Media Contact
Media inquiries should be directed to Tyler Bedford, Director of Communications and Relations, Building Trades of Alberta.
Tyler Bedford
Director of Communications and Relations
Phone: (780)298-7626 Ext. 113
tbedford@bta.ca
Edmonton Office
11635 – 160 Street NW
Edmonton, AB
T5M 3Z3
Phone: (780) 421-9400
Fax: (780) 421-9433
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Executive Director Terry Parker
Biography
Prior to serving as the Executive Director of the BTA, Terry was the Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Building Trades Council for twelve years. Terry worked as a glazier and before becoming the ED for SBTC, he worked as a Business Agent for the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. His extensive time in leadership roles has given him a wealth of experience in the unionized construction and maintenance industries.
Terry is a graduate of the University of Manitoba where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science.
His dedication to the labour movement and to the safety and welfare of the unionized workers he represents is evident in the actions he takes and the decisions he makes every day.
MEDIA RELEASE: BTA launches “Path Forward” campaign with Oilers’ Ethan Bear
EDMONTON, AB - With National Indigenous Peoples' Day approaching June 21, the Building Trades of Alberta is launching phase one of its Path Forward campaign, which aims to instill hope and a sense of belonging among Alberta's Indigenous youth through [...]
MEDIA RELEASE: BTA applauds Calgary council’s approval of Green Line LRT
CALGARY – The Building Trades of Alberta is pleased the City of Calgary will move forward with Stage 1 of the Green Line LRT mega project following a 14-1 council vote yesterday. “Not only will the Green Line project create [...]
Media release: Southern locals to give $5k to Fort McMurray
CALGARY – Building trades union locals from southern Alberta will donate $5,000 to the Wood Buffalo Food Bank to help the community continue its recovery from the devastating flood that hit the area last month. United Association of Plumbers and [...]
Media release: COVID-19 outbreak at Kearl Lake the exception, not the rule
EDMONTON - Reports of more than 100 cases of COVID-19 linked to Imperial Oil’s Kearl Lake oilsands facility in northern Alberta are concerning, but do not reflect overall camp safety in the province, says Building Trades of Alberta. “The vast [...]
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“We strongly value the ongoing collaboration and support from First Nations, building trades unions, landowners, and our contractors and suppliers over the last dozen years.” Keystone XL President Richard Prior.
'We are here': Premier marks start of construction for Alberta leg of Keystone XL - 660 NEWS
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Premier Jason Kenney was in Oyen Friday to help mark the start of construction for the Alberta section of the Keystone XL pipeline.Some good news to get your weekend started: The federal government announced $40-million over the next three years for UTIP (Union Training and Innovation Program) today.
"Eligible projects will help unions across Canada improve the quality of training through investments in equipment and materials and support innovation and broad-based partnerships to address challenges faced by apprentices. The Program will also help to reduce barriers to participation and success in the trades among underrepresented groups such as women, newcomers, persons with disabilities and visible minorities including Black Canadians.”
Check it out ⬇️
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/CNW/ - In order to better position our country for a strong economic recovery, the Government of Canada is investing in our skilled trades to ensure that...ICYMI: Yesterday, the Supreme Court of Canada rejected a new appeal from B.C. First Nations over the Trans Mountain pipeline.
The decision appears to signal the end of legal arguments aimed at stopping the pipeline's construction.
Both Kenney and Notley praise top court's decision not to hear TMX appeal
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Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the decision by the Supreme Court of Canada not to hear a new appeal from British Columbia First Nations over the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is a victory th…A few weeks ago, BTA took Grand Chief of Treaty 6 and Chief of Enoch Cree Nation Billy Morin, Nation Councillors, and business leaders from Enoch for (socially distanced) tours of United Association Local 488, Trade Winds to Success and Alberta Regional Council of Carpenters & Allied Workers training centres.
They got a first hand look at just a few of the impressive education facilities within the unionized skilled trades in Alberta, and we were honoured to host them.
We look forward to continuing our strong working relationship with Enoch Cree Nation and others looking for a successful Path Forward with the skilled trades.
www.btapathforward.ca
Keystone XL - “We strongly value the ongoing collaboration and support from First Nations, building trades unions, landowners, and our contractors and suppliers over the last dozen years.” Keystone XL President Richard Prior #ableg #abtrades
'We are here': Premier marks start of construction for Alberta leg of Keystone XL - 660 NEWS
Premier Jason Kenney was in Oyen Friday to help mark the start of construction for the Alberta section of the Keystone XL pipeline.
www.660citynews.com
ICYMI: Yesterday, the Supreme Court of Canada rejected a new appeal from B.C. First Nations over the Trans Mountain pipeline. The decision appears to signal the end of legal arguments aimed at stopping the pipeline's construction #ableg #abtrades #ablabour
Both Kenney and Notley praise top court's decision not to hear TMX appeal
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the decision by the Supreme Court of Canada not to hear a new appeal from British Columbia First Nations over the Tr...
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BTA was honoured to take Grand Chief of Treaty 6 & Chief of @EnochCreeNation Billy Morin, Nation Councillors & business leaders from Enoch for social distance tours of @ualocal488 @AltaCarpenters & TradeWinds to Success training centres #skillup #btapathforward #abtrades #ableg
From all of us at the Building Trades of Alberta, we hope you have a safe and happy #CanadaDay 🇨🇦💥🎈
@calver_rob @FNPower we believe in th great work of @BuildingTradeAB @EthanBear074 @BillyMorin helping our future leaders and other inspiring women in the trades. @SaskPower has a role to play also.
Proud to be part of @NWRSturgeon carbon solutions 🌎👌 #abtrades #ableg
Check out @EdmAMCBC tomorrow at 6:40 a.m. where we'll chat live about BTA's Path Forward campaign. Tune in to hear more about @TheIronworkers 725's Jasmin Smith's journey to the skilled trades and how it's become her positive path forward https://bit.ly/2V5b0zq #ableg #abtrades
BTA's Path Forward w @EdmontonOilers @EthanBear074 aims to instill hope & belonging among AB's Indigenous youth through a skilled trades career. Watch the powerful vid starring Bear, @EnochCreeNation Chief Billy Morin & IW 725 Jas Smith: https://bit.ly/2V5b0zq #ableg #abtrades
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, stepdads and father figures out there! We work hard and do what we do for our kids. They’re worth every sore muscle, every 12-hour-day and all those nights away. Keep being awesome 😎
🚨BTA launches "Path Forward," w @EdmontonOilers @EthanBear074, Treaty Six Grand Chief & @EnochCreeNation Chief Billy Morin & @TheIronworkers
Local 725 apprentice Jasmin Smith 👀 the POWERFUL vid starring all three http://bit.ly/2Yfwk7f #ableg #abtrades https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=by1yjG82Ktg
