A shelter-in-place order has been issued for the Cold Lake military base in Alberta, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
The order was issued on Monday evening, following reports of a suspicious package found at the base. The RCMP has not provided any further details about the package or its contents.
The shelter-in-place order means that all personnel on the base are required to stay indoors and avoid any unnecessary movement until further notice. This includes all military personnel, their families, and civilian employees.
The RCMP has also set up a perimeter around the base and is conducting a thorough investigation. They have asked the public to avoid the area until the situation is resolved.
The Cold Lake military base is home to approximately 4,500 military personnel and their families. It is also a major training facility for the Royal Canadian Air Force.
This is not the first time the base has been placed under a shelter-in-place order. In 2018, a similar order was issued after a suspicious package was found, which turned out to be a false alarm.
The RCMP has assured the public that they are taking all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of everyone on the base. They are working closely with military officials to resolve the situation as quickly and safely as possible.
We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available. In the meantime, we urge everyone on the base to follow the shelter-in-place order and cooperate with authorities.
