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2011 Spring Edition of GeoGazette

 

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June 2011

Social Event - June 8th 5pm 

Geoscientists Nova Scotia is gathering for an evening social on Wednesday, June 8th (starting at 5:30 pm) at the Old Triangle -- 5136 Prince Street, downtown Halifax.

 For those who have attended our socials in the past, these events provide an excellent opportunity to mingle with your colleagues and talk about what's new in the various industries and sectors that we are involved with. 

 Snacks and a refreshment will be provided.  Hope to see you there!

Your Social Committee: 

 Beverley Smith, P.Geo.; Chrystal Kennedy, P.Geo.; Bridget Adams, P.Geo.

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MANS Networking Mixer - June 16th 4:30pm

The Mining Association of Nova Scotia invites you to our “MANS Networking Mixer” on Thursday, June 16th, 2011 at Finbars Pub in the Sunnyside Mall, Bedford. 

Please join us between 4:30 pm and 6:30 pm and bring a guest – everyone is welcome.  Complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be provided courtesy of Atlantic Cat.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Geoscientists Canada - June 3rd

Meeting of the Members in Vancouver, BC June 3-4th

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Mining Society of Nova Scotia - June 8th

 

AGM Ingonish Beach, Nova Scotia June 8-11

 

May 2011

Geoscientists Nova Scotia signs MOU with the Mining Association of Nova Scotia

Geoscientists Nova Scotia and the Mining Association of Nova Scotia (MANS) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) which will allow us to work together on providing professional development opportunities for members.
 
The MOU was signed at the MANS Annual General Meeting on April 13, 1011. Gavin Kennedy, P.Geo, President and David Carter, P.Geo, Executive Director attended the meeting and were on hand to sign the MOU with MANS executive director, Linda Deschenes, and MANS president Paul Smith.
 

April 2011

Review of Annual General Meeting

Geoscientists Nova Scotia held their annual general meeting on March 17th at the University Club at Dalhousie University. The AGM was well attended with over 40 members in attendance for a pre-dinner social reception at the downstairs pub and a dinner in the Great Hall.
 
Invited guests that joined us at the AGM included Dan MacDonald, P. Eng., Past President of Engineers Nova Scotia and Len White, P. Eng., Chief Executive Officer of Engineers Nova Scotia, Adam Cooney, Executive Director of ESANS, Linda Deschenes, Executive Director of MANS, and Dan Hemsworth representing the Deputy Minister of Nova Scotia Environment.
 
The business meeting featured comments from Chrystal Kennedy, P.Geo., President of Geoscientists Nova Scotia as well as the presentation of financial and committee reports. The council of the association was announced, including three new councilors, and that was followed with a presentation of awards and introductory remarks from the incoming president, Gavin Kennedy,
P.Geo.
 
The guest speaker for the event was Gordon Fader, P.Geo. Mr. Fader, a well known and respected marine geoscientist, provided an entertaining and informative presentation on the history, progress and current status of the Bay of Fundy tidal power projects.

March 2011

Geoscientists Nova Scotia’s Annual General Meeting and Banquet  March 17th, 2011

At the Dalhousie University Club, Dalhousie University, Halifax , Nova Scotia.  Cost: $ 40.00 per person
 
5:30 p.m. Reception
6:30 p.m. Dinner/ Business Meeting
 
Guest Speaker 
Gordon Fader. P.Geo.
Atlantic Marine Geological Consulting Ltd
The Fundy Tidal Power Project
 
Please RSVP before
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
to Sandra @ 902.420.9928  or
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BIO-OA “INTO SPRING CELEBRATION & SPECIAL SEMINAR”Sunday, March 20th, 2011 @ 2:00 PM

Open to BIO-OA Members & the General Public
Main Auditorium
Bedford Institute of Oceanography
1 Challenger Drive, Dartmouth, NS

 
“Province's Cleaner Energy Strategy”
Speaker:  Sandra Farwell
Sandra Farwell is Manager of Renewable Energy with the NS Department of Energy

In the past decade, Nova Scotia has taken significant strides towards a cleaner, more sustainable future. The province’s supply of renewable energy is growing due to new and innovative programs and opportunities that have been established.

Despite progress in this area, Nova Scotians still heavily rely on imported fossil fuels. Until recent years, these fuels have been relatively affordable and easy to obtain. Nova Scotians, like others worldwide, have built the economy and their way of life around having easy access to these fuel sources. However, continued use and reliance on imported fossil fuels is not sustainable.

Nova Scotia will have to act now to address current and future energy challenges.  Fortunately, there are many options for transforming the energy sector that the province can pursue—energy efficiency and conservation, renewable energy for heat, electricity, and fuel, and development of cleaner, local fuels like natural gas.  Additionally, many aspects of these options overlap and can work together to create truly integrated and innovative ways of modernizing Nova Scotia’s energy sector.

The Province’s Cleaner Energy Strategy outlines a vision for turning Nova Scotia’s carbon economy to one that is cleaner, more local, and better for today’s families.  It sets out practical, balanced steps for repatriating Nova Scotia’s energy supplies and charts a realistic course for replacing imported, carbon-intensive, non-renewable fuels with sustainable, local energy sources.  

Posting News Items/Events: news@geoscientistsns.ca

2010

December 2010 

Seasons Greetings Everyone,
It is that crazy, wonderful time of year again and I think it is important to let people know how important they are. I want to thank everyone on council and on the various committees and of course David and Sandra for all of their hard work in making this a very productive year.
 
We have successfully launched a recruitment campaign with students and  other groups which has included presentations to various groups on who we are and the importance and benefits of becoming a member. We have created a new category of membership for students which will give student a chance to gain knowledge of the association and the importance of working towards becoming a profession and should lead to a greater number of MIT’s and eventual members.
 
Our first Professional Development Seminar in October was a great success- Thank you once again PD committee and all who attended. The PD committee is busy working on the next event to be held early in the New Year. 
 
Our Communications committee is working on a newsletter that will I’m sure do a better job then I in keeping members up to date about what is new and exciting.
 
Our executive director has been busy organizing a number of standing committees including Environment, Mining and Energy which will be made up of individuals with expertise in each of these disciplines who can offer advice to council on various matters that come up  from time to time.  If you feel you have something to offer to any of these groups please contact David to see if there are still committee positions available.
 
I do not want to go at too great a length because I know how busy everyone is and that was not my original intent.
 
I really just want to wish you all a Merry Christmas and hope that you have a joyous holiday with family and friends.
 
Chrystal Kennedy, President 
 

October 2010: 

October 4, 2010: Meeting of Nova Scotian Institute of Science
Nova Scotian Institute of Science will be held at 7:30 pm on Monday, 4th October 2010 in the auditorium of the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History, 1747 Summer Street, Halifax.
 
** Please note that the NSIS Proceedings, Special Issue of Scaterie Island 45(1) is now published and will be handed out to members attending the October lecture meeting. The meeting speaker is Brendan Murphy,  Dept of Earth Sciences, Saint Francis Xavier University, NS.  
 
Dr. Murphy's lecture topic is:  Mountains: Past, Present and Future (read more)
 
October 4-7, 2010:  Global Petroleum Core Analysis Conference in Halifax
Leading global rock core analysts will be meeting in Halifax to attend the 2010 International Symposium of the Society of Core Analysts from October 4-7, 2010. The event will consist of a workshop and 3 days of technical sessions (including both oral and poster presentations).

The workshop and symposium will share the common theme "Core: From Wellsite to Production", with increased emphasis on activities occurring before and after the core is in the laboratory.

About the SCA
The Society of Core Analysts (SCA) and was founded in 1986. This organization is a Chapter-at-Large of The Society of Petrophysicists and Well Log Analysts (SPWLA) and is established with two objectives:
  1. To promote the aims, purposes, and membership of the SPWLA which is a non-profit scientific organization.
  2. To serve the interests of all persons who use or obtain reservoir evaluation information from rock and core samples.

More information on the Symposium and the SCA can be found at ww.scaweb.org.

 
October 25-26, 2010: Geology Matters 2010 Conference
Under the theme Growing the Economy DNR will co-host its 34th annual fall conference at the Westin Hotel, Halifax. Department staff, guest speakers, industry representatives and universities will present details of their work and discuss the important role that geology plays in our daily lives and the contribution of mineral development to the provincial economy and a sustainable future.
 
The two-day program includes displays and presentations that will provide overviews of mineral exploration, development, mining, geoheritage, economic growth, geoscience, geohazards, reclamation practices and much more. There will be two luncheons with guest speakers, the annual Minister's Reception, a workshops for students and demonstration. Admission to the technical talks and displays is free. For further information and registration forms please visit the Minerals Branch website (http://www.gov.ns.ca/NATR/MEB/oh/index.asp).
 
 
October 27-29, 2010: Atlantic Reclamation Conference (ARC)
Following the success of the 2007, 2008, and 2009 events, ARC2010 at the World Trade and Convention Centre in Halifax will offer a wide variety of opportunities to learn about technical, operational and organizational challenges to the effective management, reclamation, restoration, and remediation of contaminated sites, as well as new approaches and techniques to address them.

The event program, including the one-day workshops, welcome reception & trade exhibition, and the superb conference facilities of the World Trade and Convention Centre, will foster networking with event partners, colleagues, government representatives, academic organizations, and private sector firms. 
 
GNS is proud to present a day of professional development at ARC which will include keynote speakers from many industries, and several field trips around the province.  Please visit the ARC website for a list of speakers and events:  http://www.arc2010.atlanticclra.ca.  We'll see you there! 
 

July 2010:

New Executive Director and Registrar
The Council of Geoscientists Nova Scotia is pleased to announce the hiring of David C. Carter as Executive Director and Registrar effective July 19, 2010.  
 
This a part time position and David will continue his environmental and earth science consulting work as President and Senior Geoscientist with Hy-Grade Geoscience.
 
David’s contact information is: 
David C. Carter, P.Geo.
APGNS Executive Director / Registrar
Phone: (902) 883-7415
Cell: (902) 229-1315
 
We would like to thank Howard for his many years of service to the association and hope that he will continue to be involved with the association as a volunteer. (read more)

June 2010:

June 2–5: Annual General Meeting of Geoscientists Canada.
Howard Donohoe, Chrystal Kennedy and Andrew Cameron will travel to Yellowknife to attend. At the top of the agenda are the Draft Terms of Reference for a Synergy Task Force to “…examine the relationship between the national body Geoscientists Canada (CCPG Board) and the Constituent Associations (CAs) and to determine if there are protocols more appropriate to the challenges and opportunities facing the profession of Geoscience in Canada in the 21st century. 

 

June 10-11: The Mining Society of Nova Scotia
The Mining Society of Nova Scotia (MSNS) will be celebrating its 125th meeting anniversary at Keltic Lodge in Ingonish, NS.   The technical program is always designed to showcase the mineral industry in Nova Scotia and bring you up to date on local exploration and development activities. The social activities are always fun and begin with a round of golf on the famed Highland Links. (read more)
 
  

March 2010:

 

APGNS Annual General Meeting  (read more)
 
 

 

 

 January 2010  

 Rolls Out New Logo(read more) 

 

 

 

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