Flights temporarily grounded in Edmonton due to bomb threat

Flights are back on schedule at the Edmonton International Airport (YEG) after bomb threats at other Canadian airports caused delays on Thursday morning.

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) was one of several across the country to receive a bomb threat Thursday morning.

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According to NAV Canada, threats were also made in Ottawa, Montreal, Winnipeg, Calgary and Vancouver.

The locations temporarily grounded flights. NAV Canada said “a number” of sites were also evacuated.

“Following the evacuation of a number of our sites and subsequent threat assessment by authorities, service is gradually resuming at affected sites,” NAV Canada said in a statement at 7:20 a.m. MT.

“Travellers are advised to check directly with their airline for the latest updates, as delays are expected. We thank airlines and passengers for their patience as we work towards normal operations.”

A spokesperson for the airport told CTV News Edmonton the event had a “minimal impact” on its operations.

As of 8 a.m., a handful of both arrivals and departures in Edmonton were delayed.