🎉 Join Us for the Annual Long Service Awards & Banquet 🎉
📅 Date: August 29, 2026
🕓 Time: 4:30 PM – 12:00 AM
📍 Location: The Venue at The River Cree Resort & Casino (300 East Lapotac Blvd, Enoch, AB)
🎟️ Tickets: $75
Payment options: cheque, cash, card (in person at the hall), or e-transfer
*Please include your UA card number and “awards” in the message for e-transfers.
📩 Registration:
Registration forms have been emailed to all members. If you did not receive yours or have any questions, please contact the Entertainment Committee at entertainment.committee@local488.ca.
Members who are eligible for an award that were initiated in the following years – 2000, 1995, 1990, 1985, 1980, 1975, 1970, 1965, 1960, 1955, 1950, 1945, 1940, 1935, and 1930, should have received a special invitation in the mail.
All completed registrations should be submitted to the attention of Shawna Robertson.
🏨 Hotel Deal:
Rooms are available at a discounted rate of $200 (regularly $389).
To book, please contact Main Reception at 780-452-7080 and request to speak with Alyssa Camara.
The 2026–2027 Apprenticeship Class dates have now been released. Registration dates will be announced soon. If you have any questions, please contact the Education Department at 780-488-1266.
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!
Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Cost: $20 per ticket
Limit: Maximum of 10 tickets per member
Local 488 Family Picnic is Back! 
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Click the link below to register for your free tickets:
