Overview
- Work began on Monday to remove the exterior of the school, crews will take several weeks to complete phased demolition, and the site is planned to be returned to grass through the fall.
- Demolition waste is being transported to regional landfills to protect community privacy and the teardown is staged to limit disruption in the town.
- The federal and provincial governments have committed $200 million for a new secondary school at a different location and upgrades to the community health centre.
- Students will attend classes in temporary portable and modular facilities for the 2026–27 year while the district adds counselling spaces, washrooms, a lunch/gathering area and distance-learning options for those not ready to return.
- Local canvasses and early consultations showed strong support for removing the building and for a trauma‑informed, culturally relevant reuse of the site focused on life‑affirming amenities rather than permanent memorials, and formal design consultations are set to begin this fall.