Elementary students pose outside Webster Niblock School after participating in a Walk-for-Wishes event. The school in Crescent Heights is one of two on the chopping block after the Medicine Hat Public School Division announced possible closures as a more prudent use of funds.--NEWS FILE PHOTO

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The Medicine Hat Public School Division is considering permanently closing both Southview and Webster Niblock schools, but want to hear from the community before any decisions are made final.

Families of students of the two elementary schools were informed of the proposed school closures through a letter sent out Wednesday, which also extended an invitation to a public consultation meeting in December.

Board chair Catherine Wilson says the division is facing budget chal

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