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jason krips

@KripsJason

President and CEO of AFPA @albertaforests. Passionate about my family, civil service, @EdmontonOilers, running, biking and life.

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Here is our next AFPA podcast that looks back and looks ahead to #2023. Super proud to be a part of such an exciting and important industry and super excited about the team we have built at AFPA!! #forestry #sustainability #leadership #podcast #greeneconomy #loveabforests

Our 5th #podcast episode is live! 'Fireside Chat with the CEO — Looking Back and Looking Ahead' features @KripsJason who recaps his time with the AFPA so far & explores opportunities and challenges for AB #forestsector going into 2023. Watch here ➡️ bit.ly/3HQmQXk



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#DYK Alberta’s forestry industry is one of the largest employers in over 70 communities across the province? Supporting local jobs, families, and sustainable growth. 💚 🌲Click here to read the full report: tinyurl.com/bdcm5ezu #AlbertaForestry #SustainableForestry

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We have a new Podcast out, featuring our Forestry and Parks Minister, Todd Loewen! Have a watch/listen!! #Forestrytalks #Forestry #Ableg #sustainability #Wildfiremanagement

🌲🎙New podcast alert!🎙🌲We’re kicking off our 82nd 2024 AGM series with Minister @dtloewen , Alberta's Minister of Forestry and Parks! Hear about lessons from AB's wildfire seasons and how innovative strategies—like night vision helicopters, drones, and fuel management—are…

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Day 6 (final day!) mission recap 👇👇 We met with DAITO Trust Construction to explore investment opportunities in Alberta and discuss R&D innovations in the 2x4 building industry. A quick tour of their model homes showcased #Alberta's wood products! We wrapped up with the Japan…

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For perspective, Connor McDavid reached 1,000 points in 98 fewer games than Sidney Crosby 189 fewer games than Evgeni Malkin 211 fewer games than Alex Ovechkin among active players.


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🚆 Day 5 Mission Recap: Kicked off at Shin-Sapporo Railway Station! We're excited to see eco-friendly wooden buildings replace the old steel structures, showcasing incredible environmental benefits. Next, we toured ARCHiViSiON21's state-of-the-art modular factory and the stunning…

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Some of the amazing sights of Tokyo! #tokyo

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Day 4 of the Alberta forestry mission to Japan! The crew ventured to Hokkaido, Alberta’s sister province, to visit Iwakura's panel and truss plant in Sapporo, where participants received a warm welcome and learned about the longstanding relationships with Canadian exporters.…

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🎉 Congratulations to our Senior VP, Brock Mulligan, for being named one of the Top 10 Under 40! With 14 years at AFPA and strong advocacy skills, he’s a true asset to Alberta's forestry industry! Read more: tinyurl.com/4vpn6mbk #TopUnder40 #Leadership

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Day 3 🇨🇦🇯🇵 Mission Recap ➡️Participants started at the Canadian Embassy discussing market strategies for Japan. They toured the NLT demonstration project at Tokyo University of the Arts, highlighting mass timber innovation. The day included a Wood Forum on Canada’s forest exports…

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Running is clear thinking time in disguise


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Japan values sustainable, high-quality materials, and Alberta is proud to deliver. Day 2 Highlights from Japan Mission 🌲Participants met with Fujita Corporation & Mitsubishi Estate to explore record-breaking #wood buildings, including Japan’s largest 2x4 project. The tour…

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I have watched this movie several times and have gain something new every time. Super intelligent viewing, brilliant acting and a deep thinker! Hey Murph…..

INTERSTELLAR was released 10 years ago this week. The 9th feature film of director Christopher Nolan, and one of the biggest science fiction epics of the 21st century, the story of how it was made will have you wondering at our place in the stars… 1/50

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Today, Canada’s Fallen will be honoured and remembered. Please join us in observing a moment of silence at 11:00 am to mark the sacrifice of the many who have fallen in the service of their country, and to acknowledge the courage of the those who still serve. #RemembranceDay

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We lost 158 brave Canadians in Afghanistan and we’ve lost another 50 since then. Let us remember our most recent veterans and hold their families in our heart as we do those who preceded them. They are all heroes and deserve our continued remembrance and support.

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Super cool experience today in Tokyo!! #FCTokyo #FCZelvia #Tokyo #Footballislife

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First full day of Tokyo! Incredibly fun and Sensory overload kind of day!

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Night #1 in Tokyo! Staving off the jet lag with some Japanese cuisine in this cool little restaurant!

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Spectacular early evening run ⁦@CityofVancouver⁩ this evening! #runners #running #virtualrunchat

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Game night! Date night! #LetsgoOilers

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