The CVMA hosted its annual convention virtually July 22-25, 2021. Originally scheduled to take place in Calgary, AB, the ABVMA thanks the CVMA for the wonderful job they did in paying homage to Alberta with a message from Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and with entertainment/social events provided by Alberta artists. The ABVMA congratulates CVMA on a successful convention.

The ABVMA would like to acknowledge Dr. Claire Windeyer (AB), at the University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, as the recipient of the CVMA Merck Veterinary Award.
Congratulations Dr. Windeyer!

The ABVMA is pleased to announce that Dr. Kirsten Aarbo, immediate ABVMA Past President, assumes the role of ABVMA representative to CVMA Council following this year’s convention. ABVMA is confident that Dr. Aarbo will continue to represent Alberta well at the national table. ABVMA also wants to acknowledge the change in leadership at the CVMA following the convention. The
association sends sincere thanks to Dr. Enid Stiles for her service as CVMA President throughout the pandemic in 2020/2021.

The ABVMA would like to take this opportunity to welcome and congratulate Dr. Louis Kwantes (AB) as incoming President for the upcoming year. Dr. Kwantes will be the 73rd CVMA President.
The ABVMA looks forward to continuing our strong working relationship with the CVMA on issues facing the profession, and wishes Dr. Kwantes well as he embarks in this new role.

ABVMA Council would also like to thank Dr. Louis Kwantes for his devoted service on ABVMA Council (2012-2020). His presence on ABVMA Council will be missed.

Congratulations, Louis!