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Media Release: No Lockout Notice From FMPSD

Posted on Nov 18 2024

(Fort McMurray, AB - November 18th, 2024) The Fort McMurray Public School Division (FMPSD) has not issued a lockout notice. However, as rolling strikes can create significant disruptions, we are monitoring…

Media Release: CUPE Strike Action

Posted on Nov 7 2024

(Fort McMurray, AB - November 7th, 2024) The Fort McMurray Public School Division (FMPSD) regrets to announce that the recommendations put forth by the Disputes Inquiry Board (DIB) in the ongoing negotiations…

Media Release: Update on Disputes Inquiry Board (DIB)

Posted on Oct 31 2024

(Fort McMurray, AB - Oct. 31st, 2024) The Alberta Labour Relations Board has organized a vote on the DIB recommendations as requested by CUPE Local 2545. The vote will run from Friday morning to 4:00pm…

Media Release: Update on Disputes Inquiry Board Recommendations

Posted on Oct 16 2024

(Fort McMurray, AB - Oct. 16th, 2024) The Fort McMurray Public School Division (FMPSD) remains resolute in our commitment to engage with CUPE Local 2545 and address the unresolved items in our negotiations.The…

Secret Path Literacy Night!

Posted on Oct 11 2024

Join us Thursday, October 17th, for our Thickwood Family Literacy Night! Read Indigenous stories, create Indigenous Art, participate in flashlight reading, explore fur bearing animals and contribute to…

FMPSD Observes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Posted on Sep 30 2024

(Fort McMurray, AB - September 30th, 2024) The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation holds profound significance in Canada. It is a day dedicated to reflecting on the legacy of the residential school…

Authentic Writing Opportunities at Thickwood Heights…

Posted on Sep 27 2024

(Fort McMurray, AB - September 27th, 2024) In response to the educational challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Thickwood Heights Public School launched the Pen Pal Program in 2023 to enhance students'…

Important Update Regarding Potential Labour Disruption…

Posted on Sep 16 2024

Good evening,(Fort McMurray, September 16th, 2024) We wish to share an urgent and important update in regard to the potential labour disruption within our schools. We have just been served notice that…

FMPSD and CUPE Negotiations

Posted on Sep 12 2024

Dear Parents and Guardians,The Fort McMurray Public School Division (FMPSD) is aware that the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 2545 (CUPE) employee group held a strike vote over the two previous…

Information Regarding Possible Labour Action from…

Posted on Sep 10 2024

Dear Parents and Guardians,We are reaching out to you to share the latest information we have regarding a possible labour action from CUPE Local 2545 (CUPE).We are aware that the Support Staff of Fort…

News Release: A New School Year Dawns with Excitement…

Posted on Sep 4 2024

(Fort McMurray, AB - September 4th, 2024) As the summer days wane and the air fills with the crisp promise of autumn, Fort McMurray Public School Division (FMPSD) is thrilled to welcome back students…