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On
October 27, 1956, Manitoba highway engineers moved the Assiniboine river. By
making the river flow under a bridge they built on dry land, a substantial
saving was claimed due to not having to straddle the river during construction.
To learn more about this "engineering stunt", read the
news
story.
The Continuing Competency Committee (CCC) agreed to modify the targets of the ProDev program for the 2020 calendar year. These reductions are being made in recognition of the impact
that COVID health measures have had on the accessibility of professional development activities. For more details, see the
news story.
The
Geoscientists Canada Professional Practice Committee has recently completed its
work on the Geoscience Practice Guidelines Catalogue. This resource is designed
to support both the professional geoscience practitioner and the Canadian
geoscience regulators. For more information and to access the catalogue, see
the
news story.
In accordance with By-law 13.4(a), the Council of Engineers
Geoscientists Manitoba invites all professional members and interns to the 2020
Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Association. The 2020 AGM will be held
online and registration is required to attend. To register, see the
event listing.
Ingenium is less than two weeks away!
Register today! This year's virtual Ingenium Professional
Development Seminars provide you with the opportunity to earn over 15 hours of
ProDev hours without even leaving home. In celebration of our Centennial year,
registration is just $100 (+GST). To see the impressive line-up of speakers and
to register, visit the
Ingenium
webpage.
During this 90-minute webcast, a panel of leading legal
and insurance experts will discuss various issues and share best practices to
help you transition during these unprecedented times. The session will include
a discussion on contractual issues, recent legal developments, and trends
relating to limitation periods and dispute resolution methods. For more
information and to register, see the
event listing.
Go
Eng Girl is a free annual opportunity for all girl-identified youth in grades
7-9 to explore the world of engineering and technology. This year's
participants will be introduced to 3D modelling. Participants and their
parents/guardians will also be invited to a presentation from the Price
Faculty of Engineering about what a degree and career in engineering look like.
To learn more about Go Eng Girl and to register, visit the
event listing.
PEMAC Winnipeg Chapter invites you to join them for a
morning of live on-line presentations and panel discussions with industry
experts. The virtual session will explore asset management standards, decision
making in asset management, and business and financial principles in asset
management. For more information, see the
event listing.
Looking for more online
training opportunities? Click here to access a full
listing of training delivered online.