This design feature has led to a local myth that the school was a repurposed bomb shelter.

[12][13] Speakers such as Chris Hadfield, Michel Chikwanine (a child soldier), Keith Hawkins, and Phil Boyte attended.

[19] On July 6, 2016, at approximately 2 AM, two people were hospitalized for a shooting that occurred near Harry Ainlay and Confederation Leisure Centre.

[20] The school was locked down on October 5, 2016, after an online threat on a student's Instagram page titled "clown.yeg".

[21] On September 13, 2017, a 15-year-old student was charged with bringing an airsoft pistol to school after an anonymous tip.