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Get ready to be part of a growing football tradition that’s taking Edmonton by storm! UA Local 488 invites you to join us for the ultimate pre-game experience at the K97 Tailgate Party before every Elks home game this season.

This event is open to everyone, so bring along your family, friends, and fellow Sisters and Brothers for an unforgettable time!

Date: Every Home Game

Time: Before Kickoff

Location: LOT A – STALL 175

Come help showcase our unity and pride in our community and proudly display UA Local 488.

It’s more than just a tailgate; it’s an experience of Edmonton hospitality like no other. Come join us and soak in the excitement with live music, free Stawnichy’s Kubbie Burgers (At the K-97 tent) and a pre-game performance from the Elks drumline. Local 488 will be providing cold drinks and snacks to those attending.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of this growing football tradition and join UA Local 488 at the K97 Tailgate party this Sunday.

Go Elks!

The ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE is pleased to announce that our Annual Family Picnic will be held at Laurier Park-Valley Zoo this year. You must register your family for the picnic by May 19, 2023. This will ensure your free admission to the Valley Zoo. For this reason, we are unable to accept any late registrations and you cannot register once you arrive.

Mark’s would like to pass along a 25% savings discount to Local 488 members from May 14-27. Between May 14 – 27, please present this barcode for a 25% discount on regular priced merchandise. Valid at Mark’s across Canada, instore only.

Sisters and Brothers, please join your local communities in gathering to pay respects for the 161 men and women who passed from work related injury or illness in 2022. Below are listed the locations and times to join on April 28th. Follow the links provided for more information.

WALK-A-THON AND CALGARY GATHERING INFORMATION – ACSA

Grant Notely Park Gathering Information – Edmonton Labour Council

Edmonton City Hall Ceremony Information – AFL

Information and Social Media Posts – CCOHS

Statistics and Printable Materials – WCB

Tournament now sold out. Register below to be placed on waiting list. Members on waiting list will be contacted by local 488 is positions open, fees will be due at that time.

Please read, fill and submit the registration form to register.

Registration deadline is June 09, 2023!