The Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) announced over the weekend that there has been a positive COVID-19 case found in two schools, Harry Balfour School (HBS) and Clairmont Community School (CCS).  

The individual at CCS last attended on Wednesday, Feb. 3. At HBS, it was Thursday, Feb. 4.  

The identified close contacts must isolate at home until: 

  • Thursday, Feb. 18, for those identified as being within close contact of the case on Feb. 3. 
  • Friday, Feb. 19, for those identified as being within close contact of the case on Feb. 4. 

All families and staff received the information and close contacts were notified so they could isolate. Remote learning is available for isolating students.   

The schools will be open for in-person, and necessary measures are being taken to prevent spread to staff and students. Disinfection of both schools has taken place.   

To respect their privacy, the individuals’ names won’t be released. 

Grande Prairie City and County schools on Alberta Health's COVID-19 outbreak list:

  • Alert (2-4 cases): Whispering Ridge Community School, Charles Spencer High School, Ecole Montrose School, Crystal Park School, St. Joseph Catholic High School, Roy Bickell Public School, Isabel Campbell Public School, Derek Taylor School and St. Kateri Catholic School.
  • Outbreak (10+ cases): Ecole Nouvelle Frontiere and Hillcrest Christian School.