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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…

News Release: FMPSD Student Wins Aloha International…

Posted on Oct 25 2024

(Fort McMurray, AB - October 25th, 2024) In an extraordinary display of skill and dedication, Dave McNeilly Public School Grade 2 student Kreev Shah has brought home the prestigious Aloha Grand Championship…

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…

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…

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…

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 of competitive robotics to…

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 for the 2024/2025 school year.Matthew…

Wishing You a Wonderful Summer from FMPSD

Posted on Jun 27 2024

Dear FMPSD Family,As we approach the end of another academic year, we want to take a moment to extend our heartfelt wishes for a wonderful summer to all our staff, students, partners, and families. Your…