Amid the devastation in Lytton comes one ray of hope.
The Board of Education of School District No. 74 (Gold Trail) has confirmed that Kumsheen ShchEma-meet School was spared from the fire that has destroyed 90 per cent of the town.
The school 91Ƶ formerly Kumsheen Secondary 91Ƶ is located on Highway 1 at the south end of Lytton, away from the downtown area. It was recently converted to a K91Ƶ12 facility, and as a result Lytton Elementary School was closed in January 2021. SD74 has confirmed that the former elementary school, which was located in the downtown area, was lost to the fire.
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When the former seconday school reopened as a K91Ƶ12 school in January, it was renamed following consultation with the community. ShchEma-meet is the Nlaka91Ƶpamux word for 91Ƶchildren91Ƶ.
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The former elementary school building was being leased by Nzen91Ƶman91Ƶ Child and Family Development as a location for the programs it offers the community.
91ƵWe are deeply saddened to see the devastation left by the fire in Lytton,91Ƶ says a statement from the SD74 board. 91ƵOur thoughts are with the students, families, staff, community members of Lytton and the surrounding communities who have lost their homes, who have been displaced and have had their sense of safety and security taken from them.
91ƵOur sympathies go to Nzen91Ƶman91Ƶ Child and Family who was leasing the building and providing an invaluable service to the community through their work.
91ƵLytton and the Nlaka91Ƶpamux people are strong and resilient; we are here to assist in each next step.91Ƶ
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