La Loche Community School to remain closed

The La Loche Community School will remain closed until at least Feb 22.

The Northern Lights School Division, which is responsible for the school, said they have not made any decisions around when the doors will reopen.

As for students attending classes off-site,the division says details on that are still being worked out.

"We are working closely with our staff, community, and partners during this very challenging time and ensuring the needs of our staff and community are met," director of education, Dr. Ken Ladouceur said in a media release Wednesday afternoon.

"We ask for respect as these processes continue."

Ladouceur said the division is in communication directly with staff, community, and partners to ensure they have the information they need.

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On Jan. 22 a shooting at the high school killed two people. Two others were killed at a separate location.

The funeral for educational assistant Marie Janvier, 21, was held on Saturday. Teacher Adam Wood's funeral is scheduled for this Saturday in his hometown of Uxbridge, Ont.

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