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SASTT
Journal
2019
Summer
LAUNCH OF NEW NAME
and VISUAL IDENTITY
Saskatchewan Applied Science Technologists and “With technology omnipresent in our daily life and the
Technicians (SASTT), the only provincial regulatory body for need for applied science and engineering technology
applied science / engineering technology professionals for professionals growing, this is an exciting time for Technology
over 54 years, announces the launch of a new corporate Professionals Saskatchewan”, states Michael Blenkin, AScT,
name and visual identity, Technology Professionals Past President. “Our new name and logo fully supports our
Saskatchewan. The name reflects the organization’s mission to be relevant and modern, creating an environment
progressive direction and its continued commitment to high to enhance the profession’s ability to practice in the public’s
standards of technical excellence, ethics, and safety. interest.”
The process to rebrand started early last year and involved About Technology Professionals Saskatchewan
consultation with many registered members from a cross
section of applied science and engineering technology Technology Professionals Saskatchewan is the provincial
disciplines. The three dimensional graphic has a modern regulator responsible for the registration and practice of
flare with the “TP” (Technology Professionals) as the focal applied science and engineering technology professionals.
point of the logo. Rather than using a literal “S”, the shape Established in 1965, the organization grants the professional
of the Province of Saskatchewan, between the letters “T” designations Applied Science Technologist (AScT), and
and “P”, adds depth to the concept. The geometric focused Certified Technician (CTech), under the ‘Saskatchewan
latitude / longitude grid lines were incorporated to provide Applied Science Technologists and Technicians Act’, in the
symmetry. The color selection evolved throughout the following disciplines: Architectural / Building, Bioscience,
project and symbolizes the long horizons in Saskatchewan, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Environmental,
with green portraying wide open fields and the blue vast Forestry, Geomatics / Survey, Industrial, Instrumentation,
skies. Complementing these colors, is the metallic, which Mechanical, Mining, Petroleum, and Water Resources.
highlights the shape of our province, represents leadership,
and a solid foundation.
WHERE DO I BELONG?
All members will be provided with a new registration
certificate to which the member will apply their
annual validation sticker. The annual validation
sticker you receive along with your official receipt
for payment of your professional fees should be
placed at the bottom right hand corner on the
glass of your framed certificate of registration.
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TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS SASKATCHEWAN
INTRODUCING...your current Board of Directors
Meet the dedicated volunteers who lead your Association
PRESIDENT PRESIDENTIAL DECLARATION
Steve Oszust, CTech
I Steve Oszust, CTech, swear that I will faithfully and
Steve graduated as a truly perform my duty as President of Technology
Journeyman Electrician from Professionals Saskatchewan and that I will, in all matters
Palliser Campus in Moose connected with the
Jaw in 1984. At the time, he discharge of such
was employed by Transport duty, do all things,
Canada at the Regina Airport. and such things
only, as I shall truly
His major responsibilities and conscientiously
included electrical maintenance of all airfield navigation and believe, to be
terminal systems. During that time, he received several adapted to promote
training opportunities in the areas of electronics design the objects for which such Association was constituted,
and maintenance at Transport Canada’s Training Institute according to the true intent and meaning of the same.
located in Cornwall, Ontario. Declared on this 24th day of May, 2019.
He remained employed there until 1990 when he accepted a Thank you to everyone in attendance at the Technology
transfer to Environment Canada working for Parks Canada Professionals Saskatchewan Annual Meeting Friday, May
at Banff National Park. Major responsibilities included 24, 2019. It was a pleasure seeing you all.
electrical maintenance of all town and park systems. While
there, Steve received several awards for electrical system Have an enjoyable and safe summer!
design improvements.
In 1992, Steve accepted placement back in Saskatchewan
with the Department of National Defence at CFB Moose Jaw,
where his responsibilities included electrical maintenance of
all base and airfield systems. Steve was also seconded to PAST PRESIDENT
a design team responsible for analyzing all processes for Mike Blenkin, AScT
the operation of the base. When that was complete, he was
asked to serve on the Steering Committee. Mike graduated as an
Electronic Systems
When privatization of the base occurred, Steve accepted early Engineering Technologist from
retirement from the Federal Government the Fall of 1998. Kelsey Campus in Saskatoon,
He was hired immediately thereafter with the City of Regina Saskatchewan. Immediately
in 1998 as Traffic Signal Technician with the Engineering following graduation he
and Works Department. His major responsibilities included started working at ABB as
design, maintenance and repair of traffic signal systems, a Systems Technologist.
communications, and video detection within the City of Mike’s main duties included electrical system design, QA,
Regina. programming, commissioning and troubleshooting DCS
systems. Some of Mike’s major highlights during this period
From the City of Regina, Steve went to work for SaskWater were working on a hydroelectric dam project in Guatemala, a
as an Electrical Systems Maintenance Technologist. He food processing plant in Jamaica, and a boiler control system
received his CTech designation in 2002. in Vancouver. Mike is currently as a Systems Integrator at
Stockdale’s Electric Motor Corp. His responsibilities are
He currently works for SaskPower as an Electrical Inspector. electrical system design, QA, programming, commissioning,
He has been married to Joanne for 34 years. They have two troubleshooting, project management, and quotations. Some
children, Randi and Stephanie. of his major highlights here have been design, installation
and commissioning of tubular steel facilities in Saudi Arabia
and many major centers in the USA and Canada. His main
focus is supplying and servicing electrical equipment to
the potash industry here in Saskatchewan. He has been
married for 14 years to his wife Krista and they have two
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children, Matthew and Landen.
TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS SASKATCHEWAN
INTRODUCING...your current Board of Directors
Meet the dedicated volunteers who lead your Association
1st VICE-PRESIDENT 2nd VICE-PRESIDENT
Doug Helmeczi, AScT Gregg Sigethy, AScT
Doug graduated from the Gregg graduated as a
Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Technology program at the Technologist in 1994 from
Saskatchewan Polytechnic Kelsey Institute of Applied Arts
Moose Jaw Campus in in and Science. In 1997, Gregg
1996. Since that day, Doug received his AScT designation
has established a respected and in 2004, registered as
and competent reputation an Interprovincial Industrial
working in the Power System Industry. A seasoned sales and Mechanic (Millwright). Much of Gregg’s experience has
marketing professional for more than 23 years, been gained working in oil and gas. He started his career in
Doug has successfully completed and overseen the oil patch as a pipefitter and pipeliner, working for various
numerous projects across North America and companies in the Medicine Hat area.
beyond. Throughout his countless travels abroad
Doug has always called the Regina and area home. Moving to Regina, he worked with Colt Engineering,
and W.T. McGinn & Associates on the Saskatchewan
In 2005, Doug joined the Dynamo Electric team as a Natural Gas Distribution Program (SNGDP), and Rural
Principle Partner and expanded their service team from Underground Distribution (RUD). Gregg worked at
Saskatoon to Regina. Since then, Dynamo Electric Degelman Industries, in Research and Development, and
has seen steady growth with employees in Saskatoon, then moved to Estevan with Enbridge Pipelines Ltd. working
Regina, Calgary, Churchbridge, and most recently on projects for new customer connections, a truck terminal
Winnipeg. Dynamo Electric continues to service industrial and inline pipe inspection.
clients in North America and other global markets.
Gregg returned to Regina to work with SaskEnergy in
Over the past decade, Doug has transitioned from being Distribution Engineering as a Project Designer, then
an integral part of the field service team to mentoring with TransGas as a District Mechanic Operator II in
and coaching numerous groups. Doug has been able Production /Transmission and in Materials Management.
to provide the knowledge and desire to demonstrate
how to perform in a safe and professional manner. As Gregg is presently employed with SaskEnergy in Distribution
his time in the fields fades, his duties in the office and Engineering as a Project Designer. In Gregg’s spare time,
classroom continues to expand. In addition to his he enjoys spending time with his granddaughters, relaxing
in-house development role, Doug continues to instruct the at the lake, golfing, curling, and is a car and motorcycle
Electrical Safety Traing for electricians, technologists, and enthusiast.
engineering professionals alike, as well as mentoring and
training non-electrical workers throughout the industry
passing along his passion and continued goal for zero
injury, damage, or negative environmental impact.
In his free time Doug dedicates attention to his family
and their activities. Doug and his partner Sherry
currently reside on an acreage outside of Pilot Butte
with their three children, Carter, Kennedy, and Bentley. SCHOOL OF MINING,
ENERGY AND
MANUFACTURING
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TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS SASKATCHEWAN
INTRODUCING...your current Board of Directors
Meet the dedicated volunteers who lead your Association
DIRECTOR DIRECTOR
Mike Cormier, AScT Dave Lenz, AScT
Mike graduated from the Civil Dave graduated from the
Engineering Technologist Water Resources program
program at the Southern in Moose Jaw in 2004.
Alberta Institute of Technology After graduation Dave
(SAIT) in Calgary in 2002. returned to work for the
Following graduation, Ministry of Highways Regina
Mike started his career in Laboratory in January of
environmental consulting 2005 where he had been
working as a Project Technologist at O’Connor Associates, a coop student. As a technologist his duties included
and Alpine Environmental Ltd. in Calgary, Alberta. various soils tests, asphalt concrete testing and liquid
asphalt testing and reporting. During his career at MHI
In 2006, Mike accepted a position as Environmental from 2005 to 2011, Dave supervised the soils area
Consultant with Stantec Consulting Ltd., and relocated and was responsible for training of new Techs at MHI.
to Regina, Saskatchewan. Following his time at Stantec,
Mike joined Ground Effects Environmental Services In 2011 Dave joined EBA engineering (which became
in Regina, in the position of Field Manager. While at Tetra Tech) as the Lab Manager in the Regina office. His
Ground Effects, Mike managed field operations including responsibilities included asphalt mix design, geotechnical
a variety of in-situ remediation projects involving the investigations testing and reporting along with asphalt
installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimizing plant calibration and training of technologists throughout
of environmental remediation systems including multi- Saskatchewan. In 2013 the lab was certified by CCIL
phase extraction, soil vapour extraction, EK3 electro in asphalt, aggregates and concrete. Dave was on the
kinetic, and electro pure water treatment technology, and first EPS project that returned to Saskatchewan in 2013.
the completion of service reports to clients including the
interpretation and analysis of equipment’s performance. In 2019 he opened his own company Independent Materials
Testing Services in Regina. The company conducts asphalt,
In 2012, Mike joined Vertex Professional Services Ltd. in soils and aggregate concrete testing. Main clients are Regina
Regina as the Manager of Assessment and Remediation contractors, several RM’s and Engineering firms. The
for Vertex’s Environmental Service group in Saskatchewan, company is currently completing CCIL testing for certification.
Manitoba, and North Dakota. As Manager, Mike provided
valuable coordination and management of work with Dave has been married for 21 years to his wife
other remote field offices including senior technical Rae. They have two children, Alexandra and Jaxson.
support with the development of continual technical
improvement processes with focus on reclamation and
remediation, construction supervision and environmental
planning. Vertex’s diverse client base included
commercial, industrial, mining, and oil and gas sectors.
In 2019, Mike joined Absolute Locating Ltd. as the WE MISS YOU!
Manager for the Regina area expanding their damage All grads! All programs!
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connected with your classmates and get
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GIS data management, mapping, locating, leak detection
and depth to cover analysis to existing and new clients.
Mike and his wife Kerri currently reside in Regina
and have two active boys, Jacob and Connor.
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TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS SASKATCHEWAN
INTRODUCING...your current Board of Directors
Meet the dedicated volunteers who lead your Association
DIRECTOR DIRECTOR
Troy Libke, AScT Frank Van Breugel, CTech
Troy became an Associate Frank graduated in 1976 from
member in 2007 shortly after the Industrial Instrumentation
his graduation from SIAST program at the Saskatchewan
Palliser Campus Water Technical Institute (STI), now
Resources Civil Engineering Saskatchewan Polytechnic.
program.
Following graduation, Frank
In 2009 he was granted and his family moved to British
AScT status. He serves as a member on Technology Columbia just north of Fort Saint John in 1977. After a short
Professionals’ Saskatchewan Registration / stint there with Westcoast Transmission Gas Recovery and
Examination Board; represents on water engineering Delivery, Frank and family moved to Saskatoon where he
related matters; and at Saskatchewan Polytechnic as a began working at Cominco Potash, now part of the Nutrien
guest speaker and unofficial member recruiting ambassador. group.
Shortly after Troy graduated in 2006 he immediately Four years later, Frank took a job in the Instrumentation
began working for Stantec Consulting for 12 years. Troy program at STI. Frank had received his Red Seal Instrument
started out briefly as a Construction Coordinator and Project Mechanic Journeyperson status. He began instructing in the
Coordinator and finally as a Project Manager in Stantec’s fall of 1983. After a few years, Frank completed a Vocational
Community Development group. Projects he worked on Technical Education Certificate through the University of
included the Windsor Park Subdivision, Harbour Regina. In 2004, Frank became Program Head of the
Landing Subdivision, as well numerous other residential, Instrumentation Engineering Technology program, and
commercial, industrial, and rural residential site remained in that position until his retirement in 2018.
developments. Overall, Frank’s professional career has spanned 43 years.
Currently, Troy is exploring new challenges and One key accomplishment that the program staff
opportunities in the field of civil engineering and project achieved was to receive National Accreditation
management, and a new position as Project status through Canadian Technology Accrediation
Manager at Walker Projects Inc.. He has been Board, Technology Professionals Saskatchewan and
married for 25 years this summer to his lovely wife, retain that status up to the present date. The latest
Theresa. He is the proud father of three children, Tristan accreditation application has been presented to
(a talented artist and musician), Asia (Ms. Technology Accreditation Canada. Through the years,
Academic), and Desirae (a talented artist and dancer). Frank has volunteered to participate in various groups:
He enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, Excellence in Teaching Awards (Formerly initiated by
working on various projects, motorcycling, and ice fishing. Palliser Campus Faculty Association); Moose Jaw Campus
Staff (Social) Club; ASAP (Aboriginal Student Association
Troy enjoys volunteering for Technology Participation); ISA (International Society of Automation)
Professionals Saskatchewan, and for the Regina Student Advisor; and has been registered in Technology
Mosaic Irish Pavilion whenever he has any extra time. Professionals Saskatchewan for 28 years. Frank was
granted the Maurice M. Zimmerman, AScT,
Excellence in Technical Instruction Award in 2012.
ARE YOU RETIRING??? Although Frank has retired from his position at
Saskatchewan Polytechnic, he believes he still has
something to offer as a Director for Technology
ARTA needs to receive your application within 60 days of Professionals Saskatchewan.
termination from an employer-sponsored group benefits
plan (either as an employee or eligible dependant).
After 60 days, applications require medical evidence
of insurability and you may be denied coverage.
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TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS SASKATCHEWAN
Highlights of the 54th Awards Ceremony May 24, 2019
Maurice M. Zimmerman, AScT, Merit Award
Excellence in Technical Instruction Award
2019 marks the eighth year of this prestigious Award to recognize This Award is presented to individuals have distinguished
the late Maurice Zimmerman, AScT, this Award was presented themselves in the service of the Association on a voluntary,
to Jeff Lacell, CTech, for his outstanding professionalism and salaried or elective basis. The Association’s “2019 Merit Award”
excellence in making a significant contribution to the education was presented to Daniel R. Bechard, AScT, and Tracey Johnson
of professional technologist and technicians. Jeff Lacell, CTech, for the many hours of extensive work they contributed towards
is recognized for his technical ability, leadership, creativity, attaining accreditation from Technology Accreditation Canada
innovation, and most importantly for the many students whom he (TAC) for the applied science / engineering technology programs
has taught and mentored in Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Their contribution benefits the
Campus Telecommunications Networking Technician program. profession both provincially and nationally.
Technology Professional of the Year Award President’s Award
This Award is presented to Technology Professionals Saskatchewan Each year the President’s Award is chosen and presented by
members who have distinguished excellence in professional the President of Technology Professionals Saskatchewan to an
life – whether technical practice or such areas as management, individual who promotes and furthers the professional identity of
teaching or administration. The Association is pleased to present the Association to the public. This individual, through professional
the “2019 Technology Professional of the Year Award” to Kenneth conduct and actions, takes it upon themselves to educate, promote
F. Peakman, AScT for his tireless efforts towards promoting and defend the organization and its membership. The “2019
the applied science / engineering technology profession both President’s Award” was presented to Gregory T. Koch, AScT
provincially and nationally. for his tireless efforts towards promoting the applied science and
engineering technology profession both provincially and nationally.
A plaque displaying each recipient is on display in the Technology
Professionals Saskatchewan office.
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TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS SASKATCHEWAN
Highlights of the 54th Awards Ceremony May 24, 2019
Employer of the Year Award New Certificates of Registration
This Award recognizes an employer of professional
Applied Science Technologist and Certified Technicians in
Saskatchewan. The basis of this Award may be a single,
exceptional accomplishment or a long record of continuing
excellence. Activities must be worthy of the designation
“outstanding” in their contribution to technology in Canada.
The Award is available to business firms, crown corporations,
government agencies, individual entrepreneurs,
associations, research and development agencies, and
educational institutions. The Association’s “2019 Employer
of the Year Award” was presented to Rockford Engineering
Works Limited and is recognized for promoting continuing
education, professionalism, and ensuring public safety with
a quest to offer the highest level of services by committing Above (L to R): Troy Libke, AScT; Andrew Koschinsky, AScT;
to hire professional technical personnel. Robert Kardash, AScT; Dean Herauf; Doug Helmeczi, AScT;
Mike Cormier, AScT; Mike Blenkin, AScT; Heath Armbruster,
AScT; Lawrence Aguilar, CTech; Brent Bitz, AScT; Teresa
Bomerscbach, AScT; Steve Oszust, CTech, (President).
Above (L to R): Kevin Selland, AScT; Barry Burt, PEng; Jeff Doka,
AScT; Brent Bitz, AScT; Dean Herauf an Associate Member;
Lawrence Aguilar, CTech; Steve Oszust, CTech, (President). Above (L to R): Earl Wingert, AScT; Gregg Sigethy, AScT; Kevin
Selland, AScT; Mike Sazynski, AScT; Kelly Morrow, AScT; Frank
Van Breugel, CTech; William Walsh, CTech; Steve Oszust, CTech,
(President).
2019 Student Award Recipients
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TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS SASKATCHEWAN
Highlights of the 54th Awards Ceremony May 24, 2019
10 Year Award Recipients 35 Year Award Recipients
Above (L to R): Elise (Xiao) Zhang, AScT; Chris Campbell, AScT; Above (L to R): Andy Fusick, AScT; Tim Rickard, AScT; Steve
Reynaldo Castillo; Steve Oszust, CTech, (President). Oszust, CTech, (President).
15 Year Award Recipient 40 Year Award Recipient
(L to R): Jeff Doka, AScT; Steve Oszust, CTech, (President). (L to R): Eugene Achtemichuk, AScT; Steve Oszust, CTech,
(President).
25 Year Award Recipient 45 Year Award Recipients
(L to R): Troy Herring, AScT; Steve Oszust, CTech, (President). (L to R): Gordon Anderson, AScT; Robert Callander, AScT;
Ross Sinclair, AScT; Ronald Smith, AScT; Steve Oszust,
CTech, (President).
30 Year Award Recipients
(L to R): Ross McIntyre, AScT; Aaron Bushell, AScT; Doug Pfaff,
CTech; Wes Ranson, AScT; Steve Oszust, CTech, (President).
50 Year Award Recipient
(L to R): Desmond Silver, AScT; Steve Oszust, CTech, (President).
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TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS SASKATCHEWAN
2019 MILESTONES
10 Years Elise (Xiao) T. Zhang, AScT Clinton W. Binkley, AScT Daniel E. Knutson, AScT Ross F. Johnson, AScT
Philip J. Ackerman, CTech 15 Years Andre S. Bishko, CTech Timothy W. Kowbel, AScT Larry L. Morrison, AScT
Tim A. Barth Conrad E. Andres, AScT Elizabeth M. Blue, CTech Adrian G. Krystal, AScT Timothy J. Rickard, AScT
Shawn M. Beasse, AScT Laura L. Baron, AScT Terry G. Bonner, AScT Cameron L. Leslie, AScT Robert R. Smith, AScT
Amy L. Bucsis, AScT Brant J. Bennett, AScT Rea D. Carlson, AScT Sean D. Lopeter, AScT Thomas G. Smith, AScT
Kenton L. Buxton Paul R. Bourlon, AScT Heather L. Chesney, AScT Malcolm G. Macaulay,AScT Randy T. Studer, AScT
Nathan J. Campbell Dwayne S. Burrell, AScT Leslie R. Currie, CTech Sheldon F. Merkosky, AScT Duane M. Studer, AScT
Chris B. Campbell, AScT Robert K. Cholodnuik,AScT Angela M. Deans, AScT Dwight J. Neirinck, AScT Kelvin C. Winge, AScT
Reynaldo R. Castillo Mark R. Corney, CTech Chris W. Doka, AScT Michael G. Nelson, CTech 40 Years
Dean A. Currie, AScT Bob J. Craig, AScT Miles A. Dyck, AScT Mervin J. Ochitwa, AScT Eugene Achtemichuk,AScT
Stephen M. Dahl, AScT Robert J. Cropper, AScT Brian D. Ermel, CTech Linda M. Panchuk, AScT Monte G. Allan, AScT
Simeun Davidovic, AScT Darren L. Culbertson, AScT Marlin D. Flavel, AScT Gerald E. Prefontaine, ScT Wayne A. Brewster, CTech
Brenda E. Derry, AScT Jeff R. Doka, AScT Jayson E. Ford, CTech Dwayne P. Siba, AScT Alan R. Brown, AScT
Kyle B. Fairbairn Gordon J. Dziadyk, AScT Colin V. Forest, AScT Terry J. Sikorski, CTech Gregory G. Burton, AScT
Andrew J. Fath, AScT Daniel C. Fontaine, AScT Preston M. Galbraith, AScT Michael H. Small, AScT Forrest G. Carr, AScT
Jaron M. Fisher, AScT Jason E. Forest, AScT Victor D Giesbrecht, CTech Jarret B. Solberg, AScT Raymond D. Carriere,AScT
Adam D. Fletcher, AScT Andrew J. Friesen, AScT Jason M. Gilchuk, AScT Cheryl J. Southam, CTech Mike S. Famulak, AScT
Ryan D. Forsberg Michael D. Frombach,AScT Brian L. Hauck, CTech Timothy J. Timinski, AScT Gordon D. Gair, AScT
Nathan J. Friesen, AScT Glenn G. Gareau, AScT Darren R. Henderson,AScT Darren J. Tressel, AScT Gerard J Gerspacher,AScT
Quinton S. Friesen, AScT Michael Gawluk, CTech John D. Henry, AScT Robert J. Walcer, AScT Garfield L. Hnatiuk, CTech
Dustyn A. Gaddess, AScT Darrell J. Geiss, CTech Michael J. Hillsdon, CTech Barry N. Way, AScT Robert A. Kaminski, AScT
Chris J. Gates, AScT Lisa M. Gerspacher, AScT Randy K. Holmlund, CTech John W. Wettlaufer, AScT Louis A.J. Kennedy, AScT
Curtis M. Granger, AScT Darryl G. Gottselig, AScT Rick A. Jasper, CTech Ark G. Yee, AScT Howard G. Kirby, AScT
Collin Halliwell, CTech Bengt G. Hammar, CTech Alan L. Keller, CTech James D. Yonge, AScT S. Rich Klassen
Noel J. Hamilton, CTech Dustin J. Hicke, AScT Amanda L. Keller, CTech 30 Years Edward N. Kozar, AScT
Michael J. Hayward, AScT Travis R. Hilton, AScT Gail E. Kinnee, CTech Barry R. Andrie, AScT Norman F. Krauss, CTech
Stephanie N. Huber, AScT Errin W.E. Hnetka, AScT Brane Kostic, CTech Garth W. Bird, AScT Michael D. LeCren, AScT
Sergey Kilinnik, CTech Michael D. Kissick, CTech R. Grant Lea, AScT Brian R. Boechler, AScT Bert Mickleborough, CTech
Clinton F. Klyne, AScT Jeff F. Kizuik, AScT Kurt J. Lorenz, AScT Kerwin J. Boser, AScT Dale J. Rutherford, AScT
David E. Knipfel, AScT Ryan E. Kolb, AScT Timothy Makahoniuk, AScT Aaron J. Bushell, AScT Gerald L. Salter, AScT
Jordan C. Kostal, AScT Steven E. Kurenoff, CTech Bruce G. Marlatte, AScT Jerry T. Cheshuk, AScT Robert R. Stubbins, AScT
Jaclyn A. Lesko, AScT Christopher E. Leidl, AScT A. Bradley Marlin, CTech Randall E. Clarke Larry W. Wagman, AScT
Nicholas J MacMillan,AScT Melissa A. Lucas Nolan J. Matts, AScT Thomas P. Dehod, AScT Douglas A. Wheatley, AScT
Michael C. McAuley, AScT Brent R. Mareschal, AScT Trent R. Mayer, AScT Jaime J. Feltis, AScT David M. Willfong, AScT
Francis Mlilo, CTech David W. Matsalla, AScT Douglas D McIntosh,CTech Greg S. Flook, CTech 45 Years
Walter B. Mueller, AScT Dustin D. Melnyk, AScT Tom C. McLean Gerard J. Gadzella, AScT Gordon A. Anderson, AScT
Glenn D. Murray, AScT Chad A. Miller, AScT Bradley P Medernach,AScT Dean P. Girolami, AScT Robert G. Beattie, AScT
Paul F. Mysko, AScT Darren T. Mountenay, AScT Keith M. Mueller, AScT Lynda C. Greenwood,AScT Robert L. Callander, AScT
Lisa M. Nast Dawn J. Oehler, AScT Shane J. Nichol, AScT Caron A. Hopfner, AScT James E. Couch, AScT
Gary M. Niekamp, AScT Dewang R. Parekh Rod G. Paice, AScT Randall R. Iverson, CTech Graham H Derbowka,AScT
Kaushik A. Patel, CTech Conway J. Pelletier, CTech Lance D Plamondon,CTech Murry P. Junek, AScT Rodney D. Harder, AScT
Jordan A.R. Price, AScT Craig J. Percival, AScT Kim J. Poole, CTech Cameron G. Kos, AScT Brian E. Hart, CTech
Jeffrey P. Pryznyk, AScT Shannon E. Phillips, AScT Greg A. Popowich, AScT Duane R. Markewich, AScT Garth O. Hecker, AScT
James A. Ray, CTech Rosanne M. Quale, CTech Wayne J. Rempel, AScT David C. Marzolf, AScT Ronald L. Hitchcock, AScT
Donald M. Russick, AScT Tavis J. Reeder, AScT Calvin W. Sarauer, AScT W. Ross McIntyre, AScT Eldon S. Hubbs, AScT
Mary I. Scarfe, AScT Marcel J. Revet, AScT Martin A. Shaw Robert J. Myrchak, AScT Roman Hyshka, CTech
Rory J. Schachtel, CTech Douglas D. Roberts, CTech R. Keith Spencer, AScT Gerald A. Partridge, CTech William C. Johnson, AScT
Tyler K. Schimpf, AScT Donald L. Sather, AScT Dave E. Stefaniuk, AScT Douglas C. Pfaff, CTech Fredrick E. Kempf, CTech
Dustin T. Schmidt Elaine A Saunderson,AScT Melvyn P. Szabo, AScT Bernard F. Prystupa, AScT Danny J. Maloney, AScT
Jennifer J. Schmidt Ron J. Schaan, AScT Curtis S. Weigel, AScT Wesley J. Ranson, AScT Glen J. McDonald, AScT
Madan L. Sehdev, CTech Duncan D. Spenst, AScT Kevin D. Wiebe, CTech Keith A. Reiter, AScT Victor H. Meyer, AScT
Virgina M. Shepley Allan D. Spriggs, AScT Gary D. Windrim Brian P. Scherle, CTech Robert J. Santo, AScT
Sheena A. Smith, AScT Chad D. Strecker, AScT Derick H. Wolfe, AScT Zofia S. Stadnyk, AScT R. Ross Sinclair, AScT
Jeffrey D. Smith, AScT Clinton J. Thauberger,AScT Terrance M. Wolfe, CTech Kevin J. Sutter, AScT Ronald G. Smith, AScT
Blair V. Speidel, AScT Jason C. Tokarchuk, AScT Brad J. Woroniuk, AScT Roger F. Thiessen, AScT 50 Years
Kyle S. Springinatic, AScT Jason M. Tremblay, AScT Martin J. Zdunich, CTech Stephen A. Truba, AScT Douglas G. Emmel, AScT
Ryan R. Stark, AScT Rodel L. Vargas 25 Years 35 Years Daryl A. Richter, AScT
James A. Stobbs, AScT Jonathan C. Varjassy, AScT Jeffrey M. Anderson, CTech Glen R. Aiken, AScT Herbert W. Schafer, AScT
Dean R. Tomolak, AScT Travis G. Vogel, AScT G. Lee Cushway, CTech Kelly A. Boldt, AScT Desmond A. Silver, AScT
Todd H. Tondevold, AScT Kami M. Vopni, AScT Christopher Ehmann, AScT O. Brent Bradford, AScT David C. Simmons, AScT
Marla L. Torwalt Trevor S. Williamson,CTech Gary M. Einarson, AScT Raffaele Delle Curti, AScT Dale W. Turgeon, AScT
David J. Tramer, AScT Duane Joanne C. Engen, AScT D. Ray Exelby, AScT
Kim D. Tressel, CTech E. Zieglgansberger, AScT Armand J. Ethier, CTech Andy A. Fusick, AScT
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Ryan M. Walz, AScT 20 Years George E. Galloway, AScT D. Ian Hardie, AScT
Qun Wang, AScT Steven M. Antoniuk, AScT Tricia D. Gibney, AScT Roger C. Helston, AScT
Jesse L. Watamanuk, AScT David R. Arnold, AScT Michael Giles, AScT
Mark Whitehead, AScT Jason E. Bayda, AScT Troy L. Herring, AScT
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