Alberta teachers are set to go on a province-wide strike on Oct. 6, 2025, which will disrupt classes for more than 700,000 students across 2,500 schools.

The strike follows months of failed contract negotiations between the Alberta Teachers’ Association and the provincial government. The latest offer was a 12 per cent pay increase over four years and a promise to hire 3,000 more teachers to address classroom sizes; nearly 90 per cent of those who voted rejected the deal.

With the potential of a strike underway and kids suddenly home from school, here are some ways to keep them entertained, active, and learning during the strike.

Visit libraries

Public libraries across Alberta often host story times, craft sessions, and interactive programs for kids of all ages. Many libraries also offe

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