BATTLEFORDS – Update: Oct 25, 12:34 p.m. RCMP Media Relations in Regina said that on Oct. 25, Battlefords RCMP and Cut Knife RCMP received reports of an online threat and schools in the area have enacted their hold and secure protocols in relation to this incident.
"Officers are currently investigating and no other information can be provided at this time," said Sask. RCMP. "If an imminent risk to public safety is identified, we will notify the public."
Anyone with information about this incident should contact their local RCMP detachment by dialing 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
Original story: All schools in the Battlefords have been locked down, according to an email sent out by Living Sky School Division Wednesday morning.
“This morning we were made aware of a threat that was made against the safety of our school community,” states the email. “As a precautionary measure, we are initiating a hold & secure at all schools in The Battlefords. This means all exterior doors to the school have been locked and students will be kept inside as much as possible. We are working with the RCMP and will send further updates as we are able.
Safety of students is always our top priority, therefore we are being extra cautious at this time, said Living Sky School Division.
The Battlefords News-Optimist contacted the Battlefords RCMP Detachment and were told “at this moment we have no information to release.”
Sask. RCMP media relations in Regina was also contacted for comment. They didn’t immediately respond.
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