Hazmat team called to investigate white powder at Edmonton school
CTV News Edmonton
Emergency crews were called to a Mill Woods school on Wednesday after a security guard reportedly experienced irritation on their hands after finding a white powder at the school.
Police, EMS, and the hazmat team responded to Hillview School around 3 p.m.
The hazmat team was able to confirm that the substance was cornstarch.
Police say they are investigating the incident.
The school year ended on June 29.
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