Lockdown at Ernest Morrow Junior High School

Posted Jun 24, 2010 11:49 am.

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Calgary police evacuated Ernest Morrow Junior High Thursday morning over concerns of an explosive device possibly located at the southeast school.

Police received a call shortly before 10 a.m. informing them of the possibility of an explosive device at the facility on 47th St. S.E.

Police say there was no safety threat found.

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