Fort Nelson First Nation releases new details about mid-week ‘hold-and-secure’ situation at Chalo School

FORT NELSON, B.C. — Fort Nelson First Nation (FNFN) released more information relating to the mid-week lockdown in the community.

The Chalo School had announced a lockout – a procedure where the school’s doors are locked from the inside of the building – on Thursday, June 4th, for around an hour via its Facebook page.

BC Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) media representatives confirmed to Energeticcity.ca the entire community was in lockdown, but there were “no ongoing concerns.” 

On Thursday evening, June 4th, FNFN’s chief councillor, Archie Harrold, stated on Facebook the afternoon situation was related to a “security-related incident” in which “threats were made” toward the chief and council.

As a precaution, certain FNFN buildings – including the school – were “temporarily restricted.” Harrold went to conclude the matter had been handled after the situation was addressed by the Northern Rockies RCMP detachment.

“The safety and well-being of our members, staff and students remains our highest priority,” wrote Harrold. “At this time, there is no further action required, and it is safe to resume normal activities.”

Energeticcity.ca attempted to reach Harrold for further comment, but did not hear back by publication time.