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Wednesday, October 1, 2025 Volume 48, Issue 39
Students Unite for Viking’s Terry Fox Run PATRICIA HARCOURT PHOTOS
The entire student body turned out during Viking School’s annual School Terry Fox Run on Thursday, Sept. 25, along with community members, and gave it their all to raise funds for the Terry Fox Foundation.See more inside!
It’s a resounding ‘No’ from teachers on the latest deal from the Province Province introduces new financial support program and learning resources for parents of families affected by strike Leslie Cholowsky Staff Reporter Alberta Teachers voted definitively to reject the Province’s latest offer, as 89.5 per cent of those who registered a vote rejected a memorandum of agreement with the Province. Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) President Jason Schilling called the decision “resounding and historical.”
The ATA says that a teacher strike, “is a legal job action taken when bargaining breaks down. “It is used to advocate for better working conditions and learning environments as well as fair pay.” Teachers previously served strike notice for Monday, Oct. 6. Battle River School Division will provide updates about any changes to school operations, programming, or
instructional services as that information becomes available over the next few days. Parents should look out for school newsletters, emails, or information on school apps as to what to expect. The Battle River School Division (BRSD) said Friday, Sept. 26 that should the agreement be voted down and a strike begin: “All classes will be cancelled for students both in person
and online. Homework will not be assigned or reviewed by teachers. “There will be no teaching, supervision, or extracurricular programming. “We understand this situation creates uncertainty for families. Please begin making arrangements for childcare or alternate plans for your daily routines in case of a strike. We will continue to monitor the situation closely Continued on Page 8