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 »

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 »

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 Max Kuerbis. Brother Kuerbis passed away on November 10, 2017, at the age of 85.  He had been a member of the Boilermaker Union Lodge 146 for 43 years.   There will be a celebration of life on Tuesday August 28, 2018… 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 »

The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Lodge 146 is sad to announce the passing of Brother Allan Shura. Brother Shura passed away on August 3, 2018, at the age of 60.  He had been a member of the Boilermaker Union Lodge 146 for 30 years.   There will not be a service at this time.   In Memory… Read more »

Boilermakers Lodge 146 held it’s Seniors Golf Tournament 0n August 2nd.  Everyone had a great time at the Cougar Creek Golf Course again this year.  It came down to a putt off, with Al Vanslyke beating out Kevin McHale to take the victory!  Pictured to the left is the winning team (L-R) Chuck Vath, Al Vanslyke,… Read more »