2 w. ago Calgary university students stage walkout in support of Alberta teachers

Post-secondary students opposed to the provincial government's decision to legislate an end to the recent teachers' strike staged several noisy protests in Calgary on Monday.

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2 w. ago Alberta parents begin depositing ‘Parent Payment Program’ funds

Thousands of Alberta parents woke up Friday to an Interac e-transfer notification from the provincial government, containing student support money from the teachers' strike.

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2 w. ago 'We have to stand up': Students across Calgary walk out in support of their teachers

'I don't want to continue sitting in a classroom of 64 students,' one student said. 'I don't want to see my friends fail because the government cannot properly fund our education'

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2 w. ago 'We're packed like sardines': Students walk out of their classes in support of Alberta teachers

"Alberta is ridiculous, and we need to show that the teachers aren't the only ones who need to stand up for themselves"

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2 w. ago Alberta students walk out of class in support of teachers forced back to work

Thousands of students rallied at the legislature, Alberta Teachers' Association and other locations across the province, protesting the UCP forcing striking teachers back to work.

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2 w. ago Alberta teachers and students are back in school but questions loom over what the year might look like

Students were back in classrooms on Wednesday after the provincial government invoked the notwithstanding clause to end the weeks-long teachers’ strike. About 750,000 students were impacted by the strike, which began Oct. 6. While some families are relieved, several questions remain about what the rest of the school year will look like. To provide a […]

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2 w. ago Steelworkers support Alberta’s teachers, condemn attacks by government

TORONTO, Oct. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The United Steelworkers union (USW) supports Alberta’s teachers and will respond with all our might to reject the Alberta government’s disregard for workers and unions. “We’ve seen this before, and the workers won,” said Marty Warren, USW National Director. “When education workers were threatened by a heavy-handed government […]

Politics

2 w. ago More than 740,000 students head back to class in Alberta after teacher strike ends

It's going to be a busy day for Alberta schools today as more than 740,000 students are set to return to class following the end of a provincewide teachers strike.

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2 w. ago Surrey DPAC launches Room Clear Tracker to monitor classroom disruptions, clearings

The Surrey DPAC, with the support of the Surrey Teachers' Association and CUPE 78, has launched a Room Clear Tracker that can be used by every school district across B.C.

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2 w. ago 'Reputational challenges': New poll shows public support for Smith, UCP has dipped amid teachers' strike

Meanwhile, 61 per cent of respondents said they feel the province is headed in the wrong direction, which is a 10-point increase from the spring

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2 w. ago Alberta students expected to return to the classroom Wednesday

Students are expected to return to class on Wednesday after the Alberta government passed back-to-work legislation, forcing an end to the four-week teachers' strike.

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3 w. ago Field of Crosses welcoming students despite Alberta teacher strike

Field of Crosses and Valour Canada are working to ensure Alberta students can learn about the sacrifices made by members of the Canadian military from Southern Alberta.

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3 w. ago Letters, Oct. 25, 2025: ‘Emotions running high with teachers’

Things getting antsy I’ve read numerous reports and articles regarding the teachers strike. The Canadian Taxpayer Federation has provided facts on the potential costs to taxpayers and the burden on Alberta’s fiscal situation. Public comments on the strike are getting more incensed. My fear is that negative feelings towards teachers are becoming almost visceral. Support […]

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3 w. ago Bell: Smith crushes teacher strike, gives parents what they want — kids in school

The Alberta teacher strike will soon be over, students will go back to school and then what?

Society

3 w. ago Bell: Danielle Smith crushes teacher strike, gives parents what they want — kids in school

The Alberta teacher strike will soon be over, students will go back to school and then what?

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3 w. ago Alberta students face stress, uncertainty as legislation looms to end teachers strike

The provincewide teachers strike is now into its third week.

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3 w. ago Letters, Oct. 23, 2025: Teachers dispute ‘should be negotiated until it’s resolved’

Back to work! Teachers need to go back to work. As much as I support them, students in Grade 12 need their marks and access to them in order to apply to universities. COVID impacted Grade 12 students with their education to apply to universities because of not having class time, as online was not […]

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4 w. ago Double Down on Education, Not Flavour Bans: CVA Responds to Misinformation from Nicotine Control Groups

Toronto, ON, Oct. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Canadian Vaping Association urges provincial and federal health ministers to focus on youth prevention and education programs that provide a pathway for youth to quit vaping and smoking.   “It is deeply concerning witnessing certain nicotine control groups and Alberta students lobbying the government for prohibitionist policies rather than offering solutions to address youth vaping.  Rather than reducing harm, restrictive […]

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4 w. ago About 750K Alberta students enter 3rd week of no school amid teachers strike

A labour relations professor is criticizing the Alberta government's threat to legislate striking teachers back to work as the labour disruption enters week three.

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4 w. ago About 750,000 Alberta students enter third week of no school amid teachers strike

A labour relations professor is criticizing the Alberta government's threat to legislate striking teachers back to work as 750,000 students enter a third week of cancelled classes.

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