Portage high school student stabbed, suspect arrested
On Monday morning, a student was stabbed and a suspect was arrested following a confrontation on the campus of Portage Collegiate Institute in Portage la Prairie. The injured student was hospitalized and later released in stable condition, while the school was placed on lockdown. Nearby facilities, including a daycare, were also placed under a hold-and-secure status.
The Portage La Prairie School Division's superintendent, Pamela Garnham, stated the priority was the safety and security of students and staff. The school and daycare lockdowns were lifted shortly before 11:15 a.m., and the high school lockdown ended about 10 minutes later. Crisis response teams and school counsellors are available for students or staff requiring assistance.
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