39 h. ago Calgary students stage walkouts, protests over impact of looming teachers’ strike

Dozens of high school students staged a walkout at several Calgary high schools on Friday to show their concerns about the impact a teachers strike could have on their education.

Other

42 h. ago 'Costs to society': Talks go down to wire as Oct. 6 Alberta teachers' strike looms

'There's a fallback wage that the seller will fall back to and there's a fallback that the employer will rise to. And if those are close enough, there's a deal'

Economics

62 h. ago As Alberta teachers strike looms, both sides in the dispute say its up to the other to restart talks

With just days to go before Alberta teachers could go on strike, both the teachers union and the province say it's up to the other side to take the first step to restart talks

Culture

3 d. ago Thursday's letters: Alberta Next moderator's conduct appalling

I caught the Global Morning News regarding the government panel meeting with the public last night and was appalled with the moderator’s treatment of the young man who was trying to comment on the looming teachers’ strike. Not only did he cut the young man off, he then proceeded to tell him he should be […]

Other

5 d. ago Alberta businesses pivot as looming teacher strike cancels field trips

A number of small Edmonton-area businesses are preparing to pivot if their field trip bookings disappear due to Alberta teachers going on strike.

Economics

5 d. ago Results of Alberta teachers’ vote on latest deal to be released Monday evening

With the threat of a strike by Alberta teachers looming, the results of the teachers vote on the latest government contract offer are to be announced Monday evening.

Other

9 d. ago Premier Danielle Smith directs justice minister to fight federal legislation, defend Albertans' rights to firearms

Amery said it's not a coincidence the new directive to defend Alberta gun owners coincides with the launch of the federal government's assault-style gun buy-back program.

Events

1 week ago Dozens of Alberta students play hooky, rally for teachers as strike deadline looms

Dozens of Alberta high school students staged protests in Edmonton on Monday to show their support of the teachers' contract demands.

Events

2 w. ago Bell: Danielle Smith government not budging as Alberta teacher strike looms

'This is as far as we will go or should go,' says Alberta budget boss Nate Horner, on the Smith government's offer to teachers

Politics

2 w. ago Alberta to launch ad campaign as teacher strike looms amid contract standoff

A nasty standoff between the Alberta government and its 51,000 teachers – with each side accusing the other of lying — is set to turn into an all-out advertising war.

Other

2 w. ago Bell: Danielle Smith blasts teachers for 'barreling ahead' to a strike

'The ATA wants more money than we are prepared to offer them,' says Premier Danielle Smith, with an Oct. 6 teacher strike looming

Other

2 w. ago Looming Alberta teachers’ strike puts spotlight on overcrowded schools

Alberta parents say classroom overcrowding is having a disastrous domino effect on their children's ability to learn and some are hiring tutors to fill in the gaps.

Society

2 w. ago Canada Post workers have stopped delivering flyers amid labour dispute

The Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses is warning of a 'significant' impact on small businesses that rely on flyers for marketing as fears of another strike loom.

Society

3 w. ago Tight budget means Alberta teachers face a stark choice in bargaining: Danielle Smith

With a provincewide teachers strike looming, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith suggested the union can have pay hikes and more teachers — but it can’t have both.

Other

3 w. ago Lorne Gunter: Alberta teachers deserve respect, but union moving the goalpoasts

The Alberta Teachers’ Association has refused to talk to provincial negotiators since last Friday

Events

3 w. ago Lorne Gunter: Alberta teachers deserve respect, but union moving the goalposts

The Alberta Teachers’ Association has refused to talk to provincial negotiators since last Friday

Events

4 w. ago Tumultuous start to Alberta school year with possible teachers strike, confusion over school policies

It has been a confusing and uneasy start to the school year in Alberta with shifting provincial government policies and the looming threat of a teachers strike.

Society