Fire guts Manitoba First Nation school

POWERVIEW, Man. – Hundreds of students are without classrooms after a school fire on a Manitoba First Nation.

RCMP say the blaze broke out Sunday evening at the Anicinabe School on the Sagkeeng First Nation, about 125 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg.

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Mounties say the fire was reported to be at the rear of the school. School officials say it was likely caused by an electrical fault. The building is heavily damaged but a financial cost isn’t yet known.

There are no reports of injuries.

Meantime, band officials are trying to find a place nearby where the 260 students, from nursery to grade 3, can resume classes. Officials are aiming for next Monday to get the kids back to class.

“We’re looking at options this afternoon. We’re looking at neighbourhood communities. We actually have three plans we’re looking at, but we’re not sure yet until we find out what our options are,” says principal Rick Fewchuk.