Alberta teachers and their employers have reached a tentative agreement that could avert a strike in the province's schools, according to a statement from Finance Minister Nate Horner.

The 51,000 public, Catholic and francophone school teachers belonging to the Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA) have threatened to walk off the job on Oct. 6 if a deal couldn't be reached with their employers.

"If ratified, this deal will form the basis for labour stability in the province and will be a positive path forward for a successful school year for our kids," Horner said in a statement Wednesday morning.

The ATA has yet to issue a statement. On the organization's Facebook page , it says teachers will vote on the tentative deal from Saturday until Monday. The ATA will hold information sessions

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