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The entire school division around Selkirk is closed today after 2 online threats on Sunday.

An initial threat surfaced on Sunday prompting a message from the Lord Selkirk School Division that only one high school in Selkirk would be closed.

But after a second threat was posted online it was decided to close the entire division for the day.

A spokesperson for the division it was decided to close all the school to make sure all students and staff remained safe. 

Selkirk RCMP received a report of a social media post where an 18-year-old male, from Selkirk, had made multiple violent threats. 

Officers identified and located the suspect who was then arrested for Uttering Threats.  He is currently in police custody with charges pending.

The investigation identified two more suspects who were quickly found. An 18-year-old female and 16-year-old male, both are from Selkirk, were arrested for Uttering Threats, and remain in police custody.