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ATA Strike Commencing on Monday; School Closures Starting Oct 6th

As a result of the Alberta Teachers Association (ATA) rejecting a proposed deal from the Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association (TEBA), all FMPSD schools will be closed to students starting Monday, October 6, 2025, unless a new agreement is reached or strike action is otherwise averted. Additionally, all yellow school bus routes will be suspended for the duration of the strike.

In light of the ongoing strike, all extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and after-school programs, will be temporarily suspended.

As there is no definitive end date for the strike, FMPSD is unable to provide a timeline for when normal operations will resume. We will continue to provide timely updates as we receive them from the Ministry of Education and Child Care.

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FMPSD and FMCSD Joint Statement on Protests

Posted on: News Release

(Fort McMurray, AB, September 20, 2023) Fort McMurray Catholic School Division (FMCSD) and Fort McMurray Public School Division (FMPSD) continue demonstrating their unwavering commitment towards diversity, inclusion, and equity within the schools and the entire community. We stand behind our goal of ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all students, staff and families where everyone feels welcome, included and valued.

We recognize the right of peaceful protest and assembly, a fundamental right guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

We acknowledge that building an inclusive and diverse school atmosphere is a continuous effort that requires collective commitment, and we are dedicated to this journey. Our schools provide a platform for promoting dialogue, understanding and respect towards diversity, and we continuously work towards enabling a culturally responsive curriculum.

All individuals, regardless of their cultural backgrounds, sexual orientation, and other demographic characteristics, are welcomed and valued in our schools.

For additional information, contact:

 

Momin Syed Megan McKenny
Communication Coordinator  Communications Director
Fort McMurray Public School Division  Fort McMurray Catholic Schools
communications@fmpsd.ab.ca megan.mckenny@fmcsd.ab.ca
780-880-7666      780-799-5700