The Alberta Palaeontological Society (APS) is a non-profit organization founded in 1986. Our main goal is to promote the science of palaeontology through study and education. The APS makes important contributions to the field by discovering new findings and responsibly collecting, curating, and displaying significant fossil specimens. We are passionate about educating the general public, sharing knowledge about palaeontological discoveries, and fostering an appreciation for the ancient past.
Moreover, the society is committed to preserving palaeontological materials for the benefit of future generations. To achieve our mission, the APS actively collaborates with professional and academic communities, working together to safeguard and enhance the understanding of Alberta's rich cultural heritage.
The Alberta Palaeontological Society is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to spreading the wonders of palaeontology, ensuring that people of all ages can explore and appreciate the fascinating world of prehistoric life.
Announcements
Call for Entries: Paleo 2026 Logo Contest!
Call for Entries: Paleo 2026 Logo Contest!
The Alberta Palaeontological Society is excited to announce a logo design contest for Paleo 2026, our annual symposium bringing together amateur and professional palaeontologists. We’re looking for a creative logo that will represent the symposium and capture the spirit of palaeontology in Alberta!
Design Guidelines:
- Must include the text “Paleo 2026”
- Should reflect palaeontology in Alberta - think fossils, dinosaurs, badlands, local geology, &c.
- The Symposium will have a fish theme to it and the logo could include some form of fish.
Deadline: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Prize:
- A free one-year APS membership
- Your choice of an APS t-shirt or book
- Your winning design featured on all Paleo 2026 materials!
How to Enter:
Email your logo submission to president1@albertapaleo.org
33rd Annual Canadian Palaeontology Conference (CPC)
Mark your calendars! The GAC Paleontology Division will be hosting a free virtual Canadian Paleontology Conference November 21st-22nd, 2025. This event is open to everyone!
Registration Instructions: To register, please send the following information via email to gac.paleontology@gmail.com by November 17:
- Your name and affiliation (if applicable)
- Whether or not you are a student
In the email subject line, please write ‘CPC 2025 Registration’.
For more information on registration, posters, talks, timing, and more, see the circular.
For additional information, please see the CPC website.
Next Event
Fossil Sorting
Search for Microfossils!
Sunday, November 2, 2025, 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Use microscopes to search for tiny fossils to aid the research of Dr. Jessica Theodor and Dr. Alex Dutchak of the University of Calgary. We will be examining the matrix (soil) from the Saskatchewan Cypress Hills Formation (Middle Eocene about 50 million years old). We will be using microscopes in room B140 at Mount Royal University.
Registration is not required, but if you let Mona Trick (cell: (587) 578-4579 or giftshop@albertapaleo.org) know that you are planning to attend, then she can inform you if we need to cancel this session. No experience is required. Due to the delicate nature of this work, only those 12 years and older are allowed to search for the microfossils. Bring tweezers or a small paint brush to pick the tiny fossils from the soil and a pen to label your finds. All of the fossils found will be kept by the University of Calgary for their research.
We are very grateful to Mount Royal University for allowing us to use their microscopes and lab.
For more information, see our events page.
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