Update August 15, 7:10am

In a statement provided by Wilkie RCMP, they say they 'can not comment on an ongoing investigation' but they did share that after the incident in Wilkie a 'male was taken into custody.'

We will update the story as more information becomes available.

Original Post: August 14, 5:00pm

RCMP had a section of 3rd Street West in Wilkie blocked off for a number of hours today. Residents of Wilkie reported that they witnessed members of the RCMP with emergency response weapons at a home in the area, as well as a large police presence within the town throughout most of the day at what appeared to be a stand-off.

West Central Online has reached out to the RCMP for comment, but have yet to receive communication on the situation. We can report that as of just before 5:00pm, this evening, the area had cleared of all police presence.

We will provide updates on the situation as information becomes available.