The Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) announced today (Dec. 2) that there has been a positive COVID-19 case found in an individual from Harry Balfour School (HBS).     

HBS families and staff were sent the information yesterday morning, and close contacts were advised to stay home.  

The school is still open for in-person learning, and necessary measures are being taken to prevent spread to staff and students. The school was disinfected. 

Anyone who has not been identified as a close contact is still attending school in-person. At-home learning is being implemented for the students isolating. 

To respect their privacy, the person’s name won’t be released.