Students and parents seeking bus transportation to school within the Hay River District Education Authority this school year are being recommended to find alternate means.

Mark Harris, chair of the DEA said in an SA国际影视传媒渦rgent noticeSA国际影视传媒� on Aug 25 that the school authority will not be providing bussing for the 2021-22 year.

SA国际影视传媒淭he HRDEA urges the public to reach out to those who may be unable at this time to find a means for transportation for their children,SA国际影视传媒� Harris said.

SA国际影视传媒淲hether it be through organized carpooling or just helping out a neighbour.SA国际影视传媒�

According to Harris the school authority has been working with the GNWT Minister of Education RJ Simpson who is also the MLA for Hay River North to resolve the issue, however there have been no solutions found as of yet.

A message was left with Simpson on Wednesday afternoon.

SA国际影视传媒淔unding (is) needed to be secured prior to the first day of school in order to get our buses rolling and on the road,SA国际影视传媒� Harris said.

The first day of school is Aug. 27 for students attending Harry Camsell School, Princess Alexandra Middle School and Diamond Jenness Secondary School.

Harris said that Simpson has commissioned an investigation into the townSA国际影视传媒檚 transportation needs but until those findings are finalized, it is uncertain when, or if, school bus service returns.

SA国际影视传媒淎 student transportation service may resume in whatever form the minister deems suitable for our community,SA国际影视传媒� Harris said.

This story will be updated.