News release

Yellowknife RCMP dispatched to Mildred Hall School

April 15, 2025 - Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
From: Northwest Territories RCMP

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Yellowknife RCMP were deployed at Mildred Hall School on April 15th, after receiving a report of a threat made by a 13-year-old student that could have endangered students and staff.

At approximately 11:30 am, on April 15th, Yellowknife RCMP along with ‘G’ Division Police Dog Services, were dispatched to Mildred Hall School after receiving the initial complaint.

The 13-year-old uttered a threat with a knife that was putting staff and students in danger. The school was immediately put into lockdown due to the nature of complaint.

Yellowknife RCMP seized the knife without incident and brought the youth to Stanton Territorial Hospital to receive proper care.

No students or staff were injured during this incident.

Anyone who has information on illegal activity is asked to contact the Yellowknife RCMP at 669-1111 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.nwtnu.crimestoppersweb.com. In the event of an emergency call, 911.

Contacts

Julie Plourde
Media Relations Officer
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - G Division
RCMP.NTMedia-NTMedias.GRC@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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