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St Anthony's School on Lockdown (Update)

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UPDATE
The local RCMP have resolved the issue. Early indications are that there was no substance to the threat.

At 8:53 am on Thursday June 8th, Parents of St. Anthony's School students received an email as follows.

"On June 8th at 8:30 am St. Anthony's School in Drumheller went into lockdown. The lockdown was initiated after the school received word of an unconfirmed threat. The RCMP arrived promptly at 8:40 am and are currently on site investigating. More information will be provided when we are able. We thank everyone for their patience as we work this issue through".

The Drumheller Mail will bring you more information as it becomes available.

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Lockdown of Drumheller Institution has now ended

The lockdown put in place at Drumheller Institution on June 3, 2017 has ended and an exceptional search has been completed. The institution has resumed its normal operations.

Correctional Service Canada (CSC) is strengthening measures to prevent the entry of contraband into its institutions in order to ensure a safe and secure environment for everyone. CSC also works in partnership with the police to take action against those who attempt to have contraband brought into correctional institutions.

Visits to the institution have resumed.

Lockdown and search at Drumheller Institution Minimum and Medium Security Units

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On June 3, 2017, at about 1:55 p.m. a lockdown was put in place in the minimum security unit and the medium security unit at Drumheller Institution, to enable staff members to conduct an exceptional search.

The search was ordered to ensure the safety and security of the institution, it's staff and inmates. Normal operations will resume as soon as it is considered safe to do so. 

Visits to the medium security unit have been suspended until the search is completed.

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is committed to preventing the entry of contraband into its institutions. CSC also works in partnership with the police to take action against those who attempt to introduce contraband into correctional institutions.  

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