Some Alberta teachers turn to side hustles during provincewide strike – CBC

Oct 14, 2025

They say the creative endeavours keep them busy and help pay the bills

High school teacher Greg Pollard’s routine looks different these days.

Instead of being in the classroom, he spends a bulk of his days in his basement with his heat press machine, making and selling custom design clothing.

It first started as a way to ensure his school’s sports teams would get their customized jerseys on time. Then, it turned into a side gig to supplement his teaching income when finances got tight.

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