We hope you’ve been practicing your poker face 😎; the Annual Local 488 Poker Tournament is just around the corner! After last year’s great turnout, we’re excited to bring everyone together once again for an afternoon of cards, competition, and camaraderie ♣️♥️♦️♠️
🎲 Tournament Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
📍 Location: Yellowhead Casino (12464 153 Street NW, Edmonton)
💰 Entry Fee: $130.00
🃏 What to Expect:
2:00 PM ➡️ Cards in the air
Top 5 payouts
Winner takes home the trophy
Cardholder for every player
Plenty of prizes
$20.00 food & drink refund for all players
⏰ Important Registration Information:
Registration deadline: 3:00 PM on March 13, 2026
Players must be registered in advance to participate
Payment in full is required at registration
No refunds after March 13, 2026
Spouses are welcome to join (please make a second registration with their name matching the members UA card number)
We’ve reserved the Social Room, just look for the Local 488 flags 🚩 at the entrance!
Payment must be made within 24hrs of registration and can be made in person at the main reception or via e-transfer to: 📧 ENTERTAINMENT.COMMITTEE@LOCAL488.CA
**Include in the e-transfer message: Player’s name, UA card number, and “Poker Tournament”.
Don’t miss your chance to go all in! Secure your seat today and let’s make this year’s tournament even bigger and better than the last.🍀Looking forward to seeing you at the tables!
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
Local 488 Family Picnic is Back! 
Saturday, June 6, 2026
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Click the link below to register for your free tickets:
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Cost: $20 per ticket
Limit: Maximum of 10 tickets per member