Dear Section Members, Recently, Logan Swanson from Old College in Section 216 won GOLD at the SKILLS Canada National Competition in Toronto! Logan also took first place at the SKILLS Alberta Provincial Competition in Edmonton. What a testament to the strength of welding in Alberta through collaboration with Old College, Chinook’s Edge School Division, and Alberta Apprenticeship. Logan, the…
Come join us in Edmonton, AB! TECHEAT – Technical Heat Treatment Services Ltd will be hosting our Section’s event on January 22nd at 5:30 PM. Field Heat Treatment (FHT), also known as Local Heat Treatment (LHT), allows for precision metallurgical processes to be performed on-site, eliminating the need for furnaces or extensive disassembly. This article explores the three…
2026 CCWJ Annual Seminar – International Conference: Hand-Held Laser beam Welding Come join us in Edmonton, AB! The University of Alberta will be hosting our Section’s 2-Day Event on June 25–26, 2026, from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The International Conference on Hand-Held Laser Beam Welding (HLBW) will bring global leaders in manufacturing, research, and safety…
Join us for AWS & CWBA Student Night! Hey there! Are you a student interested in AWS and CWBA? Then mark your calendar for this exciting event happening at NAIT South Campus on October 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM. It’s going to be a night filled with networking, learning, and fun! Don’t miss out on…
Dear Members, Please note that due to the excitement surrounding the Stanley Cup Playoffs and this event will be rescheduled. We’ll share the new date and details as soon as they are confirmed. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you at the rescheduled event.
Section 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament The American Welding Society, Alberta Section, is very pleased to announce that we will be hosting our 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on: August 14th, 2025, at The Ranch Golf & Country Club. Format: Texas Scramble, Shotgun Start, Teams of Four Fees for the event include 18 holes, golf cart,…
2025 CCWJ Annual Seminar: Mastering Welded Connections Come join us in Edmonton, AB either in person or online! The University of Alberta Student Chapter will be hosting and streaming the CCWJ Annual Seminar on May 14th at 8:00 AM MT. Join us at the 2025 CCWJ Annual Seminar, a premier two-day event dedicated to advancing knowledge…
Welcome to the **AWS Alberta Section Executive Election Pub night Smart Welder Contest**! Join us on **Tue May 20 2025** at **5:30 PM** at **Arcadia Brewing Co.** for a fun evening of voting for the new section executives and showing off your welding knowledge. Enjoy some Snacks, drinks, meet fellow AWS members, and have a…
Please be advised that the AWS Alberta Section 216 will be holding its Executive Committee election at the May 20, 2025, technical meeting event. If you wish to nominate anyone for the elected positions of Chair, 1st Vice-Chair, 2nd Vice-Chair, Treasurer, or Secretary, please send your petitions to alberta@awssections.org. Nominations for each elected position shall…
Come join us in Aldred Centre, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology will be hosting our Section’s Event on March 15th at 7:00 AM. The Alberta section of the AWS is thrilled to champion SAIT’s 2nd Annual Welding Competition by awarding a $1000 USD Scholarship to the top contender. This exciting event, featuring categories for both Senior…