Division News

Teacher Labour Action Update – September 12, 2025

September 12th, 2025

Today, the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) provided formal, legal notice of a strike commencing Monday, October 6, 2025 unless a settlement is reached with the province. To reiterate details from our September 10, 2025 update, there is no change to school operations right now. Schools remain open and classes are continuing as scheduled. Pembina Hills will continue to share […]

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Teacher Labour Action Update – September 10, 2025

September 10th, 2025

The Alberta Teachers’ Association announced this morning that teachers would initiate strike action on October 6, 2025 if a negotiated settlement with the Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association (TEBA) is not reached. No further details on the nature of the potential strike were given, nor has formal legal strike notice been provided. What does this mean […]

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Understanding Student Fees

September 9th, 2025

Pembina Hills is committed to providing students with high-quality learning opportunities while being responsible stewards of public funds. To support this, schools and the division may charge certain student fees on a cost-recovery basis, as permitted under section 57 of the Education Act and guided by Pembina Hills Administrative Procedure 30-06 Student Fees. How student […]

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August 22, 2025 Board Meeting News

September 8th, 2025

Division Office ~ Board Work Plan Approved The Board has approved its 2025-2026 Work Plan—a roadmap that outlines priorities, key meeting dates, important decisions, and community events for the year ahead. This plan is an important resource that helps the Board stay focused, organized, and connected with our school communities. Grant Funding Update After the […]

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New Provincial Rules for Names, Pronouns, and Certain Classroom Topics

September 5th, 2025

Recent changes to the Education Act (via Education Amendment Act, 2024) came into effect on September 1, 2025. These changes affect how schools respond when a student requests a change to their preferred name or pronouns, and how schools handle certain classroom topics.  What’s new? Under the new legislation, schools are required to: Notify parents […]

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Pembina Hills receives Friend of Northern Lakes College Award

August 20th, 2025

Our division was incredibly honoured to be presented with the 2025 Friend of Northern Lakes College Award on June 6, 2025, in Slave Lake. This recognition highlights the meaningful partnership and support between Pembina Hills School Division and Northern Lakes College in advancing post-secondary education in our region. From the Northern Lakes College website: “The […]

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