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ST. PAUL — Police say a 70-year-old man has been charged after allegedly threatening to “shoot up” two First Nations and a school in the County of St. Paul.

RCMP allege the man made threats against Saddle Lake First Nation, Whitefish Lake First Nation and Ashmont School.

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Police didn’t say how or where the threats were made.

They say someone complained about the threats on Sunday afternoon, and they arrested the accused a short time later.

Andrew Sydora, 70, from Ashmont, Alta., is charged with three counts of uttering threats. He will appear in St. Paul Provincial Court on Thursday. Sydora was released from custody with conditions, police said.

Officers say they take allegations of threats seriously and will lay charges where applicable.

“Public safety is our priority. We encourage the public to come forward if there are concerns for any public safety issues.”