Garden Hill First Nation high school ‘is not healthy,’ chief says after mould forces closure – CBC

Northern Manitoba school closed since Oct. 9; unclear when students will be able to return, chief says

Nov 03, 2022

The high school in Garden Hill First Nation, a remote fly-in community in northeastern Manitoba, has been closed for weeks due to widespread mould, and it’s unclear when it could reopen, officials say.

“We need to address this as soon as possible,” Garden Hill Chief Charles Knott said at a news conference Wednesday.

At least one student was confirmed to be affected by the mould which, along with rust that is affecting the main beams, is spread throughout the building, Knott said.

“They say he’s OK when he goes home,” he said. “Then, once he’s in the building, he starts to have this breathing problem.”

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