Andre Roberge

03/05/2026

Happy Friday, ironworkers. 💪⚒️

Stay safe up there and keep your tools locked down.

03/05/2026

More youngsters getting into Ironworking!
This time we were with students at Imagine High School in Chilliwack.
The kids did some rebar tying and even got a little competitive with a tying contest.
Thanks to teacher Joe Taylor, who is a Red Seal Welder!

02/13/2026

02/13/2026

On behalf of City Council and the residents of Maple Ridge, we are saddened to hear and extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and countless fans of Jim Robson on his passing❤️ We remember Jim as a beloved hometown hero whose impact on our community and on Canadian sport will never be forgotten.

Jim grew up in Maple Ridge, attending Alexander Robinson School before moving on to Maple Ridge Junior and Senior High School. He was well known locally as an athlete, playing basketball for Maple Ridge High School and baseball for the Haney Junior team.

Jim went on to become the trusted ‘Voice of the Vancouver Canucks’ for more than 25 years, calling over 2,000 NHL games and covering Stanley Cup finals, NHL all-star games, and international competitions, including the 1984 Olympic Games 🏒 His remarkable career earned him induction into the NHL Hockey Hall of Fame, the BC Hockey Hall of Fame, and the BC Sports Hall of Fame.

Maple Ridge was proud to honour Jim in 2017 by naming a section of 105 Avenue, from Lougheed Highway to the traffic circle at Tamarack Lane, as Jim Robson Way. We will always take pride in the fact that one of Canada’s most iconic voices came from Maple Ridge 🍁

02/12/2026

It is a devastating day for Tumbler Ridge and for all British Columbians. Absolutely heartbreaking.

Ironworkers Local 97 stands with the victims, the survivors and the entire community.

In a difficult time like this, it is important to know that all Ironworkers 97 members have access to our FREE Employee Assistance Program.

If you need it, call for support now: 1-844-880-9137.

02/09/2026

Big things happening at Merkley! 🚧⚾ We’re beyond excited about the improvements coming this year, including a fully fenced Tadpole field! Huge shout out to the City of Maple Ridge for helping make this possible. Our littlest ballplayers are going to LOVE it! 👏💙

01/29/2026

Your Journey Begins Here!

Today, our Local 97 Vice-President and Instructor Cam Heavenor has a booth set up for the career exploration event in Campbell River. Come down to Quinsam Hall on Eagle Drive and say hi!

The event is in collaboration with BC Hydro and in partnership with the We Wai Kai and We Wai K*m First Nations.