CALGARY -- A tentative deal has been reach in the strike by more than 8,000 workers at Loblaw Companies Ltd. (TSX:L) Real Canadian Superstore and Real Canadian Liquorstore locations in Alberta.

The two sides say union members will vote on the proposed agreement Tuesday.

Leaders of UFCW Canada Local 401 say they will recommend approval of the proposed contract.

However, they say its members who went on strike Sunday will remain off the job for now.

Stores affected are in Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer, Grande Prairie, Lethbridge, Fort McMurray, Medicine Hat, Lloydminster and Camrose.

Meanwhile, Loblaw says its stores in Alberta remain open.