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Alberta Reviews School Discipline After Belt Incident | Calgary News
A shocking incident in Alberta’s north has sparked a government-wide review: a young boy was physically disciplined with a machine belt at a private Mennonite school in Fort Vermilion. The Education Minister is demanding accountability, while the RCMP have charged the school supervisor, Eva Bueckert, with assault with a weapon — though charges remain unproven. Bruising and marks were found on the child, and documents revealed this punishment was officially sanctioned by the schools and agreed to by parents. No other victims have come forward yet, but authorities are clear: physical discipline…
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