The Alberta Teachersā Association (ATA) and the Government of Alberta have announced they will resume bargaining on October 14th.
Please note that the strike remains in effect, and all Grasslands schools are temporarily closed until further notice. There will be no in-person or online classes, and no supervision or extracurricular activities at this time.
We remain hopeful that both parties will soon reach an agreement.
Read the full update on our website: https://www.grasslands.ab.ca/page/labour-relations
Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.
We wish all of our Grasslands families a safe and restful Thanksgiving long weekend!
We understand this is a challenging time for families, and weāre committed to keeping you informed.
For the latest updates, FAQs, and all official communications, please visit our Labour Relations page: https://www.grasslands.ab.ca/page/labour-relations
Thank you for your continued support and understanding. We look forward to welcoming our students and staff back as soon as possible.
Weāve shared an update on our website, along with a FAQ section to help answer many of the questions you might have.
Visit: https://www.grasslands.ab.ca/page/labour-relations
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through this together. Weāll continue to keep you updated every step of the way.
Wear Orange on September 30th: A reminder to wear orange on September 30th in honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Wearing orange is a way to show support, raise awareness, and remember that Every Child Matters.
Advanced Voting ā County Council Chambers
šļø Saturday, October 4, 2025
šļø Wednesday, October 15, 2025
š 10:00 a.m. ā 6:00 p.m.
Election Day ā Monday, October 20, 2025
š 10:00 a.m. ā 8:00 p.m.
Vote at any of these Ward C locations:
*Rainier Community Hall
*Rolling Hills Community Centre
*Patricia Community Hall
*Tilley Community Centre
Not sure if you're in Ward C? Check the Grasslands Electoral Map:
š https://www.grasslands.ab.ca/article/11296
Valid ID is required to vote. Visit Elections Alberta for info:
š https://www.elections.ab.ca/voters/id-required-to-vote/
Acclaimed Trustees:
Ward A (Bassano ā Gem ā Rosemary): Les Douglass (Incumbent)
Ward B (Duchess ā Cassils ā Bow City ā Rural Brooks): Linda Morey (Incumbent)
Brooks Ward (City of Brooks & Area):
*Patrick Connor (Incumbent)
*Melanie Reed-Zukowski (Incumbent)
*Ahmed Kassem (Incumbent)
Ward C (Tilley ā Patricia ā Rolling Hills ā Rainier ā Scandia) will go to vote on October 20, 2025:
*Christine Wennekers
*Rachelle Undershute
Voters in Ward C will cast their votes on October 20th.
For more information on where to vote, details and boundaries, visit: https://www.grasslands.ab.ca/article/11296
Every Child Matters
A tentative agreement has been reached between the Alberta Teachersā Association and the Government of Alberta. Read the full letter from Grasslands on our website: https://www.grasslands.ab.ca/article/11279
Join us after the Terry Fox Run on Wednesday, Sept 24, for our School Council Meeting! This will be a great kickoff to our school year. Please plan to attend!
Do you care about public education and want to make a difference in your community? Grasslands Public Schools is seeking passionate individuals to run in the 2025 Board of Trustees Election.
šļø Nomination Deadline: September 22, 2025
š Nomination forms must be submitted to Grasslands Central Office by 12:00 PM on that day.
Trustees represent their communities, set priorities for local schools, and advocate for quality public education.
š Learn more & get your nomination package:
https://grasslandspsdcan.sites.thrillshare.ca/page/grasslands-school-board-election-2025
Your voice matters. Help shape the future of education in Grasslands!
Join us as we celebrate fall at Gem School. Come and enjoy a burger, view students projects and walk/run with us.
We will be accepting donations for the Terry Fox Foundation.
Read the full letter here: https://www.grasslands.ab.ca/article/10769
