Live explosives training to take place at former Regina school

Holy Rosary School will be closing its doors due to structural concerns. (Katy Syrota / CTV News)

Regina police’s Explosives Disposal Unit will be conducting training exercises at the site of the former Holy Rosary Elementary School over the next few days.

Training is scheduled to take place Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, a Regina police news release said.

The release says that both the Regina police and RCMP explosive teams will be in the area during that time.

Regina police said there will be no risk to the public’s safety during the training that will involve live explosives inside and outside the building.

“Please do not be alarmed if you hear loud noises or bangs,” the release said.

“As part of their ongoing training, all Regina Police Service Emergency Teams participate in exercises designed to ensure they can respond effectively and safely to various emergencies,” the release said.

Anyone with questions or concerns is asked to contact Regina police.

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Structural concerns found in 2023 led to Holy Rosary Elementary School’s eventual closure.

It officially closed following the 2023-24 school year.

The school was built in 1914 with additions in 1928 and 1971.

-With files from Caitlin Brezinski