Red Crow Community College fire determined to be arson

WATCH ABOVE: Blood Tribe Police say they are now investigating a fire at Red Crow Community College as arson. Global’s Matt Battochio reports.

Lethbridge – It was a fire that destroyed decades of records and memories – some good, many terrible.

Originally thought to be electrical in origin, last month’s fire that gutted Red Crow Community College is now the focus of an arson investigation.  After two weeks of investigation, the office of the Fire Commissioner determined the fire was intentionally set.  Members of the Blood Tribe were filled with mixed emotions when the college, a former residential school, was destroyed August. 14.  Blood Tribe Police Staff Sergeant Joseph Many Fingers updated the investigation on Wednesday.

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“At this point I believe somebody from the community knows what happened,” said Many Fingers. “So, if anybody has any information, please feel free to give the Blood Tribe Police Service a call. We also have the tips at (www.BloodTribePolice.com) or they can call Crime Stoppers.”

Police do not have any suspects.  Insurance adjusters have estimated the cost of the damage to be close to $11 million.