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Airdrie RCMP evacuate homes after resident finds apparent ‘ammunition box’

CALGARY-  RCMP said about half a dozen homes were evacuated around Canoe Road in southwest Airdrie Friday night.

A new homeowner was moving in, and saw a device that seemed suspicious in the shed in the backyard. Police said it looked like an “ammunition box.”

Police, fire crews and ATCO Gas officials are investigating, and had called in weapons experts to determine if the item is dangerous.

RCMP and Airdrie officers were blocking sections of roadway at Canoe Road and Canoe Circle at around 5 p.m.

With files from Janet Lore and Tony Tighe

 

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