Emergency Crews are on scene at the Medicine Hat Provincial Court House in response to a suspicious package.  Staff members and civilians are being evacuated as a precautionary measure. The Medicine Hat Fire Service Haz-Mat Team, Major Crimes, and Patrol members are currently on scene.   

Police are requesting that the public avoid the area of 460 1 St SE., Medicine Hat, Alberta.

The police service is not in a position to provide more details at this time, as the investigation is in the beginning stages. 

More information will be forthcoming as details become known.

Sgt. Kesler 

403.529.8461