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Students evacuated after threat made to La Ronge, Sask. high school

An RCMP badge is pictured. File / RCMP

La Ronge RCMP are investigating a threat made to Churchill Community High School in northern Saskatchewan.

Information regarding the threat was received at around 12:50 p.m. CT on Wednesday.

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Officers made immediate patrols and the La Ronge school enacted its safety protocols, which evacuated students and relocated them to a safe location. Parents were notified of the situation.

Churchill Community High School was searched by police, who found nothing suspicious.

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RCMP said they take every threat complaint seriously. Police worked closely with the Northern Lights School Division to ensure the ongoing safety and well-being of students and staff.

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La Ronge is about 345 kilometres north of Saskatoon.

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