Police reopen SW Calgary roads after found package deemed safe
Posted Nov 18, 2021 1:18 pm.
Last Updated Nov 18, 2021 2:38 pm.
Calgary emergency crews shut down a handful of city blocks around 17 Avenue SW on Thursday after what was believed to be a suspicious package was found.
Calgary police closed 17 Ave. between 7 and 8 Streets as well as 8 Street between 16 and 18 Avenues for a little over an hour.
Shortly after 2 p.m., police deemed the package was not a danger to the public.
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Roads in the area have since reopened.