Alberta premier also sends condolencespublished at 03:28 GMT
03:28 GMT
The premier of Alberta, the province which lies around 160km east of Tumbler Ridge, has also sent her condolences.
“My thoughts are with everyone affected by the devastating shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia today,” Premier Danielle Smith says.
“I can only imagine the absolute devastation that the students, families, staff, and entire community must be feeling right now.
“To the families grieving, the friends and classmates who are also impacted, and the first responders on the ground — know that Alberta and the whole of Canada is thinking of you and our hearts go out to you and your community.”