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CGS GeoManitoba 2025

Clifton is proud to be a Diamond Sponsor of the Canadian Geotechnical Society (CGS) GeoManitoba, the 78th Canadian Geotechnical Conference and 9th Canadian Permafrost Conference, taking place September 21–24 at the RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg, MB. Hosted in collaboration with the

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2025 Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association Annual Conference

Clifton’s Rob Kaplen attended the 2025 Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association (AIHA) Annual Conference yesterday in Edmonton, AB. The conference highlighted key developments, economic updates, and opportunities within Alberta’s Industrial Heartland. This region is also home to the Sturgeon Terminal Construction project, where

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Mine Water Solutions 2025

Clifton wrapped up a great few days at the Mine Water Solutions 2025 conference in Vancouver, BC. This global event brought together leaders in water stewardship, mine closure, and innovative treatment technologies. Our team included Cathy Williamson, Kirby Phillips, Greg Potter, Michael

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Clifton Sponsors Hole 18 at the LCA Golf Tournament

Clifton was proud to support the Annual Lloydminster Construction Association Golf Tournament yesterday at the Lloydminster Golf and Curling Centre. Eric Green and Geoff Haanen attended on behalf of Clifton, and we were pleased to sponsor Hole 18. Thanks to the LCA

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ACEC-SK Future Leaders 2025 Conference

Clifton team members were back at the ACEC-SK 2025 Future Leaders Conference yesterday, connecting with emerging professionals and sharing insights into leadership in the consulting industry. This year’s theme, “Unlock Your Potential: Accelerate Your Path to Leadership,” set the tone for a

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University of Calgary’s 2025 Engineering Design Fair

Tony Lai and Rocky Cho represented Clifton at the University of Calgary’s 2025 Engineering Design Fair yesterday, where they served as judges for the Civil Engineering projects. The event featured over 100 student-led projects addressing real-world challenges through innovative design. As part

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SustainTech 2025

Clifton team members Austin Liska, Roger Desveaux, Raelene Nagy, and Toby Thorp attended the 2025 SustainTech Conference in Saskatoon, SK, where discussions centred on sustainability in Saskatchewan’s mining, energy, and agricultural sectors. With sessions on remediation strategies, regulatory developments, and environmental monitoring,

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City of Calgary’s 59th Annual Pathway and River Cleanup

Last Friday evening, a group of 15 staff, friends and family members from our Calgary office took part in the City of Calgary’s annual Pathway and River Cleanup, joining thousands of volunteers across the city in this long-standing initiative. Our team spent the evening clearing litter from local pathways and

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CNA 2026

Clifton’s Mark Wittrup is attending the Canadian Nuclear Association 2026 Conference this week in Ottawa, ON. The conference brings together leaders and professionals from across Canada’s nuclear sector to share insights on the role of nuclear energy in powering communities, supporting economic growth, and advancing clean energy solutions. Sessions throughout

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Earth Day 2026

Our work puts us in some incredible environments. Earth Day is a reminder that those places aren’t just where we work, they’re places we’re responsible for taking care of. Photo: Groundwater sampling project near Buffalo Narrows, SK, captured by Toby Thorp

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Administrative Professionals’ Day 2026

Today, on Administrative Professionals’ Day, we’re recognizing the people who keep things organized, on track, and moving forward every day at Clifton. Our admin team supports every part of the company. A lot of what they do happens behind the scenes, but it plays a big role in how everything

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Water in Mining Global Summit 2026

Clifton’s Brandon Wilson is attending the Water in Mining Global Summit this week in Vancouver, BC. The event brings together mining professionals from around the world to share insights on advancing water stewardship, from regulatory updates and emerging technologies to strategies for mine closure and tailings management. With a strong

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ACEC-SK Future Leaders 2026 Conference

Clifton team members were back at the ACEC-SK 2026 Future Leaders Conference yesterday in Saskatoon, SK, connecting with emerging professionals and building on conversations around leadership in the consulting industry. As a sponsor of this year’s event, it was great to support a program focused on leadership, connection, and growth

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Looking Back on the Wascana Lake “Big Dig”

Yesterday, March 22 marked 22 years since completion of the excavation phase of the Wascana Lake Rehabilitation Project, widely known as the “Big Dig” in Regina, SK. Clifton served as the lead firm, designing and managing the deepening and restructuring of Wascana Lake. Completed over 76 days, the project involved

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ICBA Meet the Generals 2026

Clifton team members Pascale Johnson, Matthew Foulkes, Tony Lai, and Rocky Cho attended the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) Meet the Generals event in Calgary, AB yesterday. The team enjoyed connecting with general contractors, developers, and suppliers, while learning more about upcoming projects across the region.

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SustainTech 2026

Clifton team members Toby Thorp, Reid Lustig, Austin Liska, and Katherine MacDonald are attending the 2026 SustainTech Conference, where discussions are focused on sustainability across Saskatchewan’s resource sectors, including agriculture, mining, and energy. They’ve been enjoying sessions covering impacted sites, groundwater, regulatory requirements, and emerging technologies, with practical insights that

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Thank You, Toby Thorp: Celebrating 20 Years of Service at Clifton

We’re celebrating Toby Thorp and his 20-year milestone with Clifton. Toby is Director of our Site Assessment and Remediation group and provides senior technical oversight on projects involving environmental site assessments, remediation, and risk management for chemically impacted sites. Over the past two decades, he has led a wide range

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CEA’s Transportation Connects Alberta 2026

This week, transportation professionals from across the province gathered at the Consulting Engineers of Alberta (CEA) Transportation Connects Alberta Conference in Edmonton, AB. Clifton was represented by Rayna Belyk-Kaytor, Duane Guenther and Rocky Cho. Over the past few days, the team has been enjoying the chance to connect with colleagues

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