The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) and the Medicine Hat Public School Division (MHPSD) are aware of a social media post from a local business that is circulating that references Crestwood STEM school in Medicine Hat.

We can confirm that the story being shared is not true and is not based on any actual incident in our community. Police have spoken with the business owner and there is no threat to public safety related to this post.

We recognize that messages of this nature can cause concern for families, students, staff, and community members.

We encourage everyone to verify information through official and reliable sources before sharing it further.

The safety and well-being of our community remain a top priority for both the MHPS and MHPSD. If you ever have concerns about safety, please contact us directly by calling our non-emergency: 403-529-8481 or 911 in an emergency.

Thank you for helping keep our community informed responsibly.

Media Contact:

Rita Sittler
Business Services Manager
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8416