Public schools hit hard by freezing water pipes over holidays

Eleven Edmonton Public schools suffered flood damage over the holiday break due to severe cold temperatures and students at one school are being relocated while repairs are completed.
The water damage at Minchau School, caused by pipes that burst after freezing, was so extensive it will not reopen when classes resume Jan. 8. Repairs are expected to take 10 to 12 weeks and cost in excess of $500,000.
The 307 students in the kindergarten to Grade 6 school at 3615 Mill Woods Rd. East will be tempor