Police vehicles and officers were stationed outside of the Red Deer Resort and Casino Thursday morning. (Photo by Sean McIntosh/Advocate staff)

Police vehicles and officers were stationed outside of the Red Deer Resort and Casino Thursday morning. (Photo by Sean McIntosh/Advocate staff)

Update: Red Deer RCMP resolve situation near Red Deer Resort and Casino

RCMP resolved a situation at the Red Deer Resort and Casino around 3 p.m. Thursday.

Police asked the public to avoid the area around 11 a.m., citing an ongoing police incident.

In a later release, police said they were searching for a male wanted on outstanding warrants. Although the male has not yet been caught, police say there is no risk to the public. The investigation is ongoing.


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