Welcome to the Edmonton Branch of the Alberta Institute of Power Engineers (AIPE) web site.
The Alberta Institute of Power Engineers (AIPE) is an organization dedicated to the advancement, education and support of all Power Engineers in Alberta. The IPE, being the representing body for Power Engineers in Alberta, interacts with Industry, other Technical and Professional Associations, and with various Municipal, Provincial and Federal Jurisdictions in support of Power Engineering within Alberta. The IPE is “the voice” for Power Engineers in Alberta. Becoming a member not only strengthens the IPE as an organization, it ensures your valued input regarding matters of concern to Power Engineers in Industry, and at the Municipal, Provincial and Federal levels.
All of Alberta's IPE Members take this opportunity to welcome all visitors to this web site. If you are a visitor please sign the guestbook, and on the same page you are encouraged to make a comment, ask a question or start a discussion. The IPE also encourages regular e-mail communication to the organization.
Thank you for your interest in the AIPE and Power Engineering.
Latest News
June 9th, 2010 Barbecue
posted June 8, 2010
Each year in June the Edmonton Branch of the IPE hosts a barbecue for members and their spouses and families. As noted, this social function is again being held this year. If you wish to attend please contact the Secretary for the IPE, whose contact information is available on this website.
Jim Weiss, IPE First Vice President - Jim will be again representing the IPE Edmonton as a member of the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Technical Council for 2010.
September 2010
After the summer break the IPE again becomes active. Watch this site for future updates for the fall tours / functions. If there is a tour you would like to propose or a guest speaker you would like to hear or share with the IPE, please contact the Secretary of the Edmonton Branch.
HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!
June 5, 2010 Executive Meeting
The IPE Edmonton Branch Executive held a short organization meeting in Edmonton. This "Executive Committee" is assuming the duties only just recently with the departure of Past President Ron Pawliuk. Thanks to Ron for his past service and may he enjoy his retirement on the Sunshine Coast.
Members of the IPE are encouraged to become active in the organization and the executive committee to ensure a solid future for Power Engineers in Alberta. The IPE is an organization begun in 1940 by Power Engineers with great vision for the future. It has represented the members faithfully for many years, and with your support for many more years to come.
The IPE is fortunate to have representation on the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Technical Council, this position being filled by Mr. Jim Weiss PE, for the past few years. Jim has worked very hard with the BPVTC in the formulation of the changes to the Power Engineers Regulations, changes which are recommended to Alberta Municipal Affairs.
Please watch for these proposed changes to be posted sometime in the soon future - a link will be posted on this site.
May Tour
The IPE Edmonton Branch met at Fort Edmonton Park May 12th 2010 for a tour of the site. Brook Edwards, who is responsible for organizing the inspections of the "engine", track and facilities, up-keep of the equipment and responsible for ensuring that the train runs flawlessly all summer long, gave a short presentation to the group on the history of the engine and the train.
For more information on the Fort Edmonton Park train click here.
Thanks Brook for staying over and sharing your enthusiasm of this historic piece of our history.
Interactive Power Plant
Check out this interactive Power Plant! Created by the University of Missouri. Click the below image to launch. 