THE PAS, Man. – The province will move quickly to rebuild a northern Manitoba school that was badly damaged in a fire last week, government officials say.
The blaze Sept. 28 forced officials to cancel classes at Mary Duncan School in The Pas.
Foundation and electrical work will begin immediately to prepare for five portable classrooms, provincial officials said.
In the meantime, about 55 students in Grades 5 to 12 will continue classes in Guy Hall, which is part of the local church.
Daycare space in the school was also damaged.
Four young people aged 12 to 16 are charged with arson.
“The school division is very appreciative of the response from the local fire departments, the community and the Department of Education and for their support during this difficult time,” Doug Long, superintendent of the Kelsey School Division, said in a news release Thursday.
“It has helped the students and staff begin the process of moving forward.”
Children attending the daycare are being accommodated in the church basement.
The adult learning centre has been temporarily relocated to the University College of the North.
Comments