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By Nigel Maxwell

Public safety

Machete wielding suspect commits assault at business in Canwood

Apr 7, 2022 | 4:00 PM

A woman from Big River First Nation is alleged to have been carrying a machete when she entered a business in Canwood early Wednesday morning.

Erin Whitefish, 32, faces half a dozen charges including two counts of assault with a weapon, aggravated assault, uttering threats and possession of methamphetamine.

According to information provided by RCMP, officers responded to the business at 9 a.m. and the accused was arrested shortly after.

A machete was also seized at the scene. RCMP have also indicated a man was transported to hospital by ambulance, although the extent of his injuries is not clear.

The police investigation remains ongoing. In the meantime, Whitefish is scheduled to appear Friday morning at Prince Albert Provincial Court.

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