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Bomb scare in Chestermere
Suspicious package was just a ticking clock
Calgary Herald
Published: Monday, July 30, 2007

Police evacuated 40 Chestermere homes Monday afternoon after Canada Post received a suspicious package and called the RCMP.

The post office contaced police about 2 p.m. after placing the package in a field near West Chester Green.

It turned out to be a ticking clock and electronics mailed to a Chestermere resident as a gift.

Although the package certainly appeared suspicious, it was actually a gift for a Chestermere resident, said Sgt. Art Pittman of the Chestermere detachment.
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A 150-metre perimeter was established around the package. Forty houses were evacuated around West Chester Green, starting at about 3 p.m. It took about 30 minutes to get everyone out.

A reception area was established for the displaced residents at the Town Hall on Marina Drive.

Chestermere RCMP, EMS, the fire department and public works were on scene.

The matter was resolved by the evening and residents were allowed to return home.



© Calgary Herald 2007




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