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A reminder from the 488 Election Committee
A reminder from the 488 Election Committee
Ballots will be picked up from the post office at 9 am on Tuesday December 16th, 2025 by the Local 488 Election Committee.
Please ensure you have returned your ballot via Canada Post with enough time for it to be received prior to the 16th deadline at the pick up location.
NO BALLOTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 9 AM ON DECEMBER 16TH.
NO BALLOTS MAY BE DELIVERED DIRECTLY TO THE LOCAL 488 OFFICE
2025 Eligibility Requirements for Voting and the 2025 Ballot Update


Fort McMurray Christmas Gift Pick-Up
For our members living in the Fort McMurray region, there will be a holiday gift pick-up for your children.
📍 Pick-Up Location: FMM Office, 9703A Franklin Ave
📅 Dates & Times:
- December 16 – 18: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- December 19: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
You must register to receive a gift:

Annual Children’s Christmas Party
Celebrate the holidays with us at our much-loved Children’s Christmas Party! There will be entertainment, treats, and of course, a visit from Santa 🎅
📅 Date: Sunday, December 14th
🕒 Time: 11 AM – 4 PM
📍 Location: Edmonton EXPO Centre (Northlands), 7515 118 Ave NW
Important Details:
- Registration deadline: November 15th.
- Open to immediate family members only (no grandchildren).
- Children 12 & under will receive gifts; the whole family is welcome to attend.
- Please register each family member attending individually (include name and age).
- Spouses must also be registered.
- A $25 no-show fee will be charged if you register but do not attend without prior cancellation.
You must register to attend this event:

Officer Election – 2025 Nominees
Ballots will be collected from the Post Office on December 16, 2025 and will be counted on December 16-19. Results will be posted on the Local 488 website by December 19, 2025.
POSITIONS Filled by ACCLAMATION:
PRESIDENT:
Daniel Watson
RECORDING SECRETARY:
Jason Hooper
INSIDE GUARD:
Bill Leeman
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
Angus Potskin
Mark Robinson
Madden Shea
EXAMINING BOARD:
Marc Bonhomme
Jeffrey Haase
Sherry Shadow
Blaine Tulloch
Mark Winikoff
VICE PRESIDENT:
Robert Taylor
Chris Waples
BUSINESS MANAGER/FINANCIAL SECRETARY:
Kenneth Bone
Tim Bye
Michael Cox
Rod McKay
Glen Sargent
BUSINESS AGENT:
Douglas Bosse
Rodney Carlson
Bob (Sideshow) Clinton
Pascal Contant
Boyd Currie
James Dakin
Dennis Deans
Terry (Frazz) Fraser
Maria Gigliotti
Sonia Heer
Allan Lakey
Lionel Levoir
Kenny Linton
Kodie McKay
Kevin Morin
Randy Southworth
Cody Telford
Desmond White
Patrick Wimpney
TREASURER:
Darrick Gilbert
Barry Pruden
EXECUTIVE BOARD:
Mustafa Aral
Daniel Boisvert
James (Jimbo) Brown
Brett Buck
Andrew Connors
Roy Coty
Robert Elliott
Aiman Elzarif
Reginald (Reg) Frost
Christina Gerndt
Wayne McIntyre
Robert Rankin
Terrence Reid
Larry Saunders
Michael Todd
Michael (Mike) Wipf
Andy “WOJO” Wojcik
Roger Wolsey


