NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. – A man is in custody after a standoff in North Battleford, Sask. The man was taken into custody late Thursday afternoon following the seven-hour ordeal.
Mounties could be seen on the street near the home wearing tactical gear and carrying guns as other officers blocked off roads surrounding the house. More than a dozen emergency vehicles were on hand including an armoured car.
The standoff caused a lockdown at St. Mary’s Community School for safety reasons. Students were bussed to Notre Dame Elementary School so they could be picked up by their parents.
Area residents were told to keep their doors locked while others were evacuated until the standoff ended.
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Mounties are not releasing any other details at this time.
With files from The Canadian Press
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