Last week, UA Canada National Manager of Youth, Diversity and Indigenous Relations- Alanna Marklund, alongside UA Local 488 Brother Chris Lavers, visited Leduc Composite High School to educate their Fabrication 20 students about the piping trades and our union. A huge thank you to both Alanna and Chris for showing the value of the UA, and the opportunities within the piping trades to these students!
🎉 Attention Members!
The deadline to register for our Family Picnic is coming up fast — May 23!
Join us for a day of fun, food, games, and activities at Laurier Park on June 7 starting at 11:00 AM. As a special bonus, all attendees will receive a free zoo ticket to use any time this summer!
Don’t miss out on the camaraderie and connection with fellow members and their families!
📍Where to Vote:
You’ll vote at your assigned polling station in Edmonton.
To find your station:
🔗 ereg.elections.ca
📞 Or call: 1-800-463-6868
Key Voting Dates:
🗓️Advance Voting Days:
Friday, April 18 – Monday, April 21 | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
• Election Day:
Monday, April 28 | 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
🆔What You Need to Vote:
Bring one of the following:
• A valid driver’s license
• Two pieces of ID, one showing your current address
(e.g., utility bill + health card)
📬Voting by Mail:
Apply online by April 22:
🔗 ereg.elections.ca
Return your completed ballot before Election Day to ensure it’s counted.
🗣️ Make your voice heard. Every vote counts. Let’s shape the future—together.
For more info or assistance, contact Elections Canada:
📞 1-800-463-6868
Hello Sisters and Brothers,
Here’s a quick heads-up for anyone working in Fort McMurray who may not be sure how to vote in this federal election.
📍 Where to Vote in Advance polls:
Elections Canada Office
427 Gregoire Drive, Suite 202, Fort McMurray
🗓️ Advance Voting Dates:
April 18 – 21, 2025
🕘 Advance Voting Hours:
9:00 AM – 9:00 PM (daily)
🆔 What to Bring:
• A valid driver’s license (covers most ID needs)
• OR a passport plus another supporting piece of ID (can be non-photo)
Important Info on Voting Rights for Workers
👷 Remote Workers (Non-RMWB Residents):
If you are working in Fort McMurray but are not a resident of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB), your employer must provide you with a 3-hour window to vote during one of the advance polling days (April 18–21, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM).
🏡 Local Workers (RMWB Residents):
If you live in the RMWB and are voting at your assigned polling station on Election Day – Monday, April 28, your employer must provide three consecutive hours off during your shift to vote.
Election Day polling hours: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
📞 Questions?
Call Elections Canada at 1-866-497-8895
🗣️ Make your voice count — your vote matters!