2008 Remediation Technologies
Symposium - Final Agenda
(Agenda subject to changes
and substitutions - updated October 7, 2008)
Main
Program Agenda - Print Version 
October
15th, 2008
Final Abstracts Available - Click on Titles to
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7:45
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12:30
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Federal Contaminated Sites - Innovative
Remediation Solutions Workshop
General Session
(Cascade Ballroom)
This workshop will provide a forum for interaction
between the Canadian remediation industry (particularly vendors
of innovative technologies) and representatives of federal
departments where contaminated sites are located. In addition,
the workshop will serve to heighten awareness of the capabilities
of the Canadian remediation industry and of the needs of the
federal custodians of contaminated sites.
RemTech Registration Fee includes access
to this workshop.
7:45 - 8:15 AM
Registration and Networking
8:15 - 9:00 AM
- Welcome and Workshop Overview
- Overview of the Federal Contaminated Sites Program
- Synopsis of Federal Contaminated Sites Issues
9:10 AM - 12:30 PM
Technical Presentations
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12:30
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1:00 |
Networking Lunch
(Cascade Ballroom)
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1:00
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5:00
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Federal Contaminated Sites - Innovative
Remediation Solutions Workshop
Continued
(Cascade Ballroom)
1:30 - 5:00 PM
Facilitated Break Out Session
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Limited
to 80 participants.
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Technology Funding Options Workshop
(New Brunswick Room)
1:00 - 2:40 PM
"The Technology Commercialization Puzzle:
Putting the Pieces Together"
Joe Lukacs, CETAC-WEST
"Lean Leadership in the Services Sector"
Anurag Pandey, Alberta Finance and Enterprise
"Bringing Technology to Market - Alberta's
Technology Commercialization Action Plan"
Tim Olsen, Alberta Advanced Education and Technology
"Alberta Ingenuity Fund - Program Overview"
Candice Berezan and Kirk Rockwell, Alberta Ingenuity Fund
2:40 - 3:00 PM
Refreshment Break
3:00 - 5:00 PM
The SR&ED Program: Is it right for you?
Douglas Clay, Canada Revenue Agency - SR&ED Tax Credit
"Make the Connection: Finance & Business
Support"
Glenn MacDonell, Industry Canada
"NRC-IRAP Program Overview"
Rolf Stokhuyzen, NRC-IRAP
"Bridging the Innovation Gap - Critical
Seed Funding for Technology Development & Demonstration"
Zoltan Tompa, SDTC
RemTech Registration Fee includes access
to this workshop.
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Environmental Chemistry Made Easy A New Perspective
on Water, Contaminant Solubility and Sorption, and Introduction
to Surfactants in Remediation
1:00 - 4:00 PM
(Alberta Room)
George (Bud) Ivey
Ivey International Inc.
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RemTech Registration Fee includes access to this workshop
Workshop
is Full.
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5:00
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9:30
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RemTech
2008 Opening Reception and Casino
"RemTech Royale
008"
The welcoming reception is an excellent
networking opportunity
for all exhibitors, sponsors and delegates.
Experience great food and a charity fun money casino. The
casino
night is made possible by the generous support of IW
Kuhn Environmental and the Cement
Association of Canada.
Attire:
Dust off your best James Bond attire. (Formal
Optional)
Experience
the ice bars with special martinis in honour of 2 special
Bond Girls.
All delegates attending the reception will
receive $10,000 in fun money - additional
money is available for a small donation to the Ilsa
Mae Research Fund. At the end of the evening the fun money
can be turned in for draw tickets for various prizes.
Grand
Prize:
Fun Sun Vacation Gift Certificate (value:
$2,500)
Other
Prizes:
RemTech 2009 Delegate Pass (value:
$1,195)
WaterTech 2009 Delegate Pass (value:
$895)
ESAA Golf Tournament Foursome (value:
$550)
Fairmont Gift Card (value:
$500)
James Bond Complete DVD Collection and Martini Set
(value:
$375)
Sony PSP - God of War Edition (value:
$210)
In addition, a silent auction will be held
with a number of great items up for auction. All proceeds
will be donated to the Ilsa Mae Research Fund,
the Environmental Artworks Foundation and the
Calgary Zoo Conservation Fund. Item details
to follow.
Casino Opens at 6 PM and Closes at 9 PM
Sponsored by: the
Cement Association of Canada and IW
Kuhn Environmental
Charity Silent Auction
Opens
(visit:
www.esaa-events.com/remtech/charity.htm
for details)
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9:45
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Buses to Downtown
Sponsored by Bodycote
Testing Group
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October 16th, 2008
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7:00
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8:15
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Registration / Networking Breakfast
(President’s Hall and Van Horne Ballroom A, B, C, Upper
Level)
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8:15
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8:30 |
Opening Remarks and Welcome
(Van Horne Ballroom A)
Emcee:
Mr. Fred Keating
Opening Remarks and Welcome:
Mr. Craig Robertson, Wiebe Environmental Services, ESAA President
Hon. Iris Evans
Minister, Alberta Finance and Enterprise
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8:30
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9:30
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Opening Plenary Session
(Van Horne Ballroom A)
"Give Me Refuge: From the "Most
Contaminated Square Mile on Earth" to the Premier Rocky
Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge"
Laura Williams, Remedial Project Manager
U.S. EPA Region 8
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9:30
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10:00
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Networking
Break
(Exhibit Area- Van Horne Ballroom C and President’s Hall)
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Bioremediation
(Beatty)
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Military
Sites and Gun Ranges
(Coleman) |
Technology
from the Netherlands - Update
(Shaughnessy) |
Sydney
Tar Ponds Update and FCM's Green Municipal Fund
(Theatre) |
10:00
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10:30 |
Remediation
of LNAPL Contaminated Fractured Bedrock Using a Bioreactor Study
in Southern Alberta
Jennifer Arnold, Stantec
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Remediation
Technologies - A New Challenge and New Opportunities
Jonathon Preston. DND UXO and Legacy Sites Program
National Defence |
Initial
Steps Towards a Close Co-operation Between Canada and The Netherlands
in Soil and Groundwater Remediation Issues
Hans van Duijne, Deltares-TNO |
Sydney
Tar Ponds and Coke Ovens Cleanup - Project Overview
Roger Larkin, Sydney Tar Ponds Agency |
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Minute Transition |
10:35
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11:05 |
Enhanced
Bioremediation Field Experience: Using Observed Half Lives in
Design and Prediction
Joanna Moreno, Adventus Group |
Remediation
of a Former Canadian Forces Base in Chatham, New Brunswick
Guy Lavoie, Biogenie S.R.D.C. Inc. |
Advanced
In Situ Remediation Technologies in The Netherlands: An overview
based on actual projects
Yvo Veenis, Groundwater Technology BV |
Solidification/Stabilzation
of Sydney Tar Ponds
Bruce Noble, Earth Tech AECOM |
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Minute Transition |
11:10
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11:40 |
Design
of Bioaugmented Biobarriers for Remediation of a TCE Plume
Carol E. Aziz, Geosyntec Consultants, Inc |
Case
Study - Innovative Methods Used to Investigate and Remediate
Lead Contaminated Soil at the Strathcona Shooting Range, Edmonton,
AB
Don Roy, Earth Tech Canada |
Environmental
Dredging Equipment
David Tenwolde, Damen Dredging Equipment |
FCM
Green Municipal Fund Brownfield call for application Jas Michalski,
CCEP, Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Jas Michalski, Federation of Canadian Municipalities
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11:45
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12:15 |
Coupled
ISCO-Bio via Activated Persulfate and Timed Oxygen Release using
a Sodium persulfate/calcium peroxide matrix
Frank Sessa, FMC Peroxygens |
CAM-F
Intermediate DEW Line Site Clean-up Sarcpa Lake, Nunavut
Jeff Dirks, Biogenie S.R.D.C. Inc. |
Optimizing
In-Situ Chemical Oxidation of Residual DNAPL: Geochemical Controls
and Sediment Oxidant Demand
Niels Hartog, Deltares-TNO |
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12:15
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2:15
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Keynote Luncheon
(Van Horne Ballroom A)
"To the Top of
Everest"
Laurie Skreslet,
FIRST CANADIAN EVER to reach the summit of Mount Everest
Sponsored by Regenesis
Charity
Silent Auction re-opens
(visit:
www.esaa-events.com/remtech/charity.htm
for
details)
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2:15
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2:40
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Networking Break
(Exhibit Area- Van Horne Ballroom C and President’s Hall)
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In-Situ 1
(Beatty)
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Phytoremediation
and Natural Attenuation
(Coleman) |
Solidification
/ Stabilization
(Shaughnessy) |
Vapour
Management
(Theatre) |
2:40
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3:10 |
The
Theorgy Behind the Art Technology Scusses in Treating Petroleum
& Chlorinated Compounds, MTBE and 1,4 Dioxane
Marco Odah, Accelerated Remediation Technologies,
Inc |
Successful
field and laboratory tests of advanced phytoremediation systems
for decontamination of petroleum and salt impacted soils
Bruce M. Greenberg, University of Waterloo
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Two
Projects, One City, One Solution: S/S
Ernie Stine, Shaw Environmental and Infrastructure |
Vapor
Barriers: Chemical Compatibility, Testing, and Advancements
in Materials Science
Todd Herrington, Regenesis |
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3:15
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3:45 |
Rethinking
the "Interim Measure" Strategy for LNAPL Remediation Projects
Matthew Rousseau, Conestogra-Rovers & Associates
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Phytoremediation
as an On Site Ex Situ Remediation Option
Gary Millard, Shell Canada Products |
Site
Remediation and Hazardous Waste Management With Presumptive
Remedies Under BC Regulatory Provisions Using Cement-Based Solidification
/ Stabilization
John H. Wiens, SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd. |
Case
Studies: Use of Alternate Vapour Flow Media for Vapour Management
Systems for New Building Construction
Sean Ezekiel, AMEC Earth & Environmental
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3:50
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4:20 |
To
Be or Not to Be a DUA? A Critical Review of Procedures Used
to Identify Domestic Use Aquifers
Tai T. Wong, O'Connor Associates Environmental
Inc. |
Numerical
Assessment of Monitored Natural Attenuation Using Source Depletion
as a Variable Loading Factor
Bonnie Derksen, EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd.
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Removing
Hydrocarbons from Soil more Cost Effectively than other Conventional
Thermal Technologies is now Further Enhanced when you can Create
Viable Recycling Alternatives
Chris Harper, CHH Consulting |
Design
of Below Sub-slab Vapour Management System For a Commercial
Building
Charito Canero, Golder Associates Ltd.
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4:20
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6:00
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Environmental Artworks Foundation of Alberta Reception and
Silent Auction
(Exhibit Area - Van Horne Ballroom A-C)
Open to all Sponsors, Delegates and
Exhibitors.
An opportunity to view photographs from Grade 4-12 students
across Alberta.
Enjoy wine, beer, great food and the music of Terry Jorden
and Orest Warchola.
New
for 2008 -"Pluck a Duck" - The Duck Pond Game

At the reception you will have the opportunity to purchase
a duck fo $5 or 3 for $10. You will pick a duck out of a barrel.
The specially numbered duck will indicate how many draw tickets
you will receive
for the following prizes:
- $500 in Husky Gift Certificates
- iPod Touch (16 GB)
- $250 Best Buy Gift Card
- $200 Home Depot Gift Card
- Calgary Zoo Sleepover for 4
- $100 Starbucks Card
- Planet Earth DVD series
Note: All RemTech delegates will get
one draw ticket for attending the reception and stopping by
the Duck Pond.
In addition, the Silent Auction will continue
with a number of great items. All proceeds will be split between
the Ilsa Mae Research Fund, the Environmental
Artworks Foundation of Alberta and the Calgary
Zoo Conservation Fund as indicated on the Bid Sheets.
Sponsored by JSK
Consulting Ltd., PROECO
Corporation, Summit
Environmental Consultants, HazMat
Management Magazine

New for 2008 -"Plinko" 
You
have seen the game on "The Price is Right"
now play it at RemTech. Visit the PROECO
Corporation booth in the tradeshow and try
your luck. You will also be able to try your luck during the
Artworks reception on Thursday. $2 per try or 3 for $5. The
numbered slot that your chip lands in will equal number of
draw tickets you will received.
50% of
the proceeds raised will be donated to Artworks and 50% will
go to one lucky player. In addition, Brian Winters
and PROECO Corporation
have also donated $1,000 to be split between the charity and
the winner.
Charity
Silent Auction Closed
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October 17th, 2008
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7:30
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8:30
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Networking Breakfast
(Exhibit Area- Van Horne Ballroom C and President’s Hall)
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In-Situ 2
(Beatty)
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Extraction
(Coleman) |
Unique
Situations
(Shaughnessy) |
Alberta
Environment Updates
(Theatre) |
8:30
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9:00 |
In
Situ Chemical Oxidation of Gasoline Compounds Using Persulfate
Kammy Sra, University of Waterloo |
Chemical
Recovery via Vapor Condensation (A "Green Remediation" Approach):
The Next Generation Soil Vapor Extraction Off-Gas Treatment
Technology
Lowell Kessel, G.E.O. Inc. |
Ex
Situ Chemical Oxidation in Canadian Winter Conditions
Dennis Owens, Oxy Teknologies Inc. |
Update on Alberta
Environment's Remediation and Reclamation Initiatives
Darlene Howat, Alberta Environment
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Minute Transition |
9:05
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9:35 |
LNAPL
Remediation via Horizontal Biosparging Wells Facilitates Property
Redevelopment
Derek W. Tomlinson, ERM |
Remediation
of Perfluorinated Alkyl Compounds at a Former Fire Fighting
Training Area
Lindsay Paterson, SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd.
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A
Cooperative Approach to the Management and Remediation of a
Former Oil Refinery Site on the Banks of the Bow River
Trent Parks, The City of Calgary |
Draft
Alberta Environmental Site Assessment Guidelines
Norman Sawatsky, Alberta Environment |
| 5
Minute Transition |
9:40
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10:10 |
Tracer
Testing Techniques to Support Design and Operation of In Situ
Remediation Systems
Craig E. Divine, ARCADIS U.S., Inc |
Off-Gas
Treatment Carbon Footprint Calculator: Form and Function
Lowell Kessel, G.E.O. Inc. |
Remediation
in and Under Buildings
David Isopo, Quantum Remediation |
An
Update on Alberta Environment's 2008 Draft Soil Monitoring Directive
Chi Chen, Alberta Environment |
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10:10
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10:40
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Networking Break
(Exhibit Area- Van Horne Ballroom C and President’s Hall)
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In-Situ 3
(Beatty)
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RemTech
Jokers Wild
(Coleman) |
Frameworks
& Tools
(Shaughnessy) |
Investigations
(Theatre) |
10:40
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11:10 |
Pilot
Test of In Situ Chemical Oxidation Technologies Leads to Improved
Understanding of Immediate and Midterm Geochemical Response
and Contaminant Destruction Within Petroleum Hydrocarbon Plume
James E. Studer, ChemRem International LLC |
Surfactant
Enhanced Bioremediation of F3 and F4 Contaminated Soils
George A. Ivey,
Ivey International Inc. |
Making
Use of the New Alberta Tier 2 Guideline Framework in Remediation
Planning
Miles Tindal, Axiom Environmental Inc. |
Environmental
Forensic Principles for Source Allocation of Polycyclic Aromatic
Hydrocarbons
Gwen O'Sullivan, TRIUM Environmental Solutions Inc. |
| 5
Minute Transition |
11:15
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11:45 |
In-Situ
Chemical Oxidation (ISCO) of Petroleum Hydrocarbons at a Former
Gas Bar
Lisa Tomlinson, SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd |
Geochemical
Conceptual Site Models Validated by Speciation Data to Support
In Situ Treatment Strategies for Metals
Miranda Logan, ARCADIS U.S., Inc. |
n-Hexane,
Why is a Separate Guideline Being Developed for this Substance
and Why is it Being Considered for Oil and Gas Impacted Sites?
Anthony Knafla, Equilibrium Environmental Inc. |
The
Use of DNA Technologies in Determining the Biotreatability of
Chlorinated Aliphatic Hydrocarbons
Annemarie Douglas, HydroQual Laboratories Ltd. |
| 5
Minute Transition |
11:50
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12:20 |
Soil
Spatial Variability Implications for In Situ Chemical Oxidation
and Reduction Remediation Programs
Bruce Tunnicliffe, Vertex Environmental Solutions Inc.
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Performance
Comparison of Aerobic and Anaerobic In-situ Treatment Approaches
Kim Heinze, Arcadis U.S., Inc. |
How
to "Unlock" Value to Remediate and Redevelop Gasoline Stations
Tammy Lomas-Jylha, OCETA |
Assessment
and Remediation of a Historical Pipeline Release: Tools, Techniques
and Technologies applied to In-situ/Ex-situ Soil and Groundwater
Remediation
Neil Reid, EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd. |
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12:20
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2:30
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Keynote Luncheon, Door Prizes and
Closing Remarks
(Van Horne Ballroom A)
Special Presentation
Jennifer Scrubb, Executive Director, Western Canada
Muscular Dystrophy Canada
"That Old Cat and
Dog Thing"
Brian Keating, Calgary Zoo
Head of Conservation Outreach
Annoucment of Charity Fundraising, Presentation
of Door Prizes and Exhibitor Give-aways.
Sponsored by Regenesis
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