Gift Lake school back in operation

The Gift Lake school has been in operation since Jan. 19, after being closed Oct. 4, 2012, when mould and asbestos were discovered inside the building. Elementary students were allowed back first because construction in the elementary wing was finished earlier than the other areas. ECS students and office staff returned to the school following the Family Day long weekend in February. “This has been a tough year for everyone involved with Gift Lake School,” said Superintendent Donna Barrett for Northland School Division. The return to the school was marked by a community supper and workshop session to discuss strategies to enhance learning for students.