tour of the facility which lasted about 2/1/2 hrs long. We had quite a few students on the tour along with Jason Kjenner, PE, and others from Air Products attending. Thank you for your time and assistance, Parvandeep, & Ed Hnytka, PE, Edmonton Branch President, whom arranged it! It is very much appreciated! I was unable to attend the meeting and tour as I was away on vacation in Europe, for over 3 weeks.
This is also nomination night for executive Edmonton Branch, and nominations for a proposed NAIT Power Engineering, Student Membership Branch will be accepted.
Refreshments will be served courtesy of Edmonton Branch.
Old Business:
1. Annual Financial Returns: The AIPE financial return must be submitted by Dec. 31, 2014. The Societies Act Registration, for the “PE” designation is due in July 2015. No changes have been made.
2. IPE Convention 2016: Ed Hnytka suggested that we host the National Convention in 2016 again. The last one we had done was in 2003, and was a huge success. Ed Hnytka will contact former and current members that have organized this event namely, Ray Kjenner and Vic Small, etc. However, the IPECC & Refrigeration Conference is also taking place at this time, as well as the CSA AND ACI possibly. This issue will be brought up at the Alberta Area meeting, Saturday, October 25, 2014. If you are interested in attending the Alberta Area meeting, in Red Deer, AB., contact Ed Hnytka, at ehnytka@shaw.ca. We do require the support of the IPE Head Office, prior to making a commitment. There are a large number of volunteers that will be required.
3. Other Business: (Done) It was suggested that we approach Saskatoon & Regina Power Engineering students, at SIASK (Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science & Technology) with the possibility of forming sub-branches, under the Edmonton Branch. John McLay and Ed Hnytka did follow-up and drove to Saskatoon, in Aug 2014, and made a presentation to the Power Engineering students.
4. Treasurer’s Report: The current balance for the Edmonton Branch was given and not published here.
*Treasurer, Duncan Macdonald, reported that the Bank of Montreal, Windsor Branch is now charging us a monthly fee of $2.75. This past spring, we negotiated FREE service charges on our account. Ed Hnytka will follow-up. We were able to do this with no fees, as we are a non-profit organization. (There has been no action at this time).
5. New Anti-Spam Legislation: New Canadian legislation took effect on July 1, 2014, prohibiting distribution of e-mails from business, without consent from the recipients. We are subject to the law as it stands right now; The National President is meeting with the web masters to come up with an approved document. Apparently, we have 3 years to complete this process and will continue to send e-mails. An opportunity to not receive further e-mails will be added on each newsletter sent out.
New Business:
1. Meeting dates are scheduled for the following days and tentative location possibilities:
- Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014; (The annual Christmas Dinner Meeting). Alternative dates will be explored.
* A possible location is the Hilton Double Tree Hotel, Stages Restraint (formally the Mayfield Inn and is newly renovated).
- Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015; NAIT
2. Alberta Area Meeting:
As well Alberta Area had a conference call Sunday, Oct 26, 2014, and the turnout was absolutely superb. New Executive members are as follows: Director, Ed Hnytka, Assistant Director, Gary Codner, Assist-Assist Director, and John McLay.
The Alberta Area holds meetings twice per year, usually in Red Deer, AB.; however, there are inconveniences of traveling, meal, and other expenses. Holding a Conference call can eliminate some of these unnecessary costs and travel times, etc.
3. Treasurer’s Report: The current balance for the Edmonton Branch was given and not published here.
Master Class Shutdowns Turnaround Schedule
posted Nov 2014Mr. John McLay, P.Eng, RET (1st Class Power Engineer), will be putting on a presentation Master Class Shutdowns Turnarounds Schedule, in Calgary, AB, Nov 25-27, and again in Edmonton, AB., Dec 2-4, 2014.
John is a long-time AIPE member and is currently on the AIPE Executive, and the Alberta Area Representative. He has also volunteers to and contact members that in arrears, for their membership.
John will also be one of the presenters at the IPEIA (International Pressure Equipment Integrity Association) Conference. The 19th Annual IPEIA Conference will be held at The Banff Centre, February 16 - 20, 2015. It will be one event the leaders in the Pressure Equipment Industry will be hi-lighting on their calendars! Visit: http://www.ipeia.com/ for further information.
For 2014 IPEIA is offering three speaker presentation streams to their delegates. They are:
1) Main Stream
2) Continuing Education Stream
3) Specialized Stream
This is very exciting for John, and we wanted to share this with our members and contacts.
This 3 day training seminar and globally certified by the Project Management Institute, and recognized by ABSA, ASET & APEGA, as well as other societies for continuing education.
Please plan on attending the seminars if you feel that it would be useful. Note: I personally attended John's seminar, in the June 2014, and found it educational and worthwhile as I have been in many start-ups and shutdowns in large coal-fired generating stations, in my 40 years working as a Power Engineer.
Please see the attached (Word document).
Register early!
SEPTEMBER MEETING: Salisbury Composite High School
posted Sept 2014
LOCATION: 20 Festival Way, Sherwood Park, AB
DATE / TIME: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 @ 6:30 PM
Salisbury Composite High School was founded in 1953. In June 1954, ten teachers organized the school's first graduation ceremony for 27 students. In the Fall of 1969, "Salisbury" became Salisbury Composite High School with a move to its present location in Sherwood Park and the opening of its vocational department. In June 1982, 490 students graduated from the school, which was its largest graduating class thus far. The number of students graduating from this school now averages at about 350 students per year.
Salisbury's motto is Sic Sursum which means "sail on". The school logo consists of a sailing ship with Salisbury's motto. Salisbury's colours are red, black and white, and the various sports teams are known as the Sabres.
PPE not required but advised to have. There will be a regular meeting and tour. Refreshments will be served.
Tour will include Hot water heating boilers, related pumps, control systems, DDC / BAS controls, 250 ton screw compressor and a large air handling system.
Please confirm your attendance to
PLEASE POST AT YOUR LOCATION!
Directions to Salisbury Composite High School, Sherwood Park from Edmonton, AB.
1. From 75th Street (Capilano Fwy) turn EAST onto 82 Ave NW. Continue onto the Sherwood Park Fwy. EAST.
2. Continue onto Wye Road/AB-630 E (1.2 km)
3. Turn LEFT at traffic camera 2 onto Sherwood Drive (750 m).
4. AT the roundabout, continue straight to stay on Sherwood Drive (2.2 km)
5. Turn LEFT onto Festival Way (destination)
JUNE 2014 ANNUAL FAMILY BBQ
posted June 2014
LOCATION: Hawrelak Park
Site #1 - Rain or Shine! (map)
9330 Groat Road
Edmonton, AB
DATE : Tuesday, June 10, 2014 @ 5:30 PM
Free For Members, sponsors and invited guests.
**Please bring an Edmonton Food Bank Donation approx. $20.00 per couple, as we get credit for community involvement, at year end.
**The Edmonton Branch, AIPE have also invited members of the RSES (Refrigeration Service Engineers Society) which is a leader in training and education for professional HVACR technicians and contractors. Come join in the fun. To register, send me an e-mail with the number that will be attending. E-mail to:
AIPE Meeting May 20, 2014
posted May 9, 2014
LOCATION : Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Room E -115 (map)
11762 – 106 Street
Edmonton, AB
DATE : Tuesday, May 20, 2014 @ 6:30 PM
Meter parking is available.
GUEST SPEAKER : Mr. Lorne Shewfelt, C.E.T., PE
Lorne is a long-time Power Engineer and TransAlta Utilities Corporation employee. He is also a long-time AIPE member and has volunteered for many years on the Edmonton Branch, Alberta Area Executive, and the national IPE, including a term as National President. His contributions have been extremely helpful on many activities and issues we have had with the AIPE. Lorne will be doing his presentation on "Bulk Electric System Reliability Standards," which is what he manages for TransAlta Corporation. The presentation deals with the reasons for, and history of, legislated reliability standards for the electric transmission system (including generators), with emphasis on their implementation and impact in Alberta. This is an area that has had a profound effect on the electric generation business in the past few years, and which is going to get much more pronounced in Alberta in the next few years. Please confirm if you will be attending.
April 15, 2014 Meeting: University of Alberta Cooling Plant (DESIC)
posted May 9, 2014The meeting started with Chief Steam Engineer, Robert Pollard, showing several videos of the cooling and heating system corridors, and how heating utilities, chilled water, etc., flows through the 10 km., of underground corridors. One video showed on the District energy system, one on the cooling plant, and one on the Heating Plant. A tour was given of CPOC showing the chillers, the refrigerant monitoring system, the cooling towers, and the service corridor. As CPOC is mostly used during the summer months, there were none operating at this time of the year. Thank you goes to the U of A, and Robert Pollard, for the time spent giving us a comprehensive overview and tour of the facilities, including the cooling towers, and for the coffee, etc., supplied.
Old Business:
1. National & Branch Membership Discounts: The Toronto Branch, IPE has a number of discounts offered from corporations and business that membership benefits from. Some of these include Costco, Budget Rent-A-Car, Marks Work Wearhouse, etc. Ed Hnytka will contact the Toronto Branch, and follow-up.
2. Meeting Dates: May 20 (Cold Lake SAGD tour is not available as tours can only be done during the week due to the overtime issues and the plant safety concerns). Husky Energy and Cenovus Energy have declined our request for a tour of the Cold Lake facilities, and so we will hold our regular meeting at NAIT. The Annual BBQ & Family Picnic will again be held at a covered tarp location at Victoria Park, Tuesday, June 10, 2014, 5:30 PM. Details to follow and once again, The Barb-E-Que Doctor (Ed Hnytka)., will be our organizer, chef, sponsor, etc. Meetings are generally held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, with the exception of the Christmas Dinner meeting, from September to June of each year.
3. Power Engineers Regulation (Amended): There are significant changes to the legislation regarding the Power Engineers Regulation which came into force December 1, 2013. These changes were provided to our members in the February newsletter e-mail that was sent out. They are also available on ABSA’s website at: www.absa.ca AIPE member, Jim Weiss gave an update as he is our representative on the Boiler Technical Council, the body that
New Business:
1. The 2014 IPE Annual General Meeting: This year the AGM will be held in Burnaby, BC, June 17-21, 2014, and will be hosted by the Vancouver Branch, and IPE Power Engineering students. It will take place at the Delta Hotel (as will be the IPEEC Annual Meeting – see below), and British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). In addition, John McLay, will be one of the guest speakers and will make two presentations: a.) Critical Operations Plan and b.) Transition points, tool time efficiency and contractor momentum. John contributes to the strength of Power Engineers knowledge with practical applications for Shutdowns, Turnarounds and Outages. See: www.ipevancouver.ca/agm for further details. Lorne Shewfelt will also be presenting in Vancouver, doing the same presentation that we will see at NAIT on May 20.
2. Unpaid Members - Edmonton Branch - John McLay was currently away in Ontario, and not available at this time. He has however, contacted a number of members that have not paid for this year. We want to try to keep everyone as members. The Edmonton Branch has the 2nd highest membership numbers in Canada, next to the Toronto Branch!
3. Edmonton Branch Website – The website is up and running. Go to: www.ipe-edmonton.ca and see the new site.
Thank you, Derrick Schwabe, Web Professional, Identify Digital Media Inc., for the excellent job! We will be posting regular updates to the website with articles supplied by the Secretary, John Melnyk, and President, Ed Hnytka.
4. 1st Vice-President Position – After many, many years on the Edmonton Branch, AIPE Executive, Frank Kapuscinski, has decided to step down and let others fill in. AIPE member John Iwanyshyn will be sworn in, likely at the next meeting. In the event that something’s change, Donna Ziesman, will carry out the duties. (No update.)
AIPE Meeting April 15, 2014
posted April 4, 2014
LOCATION : University of Alberta’s Cooling Plant on Campus
District Energy System Interpretive Center (DESIC)
Approx. 115 Street ∓ 85th Ave
Edmonton, AB
DATE : Tuesday, April 15, 2014 @ 6:30 PM
GUEST SPEAKER : John McLay, P. Eng, R.E.T., PE; (President ∓ Author, JMC Consulting Ltd., PMPT Corporation)
**Parking is available at the Jubilee Car Park, or the Southfield Car Park. There is NO FREE PARKING located near the CPOC. Alternatively, the LRT stops 0.5 blocks from the CPOC at the Health Sciences LRT Station.
There will be showing three videos, one on the District energy system, one on the cooling plant, and one on the Heating Plant. A tour will be given of CPOC showing the chillers, the refrigerant monitoring system, the cooling towers, and the service corridor. As CPOC is mostly used during the summer months, the likelihood of a chiller operating is low.
- A maximum of 20 will be allowed. (Please confirm attendance via e-mail)
- PPE is required: The U of A can supply hard hats and safety glasses, however if you have your own it is recommended!
AIPE Meeting March 18, 2014
posted March 5, 2014
LOCATION : Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
11762 – 106 Street; South Learning Centre; Room X105
Edmonton, AB
DATE : Tuesday, March 18, 2014 6:30 PM
GUEST SPEAKER : John McLay, P. Eng, R.E.T., PE; (President ∓ Author, JMC Consulting Ltd., PMPT Corporation)
**Paid Meter parking is available and Security will ticket those that do not have a valid parking pass.
**John has supplied the following information regarding his presentation, and is as follows.
I look forward to this opportunity in speaking to our up and coming generation of Power Engineers and process operators. My presentation is provide knowledge that is outside the mainstream of power engineering curriculum showing the important value of us PE”s in planning and executing the Shutdown, Turnaround for Outage. At the same time we will have some fun.
As a personal and corporate initiative, to celebrate my longstanding time as a member of the NIPE, I am in the process of donating three (3) of my authored 2nd Ed technical manuals, “Practical Management for Plant Turnarounds,” to all of the colleges in Canada with power engineering programs. There are two copies for the student library and one is for the instructors to use in the office.
I would appreciate, if possible, to take a digital picture of someone receiving the manuals and I would like to post this picture and a short write up on my website, www.pmpt.org/new/. There are presently several college posts available to review. You may need special permission for this or require me to present my news post to someone in NAIT before uploading to my website.
The “Critical Operations Plan.” is a power point presentation with case study, specifically designed for Operational Responsibility in Shutdowns, Turnarounds and Outages.
We will review several objectives such as the responsibility to the Turnaround Team; the Operations work scope support system and then design the sections that must be included in the ‘Operations Support Plan.’ You will not find this information in your Power Engineering or Gas Plant Operations courses and in most cases not even in your own plant SOP’s.
I have spent over 40 years in heavy industry working both construction and maintenance; and have been involved in excess of 200 plant turnarounds. I have chaired 11 international STO conferences and spoken at many others. I am an internationally recognized trainer, author, and consultant; and have designed the only complete Turnaround checklist available today.
My career journey has allowed me to travel to many different parts of the world and meet persons from a variety of industries and plants facilities. Plant Operators really are a brotherhood and we in Canada are the envy of our international colleagues.
The Edmonton Branch of the IPE has been my home branch for over 30 years. In that recognition any paid member of the Edmonton Branch and any student registered with any IPE Branch, in attendance, will receive a free copy of my technical manual, “Practical Management for Plant Turnarounds.” (2nd Ed). I will also donate three copies to any educational institution that has a representative attend the meeting.
**NOTE that confirmation of those attending is required, so email prior to March 14, 2014 to RSVP. Everyone is welcome!
AIPE Meeting February 18, 2014
posted Feb, 2014
LOCATION : Dupre Boilers Ltd
DATE : Tuesday, February 18, 2014 6:30 PM
For more than 45 years, Dupre Boilers Ltd. has been #1 In Western Canada for Sales of New Boilers, Refurbished Boilers, Boiler Rentals from: 20 to 350 HP. They will ship anywhere in Canada and USA. Dupre Boilers Ltd. is ABSA certified, COR certified, and is now ISO 9001: 2008 registered. Dupre Boilers Ltd., has it all: Sales, Rentals, Service, Parts Sales, Recertification, 24-Hour Field Service, Custom Fabrication of Skids and Tanks, Dual Fired Boiler Oil/Natural Gas, Re-Tube, Boiler Installation, Change over from oil to natural gas and serving AB, BC, SK, & NWT.
Their facility can accommodate more than 300 re-certification and re-tube boilers, complete with seasonal storage. Other services they provide include: field service, boiler installation, burner conversion, control panels, control upgrades, fire brick repair, fire-test, hydro test, piping, safety valve re-certification, valve repair and wiring. Everyone is welcome! Please reply to this newsletter if you will be attending.
January 2014 Meeting & Tour
posted Feb, 2014The Edmonton Branch, Alberta Institute of Power Engineers met Tuesday, January 21, 2014, at the ‘The Filter Shop’ (formally B.G.E. Filters), whom are in their 46th year of operation. They provide clean air solutions by manufacturing, distributing and installing filters, etc., across Western Canada. They provide cost effective solutions for difficult filter solutions in Canada, with facilities in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
Special “Thank you” goes to Guy Chauvet, Branch Manager, and Jim Schmidt, Industrial Account Manager, for allowing us the opportunity to visit the facility and have them explain their operation of their automated systems. Also included was an explanation of MERV Ratings for filters and also how they are made. MERV, or Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value, is a number from 1 to 16 that is relative to an air filter’s efficiency. The higher the MERV, the more efficient the air filter is at removing particles. At the lower end of the efficiency spectrum a fiberglass panel filter may have a MERV of 4 or 5. At the higher end, a MERV 14 filter is typically the filter of choice for critical areas of a hospital (to prevent transfer of bacteria and infectious diseases). Higher MERV filters are also capable of removing higher quantities of extremely small contaminant (particles as small as 1/300 the diameter of a human hair). A higher MERV creates more resistance to airflow because the filter media becomes denser as efficiency increases. For the cleanest air, a user should select the highest MERV filter that their unit is capable of forcing air through based on the limit of the unit’s fan power.
The Filter Shop also provides training seminars on-site to customers in their training centre, located at 5711-103A Street, in Edmonton, AB. Call Guy Chauvet, Branch Manager, at 780-436-6961 (Ext. 233), for further details.
