On Feb. 2 at 11 p.m., High Prairie RCMP received a firearms related complaint at a residence on the Peavine Metis Settlement. 

High Prairie RCMP attended the residence, and the investigation determined all occupants had safely exited, except for one individual who remained inside, armed with a firearm. High Prairie RCMP maintained containment of the residence while further RCMP resources of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and the High Prairie RCMP Police Service Dog (PSD) were deployed to the location. 

Around 8 a.m., RCMP ERT arrived on scene and took over containment of the residence. Around 8:30 a.m., the subject surrendered to police and was arrested without incident. A search of the residence resulted in the seizure of four firearms and a quantity of ammunition. 

Due to the remote location, no other residences required evacuation. EMS was on standby during this incident. 

A 26-year-old male is currently in custody awaiting a bail hearing.  

Further information will be released when it becomes available. 

Information provided by the Alberta RCMP.