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BTA member update – COVID-19
Today, the World Health Organization characterized COVID-19 a pandemic as the outbreak has infected approximately 118,000 in 114 countries as of today (March 11). Right now, the risk of infection remains low in Alberta. The health, safety and welfare of the more than...
Motion 501 could provide certainty to boost jobs and economy
BTA MEDIA RELEASE: Motion 501 could provide the industry certainty that’s needed to boost jobs and economy EDMONTON – On March 2, Lac Ste. Anne-Parkland MLA Shane Getson introduced Motion 501 in the Alberta legislature. Motion 501 begins the process of establishing...
JTMGT 2020 – Save the date!
We're excited to let you know the 2020 John Tackaberry Memorial Golf Tournament presented by the Building Trades of Alberta Charitable Foundation (BTACF) will again take place at the stunning QUARRY Golf Course in Edmonton, AB on Friday, Aug. 14. Last year the...
BTA disappointed in withdrawal of Frontier regulatory application
Media release: Building Trades of Alberta disappointed in withdrawal of Frontier regulatory application EDMONTON – The Building Trades of Alberta is disappointed to learn that Teck Resources removed the Frontier project from the regulatory review process from the...
In The Loop – Winter 2020
In The Loop, BTA's quarterly e-update, is here. Winter 2020 features Cole's story of survival and rehabilitation thanks to the Building Trades of Alberta Courage Centre at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, which we first told you about in October. "I knew my union...
BTA Charitable supports TFT 2019 campaign in Fort McMurray
The Building Trades of Alberta Charitable Foundation was pleased to support the 9th annual Toys for Tots 2019 campaign event held by the Oilsands' Harley Owners Group (HOG) Chapter #9991 as its Turbo Charged Gear sponsor. Toys for Tots distributes toys to children...
Building Trades of Alberta: Op-ed – Teck Frontier project approval
The below appeared as an op-ed in the Edmonton Journal, Jan. 14, 2020 - Frontier could be an economic game-changer - Terry Parker, BTA Executive Director As we move forward into a new decade, the need to balance the economy and environment will only grow, and...
Media release: BTA pushes for Teck Frontier approval with minister
Building Trades of Alberta appeals to environment minister to approve Teck’s Frontier oil sands project EDMONTON – Today, the Building Trades of Alberta requested approval of Teck’s Frontier oil sands project north of Fort McKay in a letter sent to the Minister of...
Welcome, Rob Calver
The Building Trades of Alberta welcomes Rob Calver as its new Strategic Engagement and Development Director. Rob comes to us from the Ironworkers Local 725 in Calgary, where he spent 25 years with the hall, eight of them as Local 725's Business Manager and 10 years as...