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Okotoks RCMP say a youth has been arrested after staff at Holy Trinity Academy received a complaint that threats had been made to commit an act of violence at the school.

Mounties say just after 8 a.m. this morning, Okotoks RCMP were notified that a teen from the community made a post on social media that suggested they were planning a violent act at Holy Trinity Academy.

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RCMP quickly found the person who made the threat and staff notified parents that the school would be closed for the day. Lockdown procedures were put in place for the students who had already arrived at the school.

The youth was arrested at their home this morning. RCMP say they are continuing to investigate and that no other people are being sought in relation to the threat.