Saskatchewan RCMP are investigating a suspicious death after human remains were found earlier this week in the Battlefords area.
On Monday, Battlefords RCMP received a report of human remains found outside a home on Red Pheasant Cree Nation.
When RCMP searched the area, they found additional evidence in a treed area along a roadway on Red Pheasant Cree Nation.
An autopsy took place Wednesday and the deceased has been identified as 44-year-old Candie Pritchard of Rabbit Lake, Sask. Her death has been deemed suspicious.
“Investigators are releasing Candie’s name to help further their investigation,” RCMP said in a release. “If anyone has information about where and/or when Candie Pritchard was last seen between January 1 and February 5, 2024 please contact Battlefords RCMP at 306-446-1720 or call 310-RCMP.”
No charges have been laid and the investigation remains ongoing.