As many may be aware, today the Government of Alberta announced its intention to introduce legislation that would require members of the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) to return to work.

It is our understanding that this legislation would be introduced in the Alberta Legislature on Monday (October 27, 2025) and would take some time to pass. At this time we do not have any information on when Fort McMurray Catholic Schools could reopen to students.

***AS THIS PROCESS UNFOLDS ALL FORT MCMURRAY CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WILL REMAIN CLOSED TO STUDENTS***

We know this has been a challenging time for everyone - students, families, and staff alike. We are deeply grateful for your patience, understanding, and support. While these circumstances have not been easy or ideal, we look forward to the day our schools reopen and our entire Fort McMurray Catholic Schools family is back together again.

We will continue to provide updates in a timely manner as new developments arise.

Previous Updates:

• To see our previous updates regarding this labour situation, including a FAQ section, please visit: https://www.fmcschools.ca/job-action-updates

Government of Alberta Information:

• The Government of Alberta has announced supports for families during the closure of schools. This includes a Parent Payment Program specific for families with children 12 and under. 
• To register for the Parent Payment Program one must enter the Alberta Student Number (ASN) of their child. 
  • This 9 digit number can be found at the top of your child(ren)’s report card directly under their name on Edsby.
  • On Edsby, this number also appears as the “Ministry ID.”
  • Please note that your address must match across multiple systems, including your verified Alberta.ca account and the information provided to your child’s school. You may need to update the address on your Alberta.ca account if you moved recently
  • If you need to update the student record to your current address, please reach out to your school office directly. We appreciate your patience and understanding as our school teams are receiving a high number of requests at this time.  
  • The Government of Alberta has shared the email address parentpaymentsupport@gov.ab.ca for families needing additional support (they do request that no personal information be shared in the email).

We understand that labour uncertainty can be unsettling. We will continue to share timely updates via email and on our website as new information becomes available.
 

Fort McMurray Catholic Schools