A shelter in place order issued for a hamlet in northeastern Alberta has been lifted.
RCMP received a call for a weapons complaint in Lac La Biche, which is about 220 km northeast of Edmonton.
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Officers had advised people to remain inside their homes as they searched for a suspect who ran into the bush with a firearm.
Lac La Biche RCMP issued an update about four hours later lifting the order.
Police say they believe the suspect is no longer in the area.
The investigation is continuing.
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