Local Union 2009 Safety Representative Berkley Bowers stands
beside his truck full of gifts purchased by the local’s membership
for Santa Anonymous, a program that gives to the less fortunate in Grande Cache Alberta, Canada.

Canadian Labour Congress President Bea Bruske had the opportunity to tour CCS (Carbon, Capture, and Storage). “Bea is interested in this technology and wants to help us promote the technology in Ottawa,” said International Auditor/Teller Jody Dukart. “She recognizes the importance of what coal mining and power generation brings to the area for workers and organized labour and wants to help us keep that alive.” Jody and members of Sub-District 26 also took President Bruske out to the miner’s grave in Bienfait and explained the history of the 1931 Estevan Riot.

On July 1, 2024, UMWA members and staff celebrated Canada Day, commemorating the formation of the Federation of Canada in 1867. Local Union 7606 participated in the July 1st Parade in Bienfait, Canada, by constructing and designing a float to display for the community during the event. Dominion Day, renamed Canada Day in 1982, holds significant historical importance in Canadian history. It is a day of celebration, reflection, and cultural observance.