A building evacuation order has been issued on the University of Saskatchewan campus regarding a possible explosive device on July 18, 2022 in Saskatoon. Photo by Dave Deibert /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

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A building evacuation order has been issued on the University of Saskatchewan campus regarding a possible explosive device.

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At 4:10 p.m. on Monday a notice was sent to university staff and students, telling everyone at the College of St. Thomas More to evacuate immediately. Saskatoon police say they received “information regarding a threat of a possible explosive device” around 4 p.m. The Australian spokeswoman said around 4:45 p.m. that the building had been safely evacuated. Posts on social media later said the evacuation had spread to other nearby buildings on campus. #usask has now emailed faculty and staff saying there was an IED threat received just after 4pm (and now evacuating other nearby buildings). I hope he is ok and my thoughts are with the officers working on the situation. #yxe — Dwight Newman (@DwightNewmanLaw) July 19, 2022

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Police said they are working with the university to make sure the scene is safe. Traffic restrictions are in place along College Drive between Clarence Avenue South and Preston Avenue North, although police hope to be able to reopen the road “shortly”. Police are investigating in the 1400 block of College Drive. Traffic restrictions are in place along College Drive between Clarence Avenue S. and Preston Avenue N. Citizens are advised to find an alternate route through the area. #yxetraffic — Saskatoon Police (@SaskatoonPolice) July 18, 2022

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The United States says people with physical disabilities who need help evacuating safely should call Protective Services at 306-966-5555 and share their location. The news seems to be flying at us faster and faster. From COVID-19 updates to politics and crime and everything in between, it can be hard to keep up. With that in mind, the Saskatoon StarPhoenix created one Afternoon headlines newsletter that can be delivered daily to your inbox to make sure you’re up to date with the most important news of the day. Click here to register.

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