News from Thunder Bay: RCMP say two people from Maswacis, Alta., are facing charges after a midday firearms call on nearby Louis Bull First Nation earlier this month.
6, Mounties say, officers were called to the area for reports of a firearm threat. The victim told law enforcement two male suspects entered a home with a gun, threatening to shoot their son. Authorities found the pair of suspects at a nearby residence after briefly escaping the scene on foot.
Law enforcement also executed a search warrant at another home in the area, ultimately finding a shotgun. Both a 23-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy from Maskwacis are charged with offences including possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, carrying a concealed weapon, and unauthorized possession of a firearm. The 23-year-old was remanded into custody, while the youth was released with conditions. Both are scheduled to appear in provincial court in Wetaskiwin in early September..
Law enforcement also executed a search warrant at another home in the area, ultimately finding a shotgun.
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📍 Source: Global News Thunder Bay · By: Global News Staff · 🗓️ August 12, 2026 · 🏠 ThunderBay.Online
