A man is facing charges after bringing an imitation handgun to the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre on Wednesday.
An officer who was at the facility saw the accused 21-year-old hide a firearm on himself.
According to RCMP, the officer placed the man under arrest and with help from the AHS staff, secured him.
That is when they realized the firearm was fake.
The 21-year-old has been charged with three weapon offences and resisting arrest.
He has been given a court date for November 12.