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Wi-Fi stays in Edmonton schools after judge dismisses case

A judge has dismissed a court challenge to remove Wi-Fi from Edmonton schools.
Parent Bill Fraser failed Thursday to win an court injunction banning Wi-Fi from Edmonton schools. (CBC)

A judge has dismisseda request to removeWi-Fi from Edmonton schools.

Bill Fraser was seeking an injunction to shut downWi-Fi in elementary schools over potential health concerns.

Fraser and other parents at George P. Nicholson Schoolworry exposure to the low-level radiationis harming their children.

However the judge denied the injunction sayingpotential harm is not the same as definite harm.

While Fraser raises important questions, he could not prove Wi-Fi harmed children, saidthe judge.

Fraser said he and other parents are still intent on removingWi-Fi from schools.

"I won't be in a court again anytime soon." he said. "As it stands today, there's other areas we'll consider before coming back to the courts.

"I have to protect my children and I'll continue to do my very best as a concerned parent to do so."