Thirty-seven students at a middle school in Airdrie, Alta., were treated by emergency personnel on Wednesday after bear spray was deployed during an altercation.
The RCMP said emergency crews were called to the Ecole Airdrie Middle School in the 300 block of First Avenue N.E. shortly before 1 p.m. and told bear spray had been used during a fight.
“The altercation occurred outside, near the school, and was with a small group of youth who do not attend the middle school,” police said in a news release.
“Police are asking parents not to go to the school at this time and follow their normal student pick-up procedures,” they said.
The RCMP said no arrests had been made as of 2:30 p.m., but the investigation is ongoing.
A spokesperson for Alberta Health Services said two ambulances were called to the scene but none of the students had to be taken to hospital.
Shortly after 3:30 p.m., the RCMP said all emergency crews had left the scene.
Anyone with information about what happened is asked to call the Airdrie RCMP detachment at 403-945-7200. Tips can also be anonymously submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800- 222-8477 or by contacting them online at http://www.P3Tips.com.