Wednesday, February 3, 2021, 10:40 a.m. – The RCMP have lifted the Hold and Secure affecting Ridgevalley School this morning. School life has returned to normal. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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Hold and Secure at Ridgevalley School while RCMP respond to a situation in the area
Grande Prairie, AB, Wednesday, February 3, 2021, 10:00 a.m. – Students and staff at Ridgevalley School are currently under Hold and Secure this morning while the RCMP respond to a situation in the area. All students and staff are safe inside the school. The RCMP will advise the Principal when the situation has ended.
What is Hold and Secure?
- A response to an unrelated threat and/or incident in close proximity to the school, taking place OUTSIDE the school.
- School life continues as normal inside the school, however, the precautionary measure to lock school doors is taken to ensure staff and students are safe, and to reduce activity while officials conduct their work.
- Access to and from the school is restricted and carefully monitored. The Hold and Secure is lifted when emergency personnel advise that the situation has ended.
- Examples: Nearby police activity, a threatening animal.
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