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Marijuana legalization has arrived! It’s been a long time coming, but we must not lose sight of the risks and responsibilities that we still have. Consequences still remain for “Canadian Model” violations in our workplaces and for pre-access testing. It’s very important to realize that our obligation to be fit for work does NOT change…. Read more »

Presentation at Public Hearings in Fort McMurray before a Joint Review Panel established by the Canadian Environment Assessment Agency and the Alberta Energy Regulator, October 2, 2018. Teck’s Frontier Mine Project Hello, my name is Luc Berube, I have two young daughters and a beautiful wife at home and I’ve recently had the pleasure to… Read more »

Last week three Boilermakers from Lodge 146 (Dan Legere, Stennie Noel and Steve Milley) donated $700.00 on our behalf to the Hot Lunch Program at Westlawn School in Edmonton. Our Lodge will support this worthwhile  program for the remainder of the school year.  This generosity is another example of the ongoing support our Lodge provides… Read more »

The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Lodge 146 is sad to announce the passing of Brother Emil Yakimetz. Brother Yakimetz passed away on September 17, 2018, at the age of 75.  He had been a member of the Boilermaker Union Lodge 146 for 37 years.   There will not be a service. In Memory of Page

The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Lodge 146 is sad to announce the passing of Brother Ed McIldoon. Brother McIldoon passed away on September 22, 2018, at the age of 78.  He had been a member of the Boilermaker Union Lodge 146 for 57 years.   There will be no public service, family service only. In Memory of… Read more »

This year the John Tackaberry Future Leaders Award was presented to Lodge 146 3rd year Boilermaker Apprentice Katherine Keagan by the Building Trades of Alberta at the 2018 Building Trades of Alberta Conference in Jasper, AB.  This is the fourth year a deserving apprentice who shows they have the drive and commitment to be a … Read more »

The Boilermakers Apprenticeship Administration Agency would like to congratulate Brett Smith and Jeremy Gordon, our top 146 graduate Apprentices. The selections of the individuals were not solely based on technical training marks, but also for their exceptional on-the-job performance as well as their character qualities. Congratulations goes out to the rest of the top Apprentices… Read more »

Mack Walker, one of the Boilermakers’ volunteer team, helping BBQ at the EDLC (Edmonton and District Labour Council) Labour Day BBQ at Giovanni Caboto Park in Edmonton.  Photo Credit: Hugh MacDonald. The EDLC Labour Day BBQ is significant in many ways.  It provides those less fortunate with an afternoon of free food and entertainment.  Over… Read more »

The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Lodge 146 is sad to announce the passing of Brother Heinz Arntzen. Brother Arntzen passed away on August 11, 2018, at the age of 78.  He had been a member of the Boilermaker Union Lodge 146 for 44 years.   There will be a celebration of life on Saturday August 25, 2018… Read more »

Message from Business Manager/Secretary Treasurer, Hugh MacDonald: At the August Monthly Meeting the membership voted unanimously to contribute $3,300 USD toward the D239 Lockout Assistance Fund. I am pleased to inform the membership that the cheque has been sent to the Fund care of the International office. I would like to thank the members for… Read more »