The RCMP have responded to threats to schools in Opaskwayak Cree Nation, Steinbach, Russell, and Portage la Prairie in the past two days.

Two incidents occurred on Wednesday.

In OCN RCMP responded because of a threat written on a bathroom wall at Joe A. Ross School. The RCMP are still investigating that incident.

Also on Wednesday, Steinbach RCMP responded to the Steinbach Regional Secondary School because of reports that a student brought a pellet gun to school and threatened another student. A 15-year-old was arrested that day and is facing charges of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, carrying a concealed weapon x2, uttering threats and assault.

Yesterday there were another two incidents.

In Russell, RCMP responded to a threat at Major Pratt School. A threat was posted to asocial media, leading to the arrest of a 13-year-old female. She is facing a charge of uttering threats.

Finally, Portage RCMP responded to Portage Collegiate Institute because of a report that a student brought a gun to school. A 16-year-old female turned herself in with a pellet gun. She is facing charges of carrying a concealed weapon, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

"This is an important reminder that these types of incidents are taken very seriously by the RCMP. Uttering threats or bringing weapons of any sort to school can lead to criminal charges and can impact a student for the rest of their life" said Cpl. Julie Courchaine with the Manitoba RCMP. "We continue to ask that anybody that sees or hears a threat to report it immediately to a trusted adult, teacher, or police officer.”