US EditionAlberta Teacher’s Rant Sparks School Division Review, Criticism From Premier Smith
Elk Island Catholic Schools launched an internal investigation after a viral audio clip of a teacher’s partisan remarks was reshared by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, drawing over 300,000 views.
- On Jan. 16, 2026, Elk Island Catholic Schools launched an internal review after Alberta Premier Danielle Smith reposted a classroom audio clip and expressed disappointment.
- The clip, one minute and 39 seconds long, originates from a class at St. André Bessette Catholic School and a screenshot of principal Scott Walker's email circulated as the post gained more than 300,000 views.
- The audio features the teacher imitating a caveman-like voice while criticizing conservatives and referencing Fort McMurray's oil jobs, solar panels, an electric car anecdote, and profane anti-Trudeau imagery.
- Following the clip's circulation, some social media users demanded the teacher be fired, the Alberta Teachers' Association declined to comment, and Elk Island Catholic Schools staff asked not to engage online to protect the investigation.
- Unclear provenance of the clip raises questions as the teacher who identifies as having grown up in Bonnyville offers local context, while Elk Island Catholic Schools stress neutrality and protect classroom students and families.
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Alberta Premier Reacts to Teacher Caught on Tape Belittling Conservatives, Oil Industry
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she is “deeply disappointed” by recorded comments allegedly made by a high school teacher in her province and which have been circulating online. The comments mock conservative Canadians, saying they should consider other political parties such as the NDP or Green Party. Oil sector and energy jobs are also mocked. Smith said teachers have a “duty to remain professional and politically neutral in the classroom.…
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Alberta teacher's rant sparks school division review, criticism from Premier Smith
EDMONTON — An Alberta school division has launched an investigation after the premier shared on social media an audio recording, purportedly of a teacher disparaging the province's conservative political culture.
Alberta teacher’s rant sparks school division review, criticism from Premier Smith
An Alberta school division has launched an investigation after the premier shared on social media an audio recording, purportedly of a teacher disparaging the province’s conservative political culture.
Alberta teacher's rant sparks school division review, criticism from Premier Smith
An Alberta school division launched an investigation after the premier shared on social media an audio recording, purportedly of a teacher disparaging the province’s conservative political culture. The rant touches on everything from profane anti-Trudeau stickers to NDP lawn signs. United Conservative Premier Danielle Smith shared the recording Thursday, saying she’s “deeply disappointed by what is heard.” She says teachers have a duty to remain…
Fort Saskatchewan Teacher Faces Scrutiny After Political Remarks Recorded in Classroom – Heartland News
A teacher at St. André Bessette Catholic School in Fort Saskatchewan is facing scrutiny after an audio recording surfaced online capturing an anti-conservative political rant in the classroom. The recording, which was posted to social media by Berta Proud Dad, appears to feature a teacher making partisan political remarks and using a profanity during class time. The clip quickly spread online and drew reaction from Alberta Premier Danielle Smith…
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