APEGGA MEDICINE HAT BRANCH - TECH & SOCIAL MEETING

Date:  Wednesday, Oct. 26

Time: 6:00 pm Drinks & Socialize,
6:30 pm Prime Rib Dinner, 7:30 pm Presentation

Location:  The Beefeater Steak House (3286 13 Ave SE) 526-6925

Cost:  $20.00 per person

As always, spouses and guests are welcome.

Guest Speaker: Claude Mindorff, President,  West WindEau Inc.

West WindEau Inc. is an Alberta wind power development company based in Medicine Hat. In February 2005, West WindEau purchased the Alberta wind power interests of Superior Wind Energy Inc. West WindEau Inc. has continued a program of identifying and optioning lands with energetic wind resources in South East Alberta. With over two years of wind resource studies complete, West WindEau has confirmed that the acquired land leases and the high value wind resource in the study area can support a commercial development initiative. This project called the “WILD ROSE WIND FARM” will be the subject of Mr. Mindorff’s presentation.

Mr. Mindorff has been active in the North American Wind Industry for the last six years, first as Business Development Manager with Superior Wind Energy (a Brascan Power subsidiary), subsequently as VP and General Manager of Brascan Power Wind, and most recently, as Wind Advisor to Brascan Power. Mr. Mindorff has played a major role in a variety of industry leading initiatives.

Please RSVP no later than Friday, October 21, 2005 by contacting either of the following members:

Raul Zalazar, P.Eng., 548-8542 rzalazar@canopycanada.net
Sheldon Dattenberger, P.Eng., 529-4233 s.dattenberger@schefferandrew.com

Medicine Hat Branch
Videoconference Luncheon Meeting

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 15
Time: 12:15 pm – 1:30 pm
Location: EntreCorp Business Development Centre
Cost: No charge, Please bring your own bag lunch.
Guest Speaker: Dan Bader, P.Eng., Deputy Minister, Alberta Municipal Affairs
Topic: The Alberta SuperNet

The high-speed Alberta SuperNet is now complete and is operational in thousands of facilities in 429 communities across Alberta. In partnership with the government of Alberta, Bell and Axia, thousands of kilometers of fibre and wireless technology have been installed to make broadband service available in rural communities. Join us at the luncheon and find out what some of the unique challenges were in the installation process. As well, some of the engineering aspects of the project will be outlined.

Please RSVP by Tuesday, November 1 to Robert Arthur, Arthur@mhc.ab.ca or crarthur@shaw.ca