RCMP blockade of Highway-519 at Highway-2 - Photo credit to Danica Ferris and Global Lethbridge

By Dori Modney

Multiple RCMP units deal with barricaded man in Granum home

Mar 16, 2021 | 10:52 PM

GRANUM, AB. — RCMP units from Fort Macleod and Claresholm converged on Granum early Tuesday (Mar 16) evening to deal with an ongoing incident.

RCMP shut down highway-519 from the west and east heading into Granum due to a standoff at a home in the town. Traffic was re-routed in the area.

A news release from RCMP indicated there was no threat to the public. However, neighbors in the area said they were told to remain in their homes, away from windows. Police said there were sufficient resources in place and would remain to ensure public safety.

It was confirmed that a man, wanted on warrants, was barricaded inside a home and possibly armed.

A resident nearby said his alley was full of swat officers, there was a drone overhead and then the sound of percussion grenades.

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It’s possible the incident may have begun earlier in the afternoon and may involve more than one individual. A post on the LNN Facebook site, indicated something took place at the Granum bank around 3:30 in the afternoon, as unmarked police vehicles were in front of the bank and officers were seen with someone in handcuffs.

More information will be provided when available and the public are thanked for their cooperation in avoiding the area.