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Published For: The Public Works Association of British Columbia 102-211 Columbia St. Vancouver, BC V6A 2R5 Phone: 1-877-356-0699 • Fax: (888) 812-7014 www.pwabc.ca Editorial Advisor: Jeannette Austin Tel: (250) 819-6290

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Up Front 7 A Message from the Public Works

Association of British Columbia 9 A Message from the Alberta Public

Works Association13 A Message from the Saskatchewan Public Works Association17 A Message from the Canadian Public Works Association,

Manitoba Chapter19 A Message from the Alberta Municipal Supervisors

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In Every Issue24 What’s New?27 Legal Brief: Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation30 HR Report: Employee Self-Development: Your Roadmap to

Success33 Safety Report: Confined Space Entry36 Community Highlight: City of North Battleford’s

Unidirectional Flushing Program40 Community Highlight: The Magic of the North in the Heart of

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Tech Talk42 Public Works & Procurement: Pitfalls & Precautions44 Alberta’s New Wetland Policy

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On the cover: SPWA members provide essential services to keep our water systems functioning efficiently. This operator is excavating a small diameter potable water line for a rural water utility local to Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. An earlier installation of a tandem main by the utility had cut the original line and filled the lines belonging to two homeowners with sediment. Once the service main was located, they unidirectionally flushed the residents’ lines to clean them, including inside their houses. This project was paid for by an insurer. Canada Post Mail Publications Agreement Number: 40609661

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UP FRONT

PRESIDENTDeryk Lee Water & Underground Utilities / City of Victoria 417 Garbally Road Victoria, BC V8T 2J9 T: 250-361-0467 E: [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENTDoug Allin Chief Administrative Officer / City of Grand Forks Box 2207217 4th StreetGrand Forks, BC V0H 1H0 T: 250-442-8266 E: [email protected]

PAST PRESIDENTDavid Sparanese, AScT, CPWI 3 Manager Street Operations / District of Saanich 1040 Mckenzie AvenueVictoria, BC V8P 2L4 T: 250-475-5599 ext. 3324 E: david.sparanese@ saanich.ca

TREASURERGreg Wightman Utilities Superintendent / Corporation of Delta 5404 64 StreetDelta, BC V4K 1Z2 T: 604-861-1702 E: [email protected]

SECRETARYPat Miller Director, Utility Services / Sun Peaks Utilities Co. Ltd 1280 Alpine RoadSun Peaks, BC V0E 5N0 T: 250-578-5490 E: [email protected]

DIRECTORDoug Regehr Sewer and Drainage Superintendent / City of Coquitlam 500 Mariner WayCoquitlam, BC V3K 7B6 T: 604-927-6215 E: [email protected]

DIRECTOR Derrick Anderson Trades Manager / City of Cranbrook 40-10th Avenue SouthCranbrook, BC V1C 2M8 T: 250-489-0218 E: [email protected]

DIRECTORKaren Stewart Industry Manager, Municipal Solutions, Business Development / Esri Canada 1130 West Pender Street, Suite 610Vancouver, BC V6W 4A4 T: 604-695-7403 E: [email protected]

DIRECTORMurray Steer, CPWI 1 Manager, Equipment Services City of Vancouver 250 W 70th Avenue Vancouver, BC V5X 2X1 T: 604-326-4791 E: murray.steer@ vancouver.ca

DIRECTORChris Dodd Superintendent III- Transfer & Landfill Operations / City of Vancouver 701 National Avenue Vancouver BC V6A 4L3 T: 604-940-3192 E: [email protected]

APWA/CPWA DELEGATE David Sparanese, AScT, CPWI 3 Manager Street Operations / District of Saanich 1040 Mckenzie AvenueVictoria, BC V8P 2L4 T: 250-475-5599 ext. 3324 E: david.sparanese@ saanich.ca

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Jeannette AustinT: 250-819-6290E: [email protected]

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our executive director and her team for organizing this annual event. Our 83rd PWABC Annual Technical Conference & Trade Show September 21 to 23, 2015, will be hosted in Penticton, BC.

I want to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors and suppliers for their ongoing support and to our valued mem-bers for making our organization a suc-cess. I encourage members to participate in events and activities so that we can showcase our profession in our commu-nities. This will help our fellow citizens understand the important role we have in their communities as public works profes-sionals.

We look forward to another successful year and hope to meet you at our upcom-ing events. Also, let us know what you think about the PWABC Chapter by con-tacting us by email, Facebook or Twitter.

I hope you are as proud of the PWABC Chapter as I am. Together, we can continue to make the Public Works Association of BC a great resource for all of our members.

Sincerely,

Deryk LeePresidentPublic Works Association of BC

Fall is upon us and I hope every-one had a safe, healthy and happy summer season with family and fr iends. In the upcoming months we will be

exploring new ways to raise the aware-ness of our association. Our goal is to continue on building a strong foundation by providing quality education, network-ing events and activities related to the public works profession and to identify and communicate our role in emergency management. This also includes new and continued relationships with other orga-nizations to promote our profession.

In keeping with our goal in providing quality education and events, we are offer-ing courses on risk assessment, business case development, a management tool kit series, snow and ice training, emergency management, construction management and networking events with our certified public works inspector and certified public works supervisor programs. Information on course offerings, events and educational programs are available on our website at www.pwabc.ca.

Our 82nd PWABC Annual Technical Conference & Trade Show is September 15 to 17, 2014, and is hosted by the City of Kamloops. A special thank you to the conference committee, volunteers and to

A Message from the Public WorksAssociation of British ColumbiaI encourage members to participate in events and activities so that we can showcase our profession in our communities.

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the daily tasks and the outcomes come with a high level of unpredictability? Each job site poses a different situation, always a new prob-lem to solve. The culture that goes with work-ing in the field includes decision-making, behavior, adaptation and ongoing training.

Working in the field is more than a job, it’s a lifestyle that our members demonstrate and maintain a passion for. I am confident that the public works professionals work towards a better future for our communities. For those of us in the field of public works, whether in the private sector or the public sector, we are con-tinuously faced with doing more with often the same or less resources. We are called upon to “exceed our grasp” on a daily basis; we are con-tinually asked to provide our services in a most complex, effective and responsive manner. You are making the difference in your communities, profession and world.

We are all proud to be part of the public works family that is better because of all our efforts. The future has been painted as grim as we enter the baby boomer retirements, creating more job vacancies than in the 1990s. The future is not dark as it has been painted for years, but rather bright with the influx of a younger generation that provides the public works industry a fresh perspective on how we operate and conduct business. It is a time to reflect on the past, and to look to the future with hope and confidence.

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T he province has suffered from a staggering amount of devastat-ing natural disasters the last few years, and each time individuals from the Alberta Public Works

Association (APWA) have stepped up to assist our neighbours in need. From floods to fires, our membership has stepped up to help mitigate administrative, equipment or labour shortages. The APWA has been meet-ing with our sister associations to proactively address a number of issues prior to a disaster occurring. I believe that discussions regarding roles and responsibilities, communications, resources and on-site management would be beneficial for each group. During the recent flooding in southern Alberta, our association was given a seat in the Provincial Operations Center. Once again I was extremely proud that our membership stepped up to the call for resources from our colleagues in the south. To sustain our infrastructure during disasters, we must collaborate and share information as we find ourselves encountering new and unpredictable conditions. Going forward, the APWA is challenging itself to be a leader and initiate collaboration to our membership and sister associations in the area of mutual aid.

As Albertans, we are all aware that our weather can go from extremely hot to extremely cold in a very short time. What drives our members to work in the field when

ACTING PRESIDENT Patty PodoboroznyStrathcona CountyT: 780-992-6750E: patty.podoborozny@ strathcona.ca

DIRECTOR: IDEA GROUP LEADER & NORTHERN ALBERTA, IDEA GROUP LEADJohn Allen E: [email protected]

DIRECTOR, ALLIED MEMBERS Chris Deckhoff T: 780-960-1690 E: [email protected]

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VICE PRESIDENTPeter McDowellRoads SupervisorTown of Chestermere105 Marina Road Chestermere, AB T1X 1V7T: 403-207-2807 F: 403-204-7681

DIRECTOR, OUTREACH (EVENTS)Dave HenningManger, Roadway ServicesCity of Lloydminster T: 306-825-4581 E: [email protected]

DIRECTORS: IDEA GROUP — CENTRAL ALBERTAFrank EnesMD of RockyviewT: 403-478-8279E: [email protected]

DIRECTOR, IDEA GROUP — PEACE COUNTRY Rob Naugler T: 780-532-7393 E: [email protected]

DIRECTOR: IDEA GROUP — SOUTHERN ALBERTA Henry Vanderpyl T: 403-329-1404 E: [email protected]

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR PROGRAM REGISTRAR Jeannette AustinT: 403-990-APWA (2792)F: 1-888-812-7014E: [email protected]

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I am confident that the public works professionals work towards a better future for our communities.

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currently the Executive Director for the Pub-lic Works Association of British Columbia. I look forward to working with Jeannette and seeing the future advances our association can make as the demand for highly skilled public works professionals continues to grow in this province.

I look forward to seeing everyone this fall at our Annual Equipment Roadeo on September 11 and 12 and our Annual Conference from October 6 to 8 in Red Deer, Alberta. To find out more infor-mation and to register, visit us online at www.publicworks.ca.

Thank you for your continued support, as our association continues to grow and develop new relationships with sister associations. Remember that we can’t change everything we face but we have a greater chance to suc-ceed when we reach out to our public works community in this province we call home.

Patty Podoborozny, CET PWSlll Acting President Alberta Public Works Association

As our industry continues to grow, advance and change, so does our association. I would like to take this opportunity to share some changes within our association with you. Peter McDowell has agreed to be our chapter’s Vice President. We are very excited to have Peter join us on the board. His years of experience in utilities will be a great addi-tion to our board. As well, he will represent the southern part of the province on the exec-utive. Stacy Byer is moving on from the asso-ciation to pursue opportunities with various government agencies. Stacy served our asso-ciation as the Executive Director and Public Works Supervisor Program (PWSP) Registrar for the last 12 years. He was instrumental in the development of our annual conference and trade show and assisted the board in mak-ing it the successful event it is today.

I would like to thank Stacy for his years of support for the association and wish him well; in doing so I am pleased to welcome Jeannette Austin to the position of asso-ciation Chapter Administrator and Regis-trar. Jeannette resides in Didsbury and is


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UP FRONT

T he Saskatchewan Public Works Association would like to thank the attendees and sponsors who made our National Public Works Week (NPWW) event such a success. NPWW is a time to energize and educate the public on the importance of the con-tribution of public works to their daily lives.

To celebrate, the chapter presented the Water Sampling & Analysis - 1.0 workshop. This 0.6 CEU session was held on May 22, 2014, (during NPWW) at the Ramada Yorkton Hotel in Saskatchewan. Thirty-six opera-tors from across Saskatchewan and Manitoba attended and the furthest came from Ile a la Crosse!

Instructors Randy Hanson, Hach Sales & Service Canada, and Bert Gaudet, ATAP Infrastructure Management Ltd., gave detailed presenta-tions about sampling procedures and equipment. Perhaps the best parts were the open dialogue and many questions.

A Message from the Saskatchewan Public Works Association

As you can see, the SPWA is endeavouring to bring our members and those in the public works profession greater value in educational and networking opportunities.

PRESIDENT/CPWA REPRESENTATIVEGeorge JakemanGeneral ManagerGuardian Traffic Services Ltd.Regina, SK T: 306-522-0511E: [email protected]

PAST PRESIDENT/APWA COUNCIL OF CHAPTERS REPRESENTATIVEAndrew StevensonManagerATAP Infrastructure Management Ltd.Saskatoon, SKT: 306-244-8828E: [email protected]

PRESIDENT-ELECTAndrew Stevenson(contact as per above)

SECRETARYGeorge Jakeman(contact as per above)

TREASURERDale PetrunBusiness Process & Projects SupervisorPublic Works BranchSaskatoon, SKT: 306-975-8092E: [email protected]

ADMINISTRATORTrina MillerP.O. Box 131Saskatoon, SKT: 306-232-9300E: [email protected]

CHAPTER HISTORIANVacant

DIRECTORStewart SchaferDirector of Public Works & EngineeringCity of North BattlefordNorth Battleford, SK T: 306-445-1735E: [email protected]

DIRECTORAaron BrickOperations EngineerInfrastructure Services Dept.Saskatoon, SKT: 306-975-2304E: [email protected]

DIRECTORGerald NeighboursPublic Works ForemanTown of NipawinNipawin, SK T: 306-862-5523E: [email protected]

DIRECTORAndrew FahlmanPublic Works ManagerCity of MelvilleMelville, SK T: 306-728-6865E: [email protected]

DIRECTOR – SMALL TOWN (<3000)Brent BagshawTown ForemanTown of BroadviewBroadview, SK T: 306-696-2581E: [email protected]

SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVENabeegh SubhaniSales Location ManagerXylemSaskatoon, SK T: 306-933-4849E: [email protected]

APWARhonda WilhiteChapter CoordinatorKansas City, MO T: 1-800-848-APWA, Ext. 3512E: [email protected]

REGION IX DIRECTORJill Marilley, PE, PWLFSenior Project ManagerHDR, Inc.Shoreline, WA T: 206-542-7879E: [email protected]

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A Hach Sales & Service Canadatechnician calibrating water testingequipment at the National PublicWorks Week (NPWW) Workshop.

City of North Battleford managers barbecuing attheir NPWW event.

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For value, Hach’s certified factory trained field service technician was on-site to perform preventative maintenance, repairs and calibrations of the operators’ Hach por-table instruments while they attended the workshop.

Congratulations to Derek Hoffman of Stoughton and Brad Secundiak from Stur-gis, the winners of the mounted prints “Building for Today, Planning for Tomor-row,” by Lane duPont.

Also, during NPWW, the City of North Battleford opened its shop and held a day to recognize the public works staff with a cake and barbecue, cooked by management. The city has made this an annual event.

The SPWA is holding an Equipment Demo Day presented by Industrial Machine Inc. on August 22, 2014, in North Battl-eford. Being shown are presentations and an actual practical demonstration with a Cold Planer, trailer mounted Hot Box and Infra-red Asphalt Heater. The following day we are having our inaugural Golf Tournament at the North Battleford Golf and Coun-try Club. Come out and enjoy 18 holes of golf, a delicious steak supper, prizes, net-working and perhaps a few beverages with your friends.

The chapter is hosting a Young Profes-sionals (YP) Casino Night in Regina on October 17, 2014. Details of the venue and speaker are being finalized.

Also on the current event schedule, we are hosting our 56th Annual Conference and Tradeshow at the Saskatoon Inn, Febru-ary 24 to 26, 2015. “Public Works, Con-necting… it all together” will bring our members, suppliers, educators and others together to share their knowledge and skills in our forum. The conference committee is working hard planning this event. An ad on page 23 of this magazine provides you with some of the details.

The association would like to commend long serving SPWA and APWA member Doug Drever on being selected to serve on the APWA International Affairs Committee. Congratulations Doug!

As you can see, the SPWA is endeav-ouring to bring our members and those in the public works profession greater value in educational and networking opportunities. We will also continue to promote profes-sionalism in the public works field, advocate the essential role that public works plays in the quality of life and promote it as a career choice for the working force of the future.

Visit our chapter website at http://saskatch-ewan.cpwa.net for more information and details about upcoming events.

Andrew StevensonPast PresidentThe Saskatchewan Public Works Association

Randy Hanson speaking at the NPWW Workshop about sampling procedures and equipment.

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My year as President of the Manitoba Chapter of the CPWA is coming to the end and I would like to take this opportunity to thank both the Board of Dir-ectors and the members for allowing me the privilege of representing them this past year. I am honoured to be able to work with so many exceptional people who are willing to give their experience and knowledge in a variety of

areas in the public works field.APWA/CPWA, through the many educational, training and accreditation programs,

take good public works people and make them better. There is tremendous value in being a member and it opens up numerous opportunities for individuals to share their experiences with others on a variety of committees and through socializing at events. We learn from our counterparts in other firms and this teaches us to make better strategic choices and produce better solutions to the problems we encounter.

Membership in our association provides access to many social events that are well attended. Our recent Spring Fling was held at the suite in the Clay Oven Restaurant watching our Win-nipeg Goldeyes and was an exceptional evening for all. Our annual Golf Tournament was a success again this year. Everyone participating had a great time and through the generosity of the golfers and our sponsors we were able to add another $2,000 to our Red River Scholarship Fund.

The 2014 Congress in Toronto promises to be very exciting and I know the Ontario Chapter will be the perfect host for all. It is an honour for Canada and all Canadian public works people to have a Congress in Canada. I truly hope someday that our Manitoba Chapter may be able to host an event like the Snow Conference. After last winter, Manitoba should be leading the world in what is required to have Public Works Departments, contractors, govern-ments, suppliers and behind the scenes administrative personnel provide the everyday necessi-ties everyone takes for granted.

In closing I would like to thank everyone involved with public works for choosing a career that gives back to their communities and gives us the safe and enjoyable lifestyle that we all appreciate.

Sincerely,

Steve Blayney PresidentManitoba Chapter, CPWA

A Message from the Canadian Public Works Association, Manitoba Chapter

Manitoba Chapter

PRESIDENTSteve BlayneyManitoba Chapter, CPWAT: 204-509-7385E: [email protected] PAST PRESIDENTBurton Mikolayenko, P. Eng.T: 204-896-1209E: [email protected] PRESIDENT-ELECTKas Zurek, P. Eng.T: 204-986-2025E: [email protected] SECRETARYAlexis Wilcott, EITT: 204-896-1209E: [email protected] TREASURERBonnie Konzelman, P.EngT: 204-451-3795E: [email protected] HOUSE OF DELEGATES REPRESENTATIVE, AND CPWA BOARD OF DIRECTORS REPRESENTATIVEBill GraboweckyT: 204-986-6332E: [email protected]

DIRECTORSJim BerezowskyT: 204-986-2308E: [email protected] Rob Loudfoot, P. Eng.T: 204-986-7634E: [email protected] Joel Martens, CETT: 204-254-7761E: jmartens@ bayviewconstruction.ca Mike NeillT: 204-471-5660E: [email protected] Ron Watson, P. Eng.T: 204-807-5414E: [email protected] Mark WieseT: 204-233-1424E: [email protected] Nancy WindjackT: 204-986-6872E: [email protected] 2014 APPOINTMENTHistorianKonrad KrahnT: 204-986-3041E: [email protected]

?Did You Know?

Manitoba is the longest serving of the Canadian chapters of the American Public Works Association, and has been providing a forum for practitioners since 1955. The chap-ter actively supports its membership, the public and policy makers to collaborate and maintain healthy communities throughout the province.

Learn more about the Manitoba Chapter, CPWA, at manitoba.cpwa.net.

Manitoba Chapter, CPWA, Executive There is tremendous value in being a member

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UP FRONT

Over the summer, many construction projects were underway in the prov-ince, from flood repair to flood mitigation, to the annual repair and main-tenance of road and bridge infrastructure. Although for the most part the summer of 2014 was relatively dry, Alberta’s Flood Recovery Erosion Con-trol (FREC) Program continues to work with flood-affected municipalities

to help fund and complete erosion control work across the province.This summer, AMSA executives also undertook construction of a new website

and logo in a rebranding effort. I am pleased to unveil AMSA’s new logo and newly designed website at www.amsapw.ca. AMSA has also stepped into the social media realm, with new Facebook and Twitter pages, to help us keep in touch with members. It’s my hope that our new website and social links will provide a conduit members and the public will use to access AMSA’s resources and keep up-to-date with news, events and training opportunities.

In the previous issue of The Roadrunner, there was an article that described the work of the Local Road Bridge Design committee. In May, Alberta Transportation released new Local Road Bridge Design Guidelines. These guidelines will support municipalities with lower cost options in the engineering of local road bridges, which have lower traffic volumes than bridges on major highways. This is one positive step in addressing the large bridge infrastructure deficits experienced throughout the province.

Another positive is that the federal government recently announced new dollars for the Building Canada Fund (BCF)—and federal Gas Tax Fund; $942 million and $2.27 billion for Alberta, respectively. When the provincial BCF applications are released, many municipalities will be vying for the much needed infrastructure funding.

While undertaking new construction and repair projects, municipalities will need to think about and address the implications of the new Alberta Wetland Policy. Later in this issue of The Roadrunner, there is an article that details how these new wetland regulations will impact public works departments in their construction programs.

Finally, I look forward to seeing our membership at the upcoming AMSA conven-tion, which takes place in Edmonton November 18 to 20. If you haven’t attended our convention in the past, but are interested in finding out what AMSA is all about, I welcome and encourage you to visit our website at www.amsapw.ca for more details and of course to register to attend. Hopefully we’ll see some new faces among us.

Have a wonderful fall.

Marshall MortonAMSA PresidentDirector, Public WorksClearwater County

A Message from the Alberta Municipal Supervisors Association

PRESIDENT Marshall Morton Clearwater T: 403-845-4444E: [email protected]

VICE-PRESIDENT Bill Cade Lacombe T: 403-782-8963E: [email protected]

SECRETARY Mark HarbrichtNewell T: 403-362-3504E: [email protected]

TREASURER Trina Lasau Flagstaff T: 780-384-4103E: [email protected]

PAST PRESIDENT Dave Dextraze Wetaskiwin T: 780-361-6230E: [email protected]

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Christine Heggart T: 403-845-4444E: [email protected]

AMSA DIRECTORS ZONE 1 Jeremy Wickson Taber T: 403-223-3541E: [email protected]

ZONE 1 Hugh Pettigrew Foothills T: 403-603-6202E: [email protected]

ZONE 2 Garth Ennis Stettler T: 403-742-4441E: [email protected]

ZONE 2 Rob Mayhew Red Deer T: 403-350-2163E: [email protected]

ZONE 3 Joe Duplessie Lac St. Anne T: 780-785-3411E: [email protected]

ZONE 3 Rick Evans Brazeau T: 780-542-7711E: [email protected]

ZONE 4 Dion Hynes Birch Hills T: 780-694-393E: [email protected]

ZONE 4 Leonard Van Oort Northern Lights T: 780-836-3348E: [email protected]

ZONE 5 Darby Dietz Beaver T: 780-663-3730E: [email protected]

ZONE 5 Graham Backus Camrose T: 780-672-4449 E: [email protected]

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Did You Know?The Alberta Municipal Supervisors Association

(AMSA) is comprised of mostly senior supervisory staff from rural municipal public works departments.

Learn more at www.amsapw.ca.

I am pleased to unveil AMSA’s new logo and newly designed website at www.amsapw.ca.

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Did You Know? Did you know that the APWA has youth

education resources?

Stay Safe | Stay Away - Construction is not a Place to Play

This 15 minute presentation was profession-ally developed by the City of Edmonton for stu-dents ages five to 10 and includes an instructor’s guide and workbooks for the children to complete.

Discovering the World of Public Works - Learning Kit

This new educational outreach program introduces children (K to Grade 5) to the mul-tifaceted and exciting world of public works! This curriculum provides you with everything you need to educate children about public works and its role in their daily lives. You can use the three-part curriculum for giving pre-sentations at community events, public works celebrations, and at schools for “Career Days.”

For more information, visit www.public-works.ca.

Keep up-to-date with the CPWA, Manitoba Chapter

The CPWA, Manitoba Chapter regularly releases a newsletter with association updates and upcoming events. If you would like to receive a copy, visit http://manitoba.cpwa.net/.

AMSA Fall Convention 2014November 18 to 20, 2014, in Edmon-

ton, Alberta at the Shaw Convention Centre (Salon 9).

Join your fellow municipal public works leaders for sharing of information and best practices. The three-day agenda features pre-sentations regarding innovative technologies, impacts of legislation, a facility tour, a bear pit session and AMSA’s annual general meet-ing. Registration is free for AMSA members. Visit www.amsapw.ca to register today!

and a desire to move into a supervisory role, or employees currently in a supervisory role who desire a credential and/or certification. The program will also be of interest to those working in the heavy construction field or linear infrastructure construction who want to move into supervisory roles.

For more information and to download the application, visit www.pwabc.ca. To reg-ister for BCIT courses that are mandatory or elective, go to www.bcit.ca/admission/register.

Become a Certified Public Works Supervisor

The Public Works Association of BC and the Centre for Infrastructure Management (CIM) have developed an Associate Cer-tificate in Public Works Supervision. The certificate targets public works employees with four to five years of work experience

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SPWA 2015 Annual Conference & Tradeshow

February 24-26, 2015 Saskatoon Inn, Saskatoon SK

Tuesday, February 24 Full Conference & Tradeshow Registration Evening Supplier’s Night Members: $350 | Non‐Members: $400 Wednesday, February 25 One Day Attendance Technical Sessions Thursday for CEU Session: $275 Awards Night in Tradeshow

Suppliers please contact us for tradeshow Thursday, February 26 information CEU Session, Lunch Entertainment

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PWABC Events 2014-2015EDUCATION CALENDARIntroduction to Emergency ManagementOctober 8, 2014Victoria

Risk AssessmentNovember 6, 2014Victoria

Management Tool Kit SeriesNovember 7, 2014Victoria

Introduction to Construction InspectionNovember 18-19, 2014Vancouver

Snow & Ice TrainingNovember 18-20, 2014Victoria

CPWI Networking EventNovember 20, 2014Vancouver

Estimating & CPWI Networking EventNovember 21, 2014Victoria

Introduction to Public WorksNovember 27, 2014Vancouver

Business Case DevelopmentNovember 28, 2014Vancouver

Construction ManagementDecember 4-5, 2014Okanagan

Women in Public WorksMarch 4, 2015Richmond

PWIS Creates a Permanent Endowment FundThe Public Works Inspector Society supported by the Public Works Association of BC

is very proud to announce a permanent endowment fund of $30,000 with the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund. This fund will generate about $1,000 per year and will be awarded each year to a first year student in civil engineering. This is a great legacy for those who have been strong supporters of the Certified Public Works Inspectors in the province of British Columbia. For more information on becoming a Certified Public Works Inspector see the link on our website, www.pwabc.ca. Also, join us at the networking event for Certified Public Works Inspectors on November 20, 2014.

AMSA’s Rebranding Campaign Complete

In the summer of 2014, AMSA execu-tive undertook a rebranding campaign and developed a new AMSA logo and website for the association. After reviewing several logo options, the executive decided on the new logo you’ll see dawning the pages of this issue of The Roadrunner magazine. The new AMSA logo is a complete shift, with new colours and design, which aligns more closely with the types of projects members undertake. When you looked at the logo, did you see the asphalt with line painting at first glance?

AMSA’s executive is excited to share our new website as well, so please visit www.amsapw.ca to check it out. Within, users will find information about our asso-ciation, upcoming events, a careers section,

a Roadrunner section and links to join AMSA as well as links to other associations. There is a member-only section which includes a discussion board and links to sample policies and contract templates.

AMSA has also ventured in the social media realm, with new Facebook and Twitter pages to help us keep in touch with members. News items that are posted to AMSA website will automatically feed to both social media pages, in an effort to provide members up-to-date infor-mation. When you visit our website, be sure to click the Facebook and Twitter links to like and follow us!

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APWA Events 2014-2015

Upcoming Manitoba Chapter Events 2014-2015

EDUCATION SESSIONSIntroduction to Construction Inspection December 11-13, 2014

IDEA GROUP MEETINGSNorthern Alberta Idea Group MeetingOctober 7, 2014

Peace Region Idea Group MeetingOctober 7, 2014

Central Alberta Idea Group MeetingNovember 4, 2014

Northern Alberta Idea Group MeetingJanuary 13, 2015

CONFERENCE & ROADEO2014 Equipment Roadeo September 11-12, 2014

Partners in Excellence Conference & Tradeshow October 6-8, 2014

Chapter Leadership & Strategic Planning Meeting with APWA Brian Van NormanSeptember 17, 2014

Infrastructure Canada PresentationOctober 2014

Annual General MeetingDecember 2014

Manitoba Chapter

Saskatchewan Public Works Association Ken Dobchuk Memorial Saskatchewan Opportunity & Innovation AwardThis award is intended to encourage and recognize Saskatchewan youth with academ-ic achievement and financial need.

Program and/or Campus Designations: Water Resources Engineering Technology Diploma Program Year II, SIAST Palliser campus.

Value: $1,000 per year.

Disbursement Period: Disbursement of the award will occur in the fall through SIAST.

Application or Nomination: Application through SIAST.

Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible to receive the Saskatchewan Public Works Association Ken Dobchuk Memorial Sas-katchewan Opportunity & Innovation Award, a student must be enrolled full-time in the Water Resources Engineering Tech-nology Diploma Program, Year II at SIAST Palliser campus.

Selection Criteria Selection will be Based on: Financial Need and Academic Achieve-ment (50/50 weighting).

Tony Marceca Memorial ScholarshipFounded in the memory of Tony Marceca and established in 1992, this award is given annually to a son or daughter of an SPWA member. This is an ‘entrance level’ scholar-ship where the recipient is awarded a bursary.

Scholarship Amount: $1,000.

Scholarship Type: Undergraduate, gradu-ate, non-degree-seeking.

Application Deadline: January 30, 2015.

Contact Name: Trina Miller.

Contact Email: [email protected].

Saskatchewan Public Works Association Mike Bohn Memorial Saskatchewan Opportunity & Innovation AwardThis award is intended to encourage and recognize Saskatchewan youth with academ-ic achievement and financial need.

Program and/or Campus Designations: Civil Engineering Technology Diploma Program Year II, SIAST Palliser campus.

Value: $1,000 per year.

Disbursement Period: Disbursement of the award will occur in the fall through SIAST.

Application or Nomination: Application through SIAST.

Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible to receive the Saskatchewan Public Works Association Mike Bohn Memorial Saskatch-ewan Opportunity and Innovation Award, a student must be enrolled full-time in the Civil Engineering Technology Diploma Program, Year II at SIAST Palliser campus.

Selection Criteria Selection will be Based on: Financial Need and Academic Achieve-ment (50/50 weighting).

Check out pictures highlighting National Public Works Week (NPWW) celebrated in North Battleford and at the 2014 SPWA Water Sampling Analysis 1.0 workshop in Yorkton at http://saskatch-ewan.cpwa.net/resources/images/.

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3. Computer programsBeginning January 1, 2015, the instal-

lation of a computer program, such as spy-ware or any automatic updates of software, on any other person’s computer system in the course of a commercial activity is pro-hibited, unless express consent is obtained.

CASL also prohibits installed computer programs from causing electronic messages to be sent from a computer system without the person’s knowledge. Similar to the send-ing of CEMs and the alteration of transmis-sion data, requests for consent must meet the requirements set out in CASL and there are some additional requirements for certain types of software.

Penalties under CASLCASL provides stiff penalties if the

legislation is breached. Individuals in breach may be fined up to $1 million, while companies may be fined up to $10 million. Directors, officers or agents may also be found personally liable for

to and obtain the recipients’ consent prior to July 1, 2014. Further, CASL outlines requirements that will need to be met when requesting consent. CASL also imposes formalities on CEMs that must be com-plied with, such as a requirement to have an unsubscribe function.

2. Transmission dataCASL prohibits the alteration of trans-

mission data in an electronic message in the course of a commercial activity with-out expressed consent. This prohibition is intended to address circumstances where an electronic message is delivered to a destina-tion other than, or in addition to, that speci-fied by the sender. For example, website links that take users to a location they do not anticipate.

Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), the majority of which came into force on July 1, 2014, will have a significant impact on many everyday activities of

municipalities, businesses and other enti-ties. Failure to comply with CASL’s require-ments may lead to significant liabilities for individuals and entities. CASL will impact three main types of activities:

1. Commercial electronic messagesCASL prohibits individuals and enti-

ties (including not-for-profit entities), from sending commercial electronic messages (CEMs) to a third party unless the recipient has given consent to receive such a message or unless an exemption applies. A CEM may be sent by email, instant messaging, text or similar means. Its purpose, or one of its purposes, is the encouragement of participation in a commercial activity. Con-sequently, it was important for all entities to evaluate who it sends electronic messages

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violations of CASL. Further, employers may be found liable for violations com-mitted by their employee acting with-in their scope of employment, although there are some defenses available.

Beginning July 1, 2017, CASL will allow individuals and companies affected by a breach to bring a private right of action in court and will allow the appli-cant to recover actual and statutory dam-ages.

Next stepsThe stringent requirements of CASL

will create significant compliance challenges for many entities. It is critical that entities assess their current operations and devel-op a comprehensive compliance strategy to prepare for CASL’s coming-into-force. We recommend that entities do the following:

(a) Review existing practices and develop a CASL compliance strategy

• Review the types of electronic com-munications sent and the content of such messages to determine if CASL applies; and

• Develop a policy regarding send-ing CEMs and the entity’s reliance on express or implied consents.

(b) Develop (or review) a privacy policy to manage personal information• After collecting personal informa-

tion, such as phone numbers or email addresses, an entity has an obliga-tion to manage such information in accordance with applicable privacy laws; and

• A privacy policy should establish guidelines around the use (including compliance with CASL) and stor-age of such personal information.

(c) Management of electronic services • The entity should ensure that its

databases are properly set up so that it can manage and store express consents and automatically remove people from the express consent list if they unsubscribe; and

• If an entity has third party con-tractors that manage the entity’s information systems and electronic services, the entity should review the contracts in place to ensure the following: » Compliance with CASL; » Compliance with privacy poli-

cies and legislation; and » If intellectual property is licensed,

ensure that the license agree-ment properly allocates the risk and provides adequate indemnity protection for breach or privacy legislation.

Help?If you have any questions or concerns

with respect to this article, or if your organ-ization requires assistance in preparing for CASL, please contact the following mem-bers of the Brownlee LLP Municipal Team:

• Lorne I. Randa, (780) 497-4832, [email protected].

• Jillian L. Swainson, (780) 497-4802, [email protected] . w

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E ach issue The Roadrunner includes community highlights from across western Canada. We are hoping to include even more of these “good news stories” in upcoming

issues; preferably one from each of the four western provinces.

This issue’s Community Highlights discuss the City of North Battleford’s success with its unidirectional flushing program in Saskatch-ewan and the new Journey to Churchill polar bear exhibit at Assiniboine Park Zoo in Win-nipeg, Manitoba. If you have a community highlight you’d like to share for a future issue, please send them in for review. Articles will be edited for grammar, spelling, length, etc. You can also include high resolution photos, if any are available.

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If they are not specific enough, they will be more difficult to accomplish. For instance, a specific goal would be to complete two college courses in algebra and trigonometry within the next year.

In order to measure your progress, you need to stay on track and achieve your tar-get dates. Determine if your target dates are attainable, but if they are important to you

can help you answer these questions and guide you in the right direction. For instance, if you have always been passionate about designing and building projects, and have strong math skills, pursuing a diploma in civil engineering technology may be a good fit.

Setting personal goalsSet goals that are SMART: specific, measur-

able, attainable, realistic and timely.

Mark Twain once said, “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” Have you started preparing yourself for career success? Taking

control of your career is your responsibility. It is all up to you and to achieve this; employ-ee self-development is critical. Regardless of what stage you are at in your life, there are some actions you can take to get your career moving in the right direction!

Self-developmentSelf-development, also known as per-

sonal development, is the act or process of developing your talent and potential to con-tribute to the realization of your dreams and aspirations. It requires self-awareness and self-knowledge, and can result in building self-esteem, learning new skills, becoming more employable, enhancing your quality of life, developing purpose and improv-ing your health.

Preparing yourselfThere are many ways to prepare

yourself for success. Start by asking yourself the following questions: • What are my personal goals?• What type of career do I want

to have? • Am I living up to my full

potential?• What am I good at?

Answer honestly and sin-cerely. Make sure to compare your knowledge, skills and abilities to your goals or chosen career. Taking an online assess-ment or using a career centre

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and you have planned wisely, you will figure out how to achieve them. A realistic goal must be something you are willing and able to strive for. Lastly, the goals need to be timely or have an established timeframe for completion, or you will not feel a sense of urgency.

Moving ahead at workNow that you have established your

career goals, there are many steps you can take, and factors to consider, to progress at work, including:1. A current (or future) employer consid-

ers whether you demonstrate a positive attitude, have proven leadership skills, display initiative and motivation, and are committed to your workplace and your own development. • For instance, a positive attitude can

be illustrated by accepting new tasks eagerly or a willingness to develop new work procedures.

• Leadership skil ls can be prov-en when you offer to take a new employee under your wing and train them in a new job function, even though that isn’t part of your nor-mal work activities.

• You can show initiative by seek-ing out new learning opportunities or taking on additional challenges, such as volunteering to work on a committee or a special project. Tak-ing on new tasks, getting your name known within the organization and going outside your comfort zone are great ways to increase your skills and enhance your reputation.

• Demonstrate commitment to your own development by joining a pro-fessional association and growing your network. For instance, becom-ing a member in a work-related association can ensure you are aware of upcoming conferences and learn-ing opportunities. Associations also distribute current information, arti-cles or publications on interesting topics and about what is happening in your field of interest.

2. Complete post-secondary education in your area of interest. Take the courses that you need to have for your dream job before the job competition opens.


3. As difficult as it may be, sometimes you need to take a step backwards or side-ways. If it helps you gain the skills to achieve your goals, then it is worth it. And remember, while money is impor-tant, it isn’t everything. Keeping your goal in mind will help you get there.

4. Depending on the size of your organi-zation, you may have human resource representatives that you can talk to about what your organization values

in its employees. You could talk to your supervisor or a coach/mentor. Ask for feedback from your supervisor on your strengths and areas that could use improvement. Self- awareness is an important step in being open to con-tinue to develop and grow.

5. Check your company intranet for job requirements (including specific com-petencies for the position), and tools that can help you with writing your

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cover letter and resume or preparing for an interview.

6. If you wish to join a specific company, research that organization. Know what they do and what they care about. When you get called for an interview, this will show that you took the time to prepare.

Personal development in a unionized environment

Many collective agreements contain a “senior qualified” clause for promotion. This means that your seniority is recog-nized, but so are your qualifications. Senior-ity, alone, will not get you the job. Once you have sufficiently prepared yourself, you should be confident in your abilities and be ready to compete on your own merit. People will recognize you, if you distinguish and promote yourself.

In the words of Walt Disney, “All our dreams can come true, if we have the cour-age to pursue them.”

Life is about having passion, vision and purpose. It is estimated that we spend at least 37 per cent of our life at work. Does your career provide you with the passion and purpose you envision for yourself? w

Karen Toews, CHRP, is the manager of human resources for the City of Winnipeg Public Works Department. She can be reached at [email protected].

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and product residue can create slippery sur-faces. There may be obstructions with sharp edges that can cut or pierce. Debris or prod-ucts may fall inside the space. Confined spaces usually have very little light which makes it difficult to see hazards and machin-ery operating around the confined space may make communication difficult.

Gases and vapours do not always have good warning properties. Can you smell an

always ensure all sources of energy are prop-erly isolated, locked out and tagged.

Fires and explosions are a hazardous possibility. Oxygen can be an oxidizing agent. Always refer to the MSDS before pur-ging with oxygen or air to ensure it will not create a flammable or explosive atmosphere.

Slippery surfaces, hard or sharp sur-faces and obstructions, falling objects, poor visibility and noise can be hazardous. Water

C onfined spaces are enclosed or partially enclosed spaces that are not primarily designed or intended for human occupancy except for the purpose of per-

forming work. It has restricted means of entrance and exit. A hazardous confined space is one that is or may become haz-ardous to a worker due to the design, con-struction or atmosphere, the materials or substances in the space, the work activities or processes used or any other conditions relating to the confined space.

The risksNever assume a confined space is

safe. Some of the risks from entering an improperly tested confined space are long term respiratory illness, brain damage and death.

The hazardsChemicals, product residue, bacteria and

viruses capable of causing disease are a haz-ard of confined spaces. Always refer to the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) if there is a possibility that hazardous materials or products are present.

The task itself that is being performed in the confined space (welding, cutting, grind-ing, cleaning or even equipment/vehicles idling) can be a hazard. These tasks can pro-duce toxic vapours or can decrease the oxy-gen levels in the atmosphere. For example, a truck idling beside a manhole could allow exhaust fumes to enter the manhole and turn it into a hazardous atmosphere.

Sources of energy, such as electrical, hydraulic or pneumatic, are dangers to look out for. Before entering any confined space,

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oxygen deficient or enriched atmosphere? You will never know until it is too late. Hydrogen sulfide (H

2S) shuts down the

ability to smell. Then it kills you. Carbon monoxide has no odour. Then you go to sleep, permanently.

Hazard controlA Pre-Entry Confined Space Hazard

Assessment is completed by the project man-agers, supervisors and workers to identify all the possible hazards associated with the con-fined space. Controls for the hazards iden-tified will be implemented before the work commences. A Confined Space Entry Permit is completed by the supervisor and workers prior to work commencing. The permit iden-tifies all the hazards (including external haz-ard sources), controls for the hazards, work-ers using the permit, the stand-by person, isolation techniques used, means of effective communication between the workers, atmos-phere testing results before work commences and intermittently or continuously during the work, the rescue procedure, personal protect-ive equipment (PPE) required, how entry and exit will be done from the confined space, and what work is to be done.

Other means of hazard control include:• Purging to clean out the atmosphere in a

confined space using air, water, steam or an inert gas. Purging is one method used to reduce or prevent fire and explosion because it removes harmful gases or vapours from the confined space. However, there are hazards created by each purging method.

• Ventilation is used to help maintain a safe breathing atmosphere. It can also be used to displace or dilute potentially hazardous conditions before they become hazardous. Types of ventilation methods are, forced air systems, exhaust systems or a combina-tion of both. If using ventilation, you must ventilate continuously. When using sur-rounding air to ventilate, always ensure it is coming from a clean source. You do not want to draw fumes into the confined space from potentially harmful sources, such as fumes from diesel, gas or chemicals.

• Isolation means to physically interrupt or disconnect pipes, lines and sources of energy from a confined space. Isolation is always done in conjunction with Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures.

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• Air monitoring is used if a safe atmos-phere cannot be provided or main-tained by purging or ventilation. Then the employer must ensure that the atmosphere in the confined space is continuously monitored by a compe-tent person.

Emergency planningKeep the following in mind when planning

for an emergency situation:• Look at the characteristics of the confined

space when planning for an emergency situ-ation. Does the space have obstructions, different levels, corners, sharp edges? Any or all of these will make it impossible for a non-entry rescue.

• What rescue equipment and rescue person-nel are available? Rescue equipment must be suitable for the confined space. This may include a tripod, winch, full body harness and a self-contained breathing apparatus. Rescue personnel must be trained and com-petent in its use. Are you working on a site that already has a confined space rescue team in place? What are their policies and procedures? What are their requirements from you?

• Are first aid and CPR trained personnel readily available? At a minimum your standby person must have first aid and CPR training that is current.

• If necessary, how fast can external rescue and medical help be at the site? If 911 is your only means of external help, it may take too long for them to arrive.

Warning!More than 60 per cent of confined

space fatalities are would-be rescuers! Don’t become one of the statistics. We are human and usually jump in if we see someone in distress. Don’t!

If nothing else, remember this when deal-ing with a possible confined space. If you can’t test, if you can’t ventilate, if you don’t have a breathing apparatus, if you haven’t developed an entry plan, do not enter!

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James Sentes, CSO, is the safety co-ordinator for the Associated Engineering SK Operation.

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In 2000, the cryptosporidium water crisis halted the swabbing program. At that time, during lengthy discussion with health and environmental officials, it was decided that using swabs to clean the water mains would not be acceptable, due to the chance of push-ing the cryptosporidium into the inside sur-faces of the concrete and iron pipes that were encrusted with tuberculation.

Instead, a high velocity unidirectional flushing (UDF) technique was used to clear all of the water mains. The city contracted

they would take days to locate. In other cases, pieces of the swabs ripped off during the pro-cess and would flow into and plug water meters throughout the city water system. The water crew still talks about this problem, as it would take weeks to clear all of the water meters.

In a number of cases, old and fragile water mains would break as the swabs passed by weak portions of cast iron or asbestos concrete pipes, requiring the swabbing program to stop while the water line break was excavated and repaired.

B efore the year 2000, the City of North Battleford used to swab its water mains to remove excess iron and manganese which would get past the groundwater

treatment filtration system and accumulate in the water mains. Although the swabbing did assist in removing the settled iron and manga-nese, the process was labour intensive and had its own problems.

In some cases, swabs would end up getting lost in the network of water main pipes and

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City of North Battleford’s Unidirectional Flushing Program By Andrew Stevenson & Stewart Schafer

A high velocity unidirectional flushing technique expels coloured iron and manganese sediments from the water mains.

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A hydraulic model of the distribution sys-tem was used to ensure unidirectional flow through the system at all times. Sectional plans were generated from the model for each day’s flushing sequence. The program enabled our crews to select the best route for each flushing run.

In 2002, swabbing of the water mains program began again and continued until approximately 2006. ATAP returned in 2007 to UDF the entire city. The same parameters of three pipe changes of water and twenty colour units was used to provide an acceptable level of pipe cleanliness.

From 2007 to 2011, cleaning of the water mains was halted. By 2011, the city realized they needed to institute an annual distribu-tion cleaning program and contracted ATAP to UDF the city’s entire potable water mains over the following two years (2012-2013).

When the UDF began again in 2012, it started on the west side of the city to again remove the build up of iron and manganese. Although there were some minor problems, the flush was successful in removing large quantities of sediment from the water mains.

In 2013, UDF of the east side of the city was completed. It was found that, although sediment was present during UDF, the build up of iron and manganese was not as large as found on the west side.

Noted was that the built up sediment in the water mains was in direct relation to how much water came from the groundwater treat-ment plant. In particular, the Riverview sub-division waterline mains, which are closest to the groundwater treatment plant, had an exten-sive build up of iron and manganese sediment deposits. Each year, the larger feed mains from the Water Treatment Plant #1 to the Water

the flushing of each section of the pipe. Colour testing was used to determine the effectiveness of flushing for each section run. Twenty colour units were established in the protocol as the minimum acceptable level for completion of the flushing run of each section. The expression of risk, in economic terms, was used as a common currency. Risk in different asset classes was compared.

Flushing was undertaken during daytime hours to minimize possible service interrup-tions during nighttime hours when water plant staffing was at a minimum. The crew worked approximately 14 hours per day on an average of six days per week.

ATAP Infrastructure Management Ltd. and its parent company, Associated Engineering, to provide a flow model and clean the mains.

The UDF program started on May 24, 2001, and was completed on June 29, 2001. The city’s distribution system was flushed using a minimum velocity of two metres per second. Flushing at this velocity pro-vided removal of sand, sediments and solid accumulations in the piping. Velocities were monitored using ATAP’s specially designed trailer-mounted metering system which enabled crews to maintain required velocity in the system.

The volume of water in the pipes was changed a minimum of three times during


The specially designed ATAP unidirectional flushing trailer

working on-site overnight in North Battleford.

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are based on system functionality at the time of UDF.

Given the success of the distribution sys-tem cleaning program and the results noted on-site, the City of North Battleford has now contracted ATAP to clean the entire city’s mains over a three year term from 2014 to 2016. The mains from the Water Treatment Plant #1 through to the Water Tower and including the Riverside area (due to its close-ness to the groundwater treatment plant) will be flushed every year before branching out in alternating directions annually. This will further assist the city in its efforts to obtain optimum water quality for its consumers. w

Andrew Stevenson has more than 19 years of management and operational experience in the municipal field, and oversees the ATAP team. He has worked with numerous communities on oper-ation, maintenance and construction upgrades to their water treatment plants, distribution systems and sewage collection/lagoons. He has also worked as a contract water operator.

Stevenson is certified as Class 2 in Water Treatment, Water Distribution, Wastewater Treatment and Wastewater Collection. In addi-tion to his water and wastewater expertise, he has more than 20 years of experience operating and training on heavy equipment and completes Power Mobile Equipment training and evalua-tions.

Stevenson is the Past-President of the Sas-katchewan Public Works Association and sits on the board for APWA’s House of Delegates (Region IX). He sits on the steering committee for APWA’s newly formed Council of Chapters.

Stewart Schafer is the director of public works & engineering for the City of North Battleford. He holds a bachelor of science in civil engineer-ing from the University of Calgary and updates his knowledge and skills through workshops and conferences. In 2013, Schafer received the Sas-katchewan Public Works Association Professional Manager of the Year Award for his outstanding career service achievements.

Schafer’s achievements include managing the North Battleford’s water and wastewater facilities; developing an operator training program for First Nations operators; and assisting in the design, con-struction, renovations and maintenance of First Nations’ water treatment plants, subdivisions and potable water trickle systems.

as the acceptable minimum for completion of the flushing run of each section.

Flushing was undertaken during nighttime hours to minimize consumer interruption and limit traffic issues. Water plant staffing was also increased during the night. The crew worked approximately 14 hours per day through completion of each annual project term. The initial hydraulic model of the dis-tribution system from 2001 was referenced to plan the flushing sequences, but actual runs

Tower were flushed. Because the Water Tower feeds the city, it was used as the delineator to flush either west or eastfrom the tower.

Again, the city’s distribution system was flushed using a minimum velocity of two metres per second. The volume of water in the pipes was changed a minimum of two times during the flushing of each section of pipe. Colour testing was used to determine the effectiveness of flushing for each section run with a level of 20 colour units established


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“We are so excited to be able to show our visitors an entirely new zoo experi-ence.”

Journey to Churchill is home to polar bears, seals, muskoxen, Arctic fox, snowy owls, caribou and wolves. Large habitats, dramatic changes in elevation, natural ele-ments inspired by the tundra landscape and hidden barriers located discretely between enclosures create more realistic and stimulating environments for animals.

“Journey to Churchill offers an experi-ence and adventure like no other,” said Red-mond.

“Visitors will be entertained, amazed, informed and inspired.”


The Magic of the North in the Heart of the Continent: Journey to Churchill Opens at Assiniboine Park Zoo By Laura Cabak

An architectural rendering of Gateway to the Arctic. From assiniboineparkzoo.ca.

T he highly-anticipated Journey to Churchil l northern spe-cies exhibit is now open at the Assiniboine Park Zoo. The sig-nature exhibit is the main com-

ponent of a dramatic revitalization of the zoo that includes more enriching environ-ments for animals, enhanced facilities for visitors and a more active contribution to environmental education, research and conservation.

“We believe Journey to Churchill is the greatest northern species zoo exhibit anywhere in the world,” said Margaret Redmond, president and CEO of the Assiniboine Park Conservancy (APC).

Gateway to the Arctic, located at the midway point of the exhibit, is the prima-ry viewing point for polar bears and seals. This multi-purpose venue is home to the Sea Ice Passage, an underwater tunnel that allows visitors to view swimming polar bears and seals from below the surface.

Gateway to the Arctic also houses Manitoba’s largest 360 degree theatre. The multi-purpose Aurora Borealis Theatre fea-tures a short film focusing on how climate change is affecting northern people, animals and ecosystems.

Upon exiting Gateway to the Arctic, visi-tors have the opportunity to explore a bow-head whale archeological dig, learn about

An architectural rendering of the Sea Ice Passage. From assiniboineparkzoo.ca.

An architectural rendering of the Aurora Borealis Theatre. From assiniboineparkzoo.ca.

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“With the opening of Journey to Churchill, the Assiniboine Park Zoo experi-ence is going to be one of the most impres-sive zoo attractions in North America,” said Redmond. “That’s something Manitobans can all be proud of.” w

Laura Cabak is the APC Manager, brand and communications at the Assiniboine Park Zoo. Visit assiniboineparkzoo.ca for more information.

the effects of climate change on polar bears at the International Polar Bear Conservation Centre and observe how the zookeepers are using positive reinforcement training to care for the polar bears.

The final section of Journey to Churchill resembles the town of Churchill and fea-tures the Tundra Grill, a 150-seat restaurant with a view of the largest polar bear habitat, and the Polar Playground, an indoor Arctic-themed play area.

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be RFP, standing offers or tenders) to ensure they reflect current practices.

The duck test From a legal perspective, one of the

greatest risks in procurement arises where goods and services are tendered. Tendering laws impose a host of contractual obligations on both owners and bidders throughout the process, from the time a tender call is issued through to the time when a final agreement with the selected bidder is for-malized. Owners may unwittingly assume some of these obligations, and the liabilities that follow, by not recognizing that they are operating within a tendering process. A common misconception with owners is that issuing an RFP immunizes them from the legal liabilities associated with tendering. However, if it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck and swims like a duck... then it doesn’t matter whether the title refers to an RFP or whether bidders are referred to as proponents; if the procurement process has the indicia of a tender, the legal obligations of tendering will follow.

highlights a few common pitfalls that public works departments (and others!) should be aware of and suggests some best practices for steering clear of scrutiny.

Common pitfallsPurchasing policies

When purchases are made, local gov-ernments often have policies in place that stipulate requirements for approvals, author-ization from council, spending limits, docu-mentation, etc. However, if the policy is not reflective of current practices, not complied with or not enforced, your organizations may become vulnerable to scrutiny, whether by electors or auditors.

Documentation shelf life The use of out-dated or overly-custom-

ized documents is another potential pitfall for local governments. Procurement practices, especially with respect to tendering, have been impacted by changes in the law since the 1980s and continue to evolve. Owners are encouraged to consider, and reconsider, their procurements documents (whether they

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T he methods used by local gov-ernments to procure goods and services are affected by a host of factors, such as internal poli-cies and practices, regional or

environmental constraints, and the scope, nature and price of the items to be pro-cured. No two communities in the province are the same and likewise, the procurement methods employed by their local govern-ments vary.

Despite the variances, one thing remains the same: expenditures are made using taxpayer dollars, which invariably casts a watchful eye by the public over how those dollars are spent. The newly created office of the auditor general for local government has further shone a spotlight on purchasing practices carried out by local governments and, as the recent report of the auditor gen-eral reveals, unvetted procurement practices won’t go unnoticed.

For public works departments, purchas-ing is common-place, whether for acquiring supplies, purchasing equipment or retaining construction-related services. This article

By Sonia Sahota & Pam Jefcoat

Public Works & Procurement: Pitfalls & Precautions

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seek approval from council for such exceptions.

• Insist upon having contracts in place before goods are acquired or services are delivered.

• For construction-related projects, ensure that proper authorizations, approvals and controls are in place to handle expanded scope during the construction phase. Approved change-orders and other chan-ges to the original contract may minimize disputes once the project is finished.

This article is intended to give general information about the local governments in British Columbia. If your organization has specific issues or concerns relating to the matters discussed in this article, please con-sult a legal adviser. w

Sonia Sahota and Pam Jefcoat are lawyers with Valkyrie Law Group LLP, a British Col-umbia law firm focusing on municipal law. Visit their website at www.valkyrielaw.com for contact information.

• Don’t use tendering documents as the basis for documents used for other pro-cesses, such as an RFP. At law, the con-tent of the documentation will prevail over form when determining what the true nature of the procurement process is.

• Ensure proper authorizations are obtained, requisite approvals and sig-natures are in place, and that these approvals and signatures do not give rise to any conflicts of interest.

• Require in your procurement docu-ments that proponents disclose any conflicts of interest and reserve your organization’s right to disqualify parties if any conflicts of interest exist or are later discovered.

• Document the evaluation and results of the procurement process to dem-onstrate that an adequate (and defens-ible) procurement process was under-taken. Document the rationale for any exceptions to the procurement policy and, if required, report to and

No written recordVerbal agreements are no less enforceable

than written agreements. However, the key difference is that a written contract expressly evidences the parties’ rights, obligations and responsibilities, and takes the uncertainty out of a hand-shake deal.

Suggested precautionsA fulsome review of current practices

would be required in order to properly iden-tify gaps unique to each organization. How-ever, some general suggestions for best prac-tices are as follows:• Have a robust purchasing policy in place

that is reviewed and reconsidered from time-to-time. Ensure the policy is used and consistently complied with.

• Select a procurement process appropriate for the scope and nature of the goods or services to be acquired. For example, if your scope is uncertain or price is not a key determining factor, then issuing an RFP may be more appropriate than issu-ing a call for tenders.

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Wetlands have always included far more than sloughs and marshes, but the new policy adds clarity by including other lands sometimes confused as non-wetlands. Wetlands are said to include mash, bog, fen, swamp and open water wetlands—a definition that we now use.

In simple terms, wetlands are categor-ized based upon wetland value criteria (bio diversity, water quality improvement, hydro-logical functions such as flood reduction and recharge areas, and societal aspects). The value criteria of wetlands will also be considered with influences from the relative abundance of the values in the region (how many wetlands serve this function in the region to give a wet-land value category of A through D, A being the highest). How exactly these value criteria will be combined to at the value category was set to be released in late summer.

This all being said, the next issue is what the policy has to do with actual impact and mitigation from those impacts. The new policy has avoidance of wetland impact as a primary goal. If avoidance is not possible (discussions seem to support that alterna-tives will need to be shown as investigated in the approval process), minimization of

wetlands will be categorized not strictly on their comparative values, but also on their relative importance and occurrence within a specific region. While this may appear confus-ing, it does allow the conservation of wetland resources to have a regional basis but there are still boundaries across which relative regional importance will make different interpretations of the same wetland apply.

The goal of the policy is fair, simple and clear but like other new documents, it is still openly debated as to final meanings. The goals are “to conserve, restore, protect and manage Alberta’s wetlands to sustain the benefits they provide to the environment, society and economy.” This is to be accom-plished through minimizing wetland loss, degradation and impact. A notable change is the perceived expansion of the “degradation” aspect. Some feel that this is new but in reality it has always been a consideration. With the new policy, this concept is clearly brought forward as a point of concern that needs to be address in assessment of works from a wetland impact point of view.

The definition of a wetland is a little broader than what most people realize.

A lberta has a new wetland policy that moved into everyday use late this summer. The province suggested that the new tools and procedures developed to assist

in classification and decision-making would be available for use as of late August 2014. Copies of the policy are accessible through the Government of Alberta website.

This article is not a defence or criticism of the policy, nor is it an attempt to compare it to other jurisdictions. There have been a multitude of opinions already written on each of these topics. Whether you love it, hate it, understand it or are confused by it, Alberta has a new wetland policy.

There are several things to be aware of before delving too deep into the topic. First, the policy will apply to the entire province, not dealing with the white (normally called the developed or agricultural areas) and green (resource or forestry) zones as past interim documents have. This should lead to a clearer pathway for consistency in treatment of wet-lands across the province. Second, equal treat-ment is not as clear as it seems; the policy will allow for regions to be set and in each region,

By Rola Hogan

In Brief: Alberta’s New Wetland Policy

Moraine Lake in Banff National Park, Alberta.

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information gathered under the present wet-land classification systems.

To delve into any one specific aspect of the policy and its implications would require many pages and interpretation. I hope this brief has brought out some points of interest. In conclusion, get a copy of the policy and review it. There are many newer concepts being brought forth and the details and effects of the changes will be noted by most all of us in some way or another. Is this a good change or a bad change? That I can’t answer for you. Whether the policy is good or bad isn’t the issue—Alberta has a new wetland policy and we all need to be aware of it and capable of dealing with the requirements. w

Rola Hogan is an environmental manager with WSP Canada. Hogan has been involved with wetland compensation and assessment on a multitude of civil and transportation pro-jects. The opinion expressed are his own and should not be considered as being sanctioned, endorsed, supported or agreed upon by WSP Canada.

be allowed regionally, depending on the value category of the sites and the relative import-ance of those value criteria. The process of paying for impact appears to be moving out of the mainstream, but still could be investi-gated.

The new policy appears to allow for some alternative and new avenues in compensation agreements that could allow for more creative approaches to replacement projects and agen-cies. Many of the final details about who will be involved are not yet clear but the prospects allow for a much broader approach to bring-ing a wider array of potential compensation agreement agencies into play.

The wetland evaluation process will def-initely be changing under the new process. The main changes will be in the approach to classification, which will now need to address the value criteria previously mentioned. The evaluation tools are expected to be more akin to functional or semi empirical systems now in place in some other jurisdictions and they will still be consistent with the Can-adian Wetland Classification System, and the

impact from both direct effects and associated degradation (such as siltation, loss of water flow, reduction in hydrological function and truncation of wetland) will be the next stage in planning.

Under the policy, the final consideration would be the replacement of the wetland impacted. The guidelines for this approach, again, are a little unclear and should be addressed by the assessment tools but it appears that they may be some different alternatives. There is a new wetland replace-ment ratio system in the policy document that sets ratios for the replacement of wetland value categories with other wetland value cat-egories. The key in this will be the assessment of the sites to determine which value category is being impacted and which value category is being developed to replace it.

A major change is the strong position of replacement or restoration based on the type of wetland. For example, if you impact or degrade a type A wetland, it would have to be replaced with a type A wetland. Ratios for compensation are not yet clear but they may

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