INNOVATION March-April 2012

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Exploring BC’s Geothermal Potential Suzanne Morphet

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Dr Robert Stevens PGeo - Growing BC’s Mining Talent Jean Sorensen

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How Vulnerable are BC’s Shallow Aquifers to Shale Gas Extraction? Dr Richard Jackson PEng and Alan Kohut PEng

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President’s Viewpoint – The APEGBC Voice on Public Issues

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Association Notes – 2011/2012 Project Highlights Call for Submissions; Branches off to a Quick Start in January; Forest Engineering and Geoscience Bursary; Member Ballot to be Taken on Act Amendment Requests

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Member Consultation on Alternative Complaint Resolution Bylaw Proceeds

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Council Report – January 27, 2012

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Industry Input Contributes to Geology Curriculum Review

ON THE COVER: Kinbasket Lake near Valemount, BC. Located in the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” BC has promising geothermal potential. Three geothermal exploration permits for the area straddling Canoe Reach, the northern arm of Kinbasket Lake, were issued in October 2010.

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Strata Depreciation Reports – A Voice for Standardization

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The Science of Effective Business Thinking

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Removals for Non-payment of Membership Fee

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7 Newsmakers 33 APEGBC Professional Development 38 Membership 41 Professional Services 46 Careers 47 Datebook

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