41st General Convention Nominees

Tuesday, 27 January, 2026

On March 14, 2026, voting will take place in person at the Local Union 488 Dispatch Hall between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The ballots will be counted on Monday, March 16, 2026, and the results will be posted on the Local Union 488 website (local488.ca) by end of day Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Nominees:

Gunner Antos

Tom Bailey

James Barry

Ronald Belter

Dwayne Billard

Robert Blakely

Richard Boisvert

Dan Boisvert

Roderick Boisvert

Doug Bosse

Jimbo Brown

Brett Buck

Tim Bye

Lee Canoa

Jesse Carlson

Brandon Carlson

Serge Champagne

Jordan Christensen

John Clipperton

Andrew Connors

Roy Coty

Ryan Crawford

Boyd Currie

Jose Da Silva

Derrick (Shmuck) Daneliuk

Dennis Deans

Aleksandar Deric

Nicole Desjarlais

Margaret Durrant

Darrel Earle

Jason Elias

Robert Elliott

Arron Ferris

Desmond JJ Francis

Reg Frost

Christina Gerndt

Maria Gigliotti

Darrick Gilbert

David Green

Nominees:

Andreas (Andy) Gruber

Jeffrey Haase

Scott Halldorson

Derek Hammel

Ray Hauer

Sonia Heer

Charlotte Hellquist

Eric Hensel

Andy Herbert

William (Bill) Hobbins

Jason Hooper

David Karlenzig

Deborah Karleznig

Wayne Kavanagh

Jason Kelloway

Ken Klassen

Adam Kowalchuk

Chris Lavers

Ed Le’Cluse

William (Bill) Leeman

Chris Leonardis

William (Bill) Letendre

Lionel Levoir

Kenny Linton

Jason London

Dale Lupaschuck

Nicole Marofke

Megan Mattie

Wayne Mcintyre

Randall Melenka

Rejean Michaud

Carl Mortenson

Peter Moskalyk

Peter Neary

Doug Nelson

Mark Neville

Evald Nordlund

Chris Oele

Nominees:

David Olson

David Orlecki

Jerome Oswald

Jess Ouellet

Paul Popikaitis

Angus Potskin

Barry Pruden

Russ Puchala

Rob Rankin

Kevin Rankin

Bradley Reid

Mark Robinson

Matthew Rollins

Bryan Rooney

Glen Sargent

Larry Saunders

Frank Schafers

Myles (Sevy) Severn

Rodger Shannon

Craig Shemely

Terry Shmyr

James F Smith

Ramona Soosay

Nick Srochenski

Andre Stor

Dillon Stor

Kyle Stor

Clayton (Lurch) Storgeoff

Robert D Taylor

Mike Todd

James Tworek

John Vetra

Ardeshir (Adi) Viccajee

Bob (Butch) Wade

Chris Waples

Dan Watson

Micheal (Mike) Wipf

Andy WOJO Wojcik

John (Kevin) Wolkowski

Roger Wolsey

Larry Ziegler

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Important News & Events Notice

41st General Convention Nominees

January 27, 2026

Nominees:

Gunner Antos

Tom Bailey

James Barry

Ronald Belter

Dwayne Billard

Robert Blakely

Richard Boisvert

Dan Boisvert

Roderick Boisvert

Doug Bosse

Jimbo Brown

Brett Buck

Tim Bye

Lee Canoa

Jesse Carlson

Brandon Carlson

Serge Champagne

Jordan Christensen

John Clipperton

Andrew Connors

Roy Coty

Ryan Crawford

Boyd Currie

Jose Da Silva

Derrick (Shmuck) Daneliuk

Dennis Deans

Aleksandar Deric

Nicole Desjarlais

Margaret Durrant

Darrel Earle

Jason Elias

Robert Elliott

Arron Ferris

Desmond JJ Francis

Reg Frost

Christina Gerndt

Maria Gigliotti

Darrick Gilbert

David Green

Nominees:

Andreas (Andy) Gruber

Jeffrey Haase

Scott Halldorson

Derek Hammel

Ray Hauer

Sonia Heer

Charlotte Hellquist

Eric Hensel

Andy Herbert

William (Bill) Hobbins

Jason Hooper

David Karlenzig

Deborah Karleznig

Wayne Kavanagh

Jason Kelloway

Ken Klassen

Adam Kowalchuk

Chris Lavers

Ed Le’Cluse

William (Bill) Leeman

Chris Leonardis

William (Bill) Letendre

Lionel Levoir

Kenny Linton

Jason London

Dale Lupaschuck

Nicole Marofke

Megan Mattie

Wayne Mcintyre

Randall Melenka

Rejean Michaud

Carl Mortenson

Peter Moskalyk

Peter Neary

Doug Nelson

Mark Neville

Evald Nordlund

Chris Oele

Nominees:

David Olson

David Orlecki

Jerome Oswald

Jess Ouellet

Paul Popikaitis

Angus Potskin

Barry Pruden

Russ Puchala

Rob Rankin

Kevin Rankin

Bradley Reid

Mark Robinson

Matthew Rollins

Bryan Rooney

Glen Sargent

Larry Saunders

Frank Schafers

Myles (Sevy) Severn

Rodger Shannon

Craig Shemely

Terry Shmyr

James F Smith

Ramona Soosay

Nick Srochenski

Andre Stor

Dillon Stor

Kyle Stor

Clayton (Lurch) Storgeoff

Robert D Taylor

Mike Todd

James Tworek

John Vetra

Ardeshir (Adi) Viccajee

Bob (Butch) Wade

Chris Waples

Dan Watson

Micheal (Mike) Wipf

Andy WOJO Wojcik

John (Kevin) Wolkowski

Roger Wolsey

Larry Ziegler

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Important News & Events Notice

Nominees for Committee Positions

January 26, 2026

The Election Committee shall subsequently email full and concise instructions as prescribed by the United Association General Office which shall include a ballot which will be emailed to you on or before Friday, February 13, 2026. E-voting results will be compiled by the third-party e-vote provider (Becker Keating & Young Technologies Corp) and will be cut off at 9:00AM on Friday, March 6, 2026. Results will be posted on the Local 488 website by March 6, 2026.

Positions filled by ACCLAMATION:

EDMONTON PIPE TRADES EDUCATION TRUST FUND:

Rodney Carlson

Cody Telford

LOCAL UNION 488 HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE:

Christina Gerndt

Adam Kowalchuk

Wayne Mcintyre

Sham Mootilal

Sherry Shadow

Roger Wolsey

EDMONTON PIPE INDUSTRY HEALTH, WELFARE & PENSION TRUST FUND:

Pascal Contant

Dennis Deans

Jason Hooper

Lionel Levoir

Kevin Morin

Mark Neville

Angus Potskin

Madden Shea

Robert D Taylor

Cody Telford

Daniel Watson

Mark Winikoff

Michael (Mike) Wipf

LOCAL UNION 488 BENEVOLENT FUND COMMITTEE:

Richard Boisvert

Jimbo Brown

Tim Bye

Jose Da Silva

Jason Elias

Arron Ferris

Adam Kowalchuk

Megan Mattie

Randall Melenka

Dylan Rose

Madden Shea

Roger Wolsey

LOCAL UNION 488 SUPPLEMENTARY BENEFIT TRUST FUND:

Dan Boisvert

Doug Bosse

Rodney Carlson

Pascal Contant

Maria Gigliotti

Darrick Gilbert

Sonia Heer

Jason Hooper

Ramona Soosay

Robert D Taylor

Mike Todd

Tyler Twa

Chris Waples

Daniel Watson

LOCAL UNION 488 ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE:

Dwayne Billard

Doug Bosse

Jimbo Brown

Brett Buck

Brandon Carlson

Jose Da Silva

Robert Elliott

Christina Gerndt

Maria Gigliotti

Darrick Gilbert

Chris Leonardis

Peter Neary

Dylan Rose

Frank Schafers

Sherry Shadow

Craig Shemely

Ramona Soosay

Randy Southworth

BUILDING TRADES OF ALBERTA DELEGATES:

Tom Bailey

Doug Bosse

Lee Canoa

Andrew Connors

Boyd Currie

Jose Da Sliva

Maria Gigliotti

Sonia Heer

Andy Herbert

Adam Kowalchuk

Chris Lavers

Lionel Levoir

Kenny Linton

Jason London

Nicole Marofke

Barry Pruden

Kevin Rankin

Rob Rankin

Mark Robinson

Dylan Rose

Glen Sargent

Sherry Shadow

Ramona Soosay

Robert D Taylor

Cody Telford

Mike Todd

Bob (Butch) Wade

Daniel Watson

Michael (Mike) Wipf

Roger Wolsey

EDMONTON PIPE TRADES BUILDING & FRATERNAL SOCIETY:

Dan Bosivert

Jimbo Brown

Lee Canoa

Boyd Currie

Reg Frost

Darrick Gilbert

Jason Hooper

Ken Klassen

Lionel Levoir

Wayne Mcintyre

Peter Neary

Mark Robinson

Randy Southworth

JOINT CONFERENCE BOARD / NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE:

Tim Bye

Lee Canoa

Derek Hammel

Sonia Heer

Andy Herbert

Chris Leonardis

Sham Mootilal

Kevin Morin

Angus Potskin

Larry Saunders

Mark Winikoff

LOCAL UNION 488 POLITICAL ACTION & EDUCATION COMMITTEE:

Andrew Connors

Pascal Contant

Dennis Deans

Derek Hammel

Al Lakey

Chris Leonardis

Peter Moskalyk

Larry Saunders

Tyler Twa

Mark Winikoff

Michael (Mike) Wipf

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Important Notice

Pre Apprenticeship Training Opportunity!

January 13, 2026

FREE Pre-Apprenticeship Training – Ages 18–29

April 6 – June 26, 2026 | Sponsored by Pathways Alliance to be hosted at Alberta Pipe Trades College

Jump-start a career in the pipe trades with a 12-week, hands-on program in Steamfitter/Pipefitter & Welder training.

Highlights:

12 students per intake (limited seats)
Members’ relatives only — referral required
Ages 18–29
Submit: Application Form + Resume
Send to: chris.waples@ept488.ca

Questions

Contact Chris Waples: 780-722-7142

Application Form!

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Important News & Events Notice

Nomination/Election of Committees and General Convention

January 12, 2026

Hello Sisters and Brothers,

Please see the following document for all information regarding Nomination and Election of Local 488 Committees and Nomination and Election of Delegates to the 41st UA General Convention.

Nomination-Election Information for Convention Download

Nomination – Election Information for Committees Download

Thank you and Good Luck to all future nominees!

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Important News & Events Notice

2026-2028 Officer Election Results

December 19, 2025

To view the official results of our recent Officer’s Election, click on the link below.

2026-2028 Certified Officer Election Results Download

Please note that these results are in addition to the following positions elected by acclamation:

President:

Daniel Watson

Recording Secretary:

Jason Hooper

Inside Guard:

William Leeman

Examining Board:

Blaine Tulloch

Jeffrey Haase

Marc Bonhomme

Mark Winikoff

Sherry Shadow

Finance Committee:

Angus Potskin

Mark Robinson

Madden Shea

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Positions filled by ACCLAMATION:

EDMONTON PIPE TRADES EDUCATION TRUST FUND:

LOCAL UNION 488 HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE:

EDMONTON PIPE INDUSTRY HEALTH, WELFARE & PENSION TRUST FUND:

LOCAL UNION 488 BENEVOLENT FUND COMMITTEE:

LOCAL UNION 488 SUPPLEMENTARY BENEFIT TRUST FUND:

LOCAL UNION 488 ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE:

BUILDING TRADES OF ALBERTA DELEGATES:

EDMONTON PIPE TRADES BUILDING & FRATERNAL SOCIETY:

JOINT CONFERENCE BOARD / NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE:

LOCAL UNION 488 POLITICAL ACTION & EDUCATION COMMITTEE:

FREE Pre-Apprenticeship Training – Ages 18–29

April 6 – June 26, 2026 | Sponsored by Pathways Alliance to be hosted at Alberta Pipe Trades College

Highlights:

Questions

President:

Recording Secretary:

Inside Guard:

Examining Board:

Finance Committee: