2012 Labour Day Events in the Prairies
- Regina & District Labour Council and SGEU Local 1101, Annual Labour Day Picnic
Mon. Sept. 3, 2012, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Les Sherman Park, Elphinstone St. (behind the Neil Balkwill civic Arts Centre)
Join us for an afternoon of food, games, and entertainment.
- Saskatchewan Building Trades, Annual Regina Labour Day Picnic
Mon. Sept. 3, 2012, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saskatchewan Legislative Building, lawn west of the gardens
Activities Include entertainment, kids dino bouncers, face painting, freezies, popcorn, drinks, hotdogs and lots of other free food.
More information…
- Saskatoon & District Labour Council, Labour Day BBQ in the Park
Mon. Sept. 3, 2012, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Victoria Park (by Riversdale Pool)
Food, community, fun, entertainment, children’s activities.
Everyone welcome, free of charge.
- Yorkton & District Labour Council, Labour Day classic golf fun night
Tues. Sept. 4, 5:30 p.m.
Canora Golf Course
Golf is $10 for 9 holes; cart is $18 and must be booked at the clubhouse by calling 306-563-4104. Lots of prizes and food is available at the clubhouse.
- Prince Albert District Labour Council, Labour Day BBQ
Mon. Sept. 3, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Kinsmen Park
Free food and everyone is welcome. Members are encouraged to drop by the PSAC table.
- Edmonton & District Labour Council, Labour Day BBQ
Mon. Sept. 3, 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Giovanni Cabato Park (95 Street and 109 Ave)
Free admission, live entertainment, cold drinks, hamburgers, and hotdogs.
- Alberta Labour History Institute and Alberta Federation of Labour, Exhibit Opening
“The People Who Built Alberta: A Centennial for Alberta Workers”
Wed. Sept. 5, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Provincial Archives of Alberta, 8555 Roper Road, Edmonton
To RSVP, please call (780) 427-1750 or email.
- Calgary and District Labour Council
Mon. Sept. 3, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Calgary Olympic Plaza, 228 8 Ave SE
Food, games and music. Members are encouraged to stop by the PSAC booth for a visit and special gift.
- Medicine Hat District Labour Council
Mon. Sept. 3
Details to be determined.
*This list is not exhaustive, and may not include all events happening in the Prairie Region. We’ll update the list with further details and new events as the information becomes available. You may also contact your respective labour council or federation of labour for more information.