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Suspicious package found at Saskatoon postal facility

Authorities say very little white powder escaped from a suspicious package at a Saskatoon postal facility. File / Global News

A suspicious package at a Saskatoon postal facility has been isolated by a HazMat team.

Police and firefighters were called to the facility at 115 Ave. H South on Thursday just before 10 a.m. CT.

Fire department officials said crews have secured the package and that very little of the white powder escaped from the package.

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It will now be removed and the contents tested.

One employee was exposed and is being examined by a medical team.

Traffic restrictions were in place on Avenue H between 22nd and 21st Street. Those have since been lifted.

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No other details have been released at this time.

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