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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 Staff and Students Recognized at 2024 Buffy Awards

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(Fort McMurray, AB - October 28th, 2024) The Art Council of Wood Buffalo's 2024 Buffy Awards, which recognize outstanding achievement in the arts, took place last weekend to highlight local artists and contributors, including various FMPSD staff and student award nominees. The Buffy Awards, which have been running since 2008, celebrate excellence in various artistic fields, including visual arts, performing arts, music, and literature. The awards recognize the significant contributions of artists, cultural organizations, and community members who have positively impacted the arts and culture scene in Wood Buffalo.

Fort McMurray Public School Division (FMPSD) is proud to promote the value and importance of the arts in our community by highlighting staff and student Buffy 2024 award nominees and recipients. By fostering creativity, imagination, and critical thinking, the arts contribute to developing well-rounded and engaged citizens equipped to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

Congratulations to École McTavish High School Grade 11 student Cadence Kucy-Locke and Composite High School Grade 12 student Daniel Deranger on receiving the Wood Buffalo Excellence in Arts Awards for Youth Leader in the Arts and Indigenous Artist Award, respectively.

Buffy 2024 Award Nominees and Recipients List:

Arts Education - Zachary L. Barrett, Marina Swagers
Craft - Courtney Munn
Indigenous Artist Award - Daniel Deranger (Recipient)
Ken Flaherty Music Award - Akshaya Lakshmi
Performing Arts - Zachary L. Barrett
Rising Star - Rojeen Amiri, Eva Brown, Cadence Kucy-Locke
Youth Leader in the Arts - Cadence Kucy-Locke (Recipient)


For additional information, contact:

Momin Syed                                                           
Communications Coordinator
Fort McMurray Public School Division
780-788-8009
communications@fmpsd.ab.ca