News & Events

Sisters and Brothers,

Wondering what the BTA has been working on lately?

Take a few minutes to watch this short update highlighting the initiatives, advocacy efforts, and work being done on behalf of our memebers and industry partners.

Hope to see all Members at the June 20, 2026 meeting where Guest Speaker Terry Parker from the BTA will be presenting.

Fraternally Yours,

Rod McKay

Business Manager

Rod,Mckay@local488.ca

Sisters and Brothers,

Please see the below special deal available to all 488 members for ticket prices at KDays!

To access the Group Sales Rate, please use the private link below. 

General Admission: $10.30 +gst and service charges

Ride-All-Day Package: $45 +gst and service charges. Includes General Admission.

Deadline to purchase is July 16, 11:59pm. 

The Quality Control Council of Canada (QCC) is now accepting applications for the 2026 Lance Yearley Scholarship, with awards of up to $2,500 available.

Eligibility

Applicants must be:

• A dependent child of a QCC member in good standing
• Graduating high school in 2026
• Entering their first year of a diploma or degree program at an accredited post-secondary institution in Fall 2026
• Please note: This scholarship is available exclusively to QCC member families.

Important Dates

• Application Deadline: July 10, 2026

Application Criteria

• Applications are evaluated based on:
• Academic achievement
• Extracurricular and volunteer involvement
• Career goals
• Essay submission

Learn More

Please review the scholarship package available at the link below for complete eligibility requirements, essay details, submission instructions, and all application requirements.

We are sad to announce that our annual Family Picnic event has been cancelled due to the unfortunate weather conditions we have had.

We appreciate everyone’s understanding on the matter.

The Alberta Pipe Trades College is offering the EPRI Rigging Certification Course from June 8-12, 2026, at the Local 488 Training Centre in Edmonton. Designed for experienced UA journeypersons, this advanced course provides specialized training in safe rigging practices and the skills required to work as certified rigging specialists.

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of industry best practices, safety requirements, and the complexities involved in rigging operations within industrial environments. A strong rigging background and a minimum of 3-5 years of related experience are required.

Space is limited. To register, contact Alberta Pipe Trades College at 780-488-1266. The course fee is $60.