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Man has hostages in Workers' Compensation Board building near Alta legislature Module body1 hour, 11 minutes ago By Jim Macdonald, The Canadian Press[SIZE=-2]ADVERTISEMENT[/SIZE]EDMONTON - Police were dealing Wednesday with an armed man who was holding several hostages at the Workers' Compensation Board building near the Alberta legislature. Police spokesman Jeff Wuite couldn't say how many hostages were involved, although reports suggested there were between four and nine. Police received a 911 call from the building in downtown Edmonton shortly after 8:30 a.m. and quickly brought in tactical officers and negotiators. "We feel quite positive, now that we have opened the lines of communication, that we do have an opportunity to bring this to a peaceful conclusion," Wuite said. Police negotiators were prepared to take their time talking to the man, he added. "It's important to point out that we are in no hurry right now. We don't want to rush anything. We want to talk to this guy, find out what his problems are and help him deal with that so everyone can walk out of that building safely." A radio station reported that the man was carrying a high-powered hunting rifle and was asking for water and cigarettes in exchange for a hostage. A board spokeswoman said the eight-storey office tower had been evacuated. Police were also clearing other buildings in the area, including a hotel and a coffee shop. Jennifer Dagsvik said employees in the building include case managers and claim adjudicators. "We're ... concerned for everyone involved and that's our priority. We want to make sure that everyone is safe." Radio reports said the man held a grudge against a doctor from the compensation board and was "mad at the world." There was an early report that a shot had been fired in the lobby, but Wuite couldn't confirm that. The gunman, said to be wearing a camouflage jacket and carrying a backpack, apparently made his way to a conference room on the upper floor. People who were forced to leave were taken a safe distance away by buses. Most of them were reluctant to talk and instead huddled together or phoned friends and family. Police cordoned off an eight-block area, and cars with flashing lights and officers in SWAT gear were everywhere.

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