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RCMP Investigate Bomb Threats at Red Deer Schools RED DEER, Alta. — RCMP are investigating a series of bomb threats that targeted three schools in Red Deer earlier this week. Between Dec. 15 and 16, administrators at St. Joseph’s High School, St. Francis of Assisi Middle School, and Pines Alternative School received emails containing bomb […]

Parents Frustrated as CUPE Changes Tactics in Rotating School Strikes FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — Frustration is mounting among parents as CUPE Local 2559 and 2545, representing support staff in Fort McMurray Public and Catholic schools, enter the second week of their rotating strikes. The union has announced a shift in tactics, opting to inform parents […]

Support Staff Begin Rotating Strike Across Fort McMurray Schools FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— Support staff at the Fort McMurray Public and Catholic School Divisions will begin a rotating strike on Monday, as their contract dispute continues. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Locals 2559 and 2545, representing support staff in the Catholic and Public-school systems […]

Edmonton School Support Workers Vote to Strike Amid Wage Concerns Support staff with Edmonton Public Schools have overwhelmingly voted in favour of strike action.  CUPE Local 3550 representing the support staff says the vote was 97 per cent in favour of a strike mandate, but the results have not yet been ratified.  The union says […]

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — The union representing school support staff in Fort McMurray says workers are ready to strike on the morning of September 17. Danielle Danis, president of CUPE Local 2559, which represents support staff in the Catholic school division, told Harvard Media News that employees at both the Public and Catholic school divisions […]

Fort McMurray Catholic School Division Prepares for Possible Support Staff Strike FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — The Fort McMurray Catholic School Division has prepared contingency plans in the event of a support staff strike, according to a statement from Superintendent Natasha MacArthur-Poole. While the division has not yet received formal notice of a strike, MacArthur-Poole said […]

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — Classes will continue even if support staff go on strike, according to a joint statement from the Fort McMurray Public and Catholic school districts. The districts assured parents that schools will remain open even if support staff walk off the job. The school boards confirmed they have not been able to […]

Fort McMurray Public School Division (FMPSD) is addressing the Premier’s recent statements regarding gender, parental rights, and diversity education. In a media release, FMPSD stated that they understand there may be concerns or questions following the Premier’s recent announcement, but nothing has changed in our operations or policies as a result of the Premier’s recent […]