ALSA Professional Development Days
Event Dates: October 23, 2025 - October 24, 2025 
ALSA Professional Development Days October 23-24, 2025
Join us in Calgary this fall for the ALSA's inaugural Professional Development Days - a two-day, in-person event focused on competency, insight, and professional growth. Designed for Alberta Land Surveyors and their teams, the program brings together regulators, industry experts, and peers to explore real-world issues, emerging trends, and practical strategies that support the ongoing development of our profession.
Presenters:
Victor Hut, ALS - ALSA President
Dr. Brian Ballantyne, MASc, PhD, LLB, ALS (Hon.)
Shari Clare, PhD, PBiol - Fiera Biological Consulting
Nicole Orr, CRSP - National Safety Services
George McGeachie, CST, CD - Government of Alberta, Registries Evolution Team
Cher Cunningham & Jim Pelot - Tradewinds Group
Dates, Times and Location:
Thursday, October 23, 2025 (9:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.)
Friday, October 24, 2025 (8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
Deerfoot Inn & Casino
11500 35 Street SE, Calgary
(Deadline to book your room at the conference rates: September 23, 2025)
(Deadline to Register: October 14, 2025)
Agenda:
Thursday, October 23, 2025
9:00 a.m. Registration, Networking, Coffee and Pastry
10:00 a.m. Session 1: Opening Remarks with ALSA Update, President Victor Hut
10:45 a.m. Session 2: North Saskatchewan River Litigation Case Study, Dr. Brian Ballantyne
12:15 p.m. Lunch Buffet & Networking
1:30 p.m. Session 3: Wetland Boundaries Seminar Takeaways & Highlights, Fiera Biological Consulting
3:00 p.m. Health Break & Networking
3:30 p.m. Session 4: Exit Planning: Know your Business Value, Options, and Roadmap - Jim Pelo
4:30 p.m. Social Event
Friday, October 24, 2025
8:00 a.m. Breakfast/Coffee & Networking
9:00 a.m. Session 5: Very recent case law: 'Boundaries of civility' - Dr. Brian Ballantyne
10:30 a.m. Health Break & Networking
11:00 a.m. Session 6: Competency - Why Relying on Experience and Training is not Enough + 2025 OHS Update, National Safety Services
12:00 p.m. Lunch Buffet & Networking
1:00 p.m. Session 7: ARLO Map Tool Updates and Demonstration - George McGeachie, Registries Evolutions Team
2:00 p.m. Session 8: Management for Leaders: A Shared Framework and Language of Motivation - Cher Cunningham
3:00 p.m. Closing Remarks
Hotel Room Booking:
A room block has been setup. Please make your own reservation by contacting the Deerfoot Inn & Casino
Traditional King $165 + taxes
Traditional Two Queen $165 + taxes
Mini Suite $205 + taxes
Business Suite $205 + taxes Hotel Direct: (403) 236-7529
Toll Free: 1(888) 875-4667
Email: reservations@dfic.ca
Ask for Alberta Land Surveyors' Association
Online: https://deerfootinn.com (enter dates on first page, click “check availability,” it will redirect to next page, click “add code,” click “group attendee,” enter group code 1286347, click “complete reservation” and proceed with personal information)
Deadline: Reservations will be accepted until Tuesday, September 23, 2025
All unreserved guestrooms will be released on this date. Reservations received after this date will be accepted on a rate and room availability basis.
Individual cancellations will be accepted up to three days prior to arrival date. Cancellations after this date will be subject to a cancellation fee of one night's room and tax.
Photo identification and a valid credit card are required at check-in.
Check-in is 4:00 p.m. and check-out is 12:00 p.m.
Who is Invited:
Members of the ALSA only.
Cost:
$750.00 + GST (including breakfast, breaks, buffet lunches and social event)
Single and multiple registrations can be completed on the ALSA website under Events. You must be logged into the website to register. Please contact Kerry Barrett at barrett@alsa.ab.ca if you require assistance.
Registration Fees
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