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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…

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…

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…

FMPSD Staff and Students Recognized at 2024 Buffy…

Posted on Oct. 28, 2024

(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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Fort McMurray to Host VEX Robotics Provincials - A…

Posted on Aug. 19, 2024

(Fort McMurray, AB, August 19, 2024) Fort McMurray has had the opportunity to host several large-scale sporting events over the years. Now, we are adding the exciting world…

New Walter and Gladys Hill Public School Vice-Principal…

Posted on Jul. 2, 2024

The Fort McMurray Public School Division (FMPSD) is pleased to announce that Matthew Shewchuk has accepted a Vice-Principalship at Walter and Gladys Hill Public School…